Top Performers in High School Football Across the Southland During Week 5

Week 5 of high school football in the Southland has delivered some standout performances across various categories. From explosive rushing efforts to impressive passing and receiving stats, several players have made their mark on the field. Below is a detailed look at the top performers from this week.

Rushing Highlights

Several athletes demonstrated exceptional skill in the running game:

• Ceasar Reyes from Garfield rushed for 259 yards on 20 carries and scored four touchdowns in a win over Huntington Park.
• Jeremiah Watson of Murrieta Valley recorded 204 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against San Clemente.
• Christopher Martin from Oak Hills added 152 yards and one touchdown in a win over Bishop Amat.
• Jesus Arellano of Century had 193 yards on the ground and added three catches for 71 yards in a win over Loara.
• Matix Frithsmith from Hart contributed 131 yards rushing and three touchdowns, along with three receptions for 52 yards in a defeat of Golden Valley.
• Johnny Rivera of Mary Star carried the ball 40 times for 217 yards and four touchdowns in a loss to Palisades.
• Melion Busano from Eagle Rock scored four touchdowns—three rushing and one receiving—in a win over Marquez.

Passing Prowess

The quarterbacks also shined with impressive passing numbers:

• Taylor Lee of Oxnard Pacifica completed 9 of 10 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Hamilton.
• Wyatt Brown from Sherman Oaks Notre Dame passed for 301 yards and five touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown in a defeat of Culver City.
• Dylan Elmer of Irvine University set a school record by throwing for 341 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Glenn.
• Brady Annett of Corona del Mar passed for 233 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Trabuco Hills.
• Michael Gonzalez of South Gate completed five of seven passes for 202 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for two touchdowns in a win over Legacy.
• Luke Fahey from Mission Viejo threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns, adding two rushing touchdowns in a win over Chaparral.
• Brady Bretthauer of Valencia passed for 193 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns in a defeat of Saugus.
• Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park completed 17 of 23 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Ventura.
• Travis Frazier of Esperanza completed 10 of 13 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Peninsula.

Receiving Standouts

Receivers made significant contributions as well:

• Cruz McMullens of Irvine University caught six passes for 216 yards and one touchdown in a loss to Glenn.
• Jacob Kerekes from South Torrance had 13 receptions for 262 yards and two touchdowns in a win over West Torance.
• Kristian Leslie of Hamilton caught 16 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown in a loss to Pacifica.
• Ben Harris of Servite caught three touchdown passes in a defeat of St. Paul.
• Lenny Ibarra from Los Alamitos caught three touchdown passes from Colin Creason in a win over Calabasas.
• Matthew Curry of Newbury Park made 12 catches for 120 yards in a loss to Ventura.

Defensive Performances

Defensive players made key plays that influenced the outcomes of games:

• Derrick Johnson II of Murrieta Valley recorded two interceptions in a win over San Clemente.
• Thomas Jones from Long Beach Wilson made two interceptions in a victory over Long Beach Millikan.
• Darren Panton of Carson recovered a fumble and added an interception in a win over St. Pius X-St. Matthias.
• Hector Gonzalez from Van Nuys had six tackles, two sacks, and forced a safety in a win over San Fernando.

Special Teams Contributions

Special teams also played a crucial role in several games:

• La’Brenten Wilson of Cerritos returned an 80-yard punt for a touchdown in a win over Hacienda Heights Wilson.
• Landon Armenta from La Serna kicked a 42-yard field goal and caught the game-winning touchdown in an upset victory over Edison.
• Isaiah Danns of Servite returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over St. Paul.

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