Western Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Friday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Brady Palmer Delivers Best Effort of Season
Brady Palmer produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Cathedral Catholic to the win on Friday. Palmer threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The victory was the third in a row for Cathedral Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Palmer and Cathedral Catholic will host Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.27
Pai Polamalu Has Career Rushing Day
Pai Polamalu posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He made 13 total tackles.
St. Augustine is on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8. Polamalu and St. Augustine will face off against Point Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.03
A Season-Best Effort from Kawika Devore Leads Madison over St. Augustine
Madison was led to victory by Kawika Devore, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Devore picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles.
The victory made it two in a row for Madison and bumps their season record up to 3-4. Devore and Madison have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Mira Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.50
Jackson Came Up Big in Lincoln's 42-0 Win
Aden Jackson's big game helped extend Lincoln's winning streak to three on Friday. Jackson did his part (and then some), rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown for the 'W'.
If the past is any indication, Jackson could be in store for another big game when he takes on Cathedral Catholic on Friday. Jackson rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries the last time he and the Dons duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 25.87
Honor Faalave Makes It Two for Cathedral Catholic
Another Cathedral Catholic player making an appearance on this list is Honor Faalave. He rushed for 38 yards.
Gamescore: 22.60
Other Notable Players
- Jair Benjamin: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.00)
- Akili Smith Jr.: 66 yards passing; 33 yards rushing (Gamescore: 18.90)
- Luke Westfall: 2 sacks and 6 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Noah Quinlin: 9 total tackles and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.50)
- Ty Olsen: 33 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 15.55)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
