Lutheran South quarterback Patrick Gonzales passed for nine touchdowns in his team’s TAPPS playoff victory (Photo: Lutheran South Academy)
You can be excused if at first glance you thought Lutheran South (Texas) defeated Tyler Gorman (Texas) 85-68 in basketball. Amazingly, that’s a football score and the Lutheran South quarterback Patrick Gonzales played a huge role in the win.
The senior quarterback completed 25-of-34 passes for 668 yards and nine touchdown passes in the win. Gonzales also ran in for a score, accounting for 10 total touchdowns on the day.
For his efforts, Gonzales leads the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Performances of the Week.
The rest of the top performances as high school sports continue around the nation:
Daniel Bridge-Gadd, football, Paradise Valley (Arizona).
Paradise Valley senior quarterback Daniel Bridge-Gadd was absolutely spectacular Friday night, filling up the stat sheet with 512 passing yards and seven touchdowns. He added an eighth touchdown on the ground and 80 more rushing yards in a 65-35 win over Tucson Catalina Foothills.
Alexis Arnault, girls soccer, Gulfport (Mississippi).
Arnault was the decisive playmaker in a 5-0 win over South Jones, scoring a hat-trick. The sophomore also scored a goal in a 2-2 tie against Northwest Rankin. Arnault tallied 30 goals as a freshman last year.
“I’m really proud to see her play well right off the top of the season,” Coach Chris Pryor told the Clarion Ledger. “I’m not surprised by what she’s been able to do.”
Alejandro Osorio, boys soccer, Hollywood Hills (Florida).
Osorio showcased his ruthless finishing ability, tallying four goals in a 6-4 win over Archbishop McCarthy.
Prince Kruah, football, Osseo (Minnesota).
The Osseo Orioles are the Class 6A State Champions in the state of Minnesota, and Kruah was the difference maker. He racked up 192 yards on 43 touches and one rushing touchdown in close 14-13 win over East Ridge.
Raigen Cianciulli, girls volleyball, Oak Ridge (Texas).
Cianciulli put together an impressive performance, tallying 34 digs and four aces as the War Eagles defeated the Woodlands at the Class 6A Region II tournament.
Matt Grossman, boys cross country, Millburn (New Jersey).
Grossman was the fastest runner in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group 4 boys cross country championship field, posting a time of 15:34.54 to win the individual title. Grossman’s performance was the second fastest finish in the race’s history.
Salvon Ahmed, football, Juanita (Washington).
Six rushing touchdowns would be a great return over three games—Ahmed managed to break the six touchdown barrier in one, tallying 230 yards on the ground. Every score went for 39 yards or more in a 57-7 playoff victory over Columbia River.
“I’ve seen a lot of football in my years of coaching and a lot of great performances,” Juanita High School head football coach Lele Te’o told the Kirkland Reporter. “Salvon’s night on Saturday was amazing to witness and be a part of.”
Tarynn Sieg, girl’s volleyball, Eaton (Colorado).
Sieg, a middle blocker, was pivotal in helping Eaton win their third-straight Class 3A state title. Sieg recorded 14 kills and seven blocks in a semifinal win, and nine kills and seven blocks in the title win over Valley. Eaton finished the year 28-0.
Jullen Ison, football, Moreau Catholic (California).
Ison was spectacular in a 48-14 Division 4 win over Hercules. The running back ran for 267 yards and six touchdowns in the second playoff win in Mariners history.
Mikiah Harrigan, girls basketball, Flanagan (Florida).
Harrigan put together a dynamic performance in a 70-61 win over Blanche Ely. Harrigan picked up a game-high 29 points, 15 rebounds, six blocks and eight assists in the win.