Midwest Stat-Monsters: 50 Top Individual Performances from 9/15
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This is undoubtedly my favorite time of year. High school, college, and pro football are all still in the genesis of their season, the leaves are turning and cool breezes are beginning to blow across the U.S., exhaling an autumn…
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Continue ReadingThis is undoubtedly my favorite time of year. High school, college, and pro football are all still in the genesis of their season, the leaves are turning and cool breezes are beginning to blow across the U.S., exhaling an autumn breath into our system but still allowing us some warmth and sunshine, and fall festivities are the holiday season are beginning to rear their heads. Of the three/four days of football we are blessed with throughout the week, nothing gets the butterflies going in my stomach like Friday Night Lights, and last weekend we saw some outstanding individual performances from across the Midwest that caught our eyes at PRZ and earned themselves a spot in our weekly Midwest Stat-Monsters feature. Nine states from my favorite region in America are represented, with standout and impressive offensive, defensive, and special team performances that are sure to stuff the stat sheet and make our lovely readers wonder aloud: “how did he do that?” Well, we can’t answer all of your questions, but if you are wondering where to find 30 Top Individual Performances from last weekend’s slate of prep football games, you’re in the right spot. 9 TDs, 3 pick-sixes, 6 rushing TDs from a Notre Dame commit, four-way TD performers, broken school records, and big-time kicking production, and much more. Thanks for reading and congrats to the studs who balled out last Friday!
Illinois
Brent Wuebbels Brent Wuebbels 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Highland | 2023 IL (Highland) Senior. QB. In a 61-19 beatdown of Jersey HS the senior passed for 259 yards and 5 TDs and rushed for 92 yards and 2 more TDs.
Ethan Kohl (Bradley-Bourbonnais) Junior. QB. The 6’4, 180 lber. aided in a big 39-32 victory over Lincoln Way-West and went 19-22 for 351 yards and 5 TDs through the air.
Cale McThenia (Marian Central Catholic) Junior. QB. In Week 4 action against Wisconsin’s Appleton West the junior totaled 328 yards and 3 TDs.
Cole Crafton Cole Crafton 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Lincoln Way West | 2024 State IL (Lincoln Way West) Junior. QB. The 6’3, 205 lb. Louisville baseball commit went 20-34 for 337 yards and 4 TDs in a loss to Bradley–Bourbonnais.
Jacob Donohue Jacob Donohue 5'11" | 155 lbs | QB Grayslake North | 2023 State IL (Grayslake North) Senior. QB. Passed for 319 yards and 3 TDs in his week 4 matchup vs. crosstown Grayslake Central.
Indiana
De’jevon McFerson (Speedway) Senior. RB. Had a big night against Monrovia and posted 13 carries for 255 yards and 3 TDs plus 13 tackles, a TFL, and a sack in the 41-16 win.
Kyle Turanchick Kyle Turanchick 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Oak Hill | 2023 State IN (Oak Hill) Senior. RB. In a week 5 victory against Madison-Grant Mr. Turanchick rushed for 190 yards and 5 TDs and added 2 PBUs, a sack, and a TFL defensively. Oak Hill won 35-6.
Gavin Tindall Gavin Tindall 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Covenant Christian | 2023 State IN (Covenant Christian) Senior. ATH. Had a dynamic Friday night and caught 4 passes for 84 yards and a TD, threw a 80 yard TD pass, and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD. This was all in only three quarters of play against Tindley High School.
Jace Stuckey Jace Stuckey 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB Triton Central | 2024 State IN (Triton Central) Junior. QB. Had an efficient night through the air and went 12-14 for 259 yards and 3 total TDs against Indian Creek High School.
Colton Stowers (Hatchet) Sophomore. QB. Against Washington High School the underclassman went 13-14 for 253 yards and 4 TDs and also rushed for a touchdown in only a half of play.
Thomas Gotkowski Thomas Gotkowski 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Ben Davis | 2024 State IN (Ben Davis) Junior. QB. The 6’1, 190 lber. went 28-39 for 388 yards and 4 TDs and totaled 469 yards in the night of play.
Jontae Lambert (Fort Wayne North Side) Senior. RB. Posted 28 carries for 283 yards and 3 TDs in week 5 action against Bishop Luers.
Iowa
Lance Coon Lance Coon 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Humboldt | 2024 State IA (Humboldt) Junior. RB. Posted 14 carries for 122 yards and 4 TDs plus three catches for 18 yards against Boone High School.
Noah John Noah John 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Grand View Christian | 2024 IA (Grand View Christian) Junior. QB. The 8man standout passed for 212 yards and rushed for 54 to go along with his 5 total TDs against Baxter High School.
Ryan Kuennen (Valley) Senior. DE. In a Week 4 matchup with Waukee the senior 6’3, 240 lber. totaled 8.5 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 2 sacks in the Friday night win.
