Colonial-Schuylkill - A 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!
Eli Zimmerman and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Eli Zimmerman was instrumental in extending Northwestern Lehigh's winning streak to seven on Friday. Zimmerman's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 152 rushing yards dating back to last season. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 66 yards.
Northwestern Lehigh's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Zimmerman and Northwestern Lehigh will welcome Jim Thorpe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 54.32
Cole Lazorick's Big Game Leads Jim Thorpe over Catasauqua
Thanks in part to Cole Lazorick, Jim Thorpe said goodbye to their five-game losing streak. Lazorick did his part (and then some), throwing for 205 yards and four touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground for the 'W'.
For the season, Lazorick has thrown 10 touchdowns while averaging 195 passing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he had six passing touchdowns.
Gamescore: 44.97
Josh Louk Delivers Best Effort of Season
Josh Louk produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Jim Thorpe to the win on Friday. Louk picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 71 yards. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 62 yards.
This season, Louk has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 40.3 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 37.68
A Season-Best Effort from Landen Matson Leads Northwestern Lehigh over Pottsville
Landen Matson produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Northwestern Lehigh to the win on Friday. Matson picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. The effort also marked the most rushing yards (26) he has had since back in October of 2023. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 50 yards.
On the year, Matson has caught 2 touchdowns while averaging 24.1 receiving yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 11.71 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.05
Gaige Guers Delivers Electric Performance Vs Lehighton
Gaige Guers posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Blue Mountain's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Guers' next matchup is against North Schuylkill on Thursday, where he'll look to repeat that solid effort.
Gamescore: 23.85
Other Notable Players
- Shane Hulmes: 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 22.75)
- Justin Yescavage: 88 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.22)
- Brody Foose: 79 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.00)
- Luke Kane: 70 yards passing; 96 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.67)
- Tyler Stahley: 60 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 20.08)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
