Best bounce‑back after a low round, combining recovery strength and follow‑up performance.
Current Status
Week 8: John Ashworth claims the Phoenix Award lead with 2285.8 points ↑998.
Analysis
Week 8 Phoenix Award Award Analysis for Vanguard: Leading the competition is John Ashworth with 2285.8 points. Following closely is Tongia Vakaafi (2225.1), with Ryan Foose (2198.3) rounding out the top three. The current point spread between first and last place is 123.4 points. Most improved this week: John Ashworth climbing 998 positions. Currently 4 out of 4 competitors are showing improvement. The closest battle is between Tongia Vakaafi and Ryan Foose, separated by just 26.8 points.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Week 8 and I'm STILL tracking this Phoenix Award nonsense. John Ashworth is winning. There, I said it.
Vanguard Standings
as of Jan 19, 2026| Rank | Player | Trend | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ↑998 | First week tracking progress | |
| 2 | ↑997 | First week tracking progress | |
| 3 | ↑996 | First week tracking progress | |
| 4 | ↑995 | First week tracking progress |