Monday Rewind: Top Performers Who Made Big Plays In Big Moments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 of high school football is officially in the books in Indiana, and several key prospects shined all throughout the state. Here are four standouts who put up big numbers or made big carries at critical times, including one who had a game-deciding touchdown and a Class 6A player a coaching staff loves to talk about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2177117"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8c37e21c8da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stats are impossible to track for offensive lineman, but based on a few clips from the team's opener against [player_tooltip player_id='1630653' first='Ben' last='Davis'], Cathedral offensive lineman Royell Goode looked strong in his debut performance. We saw him during spring practice last April and Goode really passes the eyeball tests. The Class of 2029 recruit flashes good first-step quickness, the ability to drive his legs on contact and create vertical push in the run game. The staff is very high on him as a prospect to watch for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2050010"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8c37e21c972"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another strong offensive lineman who really shined in Week 1 is [player_tooltip player_id='2050010' first='Ike' last='Hobaugh']. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound center is solid, quick to snap and step into position, play with great use-of-hands, and has a mean streak with leveling defenders, almost like a linebacker while maintaining good balance. He had eight pancake blocks and no sacks or pressures allowed in Week 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1969498"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8c37e21c9ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">New Palestine's success will depend largely on quarterback play. Trying to replace Jacob Davis, who signed with Towson, will be a tall order, but perhaps the Dragons have found their man in Rhys Ragan. The transfer from Decatur (Texas) has a strong arm with good accuracy, hitting receivers in stride and throwing for more than 2,000 yards as a sophomore. He got his season started off on the right foot in a big Week 1 win over Wheaton St. Francis, including an 84-yard touchdown run and 58-yard connection with [player_tooltip player_id='2071456' first='Ryder' last='Gardner'] to seal the win. Keep an eye on this Class of 2028 recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2061077"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a8c37e21ca24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Texas A&amp;M commit [player_tooltip player_id='2061077' first='Errol' last='Kerns'] kicked off his season on the right way, scoring two touchdowns, including a 75-yarder to help seal a big 67-13 win over Jeffersonville late in the fourth quarter. Kerns is an electrifying playmaker with the ball in his hands, and the Aggies staff has to be excited for what he brings to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->