PrepRedzone’s Top Midwest Performers of the Week: 9/24/21

I'm happy to be back with another installment of our <em>PrepRedzone </em>weekly feature focusing on the best individual performances out of America's Heartland, and I hope everyone is having a good week so far. With 11 states represented, we have a ton of noteworthy and impressive stat lines from around the Midwest, including two 7 TD games, multiple 6 TD performances, a 6 sack defensive effort, and more. Thanks for reading, and congratulations to all of the selections! <span style="font-size: 18pt;"><em>Dakotas </em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*stats provided by Nate Wahl of <em>PrepRedzoneDAK</em></span></span> <strong>John Gores </strong><em>(Fargo Shanley, ND) </em>WR. 2022. Recorded 21 receptions for 238 yards and 2 TDs against <em>Jamestown High School. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11148493/6150ec963deb11082c553e41">vs. JHS</a> <strong>Jayden Yankton </strong><em>(Four Winds, ND) </em>QB. 2022. In a win against <em>Dunseith </em>the senior went 13-14 passing for 262 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12214036/614e16870c54ff0514faca12">vs. Dunseith</a> <strong>Rett Osthus </strong><em>(De Smet, SD) </em>ATH. 2022. Against <em>Kimball-White Lake, </em><strong>Osthus </strong>caught 8 balls for 159 yards and a TD and added 2 punt return TDs, 8 tackles on defense, one interception, and a forced fumble. <strong>Christian Jepperson </strong><em>(Brandon Valley, SD) </em>DE/TE. 2022. Had a big defense effort in a win against <em>Washington </em>the senior posted 5 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble. <strong>Colton Collins </strong><em>(Lyman, SD) </em>RB. 2022. In a beatdown of <em>New Underwood, </em><strong>Collins </strong>tallied 13 carries for 198 rushing yards and 3 TDs. <strong>Brayden Sumption </strong><em>(Leola-Frederick, SD) </em>QB. 2024. The freshman threw for 244 yards, rushed for 82, and totaled 4 TDs against <em>Northwestern Area. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14808073/614f4d54a019050dbc1b9f35">highlights</a> <strong>Brenden Begeman </strong><em>(Herreid-Selby, SD) </em>ATH. 2023. Had a monster offensive day and rushed for 229 yards, totaled 84 receiving yards, and scored 4 TDs against <em>Ipswich. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13368947/614f5ecabee1120810915d16">vs. Ipswich</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Illinois</span></em> <strong>Ashton Yard </strong><em>(Morris Community) </em>RB/DB. 2023. Against <em>Marengo High School, </em>rushed 21 times for 200 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14243895/615251d102bc020878d16b99">vs. Marengo</a> <strong>Brendan Hernon </strong><em>(Marian Central Catholic) </em>QB. 2022. Against <em>Providence Catholic </em>the 6'2, 185 lber. threw for 387 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11540005/614f7aaaf326910878fd52ce">vs. PC</a> <strong>Tyler Fikis </strong><em>(Hampshire) </em>QB. 2023. In a Week 5 victory over <em>McHenry </em>the junior passed for 115 yards and a TD and added 186 yards on the ground and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12804553/6151b9d702bc020878d0f198">vs. McHenry</a> <strong>Andrew Laurich </strong><em>(Yorkville) </em>DE. 2023. The 6'5, 250 lber. had a solid defensive effort against <em>Plainfield North </em>as he posted 11 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 TFLs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12930750/614fb35032e70f0890fa8b64">week 5</a> <strong>Albert Kunickis</strong> <em>(Lemont) </em>RB/ATH. 2022. Posted 6 carries for 163 yards and 3 TDs against <em>TF North </em>in a win. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11464947/614f4c04f326910878fd1114">vs. TF North</a> <strong>Thaddeus Gianaris </strong><em>(Maine South) </em>DE. 2022. Against <em>Glenbrook North </em>the 6'3, 230 lber. recorded 6 sacks! Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12651533/614f272bbee1120810912747">vs. GB North</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Indiana </span></em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*stats provided by Mike Chen of <em>PrepRedzoneIN </em></span> <strong>Braxton Birner </strong><em>(Maconaquah) </em>QB. 2024. Went 21-26 for 395 yards and 7 TDs <strong>Angel Nelson </strong><em>(Merrillville) </em>QB. 2022. Completed 10 passes on 14 attempts for 341 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11177912/6150741e4207250efc5ee411">vs. LaPorte</a> <strong>Nick Patterson </strong><em>(Mooresville) </em>QB. 2023. Versus <em>Franklin Community </em>he threw 16-18 for 311 yards and 3 TDs and added 5 carries for 28 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11581063/614f953ef326910878fd75e8">vs. FCHS</a> <strong>Camajay Griffin-Terrell </strong><em>(Gary-Westside) </em>RB. 2023. Posted 27 carries for 279 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11115930/6150f86abee1120810934f43">highlights</a> <strong>Gavin Reners </strong><em>(Sheridan) </em>RB. 2022. The 6', 205 lber. totaled 31 carries for 