PrepRedzone Top Midwest Performances of the Week: August 27th

I hope I don't speak for myself when I say I am absolutely ecstatic that high school football has returned and we once again have a beautiful distraction from the stresses of life and the world. As more states throughout the U.S. begin their prep football seasons towards the end of August it is becoming quite obvious that there is a lot of pent-up energy and aggression from Midwest athletes who had to sit by and watch their seasons last year get cut, shortened, or even completely axed, and that pent-up spirit and passion has manifested itself in some extremely impressive performances so far this summer. I spent my entire weekend watching game highlights on Hudl from players across the Midwest, and from the almost one hundred tapes I checked out there were some notable QB, RB, WR, and defensive performances from South Dakota, over to Michigan, down to Missouri, and just about everywhere in between. As the Midwest Scouting Director at this awesome scouting service, I thought it would be sensible to list some of the top performers and performances from this past weekend and link the film here with our first <em>PrepRedzone </em>Top Midwest Performances from the week of August 27th, and boy do we have some studs below. Check out who showed up and showed out, and congratulations to all of the selections. Thanks for reading! <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;">Quarterbacks </span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="31342" first="Robby" last="Michael"] </strong><em>(KLC, Wisconsin) </em>2022. 6', 175 lbs. Tied the state record with 9 (!) total touchdowns. Went 19-26 for 265 yards and 7 passing TDs plus 131 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, and recorded an interception on defense. Hudl: <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FgGrD">vs. Random Lake</a> <strong>Brendan Hernon </strong><em>(Marian Central Catholic, </em><em>Illinois) </em>2022. 6'2, 185 lbs. Threw for 354 yards and 5 TDs! Highlights: [embed]https://twitter.com/BrendanHernon/status/1431819919121952770?s=20[/embed] <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="98644" first="Carson" last="Toebe"] </strong><em>(Clear Lake, Iowa)</em> 2022. 6'3, 195 lbs. In a 41-38 win over <em>Iowa Falls-Alden, </em>the senior threw for 351 yards and 3 TDs plus 11 carries for 160 rush yards and 2 TDs plus an interception on defense. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11418145/612ad4972aa64405f4345089">vs. Iowa Falls-Alden</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="104371" first="Nate" last="Kollath"] </strong><em>(Sussex Hamilton, Wisconsin) </em>2023. 6’3, 210 lbs. In a 48-0 win over <em>Whitnall, </em>the junior threw for 325 yards and 6 TDs through the air. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13125157/612a7d74d21b020510eeb59e">vs. Whitnall High School</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118354" first="Riley" last="Warzynski"] </strong><em>(Stevens Point, Wisconsin) </em>2022. 6'3, 190 lbs. 6’2, 200 lbs. Although his game against <em>Superior </em>ended at halftime the senior recorded 300 total yards with 263 passing yards and 37 rushing yards with 5 passing TDs and a rushing touchdown. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11561242/612a535e1761cc08ec0b4973">vs. Superior High School</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23975" first="Tyler" last="Manske"] </strong><em>(Algona, Iowa) </em>2022. 6'2, 200 lbs. In a 25-0 win over <em>Emmetsburg </em>the 6’2, 195 lber. went 17-29 for 256 yards and 4 TDs to go along with 11 carries for 65 yards. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11281870/612ac08a4deb9e057c954f7f">vs. Emmetsburg</a> <strong>Cole Rickermann </strong><em>(Festus, Missouri) </em>2022. 6'2, 170 lbs. Went 17-29 passing for 344 yards and 5 TDs and added 79 rushing yards. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7768207/612a7438a680960b003aeb77">vs. St. Genevieve High School</a> <strong>Chase Hanson </strong><em>(Mascoutah, Illinois) </em>2022. 6'1, 190 lbs. Passed for 292 yards and 3 TDs and rushed for 153 yards and 2 TDs for a total of 445 total yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11039000/612a438f041ded0b44eebecf">vs. Columbia</a> <b>Justin Kowalak </b><em>(Crystal Lake South, Illinois) </em>2022. 6', 180 lbs. Went 20-37 passing for 295 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: [embed]https://twitter.com/KowalakJustin/status/1432001765076049921?s=20[/embed] <strong>Caden Matson </strong><em>(Humboldt, Iowa) </em>2022. 6', 185 lbs. Against <em>Webster City </em>he threw 15-16 for 233 yards and 5 TDs and added 10 carries for 48 yards in a 35-7 win last Friday! Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11403057/612ae3b82aa64405f4345b88">vs. Webster City High School</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;">Running Backs </span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118564" first="Reed" last="Breckheimer"] </strong><em>(Hilbert, Wisconsin) </em>2022. 6’, 215 lbs. In a 42-6 win over <em>Randolph </em>he rushed 8 times for 193 yards + 3 TDs (24.1 YPC) and added a catch for 7 yards. