5A-2 Region I District 4 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!
Edward Chumley Crosses Big Stat Threshold
On Friday, Anna got the W thanks in part to Edward Chumley playing the best football he has all season. Chumley rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. The performance once again pushed his average rushing yardage north of 100 yards per game (103.3). Anna is 2-1 when Chumley posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
The victory got Anna back to even at 3-3. Chumley and Anna will look to defend their home field on Friday against Walnut Grove at 7:30 p.m.
Gamescore: 63.60
Jacob Richard Janecek Dazzles in Lovejoy Win
Jacob Richard Janecek was instrumental in extending Lovejoy's winning streak to four on Friday. Independence had no answer to Richard Janecek as he threw for 230 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Richard Janecek is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
On the season, Richard Janecek has thrown 23 touchdowns while averaging 237.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 38.73
DJ Shelton Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Emerson had to settle for second even though DJ Shelton put up the best numbers he has all season. Shelton threw for 206 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 54 yards.
For the season, Shelton has thrown 12 touchdowns while averaging 169.8 passing yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after six games last season, he was only averaging 32.98 passer rating per game. This year he is averaging 100.05 passer rating.
Gamescore: 38.13
Hayes Hackney and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Walnut Grove picked up their seventh consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Hayes Hackney. Hackney turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 263 yards and four touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Walnut Grove pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Hackney and Walnut Grove will head out on the road to challenge Anna at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 32.13
Jaylen Butler Delivers Electric Effort Vs Memorial
Denison's six-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Jaylen Butler. Memorial had no answer to Butler on Friday as he rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Denison's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. Butler and Denison will head out on the road to square off against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.68
Other Notable Players
- Cameron Newton: 88 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 27.98)
- Daylan McCutcheon: 87 yards receiving, 3 TDs (Gamescore: 27.20)
- Ziondre Williams: 204 yards passing; 96 yards rushing (Gamescore: 26.90)
- Thomas Rendon: 78 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 26.88)
- Grayson Mcgehee: 1 sack and 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
