PrepRedzone’s Top Midwest Performers of the Week: 9/24/21
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I’m happy to be back with another installment of our PrepRedzone 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…
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Continue ReadingI’m happy to be back with another installment of our PrepRedzone 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!
Dakotas *stats provided by Nate Wahl of PrepRedzoneDAK
John Gores (Fargo Shanley, ND) WR. 2022. Recorded 21 receptions for 238 yards and 2 TDs against Jamestown High School. Hudl: vs. JHS
Jayden Yankton (Four Winds, ND) QB. 2022. In a win against Dunseith the senior went 13-14 passing for 262 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. Dunseith
Rett Osthus (De Smet, SD) ATH. 2022. Against Kimball-White Lake, Osthus 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.
Christian Jepperson (Brandon Valley, SD) DE/TE. 2022. Had a big defense effort in a win against Washington the senior posted 5 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble.
Colton Collins (Lyman, SD) RB. 2022. In a beatdown of New Underwood, Collins tallied 13 carries for 198 rushing yards and 3 TDs.
Brayden Sumption (Leola-Frederick, SD) QB. 2024. The freshman threw for 244 yards, rushed for 82, and totaled 4 TDs against Northwestern Area. Hudl: highlights
Brenden Begeman (Herreid-Selby, SD) ATH. 2023. Had a monster offensive day and rushed for 229 yards, totaled 84 receiving yards, and scored 4 TDs against Ipswich. Hudl: vs. Ipswich
Illinois
Ashton Yard (Morris Community) RB/DB. 2023. Against Marengo High School, rushed 21 times for 200 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: vs. Marengo
Brendan Hernon (Marian Central Catholic) QB. 2022. Against Providence Catholic the 6’2, 185 lber. threw for 387 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. PC
Tyler Fikis (Hampshire) QB. 2023. In a Week 5 victory over McHenry the junior passed for 115 yards and a TD and added 186 yards on the ground and 2 TDs. Hudl: vs. McHenry
Andrew Laurich (Yorkville) DE. 2023. The 6’5, 250 lber. had a solid defensive effort against Plainfield North as he posted 11 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 TFLs. Hudl: week 5
Albert Kunickis (Lemont) RB/ATH. 2022. Posted 6 carries for 163 yards and 3 TDs against TF North in a win. Hudl: vs. TF North
Thaddeus Gianaris (Maine South) DE. 2022. Against Glenbrook North the 6’3, 230 lber. recorded 6 sacks! Hudl: vs. GB North
Indiana *stats provided by Mike Chen of PrepRedzoneIN
Braxton Birner (Maconaquah) QB. 2024. Went 21-26 for 395 yards and 7 TDs
Angel Nelson (Merrillville) QB. 2022. Completed 10 passes on 14 attempts for 341 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: vs. LaPorte
Nick Patterson (Mooresville) QB. 2023. Versus Franklin Community he threw 16-18 for 311 yards and 3 TDs and added 5 carries for 28 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: vs. FCHS
Camajay Griffin-Terrell (Gary-Westside) RB. 2023. Posted 27 carries for 279 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: highlights
Gavin Reners (Sheridan) RB. 2022. The 6′, 205 lber. totaled 31 carries for 267 yards and 4 TDs in a big win against Taylor High School.
Justin Marshall (Merrillville) WR. 2023. Against LaPorte caught 4 balls for 175 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. LaPorte
Marquis Johnson (Richmond) WR. 2022. In a loss to Logansport the senior tallied 6 receptions for 185 yards and 3 TDs.
Iowa
Bryant Williams (Burlington) RB. 2022. Against Clinton High School, Mr. Williams posted 17 carries for 237 yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: vs. Clinton
Tyler Manske (Algona) QB. 2022. Week 5 against North Polk went 20-31 for 279 yards and 3 TDs plus 12 carries for 34 yards. Hudl:
Landon Hochstein (Norwalk) QB. 2023. Completed 17 passes out of 22 attempts for 266 yards and 4 TDs and also ran for 120 yards. Hudl: vs. Boone
Brady Miller (North Polk) RB. 2023. Against Algona, went for 26 carries for 172 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: vs. Algona
Kooper Ebel (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn) QB. 2023. In only two quarters of play against Alta-Aurelia the junior gunslinger recorded more than 300 AP yards, 6 TDs, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Hudl: vs. A-A
Kansas *stats provided by Santino Bernal of PrepRedzoneKS
Ashton Dowell (Hoxie) QB. 2022. Against Trego, the senior 8man QB went 23-44 for 306 yards and 6 TD passes.
Scott Price (Bucklin) ATH. 2022. Another 8man prospect, Price recorded 14 carries for 210 yards and 6 TDs and added 21 total tackles and a forced fumble against South Central.
