Bryce Braden, Stratford, QB-LB, Sr.
The Division I Air Force commit did everything he could to make sure the Stratford Elks left Childress with a 21-14 win to close out the non-district schedule on Friday night. Braden bulldozed his way to 137 yards rushing on 19 carries scoring two touchdowns. The senior also chipped in 72 yards passing while making 14 tackles on defense and blocked a punt.
Reese Cabe, Tascosa, RB, Jr.
Cabe was part of a heavy ground attack that resulted in 389 yards during the Tascosa Rebels 56-7 domination of Lubbock High on Thursday night. Cabe only touched the ball two times but it’s what he did with those two carries that were impressive totaling 95 yards including a 41-yard touchdown run.
Ben Meyer, Dalhart, LB, Sr.
Meyer celebrated his birthday on Friday in the best way possible by having a stellar performance during Dalhart’s 50-21 victory at Muleshoe. The 6-foot-4 Meyer was a menace on defense racking up nine tackles with an interception and even returned another interception 100-yards on a two-point conversion attempt.
Jett Lopez, Amarillo High, QB, Jr.
Despite a shootout loss to Abilene High, Lopez and the Sandies offense continues to look impressive by piling on the points. Lopez has been under the radar this year but is having big games week by week and Friday wasn’t any different. Lopez torched the Eagles secondary going 19-of-30 for 341 yards and three touchdowns
Stephen Cowan, Gruver, DB, Sr.
Gruver remained unbeaten improving to 6-0 on the year with a 56-14 home win against River Road on Friday. The Greyhound defense did their job against the Wildcats with Cowan being one of those leaders finishing the evening with eight tackles.
Ty Purcell, Bushland, WR-DB, Sr.
The Bushland Falcons remained perfect on the year at 6-0 with a lopsided 44-13 Homecoming win over Perryton. Purcell did his job on both sides of the ball to keep the Falcons soaring. Offensively, Purcell made two catches, both for touchdowns, totaling 58 yards. Defensively, the senior defensive back made 10 tackles.
Jonathan Armstrong, Farwell, QB, Sr.
The dual-threat quarterback got Farwell back on track as the Steers knocked off rival Friona 39-13 on Friday. Through the air, Armstrong was 11-of-23 for 189 yards with two touchdowns. On the ground, Armstrong was very strong chewing up 129 yards on only 10 carries with another TD.
Greyson Peet, Groom, QB, Sr.
The son of Groom head coach Tory Peet had a tremendous effort during the Tigers 58-20 taming of Silverton at home Thursday night. Peet totaled 340 yards of offense going 16-of-21 through the air for 196 yards and three scores. Peet also did it with his feet toting the rock 20 times for 196 yards with three more touchdowns.
Ryler Moreno, Borger, RB, Sr.
Moreno did his job on the ground which helped result in Borger’s second win on the year 28-0 against Denver City. Moreno showed his skill against the Mustangs carrying the ball 16 times for 101 yards and found the endzone on three separate occasions.
Jaxon Stoker, Happy, RB, Sr.
Happy keeps its winning ways going with a 45-0 mercy-rule shutout against McLean on Friday night in a game that went under an hour. Stoker was focused the entire way anchoring a pummeling Cowboy ground attack finishing his early night with 114 yards on only four touches with two touchdowns.