Bryer Prochniak Bryer Prochniak 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB North Union | 2023 IA (North Union) Senior. ATH. The senior offensive weapon had a solid Week 4 game against Lake Mills and recorded 13 rushes for 143 yards yards and 3 TDs, a catch for 44 yards, and 9 total tackles.
Kyle Konrardy Kyle Konrardy 6'1" | 175 lbs | K Dubuque Senior | 2023 IA (Dubuque) Senior. K. Had a great night with his boot as he went 7/7 on kickoff touchbacks, 4/4 on PATs, and 2/2 on FGs against Waterloo West High School.
Kansas
Jesse Greenly Jesse Greenly 5'11" | 220 lbs | RB Atchison | 2023 State KS IV (Atchison) Senior. RB/LB. 5’11, 220 lbs. The RB posted a 4 carry for 100 yard and 4 TD performance in a 65-0 beatdown of J.C. Harmon High School.
Tre Richardson Tre Richardson 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Highland Park | 2023 State KS (Highland Park) Senior. RB. In a 63-36 win over Sumner Academy the 2021 and 2022 stat-monster posted 6 TDs, two 2pt conversions, and an interception!
Brandon Schmelzle Brandon Schmelzle 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Axtell | 2025 State KS (Axtell) Sophomore. ATH. The 6’2 2025 grad totaled 8 rushes for 147 yards and 4 TDs, 7 receptions for 126 yards and a TD, and an interception on defense as Axtell took on Clifton-Clyde last Friday.
Jett Vincent Jett Vincent 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH Canton-Galva | 2023 State KS (Canton-Galva) Senior. DB. The 6’3, 185 lber. recorded three interceptions, all of which he returned for TDs in a 60-6 win at Solomon High School.
Zac Evans Zac Evans 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Valley Falls | 2024 State KS (Valley Falls) Junior. ATH. The junior caught 8 passes for 184 yards and 3 TDs and added a carry for 30 yards and a TD as Valley Falls defeated Horton 34-20.
Karsten McKee Karsten McKee 5'10" | 225 lbs | RB Pleasanton | 2023 State KS (Pleasanton) Senior. RB. The senior finished with 35 carries for 308 yards and 4 TDs in a win against Belle Plaine.
Dylan Edwards Dylan Edwards 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB Derby | 2023 State KS (Derby) Senior. RB. The Notre Dame commit beat up on Bishop Carroll to the tune of 19 carries for 165 yards and 6 TDs. Derby won 45-38.
Teagan Cobb Teagan Cobb 6'2" | 200 lbs | K Rose Hill | 2023 State KS (Rose Hill) Senior. K/P. The three-sport decorated standout had a great game with his leg as he was 6/8 on kickoffs ending in a touchback, was 2/2 on PATs, and went 3/3 on FGs with successful makes from 27, 33, and 43 yards out.
Cooper Hajek Cooper Hajek 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH Nemaha Central | 2023 State KS (Nemaha Central) Senior. RB. The two-way standout posted a 26 carry for 302 rushing yards and 4 TD performance against Perry–Lecompton.
Grant Stubblefield Grant Stubblefield 6'1" | 185 lbs | RB Blue Valley Northwest | 2023 State KS (Blue Valley NW) Senior. RB. In a 48-24 victory over Blue Valley HS the senior set his school’s career rushing record by passing 2900 yards as he also set the single-game mark with a 34 rush for 301 yard and 4 TD day. He’s a TD shy of the career touchdown record as well.
Harley Buller (Haysville Campus) Senior. DB. The All-State outfielder had a great game last Friday on the gridiron and snagged three interceptions, one of which he returned for a TD.
Javon Letsch (Natoma) Senior. ATH. The 6’2, 230 lb. do-it-all 8player standout posted a monster 9 TDs, 2 INTs, 6 tackles, and 300 all-purpose yard performance as Natoma beat Burrton 64-19.
Jensen Schrickel (Hayden Catholic) Sophomore. ATH. Scored four TDs: a kickoff return for 6, a punt return for 6, a TD reception, and a rushing TD, plus 7-8 on PATs as a kicker.
Logan Arasmith (Beloit) Senior. RB. Versus Republic County the senior posted 26 carries for 296 yards and 5 TDs.
Michigan
AJ Bryan (Tecumseh) Junior. RB. The 6’1, 190 lb. RB had a busy night against Adrian High School as he rushed for 135 yards and 5 TDs, caught a pass for 30 yards, returned 3 kicks for 132 yards and a TD, and added 5 tackles, 3 PBUs, and a FF.
Minnesota
Derrik Brown Jr Derrik Brown Jr 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Park of Cottage Grove | 2023 MN . (Park of Cottage Grove) Senior. RB. Posted 10 carries and 3 receptions for 317 yards and 4 TDs in a 43-36 win over Eastview.
