4A Mountain Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Samere Ellis Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Thursday, Eldorado got the W thanks in part to Samere Ellis playing the best football he has all season. Ellis rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Eldorado moved to 1-6 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak. Ellis and Eldorado will be playing in front of their home fans against Del Sol at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.30
While Pinecrest Academy Cadence might've come up empty on Thursday, Levi Jones wasn't going down without a fight. Despite the defeat, Jones was still balling out as he picked up a sack and made three total tackles. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making three total tackles.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. Jones and Pinecrest Academy Cadence will face off against Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.53
Tristan Savea Puts an End to Eldorado's Losing Streak on Thursday
Thanks in part to Tristan Savea, Eldorado said goodbye to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Nobody could stop Savea on Thursday as he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
For the season, Savea has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 77.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.60
Jordan Malone helped snap Eldorado's seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Malone turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
For the season, Malone has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 29.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.00
Canyon Springs Gets a Boost from Wilson in 20-6 Victory
Bakari Wilson was instrumental in extending Canyon Springs's winning streak to four on Thursday. Wilson did his part (and then some), rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns for the 'W'. He is becoming a predictor of Canyon Springs' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
The win got Canyon Springs back to even at 4-4. Wilson and Canyon Springs will take on Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.80
Other Notable Players
- Kellon Trubey: 75 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.30)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
