Robinson Report: Week 1 Standouts Vol. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If Week 1 proved anything, it's that Ohio football talent is as deep as ever. After some historic nights and clutch performances across the state, here are six more players who left their mark on opening weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313579' first='Jamon' last='Holmes'] – RB – Whitmer – Class of 2025</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holmes carried Whitmer to a dominant 30-0 win at Dublin Coffman, rushing for <strong>79 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries</strong>. His powerful running style consistently finished drives and set the tone for the Panthers' offense in a big road win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313580' first='Rocco' last='Williams'] – QB – Pickerington Central – Class of 2026</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was nearly flawless in Central's 45-14 rout of Gahanna, completing <strong>15-of-19 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns</strong>. The junior showed poise in the pocket and delivered strikes all over the field, confirming that the Tigers' passing attack is among the best in Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313581' first='Kendrick' last='Boddie'] – RB – Strongsville – Class of 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior back announced himself in a big way with <strong>222 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries</strong> in Strongsville's thrilling 43-42 win over Avon Lake. Boddie showed both toughness and explosiveness, proving he's one of the top emerging names in Northeast Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313582' first='Jonathan' last='Brown'] – RB – DeSales – Class of 2025 (Michigan commit)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In one of the state's most dramatic finishes, Brown punched in the game-winning score on <strong>fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line</strong>, sealing a 14-13 DeSales victory over Olentangy Berlin. The Michigan commit continues to showcase his blend of vision and power, thriving in clutch situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='313583' first='Tyler' last='Pappas'] – QB – Manchester – Class of 2027</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Making his varsity debut, Pappas set a school record with <strong>seven touchdown passes</strong>, throwing for 318 yards on 16-of-24 passing in Manchester's 62-0 rout of Coventry. The sophomore displayed confidence beyond his years and gave Ohio an early look at one of its next elite quarterbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='308292' first='Caden' last='Carter'] – LB – Walsh Jesuit – Class of 2026 (Bowling Green commit)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter anchored the Walsh Jesuit defense in their stunning upset of Toledo Central Catholic, recording <strong>two interceptions and a sack</strong>. The Bowling Green commit's instincts and physicality at linebacker were on full display as Walsh snapped Central Catholic's 26-game home winning streak.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->