Beau Wiersma Beau Wiersma 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Kingsland | 2024 State MN (Kingsland) Junior. RB. Had a monster night of 15 carries for 339 yards and 2 TDs in a big win versus Southland High School.
Jake Tepley (Braham) Junior. QB. In a big 66-44 win against Barnum the junior rushed for 301 yards and 4 TDs and passed for 75 yards and 2 TDs as well.
Missouri
Anthony Wenson Anthony Wenson 6'1" | 195 lbs | WR Liberty | 2023 State MO (Liberty) Senior. ATH. The Air Force commit posted 26 carries for 265 yards and 6 TDs in Liberty’s win against Park Hill High School.
AJ Raines AJ Raines 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Timberland | 2023 MO (Timberland) Senior. QB. The senior broke two school records as he broke single-game passing marks for yards (489) and touchdowns (6) as the Wolves took down Fort Zumwalt West. His total stat line was 32-44 for 489 and 6 TDS passing and 87 rushing yards and a TD on the ground.
Keylan Mitchell Keylan Mitchell 6'2" | 270 lbs | DL Parkway North | 2024 State MO (Parkway North) Junior. DE. It was a night of stat monsters in the Parkway North vs. Rockwood Summit game, and defensively one of the standouts was junior Mitchell, who totaled 18 tackles and 4 TFLs.
Quaran Williams Quaran Williams 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Parkway North | 2023 State MO (Parkway North) Senior. ATH. The 6’2, 180 pounder suffered a defeat last Friday night but did his best to overcome 45-33 L vs. Rockwood Summit as he passed for 116 yards and a TD, rushed for 156 yards and 2 TDs, and caught 125 receiving yards and a TD.
Grant Parker Gibson (Rockwood Summit) Junior QB. Went 20-28 for 339 yards and 3 TDs through the air as Rockwood Summit defeated Parkway North.
Ohio
Aidan Pratt Aidan Pratt 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Perrysburg | 2022 OH (Van Wert) Senior. QB. In a 70-41 win over Memorial High School the Ohio stat-monster went 24-28 for 455 yards and 6 TDs and added two rushing TDs as well.
Conner Campbell (Van Wert) Senior. WR. The aforementioned Pratt’s favorite target last Friday, Campbell caught 12 passes for 261 yards and 4 TDs.
Bryce Schondelmyer Bryce Schondelmyer 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Springfield | 2023 State OH (Springfield) Senior. QB. A 2021 consistent stat-monster, Schondelmyer had a big day against Beavercreek and went 17-18 for 343 yards and 6 TDs through the air.
Kaden Gebhardt (Olentangy) Freshman. DB. The stud Ohio first-year picked off three passes against Central Crossing in an impressive varsity showing.
DaOne Owens (Copley) Junior. QB. First off, absolute awesome name. The 6’2, 205 lber. balled out against Kent and went 22-31 for 352 yards and 4 TDs and added 15 rushes for 311 yards and 2 TDs. Have a day!
Keegan Sell Keegan Sell 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Garfield | 2024 State OH (Garfield) Junior. LB. The junior LB had a good defensive showing against Newton Falls and recorded 12 tackles, 4 TFLs, a sack, and an interception he returned for a TD. This was all in just two quarters of action as well.
Wisconsin
Finnley Doriot Finnley Doriot 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Kaukauna | 2024 State WI (Kaukauna) Junior QB. The Galloping Ghost gun-slinger was 12-16 for 268 yards and 3 TDs against Oshkosh West.
Blake Schraufnagel Blake Schraufnagel 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Mayville | 2023 State WI (Mayville) Senior. ATH. Was a triple-threat in week 5 versus Lomira and tallied 12 carries for 133 yards and a rushing TD, caught a pass for 15 yards and a TD, and returned a punt for a 55 yard TD.
Mason Keyes Mason Keyes 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB DeForest | 2023 State WI (DeForest) Senior. QB. In a 41-0 victory over Stoughton the senior went 19-23 for 260 yards and 2 TDs. I’m all about efficiency from the QB spot!
Brock Birrenkott (Pacelli) Senior. RB. The 5’10, 190 lber. rushed for five tuddies against Rosholt last Friday.
Wade Lindahl Wade Lindahl 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Lourdes Academy | 2025 State WI (Lourdes Academy) Sophomore. QB. The stud young buck went 27-45 for 356 yards and 3 TDs against Pardeeville High School.
Danny Lodl (Sturgeon Bay) Junior. QB. In his Week 5 game against Peshtigo the Clippers signal caller was 15-21 for 360 yards and 5 TDs.
Brett Hemmersbach Brett Hemmersbach 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Cashton | 2024 State WI (Cashton) Junior. ATH. In a 59-0 beatdown of Necedah the junior posted 7 carries for 124 yards and 2 TDs, 7 tackles, and an interception he returned for a TD.