Keyan Miller (Concordia) RB. 2022. In a big win against Council Grove, the senior ball carrier had a ridiculous night and totaled 16 carries for 401 yards and 5 TDs. vs. Council Grove
Greyson Holbert (Blue Valley) QB/ATH. 2022. The senior playmaker helped lead his squad in a big OT win against Aquinas and threw for 170 yards and 2 TDs and added 147 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
Mason Ellis (Mulvan) ATH. 2022. Completed 17 of 26 passes for 315 yards and 4 total TDs against Circle High School. Hudl: vs. Circle
Michigan
Jacob Sanders (Farmington) RB. 2022. Rushed at a 7.7 YPC clip for 239 yards and 2 TDs against Bloomfield Hills. Hudl: Week 5
Jordan Kwiatkowski (Stevenson) 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 Dakota High School. Hudl: vs. Dakota
Dylan Ham (Hudsonville) WR. 2022. Caught 3 passes for 194 yards against Rockford High School. Hudl: vs. Rockford
Owen Smith (Blissfield) WR. 2022. Against Hillsdale High School the senior wideout recorded 6 catches for 151 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. Hillsdale
Minnesota *stats taken from MNFootballHub
Darrick Baartman (Russell-Tyler-Ruthton) ATH. 2022. Scored 3 TDs against MACCRAY 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.
Nick Bushlack (United South Central) QB. 2023. Completed 7 passing attempts for 238 yards and 4 TDs.
Jonathan Hackett (Columbia Heights) RB. 2022. Against Patrick Henry totaled 8 carries for 145 yards and 4 TDs and added two kick returns for 111 yards and another TD.
Ethan Petersen (Academy Force) ATH. In a 38-23 win over Concordia Academy he totaled 303 passing yards and 4 TDs and added a fifth TD on the ground.
Jack Spanier (Rocori) QB. 2023. The Spartans junior went 21-29 for 307 yards and 6 TDs in a win over Chisago Lakes.
Walker Britz (Manakto West) ATH. 2022. In Week 4 he ended with 16 carries for 205 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: Week 4
Missouri
Dalton Witherspoon (Windsor) ATH. In a 46-7 win against South Callaway the accomplished athlete recorded 247 total yards and 5 TDs. Hudl: vs. SC HS
Payton Hoker (Fort Zumwalt North) QB. 2022. Against Fort Zumwalt East the QB went 15-21 for 281 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. FZE
Jamarion Price (Hazelwood Central) RB. 2022. Rushed 18 times for 263 yards and 3 TDs against Kirkwood High School. Hudl: vs. Kirkwood
Cooper Brown (Holt) 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 Fort Zumwalt West. Hudl: vs. FZW
Patrick Heitert (CBC) QB. 2022. In a big matchup versus SLUH the senior went 20-27 for 285 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: vs. SLUH
Arhmad Branch (Festus) WR. 2023. Against Hillsboro in a rivalry matchup the junior had 7 catches for 213 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: vs. HHS
Nebraska
Caleb Busch (Burwell) HB. 2022. The senior had a big game against North Central and rushed for 250 yards and 6 TDs. Hudl: vs. NC HS
Cole Ballard (Elkhorn South) RB. 2023. The junior helped beat PLV 45-14 behind his 183 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. PLV
Ohio
TJ Davidson (Start) WR. 2022. In his Week 6 contest he caught 4 balls for 119 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: Week 6 highlights
Bryce Schondelmyer (Arcanum) 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: Week 6
Ethan Fritz (Brunswick) QB. 2022. Went 23-36 for 308 yards and a TD passing and added 56 rushing yards and a TD. Hudl: vs. Mentor
Wisconsin
Alijah Maher-Parr (Arrowhead) RB. 2022. Had one of the biggest performances in the entire Midwest against heavyweight Muskego as the senior back went for 30 carries, 391 yards, and 7 total TDs (6 rushing and a kickoff return for a TD). Hudl: vs. Muskego
Isaiah Folsom (Lutheran) RB. 2022. Against Kenosha Christian Life the 5’10, 210 lb. RB totaled 7 carries for 193 yards and 2 TDs. Hudl: vs. KCL
Stephen Munson (North Crawford) ATH. 2022. Totaled 15 rushes for 258 yards and 5 TDs and added 10 tackles, 2 TFLs, and a fumble recovery on defense. Hudl: week 5
Ahman Brewah (Menomonee Falls) LB/RB. 2022. Against Appleton West, the senior two-way standout recorded 20 tackles and 4 TFLs and added 11 carries for 73 yards and a TD. Hudl: vs. AW
Cole Berghorn (Badger) ATH. 2022. In a big win against Burlington the senior tallied 17 carries for 220 yards and 3 TDs. Hudl: vs. Burlington
Zack Bothun (Milton) LB/RB, 2022. In a loss to Watertown the 2022 grad went for 24 carries for 213 yards and 4 TDs. Hudl: vs. Watertown