Staten Island HS football: With the stakes really high, these 16 were chosen ‘Top Performers’ in Week 13

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The stakes might be higher these days, but it’s done nothing to prevent “Top Performers” from emerging.

Five Staten Island teams took the field for playoff games last weekend — including two championship games — and 16 players stepped up to earn the Advance/SILive.com honor.

Unlike the previous two weeks, when defensive players ruled the roost, offensive players were in the majority.

In fact, 11 of the 16 honorees were involved with the offense during last week’s games.

Who grabbed the top spot for last weekend’s heroics? Scroll down to find out.

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16. Matt Fuentes (Sea): The senior defensive back recorded a team-high nine tackles during the Vikings’ 28-7 CHSFL AA-1 city championship loss to Xavier.

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15. Braxton Moye (Farrell): The sophomore wide