Delta 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!
Armon Thorntona Dazzles in Laguna Creek Win
Starting off the list is Laguna Creek's Armon Thorntona, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Thorntona rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Thorntona and Laguna Creek will take on Elk Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will pit Thorntona up against the Thundering Herd's star RB Daniel Tejada. Will the match be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 40.08
A Season-Best Performance from Joshua Garcia Leads Cosumnes Oaks over Laguna Creek
On Friday, Cosumnes Oaks had to settle for second even though Joshua Garcia put up the best numbers he has all season. Garcia threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Cosumnes Oaks is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. Garcia and Cosumnes Oaks will head out to square off against Sheldon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 39.47
ODIE JEFFERSON Delivers Best Effort of Season
Monterey Trail was led to victory by ODIE JEFFERSON, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. JEFFERSON rushed for 188 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 66 yards.
The victory (which was Monterey Trail's third in a row) raised their record to 3-4. JEFFERSON and Monterey Trail will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
Gamescore: 35.20
Alphonso Moore Jr. Has Career Rushing Day
Alphonso Moore Jr. posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He picked up a sack and made a tackle. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making a tackle.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Elk Grove, bringing their record for this year to 4-2. Moore Jr. and Elk Grove will take on Laguna Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.10
Tristan Jackson Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Cosumnes Oaks had to settle for second even though Tristan Jackson put up the best numbers he has all season. Jackson picked up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards.
This season, Jackson has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 68 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he was only averaging 1.33 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.38
Other Notable Players
- Kayleb Gerard: 134 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.57)
- GABE CORONADO: 96 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 26.00)
- Cole Davis: 214 yards passing (Gamescore: 24.85)
- Lucan Amituanai: 3 sacks, 6 total tackles, and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 23.50)
- Rayshawn Cannaday: 172 yards rushing (Gamescore: 22.45)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
