Ohio high school football top stars and best performances (10/9/2023)
There were several big-time high school football performances across the state of Ohio this past weekend. Here are some of those performances.
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Marquan Braswell, Toledo Central Catholic
The senior running back scored three touchdowns and finished with a game-high 94 rushing yards to top the 1,000-yard mark for the season as the Fighting Irish earned a decisive 42-0 victory over St. Mary’s Preparatory.
Casey Bullock, St. Edward
Went 9-of-16 for 145 yards and had a pair of scores in the Eagles’ 35-15 win over Clarkson North (Canada).
Jakorion Caffey, Avon
The Cincinnati commit shattered three records as the Eagles defeated Midview 45-7. Caffey scored 21- and 28-yard touchdowns en route to breaking the program’s records in points, touchdowns and all-time rushing yards.
Ross Coppock, Centerville
Led the defense with two interceptions and a pick-six as the Elks edged Springfield 24-16.
Marquise Davis, Cleveland Heights
Finished with 368 rushing yards on 31 carries and scored six touchdowns as the Tigers defeated Medina 62-52.
Brayton Feister, Archbishop Hoban
The freshman running back came up clutch for the Knights, scoring two touchdowns to help lift Hoban past Glenville 28-16.
Ja'Meir Gamble, Massillon
Led the Tigers’ offense with 233 rushing yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns as Massillon defeated Austintown-Fitch 42-7.
Kevin Jordan, Elyria
Broke Elyria’s single-game rushing record with 334 yards on 30 carries in a 46-41 victory over Amherst. Jordan also scored five touchdowns and had a two-point conversion.
Christian Lynch, Ursuline
Led the Irish to a 38-8 win over Villa-Angela St. Joseph with two rushing touchdowns.
Jordan Marshall, Moeller
Had a pair of 49-yard touchdown runs and finished with 215 yards en route to defeating St. Ignatius 47-7.
Josh Mirus, Elder
In the Panthers' 49-7 win over Life Christian Academy, Mirus scored four touchdowns, including one on a 36-yard reception.
Kentrell Rinehart, Bishop Ready
Went for a season-high 381 yards and six scores in a 42-21 win over Buckeye Valley.
Ziaire Stevens, Akron East
Ran for 251 yards and two touchdowns to help the Dragons edge Buchtel 14-11 on the road.
Zack Weber, Bishop Watterson
Weber dominated on both sides of the ball, finishing with 204 total yards and two touchdowns on offense and four tackles and a sack on defense in a 41-7 win over St. Charles.
Sam Wiles, Lakota West
The junior quarterback helped blank rival Lakota East 34-0, finishing 10-of-16 for 156 yards. Wiles also threw a 16-yard touchdown pass and ran for another score. The Firebirds are now 6-0 since Wiles was named the starting quarterback.
(Feature photo of Akron East running back Ziaire Stevens by Jeff Harwell)
