Week 2 Review: Impact Players of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As high school football kicks off around the country, people are eager to find the next big thing. The Platform is here to Expose the Under Exposed and this series will follow the Impact Players of the Week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 Impact Players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263588' first='Darryon' last='Jones'] | QB | 2026 | Tampa Bay Tech | @DarryonJonesQB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones put on a clinic in a 74-0 blowout against Wharton, completing 6-of-9 passes for four touchdowns, all in the first half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Collin Dunmore | QB | 2025 | Newberry | @CollinsDunmore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not many QBs in the area with a 6-5 frame that can deliver strikes and run the football. Dunmore finished with Pass: 10/16 for 144 yds / 1 TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush: 8/77 yds, 2 TDs / 2-pt conv against Hawthorne.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ernest Young | ATH | 2025 | Poinciana | @ErnestElseanNu1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more impressive stat lines this weekend after recording 3 INTs with 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1140881' first='Tymir' last='Gaines'] | RB | 2026 | Mount Dora | @tymirgaines</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gaines needs the spotlight after running for 19 rushes &nbsp; Has totaled 458 yards and 6 TDs in 2 games. (#2 in Florida)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trendell Anderson | RB | 2026 | St. Augustine | @TrendellA10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson powered the Yellow Jackets to a 34-14 victory over Menendez, racking up 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315712' first='Bryce' last='Randolph'] | WR | 2025 | Wiregrass Ranch | @Bryce_Randolphh</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Randolph showcased his skills with seven receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to a narrow 21-19 win over Clearwater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Traveon Hymes | RB | 2026 | Mulberry | @TraveonHymes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top rising running backs in the Polk area finished with 175 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a win over Kathleen .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kayin Martin | RB | 2027 | Blountstown | @Kayinmartin2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin was relentless in Blountstown's 27-21 triple overtime triumph over Rutherford, grinding out 185 yards on 36 carries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='829501' first='Ethan' last='Larson'] | ATH | 2025 | Bloomingdale | @1ethanlarson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Larson was a force on defense, racking up 16 tackles to lead the Bulls to a 33-25 victory over Blake.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alant'e Reese | S | 2026 | Choctawhatchee | @Alante_2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reese dominated playing the strong safety, recording eight tackles and forcing two fumbles, helping the Indians secure their win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Martin | QB | Clay | 2027 | @LandonMartinQb1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin was crucial for the Blue Devils, completing 13-of-17 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns in their 23-20 win over Yulee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551774' first='Carson' last='Stewart'] | QB | 2025 | Middleburg | @stewartcarson25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart had a flawless game, completing all nine of his passes for 243 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-6 rout over North Florida Educational Institute.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Derek Heidemann | QB | 2025 | Bishop Kenny | @derekbheideman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heidemann had a stellar performance, going 9-for-13 for 373 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Crusaders to a dominant 42-3 win over Episcopal School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of Rest:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398621' first='Akeevin' last='Anderson'] | ATH | 2026 | OCP | @Akeevinanderson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finished Night with 185 rushing yards on 10 carries with 70 receiving yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->