#TNHSFB: POTW/Top Performers – Week Two
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Finishing up Week Two of high school football in Tennessee, here we look at the top performers from last week’s action and the guys deemed as POTW for the top level individual performances.
East Tennessee
‘23 (RB) DeSean Bishop DeSean Bishop 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Karns | 2023 State TN – Karns …#EastTN23
* 27 carr. for 354 yds & 5 TD’s (Avg. 13.1 yds per carry) *
– Bishop has been one of the biggest breakout stars early in the 2021 season and should see a big influx of his college recruitment very soon. The Beavers junior running back broke loose for over 350 yards rushing and 5 touchdown’s last week and those are numbers that some backs will only get in a handful of games, let alone one. Bishop is ultra talented and a force to watch the rest of the year.
Middle Tennessee
(DE) Ethan McLaurin Ethan McLaurin 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL Oakland | 2022 State TN – Oakland ….#MidTN23
* 10 total tcks, 6 solo, 4.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks *
– Monster showing for McLaurin on national television in the Patriots road victory over Madison-Ridgeland, Mississippi. This 6’2 edge rusher was everywhere in their game last Saturday. He was unblockable at times as he used his power and quick burst off the edge to get into the backfield on a consistent basis. McLaurin holds a few FCS offers but his talents warrants bigger interest. Look for more big games out of this Middle Tennessee defensive end the remainder of the season.
West Tennessee
(DB) DeMarkus Kee DeMarkus Kee 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Peabody | 2022 TN – Peabody …#WestTN23
* 8 rec. for 121 yds & 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks & 1 INT on Def *
– Kee was a force for his Golden Tide team in their close win last Friday over Westview. The 6’2 two-way talent shined on both sides of the ball where he was his quarterback’s main target on offense and the lockdown cover guy he is over on defense. Kee is a long and athletic guy that sits under the recruiting radar but more games like this will certainly grow his stock even further.
Overall Player of the Week: ‘23 (RB) DeSean Bishop DeSean Bishop 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Karns | 2023 State TN – Karns
Other Top Performers
– (QB) Dawson Moore Dawson Moore 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Farragut | 2022 State TN – Farragut: 17-23 passing for 384 yds & 3 TD’s; 16 carr. For 67 yds
– (QB) Ryan Scott Ryan Scott 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Knox. West | 2024 State TN – Tullahoma: 14-17 passing for 262 yds & 4 TD’s
– (QB) Cade Law Cade Law 6'1" | 210 lbs | QB CPA | 2022 State TN – CPA: 14-22 passing for 172 yds; 6 carr. for 73 yds & 1 TD
– (QB) Kyle Lowe Kyle Lowe 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Fayette Ware | 2022 State TN – Fayette Ware: 13-15 passing for 160 yds & 4 TD’s
– (RB) Shawn Gary Shawn Gary 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB South Doyle | 2022 State TN – South Doyle: 27 carr. for 281 yds & 4 TD’s (Avg. 8.8 yds per carry)
– (RB) Chaye McElroy – Giles Co.: 28 carr. for 222 yds 3 TD’s (Avg. 8.2 yds per carry)
– (RB) Joshua Forsee Joshua Forsee 5'10" | 200 lbs | RB Centennial | 2022 TN – Centennial: 21 carr. for 207 yds & 4 TD’s (Avg. 9.9 yds per carry)
– (RB) Chris Dennis – Memp. Overton: 10 carr. for 101 yds & 2 TD’s; Also had 1 K.O. ret. for TD
– (RB) John Davis – Arlington: 6 carr. for 138 yds & 2 TD’s; 2 rec. for 60 yds
– (RB) Antonyus Moore – Middle College: 4 carr. for 130 yds & 2 TD’s
– (WR) Trace Corum Trace Corum 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Farragut | 2022 State TN – Farragut: 6 rec. for 234 yds & 2 TD’s
– (WR) Barion Brown Barion Brown 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Pearl-Cohn | 2022 State TN – Pearl Cohn: 14 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD’s
– (WR) Mac Owen – MUS: 6 rec. for 216 yds & 2 TD’s (Avg. 28.7 yds per catch)
– (WR) Joseph Adams Joseph Adams 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Mitchell | 2022 State TN – Mitchell: 9 rec. for 160 yds & 1 TD (Avg. 20.9 yds per catch)
– (WR) Heath Miller – Volunteer: 9 rec. for 131 yds & 1 TD; Also had 1 INT on Def.