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11135204/612a7dc6a680960b003af0c8">vs. Randolph HS</a> <strong>Cooper Diedrich </strong><em>(Athens, Wisconsin) </em>2022. 6’1, 190 lbs. Rushed 11 times for 248 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10906066/612a97826e8ba708b47afbc9">vs. Owen-Withee</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="104370" first="Andrew" last="Trandahl"] </strong><em>(New Richmond, Wisconsin) </em>2023. 5’8, 180 lbs. Against <em>Somerset High School </em>the junior recorded 13 carries for 258 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4765788/612abd4c3df5f609188fb966">vs. Somerset</a> <strong>Logan Shoffner </strong><em>(Nobelsville, Indiana) </em>2024. 5’6, 140 lbs. Rushed for 236 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14235450/612a62322aa64405f4340207">vs. South Vigo</a> <strong>Jobe Smith </strong><em>(North County, Missouri) </em>2023. 5'11, 180 lbs. Rushed for 17 carries for 288 yards and a TD added an 85-yard punt return for a TD, and tacked on 57 receiving yards. Highlights: [embed]https://twitter.com/JobeSmith_11/status/1431763619558137858?s=20[/embed] <strong>Sean DeLong </strong><em>(Gibson Southern, Indiana) </em>2024. 5'9, 180 lbs. Against <em>New Albany High School </em>the sophomore rushed 12 times for 174 yards and 4 rushing TDs plus 70 yards receiving. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11974636/612af6309681220a1ce11c9c">vs. New Albany</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;">Wide Receivers </span> <strong>Chrishon McCray </strong>(<em>Avon, Indiana) </em>2022. Committed to Kent State. Against <em>Ben Davis </em>recorded 8 catches for 317 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11365614/612a226b90ef810a78df2052">vs. Ben Davis</a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118342" first="Alex" last="Eichmann"] </strong><em>(Sussex Hamilton, Wisconsin) </em>2022. 6’3, 190 lbs. Caught 8 passes for 203 yards and 2 TDs and added 6 tackles on defense. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11330273/612a91174deb9e057c9530ac">first game highlights</a> <strong>Jasper Beeler </strong><em>(North Farmington, Michigan) </em>2022. 6', 170 lbs. Had a terrific day as a wideout and recorded 169 receiving yards for 5 TDs. Also added 6 tackles on defense as a DB. Hudl: highlights are set to private <strong>Caleb Merritt </strong><em>(John Burroughs, Missouri) </em>2022. 5'11, 170 lbs. Committed to Wyoming. Put up a Randy Moss stat line with 3 catches for 186 yards and 3 TDs. Highlights: [embed]https://twitter.com/CalebMerritt6/status/1432074211770703872?s=20[/embed] <strong>Jace Elliott </strong><em>(Lincoln-North Star, Nebraska) </em>2022. 6'2, 190 lbs. Against <em>Lincoln High School </em>the senior posted 6 catches for 124 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13090790/612a7fd3f31c6809b45fad79">vs. Lincoln High School</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Defense </span></span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="118249" first="Will" last="Campbell"] </strong><em>(Kaukauna, Wisconsin) </em>2022. LB. 6’1, 225 lbs. In a win against <em>Green Bay Southwest </em>the senior recorded 7.5 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and a PBU in a quarter and a half of varsity action. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11403077/612a6469a680960b003ae044">vs. Green Bay SW</a> <strong>Sawyer Lichtensteiger </strong><em>(West Bend East, Wisconsin) </em>2023. LB. 6'1, 210 lbs. Against <em>Sheboygan North </em>the junior tallied 12 tackles, 5 TFLs, a sack, and a PBU. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12952252/612a8dc6a680960b003afa3e">vs. Sheboygan North</a> <strong>Chase Kelly </strong><em>(Florence/Henry, South Dakota) </em>2022. DL. 6'2, 270 lbs. From his defensive line position the SD native totaled 14 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14347474/612ab4d7d21b020510eed91d">first game highlight</a> <strong>Nate Ruble </strong><em>(St. Pius X, Missouri) </em>2022. LB. 6'2, 220 lbs. From his LB spot he totaled 14 tackles and an interception and added 80 rushing yards, a TD, and 52 receiving yards on offense. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11464814/6129bdf7d45ee90520656612">vs. Monroe City</a> <strong>Luke Woodson </strong><em>(Deerfield, Illinois) </em>2022. LB. 5'10, 185 lbs. Defensively, posted 16 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a sack and added 151 rushing yards and a TD. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11501961/612a658490ef810a78df8a74">Week 1 Senior SZN</a> <strong>Aidan Burkman </strong><em>(Grantsburg, Wisconsin) </em>2022. LB. 5'11, 190 lbs. Against <em>St. Croix Falls, </em><strong>Burkman </strong>put up 13 tackles, an interception, and a punt block. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12889920/612a6236b3c97a08088c12ab">vs. St. Croix Falls</a> <span style="font-size: 18pt;">Walk-Off Wins: </span> Big school Iowa #1 ranked Southeast Polk over Iowa big school #2 ranked Dowling Catholic: [embed]https://twitter.com/Jamie_XOS/status/1431445839742898179?s=20[/embed] Indiana heavyweight<em> Carmel</em> over Detroit's <em>Martin Luther King</em> (Michigan): [embed]https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/status/1431456561533173765?s=20[/embed]