High School Preview
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As week four of the high school season approaches, Kentucky commitments look to build off their success form previous weeks.
Jaylin Bannerman and Pickerington North (Ohio) dropped their first game of the season last week as Olentangy took the Panthers down 24-22. Bannerman had a solid game though as he had five tackles for loss, forced one fumble and had a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown. Pickerington North looks to get back in the winners column against Newark this week.
New Market (Ala.) Buckhorn and Ja'Quize Cross improved to 4-0 after crushing Hunstville 34-7. The Bucks will play their first road game of the season this week as they travel to James Clemens.
Kash Daniel and Paintsville had no problem handling Clintwood (Va.) Ridgeview last week as they cruised to a 40-3 win. Daniel finished the game with 11 tackles and one forced fumble in just a half of football. He also rushed for a touchdown.
Paintsville takes on Williamsburg on Friday.
Sylvania Northview (Ohio) and Luke Fortner stayed undefeated after beating Bowsher 13-6. The Wildcats travel to face Anthony Wayne (Ohio) next weekend.
Tobias Gilliam and Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne stayed undefeated last week by taking down Lakota West 28-9. The Warriors will return home to take on Troy (Ohio) this weekend.
Jonesboro, Ga., and Jordan Griffin fell to Eagle's Landing 17-7 for their first loss of the season. They look to get back on the right track as they host Eastside Friday.
Gunnar Hoak and Dublin Coffman had a difficult time getting anything going in a 28-7 loss to Fairfield. The Rocks will travel to Hilliard Davidson next week.
Dakota Holtzclaw and Worthington Kilbourne rolled to a 24-10 win over Hamilton Township to improve to 3-0. They travel to face Deleware (Ohio) Hayes this week.
After failing to win in its first two games, Central Catholic pummeled Lancaster, N.Y., 76-7. Running backMichael Warren had a big game, scoring on runs from 52 yards, 25 yards and three yards. James Hudson also helped the Fighting Irish defense allow only one touchdown in the game.
Zy'Aire Hughes and Paducah (Ky.) McCracken County held on to win in a 37-31 overtime thriller against Mayfield. Hughes fumbled twice but also threw an 80-yard touchdown on a trick play.
Hughes and McCracken County take on Lift for Life Academy on Saturday.
Woodford County and Drake Jackson needed a big win after getting humiliated 56-35 by Franklin County. The Yellow Jackets got just what they needed by crushing Marion County 55-18. Jackson and company look to pick up another victory as they travel to Nelson County on Friday.
Class of 2017 quarterback Mac Jones went 10 of 12 passing for 214 yards and two touchdowns in one half of play. Bolles cruised to a 56-0 victory over Lakewood. The Bulldogs host Jackson this week.
Punter Grant McKinniss and Findlay blew out Southview 38-7 to go 3-0 on the season. The Trojans host St. Francis de Sales this week.
Springboro tight end Justin Rigg helped the Panthers to a 38-0 shutout of Franklin. Springsboro will take on Beavercreek on Friday.
Lexington (Ky.) Henry Clay and Davonte Robinson won a shootout against Tates Creek 70-64. The Blue Devils look to raise their defensive play more this week as they travel to take on Barbourville (Ky.) Knox Central.
Asim Rose scored the lone touchdown for Garfield Heights on a one-yard touchdown run as the Bulldogs were blown out for the second straight week. This time Mayfield (Ohio) took down Garfield Heights 36-6. The Bulldogs hope for a better result next week against Lorain.
Big defensive tackle Kobe Smith had a solid game despite Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer falling in a tight battle to Grayson 26-24. Rivals.com analyst Woody Wommack watched the game last Friday and had this to say about Smith's performance:
"Smith's job is to clog up the middle of the field and draw double teams, but he showed he's more than capable of contributing as a pass rusher as well."
Archer has a bye this week.
Westerville (Ohio) Central and running back Benny Snell had no problem with Olentangy Orange as the Warhawks won 33-10. Their next game is on the road as they take on Dublin Scioto.
Trotwood (Ohio) Madison remained undefeated with a 21-14 road win over Sycamore. Linebacker Roland Walder helped the Rams defense hold the Aviators to just two touchdowns on the night.
Linebacker Jamar Watson and Bishop McNamara shutout Liberty Christian 35-0 to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Mustangs take on Gonzaga next weekend.
Sandusky (Ohio) stood no chance against 2017 commitment Russ Yeast and Ross last week as the Little Giants rolled to a 34-7 victory. Ross will travel to Toledo to take on St. John's Jesuit on Friday.
Lafayette and highly touted offensive linemen Landon Young and Jedrick Wills bounced back strongly last week with a commanding 56-7 win over Boone County. The Generals host Georgetown (Ky.) Scott County this week in Lexington. Cats Illustrated plans to have coverage of the game and will post updates throughout the night.
