Prep football: 50 high school players who had big games last week in the Sacramento area
Friday was a big night for scores of Sacramento-area high school football players. Let’s take a closer look at 50 players who turned in stellar performances for their teams.
Keefer Abs, Placer: Had three tackles for loss and two interceptions in a 42-14 win over Ponderosa.
Jacob Beals, Pleasant Grove: Passed for two touchdowns and ran for two in a 73-20 win over Franklin.
Kirk Brown, Johnson: Had an 80-yard TD run, a TD catch, a kickoff return score and 256 all-purpose yards in a 33-6 win over Valley.
Xavier Bryan, Vista del Lago: Rushed for 86 yards and three TDs in a 56-0 win over El Camino.
Owen Burke, Laguna Creek: Tossed three TD passes on four pass attempts in a win over Kennedy.
Connor Campbell, Casa Roble: Passed for 259 yards and four touchdowns in a 57-6 win over Mesa Verde.
Michael Cherry, Rosemont: Had 186 yards of total offense and three TDs in a 53-14 win over Galt.
Bryson Claxton, Inderkum: Rushed for 103 yards on five carries in a 55-0 win over Bella Vista.
Logan Cleary, East Nicolaus: Rushed for 124 yards and two scores and made six tackles in a 45-33 win over Lindhurst.
Evan Combs, Casa Roble: Had 16 tackles, three for loss, against Mesa Verde.
Nathan Crawford, Twelve Bridges: Rushed for 203 yards on 21 carries and three TDs in a 36-7 win over Center.
Clifton Currie, Foothill: Had eight tackles, four for loss, and 2½ sacks in a 38-14 win over Cordova.
Frank Cusano, Granite Bay: Had 15 tackles, two for loss, and two QB hurries in a 53-28 win over Del Oro.
Landon Dahler, Pioneer: Rushed for 150 yards and three TDs in a 35-14 win over Woodland.
Dylan Eddings, Vacaville Christian: Scored the only touchdown on a reception from Zack Romeo in a 7-0 win over San Juan.
Cade Fair, Oak Ridge: Had three sacks in a 42-21 loss to Folsom.
Kymani Fenika, Liberty Ranch: Passed for 70 yards while rushing for 145 yards and two TDs on 10 carries in a 44-7 win over El Dorado.
Marino Fragata, Cosumnes Oaks: Had a touchdown pass and ran for two in a 42-8 win over Sheldon.
Lucas Gruia, Granite Bay: Had touchdown strikes of 50 and 58 yards and ran for two TDs against Del Oro.
Elijah Gulewich, Folsom: Had seven tackles, 1½ sacks and two QB hurries in a 42-21 win over Folsom.
Noah Hinke, Woodland Christian: Had a 57-yard TD run, caught a TD and had two interceptions on defense in a 45-7 win over Amador.
Elijah Huddle, Casa Roble: Had 229 all-purpose yards and four TDs, three receiving and one on a punt return, against Mesa Verde.
Carter Jackson, Granite Bay: Rushed for 270 yards and four TDs and played well at cornerback in a 53-28 win over Del Oro.
Jaden Jackson, West Park: Passed for 164 yards and two TDs and rushed for one in a 42-9 win over Oakmont.
Shaun Jones, Placer: Rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-13 win over Ponderosa.
Daniel Kamara, Christian Brothers: Rushed 11 times for 110 yards and two TDs in a 42-19 win over Capital Christian.
Derek Keeley, Rocklin: Rushed for 99 yards and five TDs and had six tackles in a 42-3 win over Whitney.
Baylor Kelley, Placer: Rushed 10 times for 94 yards and two scores against Ponderosa.
Kahirre Louis, Natomas: Had five tackles, three for loss, and 2½ sacks against Florin.
Ryder Lyons, Folsom: Passed for 411 yards and four TDs and ran for one against Oak Ridge.
Gavin McAllister, Delta: Passed for 156 yards and two TDs in a win over Foresthill.
Jaylen Melvin, Natomas: Passed for 146 yards and three TDs and ran for one in a 55-0 win over Florin.
Mateo Mojica, Bradshaw Christian: Rushed for 53 yards and a score, made 11 tackles and recovered two fumbles in a 19-7 win over Union Mine.
Cam Monet, Liberty Ranch: Was the “pancake” blocker as his team rushed 52 times for 540 yards in a 44-7 win over El Dorado.
Erick Orme, Oak Ridge: Rushed for 85 yards and scored three TDs against Folsom.
Sine Paonago, Elk Grove: Had 11 tackles and a sack in a 34-7 win over Davis.
Dustin Philpott, Nevada Union: Passed for 189 yards and two TDs in a 25-6 win over Lincoln.
Brian Ray III, Folsom: Had 167 yards receiving and caught three TDs from Ryder Lyons in a 42-21 win over Oak Ridge.
Guillermo Reyna, Lindhurst: Passed for 167 yards and two TDs against East Nicolaus.
Thomas Rominger, Valley Christian: Passed for three TDs, two to Matthew Larson, and made 26 tackles, eight for loss, in a 47-0 win over Western Sierra.
Izaya Rubio, Delta: Rushed 18 times for 200 yards and three TDs, had nine tackles, kicked off and punted in a 50-0 win over Foresthill.
D’Adrien Sanders, Monterey Trail: Rushed for 108 yards on 11 carries and five TDs in a win over Burbank.
Antonio Seastrunck, Esparto: Rushed 32 times for 245 yards and five TDs in a 60-50 loss to Highlands.
Ryan Sisson, West Park: Caught three passes, two for touchdowns, in a win over Oakmont.
Xiavior Smith, Foothill: Passed for 195 yards and a TD and ran for one against Cordova.
Rigo Solano, West Park: Had 16 tackles, 12 solo, in a win over Oakmont.
Derrick Spears, Foothill: Had two interceptions and five tackles against Cordova.
Mason Taylor, East Nicolaus: Passed for two TDs and ran for three in a win over Lindhurst.
Mason Vicari, Christian Brothers: Had eight tackles, two for loss, in a 42-19 win over Capital Christian.
Bubba Webb, Pioneer: Had eight tackles and two sacks and returned a fumble for a TD against Woodland.
Covon Wheeler, Highlands: Rushed 10 times for 238 yards and four TDs and caught an 82-yard TD against Esparto.
Jeremiah Williams, Elk Grove: Had 215 all-purpose yards and two scores in a 34-7 win over Davis.
This story was originally published October 3, 2023 at 9:44 AM.