Midwest Top Performances from Friday, 9/22

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of my favorite parts of working social media and scouting America's Heartland for <em>PrepRedzone </em>is the weekend after games. As the years have gone by working for <em>PRZ</em>, players &amp; prospects have gotten better &amp; better at updating their Hudl, posting game tape, and being timely and proactive in streamlining and refreshing their recent exploits on the gridiron. That means that I get almost live updates on players, their performances, their gains and development, and of course, their stats. I absolutely love combing through our Midwest state accounts to see who popped off and posted eye-catching personal performances under Friday Night Lights all around the Midwest, and boy have there been some doozies this fall, especially last week. <em>PrepRedzone </em>was so impressed with the personal showings of Midwest athletes from this past Friday that we put together a big-time, multi-state feature together naming the biggest, best, and most productive showings from the weekend of September 22nd. A 4 INT game, 10 TDs through the air, 300+ yard rushing performances, 250 yard receiving showings, we got it all! Check out some of the video game-esque, astonishing, and insanely fruitful Top Performances from the Midwest last Friday night. No one does it better than <em>PrepRedzone</em>! Let's dig in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Louibens Wright</strong> (<em>Raymore Peculiar</em>, MO) 2024. DB. 6', 180 lbs. @louibenswright</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior defensive back from talent-rich Ray-Pec had a big game vs. Blue Valley North on the defensive side of the ball as he posted 4 interceptions, one of which he took back to the house for a TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/louibenswright/status/1706385494345490932","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/louibenswright/status/1706385494345490932 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jordan Haley</strong> (<em>Braymer</em>, MO) 2025. QB/DB. 5'11, 180 lbs. @jordanhaley_8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In <em>Braymer High School's</em> Week 4, 68-6 victory over <em>Orrick</em>, Haley totaled 409 all-purpose yards (280 passing, 129 rushing), 6 passing TDs, 2 rushing TDs, and an INT on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jordanhaley_8/status/1705044641572180097","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jordanhaley_8/status/1705044641572180097 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nate Reynolds</strong> (<em>Harrisonville</em>, MO) 2025. RB. 5'7, 170 lbs. @Nate_Reynolds25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Harrisonville's</em> electric junior RB <strong>Nate Reynolds</strong> had a big day against <em>Warrensburg High School</em> as he tallied 23 carries for 362 yards and 5 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Nate_Reynolds25/status/1705758542534512735","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Nate_Reynolds25/status/1705758542534512735 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Maverick Geske</strong> (<em>Brebeuf Jesuit</em>, IN) 2025. QB. 6', 185 lbs. @Maverick_Geske</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Zionsville product is having a big junior season and continued the momentum last Friday night vs. <em>Roncalli </em>as he threw for 429 yards and 5 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Maverick_Geske/status/1706424303116329247","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Maverick_Geske/status/1706424303116329247 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cole Stephens</strong> (<em>Greencastle</em>, IN) 2027. QB. 6'2, 165 lbs. @QB_ColeStephens </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a day for the freshman gunslinger from the Hoosier State. <strong>Stephens </strong>set two Indiana single-game passing records against <em>Brown County</em> <em>High School</em> as he threw for 572 (!) passing yards and 10 (!) passing TDs. What a night! This is the craziest stat line I've seen so far this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/QB_ColeStephens/status/1706093620225339838","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/QB_ColeStephens/status/1706093620225339838 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Donovan Hamilton</strong> (<em>Hamilton Southeastern</em>, IN) 2024. WR. 6'4, 200 lbs. @donovannnnn2 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Touted senior wideout <strong>Hamilton </strong>was productive through the air in <em>Hamilton Southeastern's</em> week 6 matchup vs. <em>Zionsville </em>as he caught 8 passes for 230 yards and 3 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/donovannnnn2/status/1705667400824181020","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/donovannnnn2/status/1705667400824181020 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Joe McCarthy</strong> (<em>Petoskey</em>, MI) 2024. QB. 5'11, 185 lbs. @JoeMcCarthy_7 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In their 56-0 beatdown of <em>Alpena High School</em>, senior <strong>McCarthy</strong> was 8-10 (80%) through the air for 327 yards (school record) and 4 TDs, all in the first half! That's 41 yards a completion! Additionally, he became the all-time leader in passing TDs at <em>Petoskey High </em>in the game. Must have a been a fun night for the senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JoeMcCarthy_7/status/1705650816495890493","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JoeMcCarthy_7/status/1705650816495890493 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Easton Suidinski</strong> (<em>Grandville</em>, MI) 2025. RB. 6', 175 lbs. @EastonSuidinski </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In <em>Grandville's </em>fifth game of the season, junior RB <strong>Suidinski </strong>rushed 13 times for 252 yards (19 YPC) and 3 TDs against <em>Hudsonville High</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EastonSuidinski/status/1706040282091831594","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/EastonSuidinski/status/1706040282091831594 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Gracen Hansen</strong> (<em>Timber Lake</em>, SD) 2024. ATH. 6', 175 lbs. @HansenGracen4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against <em>Faith High School</em>, <strong>Hansen </strong>recorded 341 rushing yards and 4 TDs and added 13 tackles for good measure. <em>Timber Lake</em> got the W 32-0. