2A Gila Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
S?nchez Caldwell Posts Huge Game in 30-24 Win
Sir-Izzik S?nchez Caldwell was instrumental in extending Tonopah Valley's winning streak to nine on Friday. Arizona Lutheran Academy had no answer to S?nchez Caldwell as he threw for 378 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per attempt.
If the past is any indication, S?nchez Caldwell could be in store for another big game when he takes on Antelope on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time S?nchez Caldwell saw the Rams), he rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also picked up 80 receiving yards.
Gamescore: 39.10
San Pasqual Valley's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Isaiah Martinez
Thanks in part to Isaiah Martinez, San Pasqual Valley said goodbye to their three-game losing streak. Nobody could stop Martinez on Thursday as he picked up 136 receiving yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
For the season, Martinez has caught 5 touchdowns while averaging 86.1 receiving yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had three receiving touchdowns.
Gamescore: 31.43
Alex Acuna Makes It Two for San Pasqual Valley
Keeping Martinez company is Alex Acuna, a fellow San Pasqual Valley player. He picked up 46 receiving yards, and also rushed for 44 yards.
Acuna must have NFL Yet Academy's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Acuna saw the Eagles), he rushed for 143 yards on only 14 carries.
Gamescore: 26.18
Tonopah Valley Wins Ninth-Straight Thanks to Najea Cooper
Tonopah Valley picked up their ninth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Najea Cooper. Cooper showed up in a big way, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He's now once again averaging 100+ receiving yards (104.4) per game.
This season, Cooper has caught 13 touchdowns while averaging 104.4 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after eight games last season, he was only averaging 6.63 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 26.12
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