KS Top Performers: Week Three Football Stars
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The state picture started to clear up a little after week three. Some teams proved to be elite, while others saved their seasons with a win instead of starting 0-3. Here is a look at some of the standout performances…
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Continue ReadingThe state picture started to clear up a little after week three. Some teams proved to be elite, while others saved their seasons with a win instead of starting 0-3.
Here is a look at some of the standout performances from week three contests across the state.
TJ Porter TJ Porter 5'6" | 155 lbs | RB Olathe North | 2024 State KS , RB,5’6”, 155, Olathe North, ‘24
Porter is dynamite in a small package, explosive. He rushed for 225 yards and five touchdowns on 17 carries in North’s 61-28 victory over Shawnee Mission North.
Zayden Martinez Zayden Martinez 6'3" | 205 lbs | WR Liberal | 2024 State KS , WR, 6’3”, 205, Liberal, ‘24
Martinez is one of the best wideouts in Kansas and just keeps posting solid numbers. In a week three win over Topeka High, Martinez caught seven balls for 118 yards and two end zone dances.
Declan Battle Declan Battle 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Louisburg | 2024 State KS , QB, 6’1”, 205, Wichita Collegiate, ‘24
Battle continued the hot start to his season with Louisburg. In a 62-7 win over Baldwin, he rushed for 133 yards and two scores. He completed 7-of-8 pass attempts for 128 yards and two more touchdowns.
Ryeki Tuley Ryeki Tuley 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Shawnee Heights | 2024 State KS , QB, 6’0”, 180, Shawnee Heights, ‘24
The Thunderbirds are off to a 3-0 start and dual-threat quarterback Tuley played a key role in an overtime win over rival Seaman. Tuley rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 231 yards and two more touchdowns.
Brandon Schmelzle Brandon Schmelzle 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Axtell | 2025 State KS , ATH, 6’3”, 187, Axtell ‘25
Axtell’s every down man Brandon Schmelzle Brandon Schmelzle 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Axtell | 2025 State KS can produce from multiple positions. In a 52-6 win over Clifton-Clyde, he rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown and threw for 111 yards and two scores. He also added an interception on defense.
Bryce Noernberg Bryce Noernberg 5'10" | 160 lbs | ATH Olathe South | 2024 State KS , QB, 5’10”, 165, Olathe South, ‘24
In a 49-21 win over rival Olathe Northwest, Noernberg threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 178 yards and three scores. Any time a dual-threat quarterback produces five total touchdowns someone is going to notice.
Ryker Grossner Ryker Grossner 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Salina Central | 2024 State KS , WR, 6’3”, 195, Salina Central, ‘24
Grossner put up huge numbers against Emporia in week three. Playing at Emporia State, a field Grossner would love to play on as a collegian, he racked up seven catches for 122 yards and scored two touchdowns. He is a big target with breakaway speed.