Week 2 Review: Notable Offensive Game-Changers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Sunday and throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will be highlighting some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week two and there were certainly some "Game Changers" to make note of. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable athlete worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1219911' first='Nazir' last='McMillan'] | QB | Class of 2026 The Master's Academy |</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>@mcmillan_z</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>McMillan had one of the better stat lines across the state as he finished with 6 passing TDs in a 62-35 victory against Cincinnati Hills Christian.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='404084' first='Fred' last='Gaskin III'] | ATH | Class of 2024 | Vanguard | @IiiGaskin</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Gaskin has been a top standout and game-changer since week 0. He put together another all-around performance to start the regular season 2-0. Here's his stat line in a 35-21 win over Lake Minneola. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>*3 passing TDS | 1 rushing | 2pt. Conversation and 5 tackles</em><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14661899/64f3ad802ab1560a80e00099"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14661899/64f3ad802ab1560a80e00099</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1130811' first='Dane' last='Thompkins'] | RB | Class of 2025 | Lake Minneola | @dane_thompkins</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Talk about being a game-changer for your school. Despite a tough loss, Thompkins had himself an overall night on the stat sheet with 21 rushes for 128 yards and a TD, combined with a TD reception and a punt block!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jake Hormell | ATH | Class of 2024 | The Master's Academy | @jakehormell8</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hormell was for sure a game changer in high scoring where he recorded 9 catches for 197 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 tackles. Real Deal game changer.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jakehormell8/status/1698022624327037100?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jakehormell8/status/1698022624327037100?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong>Braylon Knauth | ATH | Class of 2024 </strong><a href="https://scorebooklive.com/florida/schools/32502-lake-minneola"><strong>| Lake Minneola</strong></a><strong> | @BraylonKnauth</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knauth contributed 11 catches for 164 yards, including a 64-yard TD catch, despite a tough 35-21 loss to Ocala Vanguard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1670969' first='Kaneilius' last='Purdy'] | ATH | Class of 2027 | Lake Wales | @KaneiliusPurdy</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>The rising freshman had his best game so far this season, recording 2 receptions for 147 yards and 1 TD.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1698543754599104922?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/kaneiliuspurdy/status/1698543754599104922?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Isaiah Nell | ATH | Class of 2024 | </em></strong><em><strong>Windermere </strong></em><strong><em>| @Isaiah_Nell4</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Nell finished with 163 total yards while contributing on the ground and receiving game. Recorded two total TDs, including a 95-yard TD run, for a total of 163 yards, and caught three passes for 74 yards and a TD in a 41-0 win against St. Joseph Academy.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212284' first='Michael' last='Clayton II'] | QB | Class of 2026 | Edgewater | @MikeClaytonQB1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Clayton threw 2 TDs and more than 170 yards in a 15-14 win over Clearwater Academy International.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17371832/64ea14164deb260bc08cdb8a"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17371832/64ea14164deb260bc08cdb8a</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1123156' first='Javon' last='Ross'] | ATH | Class of 2024 | Deland | @javonMross</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Another impactful week for Ross as he dominated the special teams game while being a DOG on the outside to help Deland defeat Port St. Lucie Centennial, 60-18. Ross's game-changing performance included a 77-yard TD catch-and-run and a 93-yard kickoff return for a TD.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Best of rest:&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Markel Johnson | RB | Class of 2024 | Lakeland | @markel_johnson6</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Listed as offensive player of the game for Lakeland vs. Largo.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1220072' first='Jaysean' last='Pritchard'] | ATH | Class of 2025 | Auburndale | @D1Jaysean</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/d1jaysean/status/1698162936844296501?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/d1jaysean/status/1698162936844296501?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->