267 yards and 4 TDs in a big win against <em>Taylor High School. </em> <strong>Justin Marshall </strong><em>(Merrillville) </em>WR. 2023. Against <em>LaPorte </em>caught 4 balls for 175 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16184698/61507423a019050dbc1d71d1">vs. LaPorte</a> <strong>Marquis Johnson </strong><em>(Richmond) </em>WR. 2022. In a loss to <em>Logansport </em>the senior tallied 6 receptions for 185 yards and 3 TDs. <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Iowa</span></em> <strong>Bryant Williams </strong><em>(Burlington) </em>RB. 2022. Against <em>Clinton High School, </em>Mr. Williams posted 17 carries for 237 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12473918/614f327ef326910878fce6c7">vs. Clinton</a> <strong>Tyler Manske </strong><em>(Algona) </em>QB. 2022. Week 5 against <em>North Polk </em>went 20-31 for 279 yards and 3 TDs plus 12 carries for 34 yards. Hudl: <strong>Landon Hochstein </strong><em>(Norwalk) </em>QB. 2023. Completed 17 passes out of 22 attempts for 266 yards and 4 TDs and also ran for 120 yards. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12941413/614f60f1e97abd052cf5f34d">vs. Boone</a> <strong>Brady Miller </strong><em>(North Polk) </em>RB. 2023. Against <em>Algona, </em>went for 26 carries for 172 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12885430/6150998564df48094c7398a4">vs. Algona</a> <strong>Kooper Ebel </strong><em>(Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn) </em>QB. 2023. In only two quarters of play against <em>Alta-Aurelia </em>the junior gunslinger recorded more than 300 AP yards, 6 TDs, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13236765/614f929002bc9702743912c6">vs. A-A</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Kansas </span></em><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*stats provided by Santino Bernal of <em>PrepRedzoneKS</em></span></span> <strong>Ashton Dowell </strong><em>(Hoxie) </em>QB. 2022. Against <em>Trego</em>, the senior 8man QB went 23-44 for 306 yards and 6 TD passes. <strong>Scott Price </strong><em>(Bucklin) </em>ATH. 2022. Another 8man prospect, <strong>Price </strong>recorded 14 carries for 210 yards and 6 TDs and added 21 total tackles and a forced fumble against <em>South Central. </em> <strong>Keyan Miller </strong><em>(Concordia) </em>RB. 2022. In a big win against <em>Council Grove, </em>the senior ball carrier had a ridiculous night and totaled 16 carries for 401 yards and 5 TDs. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11076343/615096e404289a07d4f12a7e">vs. Council Grove</a> <strong>Greyson Holbert </strong><em>(Blue Valley) </em>QB/ATH. 2022. The senior playmaker helped lead his squad in a big OT win against<em> Aquinas </em>and threw for 170 yards and 2 TDs and added 147 rushing yards and 2 TDs. <strong>Mason Ellis </strong><em>(Mulvan) </em>ATH. 2022. Completed 17 of 26 passes for 315 yards and 4 total TDs against <em>Circle High School. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11569728/614fa1e81763a30b48f8b4c0">vs. Circle</a> <span style="font-size: 18pt;"><em>Michigan </em></span> <strong>Jacob Sanders </strong><em>(Farmington) </em>RB. 2022. Rushed at a 7.7 YPC clip for 239 yards and 2 TDs against <em>Bloomfield Hills. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8190813/614fb243a022a504f83955da">Week 5</a> <strong>Jordan Kwiatkowski </strong><em>(Stevenson) </em>LB. 2022. The Central Michigan commit rushed 15 times for 150 yards, caught 2 balls for 96 yards and a TD, and added 12 tackles, a sack, and an interception against <em>Dakota High School. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11394344/6150abc2ab9d7308e488d876">vs. Dakota</a> <strong>Dylan Ham </strong><em>(Hudsonville) </em>WR. 2022. Caught 3 passes for 194 yards against <em>Rockford High School. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12852559/614f3e2cc11a2c045445e8ed">vs. Rockford</a> <strong>Owen Smith </strong><em>(Blissfield) </em>WR. 2022. Against <em>Hillsdale High School </em>the senior wideout recorded 6 catches for 151 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15128528/614eacc8f326910878fbfb99">vs. Hillsdale</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Minnesota </span></em><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">*</span></em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">stats taken from <em>MNFootballHub</em></span> <strong>Darrick Baartman </strong><em>(Russell-Tyler-Ruthton) </em>ATH. 2022. Scored 3 TDs against <em>MACCRAY </em>in a 36-8 victory, one rushing, one on a fumble recovery in the endzone, and another on an interception he returned for a TD. <strong>Nick Bushlack </strong><em>(United South Central) </em>QB. 2023. Completed 7 passing attempts for 238 yards and 4 TDs. <strong>Jonathan Hackett </strong><em>(Columbia Heights) </em>RB. 2022. Against <em>Patrick Henry </em>totaled 8 carries for 145 yards and 4 TDs and added two kick returns for 111 yards and another TD. <strong>Ethan Petersen </strong><em>(Academy Force) </em>ATH. In a 38-23 win over <em>Concordia Academy </em>he totaled 303 