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cole Snyder</strong> (<em>Sioux Falls Christian</em>, SD) 2025. WR/DB. 5'11, 165 lbs. @ColeSnyder06</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snyder had a big day on both sides of the ball against Chamberlain High School and tallied 8 catches for 150 yards (19 YPC) and 3 TDs as well as 3 interceptions defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ColeSnyder06/status/1705630035904692634","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColeSnyder06/status/1705630035904692634 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Karter Weber</strong> (<em>Freeman/Marion/FA</em>, SD) 2026. ATH. 5'10, 165 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Weber </strong>was all over the field last Friday night and went 9-13 through the air (69%) for 201 yards and 2 TDs and added 129 rushing yards and 5 more TDs on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nic Gaspar</strong> (<em>DRSM</em>, SD) 2024. RB/LB. 6'2, 190 lbs. @nic_gaspar3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big night on both sides of the ball for Mr. Gaspar. He finished with 11 rushes for 196 yards (18 YPC) and 3 TDs, one reception for 38 yards and a TD, and 19.5 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Bo Jackson</strong> (<em>Villa Angela-St. Joseph</em>, OH) 2025. ATH. 6', 210 lbs. @BoJackson2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson </strong>popped off for 12 carries, 190 yards, and 3 TDs as <em>VASJ </em>took down <em>McDowell </em>56-39. That's a 16 YPC average. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BoJackson2025/status/1705655411980845357","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BoJackson2025/status/1705655411980845357 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tyler Hatcher</strong> (<em>Sussex Hamilton</em>, WI) 2024. QB. 5'8, 180 lbs. @Tyler_Hatcher7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hatcher </strong>was a scoring machine against <em>Marquette </em>as he totaled 7 TDs (4 passing, 3 rushing) and 370 passing yards + 70 rushing yards. <em>Sussex Hamilton </em>got the W 50-21. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Tyler_Hatcher7/status/1705693064424022122","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Tyler_Hatcher7/status/1705693064424022122 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>TJ Pink</strong> (<em>Platteville</em>, WI) 2025. QB. 6', 165 lbs. @tristanjpink</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior gunslinger from <em>Platteville </em>went 24-32 (75%) for 363 yards and 4 TDs against <em>Lancaster High School</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TristanJPink/status/1705940764935536991","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/TristanJPink/status/1705940764935536991 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Langdon Nordgaard</strong> (<em>West De Pere,</em> WI) 2024. WR. 6'4, 195 lbs. @LangNordgaard </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the summer camp circuit's biggest stock risers, <strong>Nordgaard </strong>tore up crosstown rival <em>East De Pere</em> and finished with 11 receptions for 209 yards and 2 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LangNordgaard/status/1706661114895876500","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LangNordgaard/status/1706661114895876500 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Demetrius Bergmann</strong> (<em>Pepin</em>, WI) 2024. RB. 6', 185 lbs. @DBergmannPA5 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The All-State HM running back tore up <em>Blair Taylor</em> in <em>Pepin's </em>Week 6 matchup and tallied 19 carries for 277 yards (15 YPC) and 4 TDs in the 56-24 win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DBergmannPA5/status/1706747304525414564","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DBergmannPA5/status/1706747304525414564 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Colin Livatino</strong> (<em>Evanston Township</em>, IL) 2025. QB. @ColinLivatino</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a record-breaking night for junior <strong>Livatino </strong>as he set a new school record for passing yards with his 406 yard and 4 TD performance against <em>Glenbrook South</em>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ColinLivatino/status/1705456130980245933","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ColinLivatino/status/1705456130980245933 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Nate Canning</strong> (<em>Glenbrook South</em>, IL) 2024. RB. 5'10, 180 lbs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the opposite side of the <em>Evanston vs. Glenbrook South</em> matchup, RB <strong>Canning </strong>set his own school record with 6 rushing TDs on 23 attempts for 281 yards. He also caught a pass for 13 yards and recorded a sack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>--</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aric Johnson</strong> (<em>Kaneland</em>, IL) 2024. WR. 6', 200 lbs. @AricJohnson23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Experienced and productive <em>Kaneland </em>wideout <strong>Johnson </strong>set career highs in the receiving department as he posted 8 receptions for 214 yards and 3 TDs against <strong>Ottawa</strong>. Another catch, which went for 60 yards, was unfortunately called back. This all occurred in the first half as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AricJohnson23/status/1705581639911219560","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AricJohnson23/status/1705581639911219560 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ethan Plumb</strong> (<em>St. Charles North</em>, IL) 2025. QB. 6'3, 215 lbs. @Eplumb_10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the Land of Lincoln's best quarterbacks, regardless of class, <strong>Plumb </strong>has been putting up monster numbers all fall and had another big night last Friday against <em>Wheaton-Warrenville South</em> in their 42-35 OT victory. <strong>Plumb </strong>was 40-57 (70%) for 404 yards and 6 total TDs, five of which came through the air and one on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Eplumb_10/status/1706081802584998240","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Eplumb_10/status/1706081802584998240 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Cale McThenia</strong> <em>(Marian Central Catholic</em>, IL) 2024. QB. 6'3, 215 lbs. @CMcthenia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northern Iowa got a good one in senior <strong>McThenia</strong>, who has been putting up ridiculous individual stat lines all fall long. He carried the momentum into last Friday against <em>Christ the King Jesuit</em>, where he had a great first half of play and went 15-22 (68%) for 220 yards and 6 TDs in the eventual 55-0 win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CMcthenia/status/1706006280802845037","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CMcthenia/status/1706006280802845037 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Randall Nauden</strong> (<em>Brother Rice</em>, IL) 2024. RB. 5'11, 200 lbs. @NaudenRandall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a CCL matchup against St. Viator, Nauden posted a blistering 18 yards per carry as he finished his night with 8 carries for 144 yards and 3 TDs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NaudenRandall/status/1706079968147415413","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NaudenRandall/status/1706079968147415413 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->