– (WR) Maddux Lambert – GCA: 7 rec. for 107 yds & 1 TD
– (TE) Jackson Long Jackson Long 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Beech | 2022 State TN – Beech: 5 rec. For 118 yds
– (DE) Clay Barrett Clay Barrett 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Cookeville | 2022 State TN – Cookeville: 6 total tcks, 4 solo & 3 sacks
– (DE) Levi Herald Levi Herald 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL South Doyle | 2022 TN – South Doyle: 9 total tcks, 4 solo, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack
– (LB) Braden Kaiser Braden Kaiser 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Siegel | 2022 State TN – Siegel: 20 total tcks, 4 solo, 5 TFL & 1 Int
– (LB) Trey McDonald Trey McDonald 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Baylor | 2022 State TN – Baylor: 12 total tcks, 10 solo, 2 TFL .
– (Ath) Wilbur Jackson – Memp. Overton: 9 carr. for 97 yds & 1 TD; 21 yd TD rec.; Def: 4 tcks & 1 INT
– (Ath) Ranen Blackburn – White House: 5-8 passing for 87 yds & 1 TD; 17 carr. for 118 yds & 2 TD’s
– (Ath) Treyson Davis – Gordonsville: 6 rec. for 135 yds & 1 TD; 5 total tcks, 3 solo
– ‘23 (QB) Jackson Hiett – GCA: 24-25 passing for 224 yds w/ 4 TD’s & 0 Int’s
– ‘23 (QB) Jordyn Potts Jordyn Potts 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Powell | 2023 State TN – Powell: 22-35 passing for 360 yds & 3 TD’s; Also had 9 carr. for 55 yds & 1 TD
– ‘23 (QB/Ath) Devon Crenshaw Devon Crenshaw 6'3" | 225 lbs | QB Springfield | 2023 State TN – Springfield: 7-9 passing for 132 yds w/ 1 TD & 1 INT; Also had 12 carr. for 117 yds & 3 TD’s
– ‘23 (QB) Chandler Wilson Chandler Wilson 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Carter | 2023 TN – Carter: 30-46 passing for 388 yds w/ 3 TD’s & 1 INT; Also had 11 carr. for 70 yds & 2 TD’s
– ‘23 (QB) Kenny Minchey Kenny Minchey 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Pope Prep | 2023 State TN – Pope Prep: 6-6 passing for 119 yds & 5 TD’s
– ‘23 (RB) Noah Vaughn Noah Vaughn 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Maryville | 2023 State TN – Maryville: 21 carr. for 205 yds & 4 TD’s
– ‘23 (RB) Jamarion Dowell Jamarion Dowell 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Covington | 2023 State TN – Covington: 23 carr. for 193 yds & 3 TD’s
– ‘23 (RB) Caleb Hampton – Baylor: 22 carr. for 180 yds & 4 TD’s
– ‘23 (RB) Ashton Jones Ashton Jones 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Oakland | 2024 State TN – DCA: 5 carr. for 126 yds & 3 TD’s
– ‘23 (WR) Dylan Northcutt – Nolensville: 9 rec. for 173 yds & 2 TD’s
– ‘23 (WR/S) Jacob Page Jacob Page 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR Blackman | 2023 State TN – Ensworth: 3 rec. for 113 yds & 1 TD
– ‘23 (DB) Courtland Simmons – Davidson Acad.: 5 rec. for 45 yds 7 1 TD; Also had 5 tcks, 4 solo, 1 PBU & 2 INT’s on Def.
– ‘23 (DB) Evan Haynie Evan Haynie 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Baylor School | 2023 State TN – Baylor: 3 tcks, 3 PBU, 1 forced fumble & 1 Int
– ‘23 (Ath) Reed Linder Reed Linder 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Briarcrest Christian | 2023 State TN – Briarcrest: 7 rec. for 151 yds; 4 tcks, 1 Int on Def.
– ‘23 (Ath) Donovan Smith Donovan Smith 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Nash. Christian | 2023 TN – NCS: 2 punt returns for TD
– ‘24 (S) Brody Blankenship Brody Blankenship 6'2" | 200 lbs | DB Alcoa | 2024 State TN – Carter: 10 rec. for 205 yds & 3 TD’s; Also 10 tcks on Def.
Top Games of Note
– Briarcrest Chrst. 28 Houston 21
– Father Ryan 28 Brentwood 13
– Lipscomb Academy 62 Independence 7
– Pearl Cohn 26 MBA 21
– CPA 21 Brentwood Acad. 17
– Marshall Co. 21 Shelbyville Central 14
– Ravenwood 35 BGA 31
– Knox. West 41 Farragut 38
– Hendersonville 28 South Warren (Ky) 20
– Peabody 31 Westview 29
– Giles Co. 38 Nolensville 35
– Davidson Academy 55 Boyd Buchanan 35
– East Hamilton 42 Portland 34
– Germantown 28 MUS 23
– Beech 17 Henry Co. 7
– Memp. Central 35 White Station 27
– Wilson Central 17 Lebanon 13
– Station Camp 33 Hillsboro 13
– Bearden 14 Oak Ridge 9