passing yards and 4 TDs and added a fifth TD on the ground. <strong>Jack Spanier </strong><em>(Rocori) </em>QB. 2023. The <em>Spartans </em>junior went 21-29 for 307 yards and 6 TDs in a win over <em>Chisago Lakes. </em> <strong>Walker Britz </strong><em>(Manakto West) </em>ATH. 2022. In Week 4 he ended with 16 carries for 205 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11503471/614ff3ea4df5910514cd2513">Week 4</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Missouri </span></em> <strong>Dalton Witherspoon </strong><em>(Windsor) </em>ATH. In a 46-7 win against <em>South Callaway </em>the accomplished athlete recorded 247 total yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11250798/614fca5e3deb11082c5345f2">vs. SC HS</a> <strong>Payton Hoker </strong><em>(Fort Zumwalt North) </em>QB. 2022. Against <em>Fort Zumwalt East </em>the QB went 15-21 for 281 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14623130/6150f155e97abd052cf86fb2">vs. FZE</a> <strong>Jamarion Price </strong><em>(Hazelwood Central) </em>RB. 2022. Rushed 18 times for 263 yards and 3 TDs against <em>Kirkwood High School. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11100933/61500f24a019050dbc1cba17">vs. Kirkwood</a> <strong>Cooper Brown </strong><em>(Holt) </em>QB. 2022. The stat monster went 21-26 passing for 403 yards and 4 TDs through the air and added 67 yards and 2 rushing TDs against <em>Fort Zumwalt West. </em>Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10219042/614fcca8f326910878fdbee4">vs. FZW</a> <strong>Patrick Heitert </strong><em>(CBC) </em>QB. 2022. In a big matchup versus <em>SLUH </em>the senior went 20-27 for 285 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11108812/6150eaa3479826088cc5f0fd">vs. SLUH</a> <strong>Arhmad Branch </strong><em>(Festus) </em>WR. 2023. Against <em>Hillsboro </em>in a rivalry matchup the junior had 7 catches for 213 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9569890/614eb0e432e70f0890f96d41">vs. HHS</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Nebraska</span></em> <strong>Caleb Busch </strong><em>(Burwell) </em>HB. 2022. The senior had a big game against <em>North Central </em>and rushed for 250 yards and 6 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11450826/61513e2e3deb11082c55abee">vs. NC HS</a> <strong>Cole Ballard </strong><em>(Elkhorn South) </em>RB. 2023. The junior helped beat <em>PLV </em>45-14 behind his 183 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12930516/61511ff6479826088cc63829">vs. PLV</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Ohio </span></em> <strong>TJ Davidson </strong><em>(Start) </em>WR. 2022. In his Week 6 contest he caught 4 balls for 119 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15166082/6153538c3deb770a64a753c4">Week 6 highlights</a> <strong>Bryce Schondelmyer </strong><em>(Arcanum) </em>QB. 2023. Week 6 posted 336 passing yards and 4 TDs through the air and added 133 rushing yards and 3 TDs on the ground. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12932883/6150acc20c54db068885a266">Week 6</a> <strong>Ethan Fritz </strong><em>(Brunswick) </em>QB. 2022. Went 23-36 for 308 yards and a TD passing and added 56 rushing yards and a TD. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11354407/614f6b5cf326910878fd3dec">vs. Mentor</a> <em><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Wisconsin </span></em> <strong>Alijah Maher-Parr </strong><em>(Arrowhead) </em>RB. 2022. Had one of the biggest performances in the entire Midwest against heavyweight <em>Muskego </em>as the senior back went for 30 carries, 391 yards, and 7 total TDs (6 rushing and a kickoff return for a TD). Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11411185/614f650a3deb11082c52c104">vs. Muskego</a> <strong>Isaiah Folsom </strong><em>(Lutheran) </em>RB. 2022. Against <em>Kenosha Christian Life </em>the 5'10, 210 lb. RB totaled 7 carries for 193 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11439267/614f584515f5c20a4c63e0e0">vs. KCL</a> <strong>Stephen Munson </strong><em>(North Crawford) </em>ATH. 2022. Totaled 15 rushes for 258 yards and 5 TDs and added 10 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a fumble recovery on defense. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11386837/6153dc2c9a9b2f0308726168">week 5</a> <strong>Ahman Brewah </strong><em>(Menomonee Falls) </em>LB/RB. 2022. Against <em>Appleton West</em>, the senior two-way standout recorded 20 tackles and 4 TFLs and added 11 carries for 73 yards and a TD. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11387915/6150cc97a676ed0b38bbf00b">vs. AW</a> <strong>Cole Berghorn </strong><em>(Badger) </em>ATH. 2022. In a big win against <em>Burlington </em>the senior tallied 17 carries for 220 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11563698/61530a549a9b2f0344a4b17f">vs. Burlington</a> <strong>Zack Bothun </strong><em>(Milton) </em>LB/RB, 2022. In a loss to <em>Watertown </em>the 2022 grad went for 24 carries for 213 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11902995/614f23c8041df70a103c277f">vs. Watertown</a>