This past week delivered a number of impressive performances in football and volleyball.
Which of them was the best?
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Ahmade Bickham, Kentwood: The senior went off for 171 yards and four touchdowns on just six carries in a 42-6 win over Westminster Christian Academy-Opelousas.
Jeremy Favorite, North Iberville: Favorite ran for 193 yards and four touchdowns on just 15 carries in a 34-15 win over Fisher to open the 2026 football season.
Raif Melancon, Ascension Catholic: The Bulldogs shut out Episcopal 36-0. Melancon racked up several tackles and had a forced fumble that he returned for a touchdown in the game. He also blocked a field goal.
Katherine McDonald, Dunham:She helped set up her teammates all match against Dominican. She finished with 28 assists in a 3-0 victory over one of the top programs in the state.
Caden "Boogie" Levingston, St. Michael: In the quarterback's first game of his junior campaign, Levingston threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-14 win over Loranger.