Week 5 Review: Top QB Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>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 five and there were certainly some "Game Changers" and Notable Prospects to make note of.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable athlete worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='118770' first='Karson' last='Siqueiros-Lasky'] | QB | Class of 2024 | Seminole |&nbsp;@KarsonSL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seminole UPENN QB Commit put together another solid performance behind center to beat a tough Vero Beach team, 45-20. He finished the night with 16/26 passes for 226 yards and 4 TDs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/karsonsl/status/1705722783878287650?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/karsonsl/status/1705722783878287650?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Michael Clayton | QB | Class of 2026 | Edgewater | @MikeClaytonQB1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edgewater is rolling this season starting 5-0 with Clayton behind center. The sophomore riser contributed 14/23 passes for 221 yards and 4 TDs to take down Apopka, 27-0.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/mikeclaytonqb1/status/1705678040661926119?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/mikeclaytonqb1/status/1705678040661926119?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Trace Johnson | QB | Class of 2026 | Buchholz | @Tracejohnson12_</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is one of the rising QBs in a deep 2026 class that's emerging as a reliable passing threat for the Bobcats. He threw 2 TDs and completed multiple big-time throws to help defeat a rising Vanguard program 30-10.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/noah_ram1/status/1705394882531958886?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/noah_ram1/status/1705394882531958886?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Dennis Murray Jr. | QB | Class of 2024 | Mainland | @DMurrayJr06</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murray has had consecutive solid performances this season to help the Buccaneers start 5-0 on the season. He does it all for the offense, using his legs and getting passes completed through the air when needed. They needed it all on Friday as he helped the team take down Lake Minneola 31-28 in a second-half showdown.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1703064931778629818?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/h2_recruiting/status/1703064931778629818?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206614' first='Noah' last='Grubbs'] | QB | Class of 2026 | Lake Mary | @NoahGrubbsQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grubbs is on track to break some records through the air this season as he's totaled 1,525 passing yards through week 5. He had another dominant performance against Spruce Creek on Friday, throwing 23/34 passes for 381 yards and 6 TDs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/noahgrubbsqb/status/1705562998318739716?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/noahgrubbsqb/status/1705562998318739716?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Dylan Cook | QB | Class of 2024 |&nbsp;St. Augustine | @Dylancook_13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior quarterback stepped in for the injured Wake Forest QB commit [player_tooltip player_id='826612' first='Locklan' last='Hewlett'] and cooked the opposing defense on Friday night, finishing with 23/35 passes for 309 yards and 3 TDs with no interceptions to beat Bartram Train in a close 34-31 matchup.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/duvalsports/status/1705362793652802017?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/duvalsports/status/1705362793652802017?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Parker Stirnkorb | QB | Class of 2024 | ZCA | @Parkerstirnkorb</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stirnknob showed he can still be accurate and win behind center after finishing with an eye-popping 7 TD passes in a 60-14 win against YMIN. He has 15 TD passes and nearly 1,000 passing yards through week 5. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Salomon Georges | QB | Class of 2025 | Leesburg | @SalomonJR17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Georges has been a part of the Leesburg offensive engine that has rolled over opposing defenses this season. He had another standout performance to beat The Villages Charter 55-14. He finished the game with an accurate 14/18 passes for 238 yards and 3 TDs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17627563/64f73f34b01a1f08b45859d6"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17627563/64f73f34b01a1f08b45859d6</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><strong>Carson Montsdeoca | QB | Class of 2024 | Fort Meade | @CarsonMontsdeo1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Miners are 4-0 to start the season for the first time since the 15-16 season with UF Baseball commit Carson Montsdeoca under center. He completed 9/12 passes for 153 yards and 2 TDs to beat Victory Christian 21-14 in a battle of the small school.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Film: </strong><a href="https://x.com/fmmshs/status/1705359550977597465?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong>https://x.com/fmmshs/status/1705359550977597465?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->