Week 2 Review: Notable Offensive Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every Sunday and throughout the week following Friday HS Football Game Day, Prep Redzone scout Drew Johnson will highlight some of the standouts and notable performances from the weekend. Teams around the state kicked off week one and there were certainly some Game Changers, Notable Standouts, and Offensive/Defensive Playmakers to make note of. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: If you feel we missed a prospect or have a notable prospect that is worth mentioning, DM me @RealNews102.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Anthony May | RB | Class of 2025 | University | @Anttoraw225</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>May was a beast in week 2 against Oviedo, finishing with 94 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on only 8 rushes. He showed off his break away speed and ability to run through the tackles or bounce it outside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16382007/64f368559a9c59089c650843"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16382007/64f368559a9c59089c650843</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>AJ Truiolo | QB | Class of 2024 | Spanish River | @ajtruiolo</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Truiolo currently leads the state in passing yards according to Max Preps and has led the Sharks to a 3-0 start in the fall season. He's added 8 TD passes and just 1 INT on the season and dominated the competition on Friday, throwing 16/19 for 280 yards and 2 TDs in a 43-0 win over Somerset Academy (Deerfield Beach).&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19093047/64f34311dfd9da0238620f82"><strong><em>https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19093047/64f34311dfd9da0238620f82</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Harrison Garrido | RB | Class of 2025 | Creekside | @HarrisonGarrido </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Talk about being a workhorse, Garrido was all that and more for the Knights as he finished with 170 yards and 2 TDs on just 9 rushes. Garrido averaged nearly 20.0 yards per carry in a dominant 51-23 win over Nease. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jace McDonald | ATH | Class of 2024 | Williston | @jace_mcdonald8</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Mcdonald was one of the workhorses for the Red Devils in a 53-36 win against First Coast. Check the stats below:&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Last game stats: </em></strong><em>10 carries, 94 yards, 3 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 season: </em></strong><em>18 carries, 116 yards, 3 TD&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jace_mcdonald8/status/1698085604175556790?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jace_mcdonald8/status/1698085604175556790?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='537666' first='Rodney' last='Tisdale Jr'] | QB | Class of 2024 | First Coast | @RodneyTisdale_1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Despite the rough schedule start for the Buccaneers, there have been some playmaking risers to stand out. Tisdale has been one of those prospects that have produced in consecutive weeks. He currently has nearly 650 passing yards with 6 TDs on the season.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/rodneytisdale_1/status/1698509619100852469?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/rodneytisdale_1/status/1698509619100852469?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Ja'bailey Morris | RB | Class of 2025 | University | @jabaileymorris5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Morris put together a productive night against a rising Oviedo defense, racking up 9 carries for 71 yards and one score. He averaged 7.1 yards a carry to help take down the Lions, 37-21.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/jabaileymorris5/status/1698414703788068870?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/jabaileymorris5/status/1698414703788068870?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Kevin Watson | RB | Class of 2024 | Oviedo | @Kevin351136041</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Despite taking their first loss of the season, Watson led the Lions in rushing yards while earning offensive player of the night recognition. He finished the game with 87 yards on 14 carries with 3 receptions for 19 yards to add.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Twitter: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/oviedo_football/status/1698424686604861807?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/oviedo_football/status/1698424686604861807?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Chris Peterson | QB |Class of 2024 | Evans | @orlandothekid_&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Peterson made it happen on the ground for the Trojans to defeat Boone 19-17 at home. The dual-threat senior finished with 185 total yards and 2 TDs, good enough to earn his name on the list.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Jermaine Hardy | RB | Class of 2024 | Evans | @JermaineHardyJ2</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Hardy was the other workhorse for Evans alongside his QB Chris Peterson. Hardy finished with 12 carries for nearly 130 rushing yards to add.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Xavier Buddha James | RB | Class of 2025 | Sebastian River | @Buddha_James33</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>James was listed as the offensive MVP for his standout performance against the Astronaut War Eagles. He was pivotal for the rushing attack, totaling 100 yards with one score. James is a versatile back who made his way over to Sebastian River to provide reliable rushing and catching out of the backfield.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/buddha_james33/status/1699527519794307434?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/buddha_james33/status/1699527519794307434?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>Kordell Lewis | WR | Class of 2024 | Lake Gibson | @kordell_lewis</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Lewis has proved he can be a DOG during the regular season with consecutive productive outings for the Braves. He had himself a night on Friday against North Miami with a 42-yard TD catch to help seal the deal. He's picked up two offers since then from the likes of Allen University, and the University of Virginia Lynchburg.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/kordell_lewis/status/1698008578026536984?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/kordell_lewis/status/1698008578026536984?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Slept on First Coast WRs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1119787' first='Thomas' last='Jackson'] II | WR | Class of 2024 | @24TJack</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Last game stats: </em></strong><em>7 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 Season</em></strong><em>: 13 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1132504' first='Adron' last='Walker'] | WR | Class of 2025 | First Coast | @Drago_1k&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Last game stats: </em></strong><em>3 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023 season: </em></strong><em>8 receptions, 208 yards, 3 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='893612' first='Tranard' last='Roberts'] | ATH | Class of 2027 | Williston | @tranardroberts1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the real deal rising freshmen in the state has picked up some steam in his recruitment after going for over 200+ yards in his first varsity game. Contributed nearly 50 rushing yards and a score on Friday to help the Red Devils seal the deal. Keep your eye on this kid.&nbsp;</em><br><strong><em>Film: </em></strong><a href="https://x.com/tranardroberts1/status/1695904684165226719?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ"><strong><em>https://x.com/tranardroberts1/status/1695904684165226719?s=46&amp;t=E0s2L9z46AqxWmKm25SmTQ</em></strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->