Quarterback
2017
Avery Davis — Cedar Hill (Texas) High
Last week: Threw for 242 yards and six touchdowns on 19-of-28 passing in a 54-50 shootout victory versus Duncanville (Texas) High (4-1).
This week: Cedar Hill (3-2) will be one the road Oct. 7 to take on Irving (Texas) MacArthur (0-5).
2018
Phil Jurkovec — Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine-Richland
Last week: Connected on 25 of 36 passes for 350 yards with two touchdowns plus had 111 yards and two scores on 22 rushing attempts in a 48-35 loss to Pittsburgh Central Catholic (5-1) … However, he reportedly suffered an injury to his right thumb in the first half that might require season-ending surgery.
This week: Pine Richland (4-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face McMurray (Pa.) Peters Township (2-4).
Running Back
2017
C.J. Holmes — Cheshire (Conn.) Academy
Last week: Defeated Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas More (1-2) 49-8.
This week: Cheshire (1-2) will be at home Oct. 8 to face Suffield (Conn.) Academy (2-0).
2018
Markese Stepp — Indianapolis Cathedral
Last week: Remained sidelined with a hamstring injury in a 27-17 defeat at Fishers (Ind.) High (3-4).
This week: Cathedral (5-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 against Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (3-4).
Wide Receiver
2017
Jordan Pouncey — Winter Park (Fla.) High
Last week: Notched a 7-0 win over Orlando (Fla.) Timber Creek (4-2).
This week: Winter Park (4-2) has a bye.
Michael Young — Destrehan (La.) High
Last week: Posted a 44-17 win versus Hounna (La.) Terrebonne (3-2).
This week: Destrehan (5-0) will be on the road against Reserve (La.) East St. John (5-0).
Tight End
2017
Cole Kmet — Arlington Heights (Ill.) St. Viator
Last week: Amassed 119 receiving yards and a touchdowns in a 48-32 triumph at home versus Woodstock (Ill.) Marian Central (3-3).
This week: St. Viator (4-2) will be on the road Oct. 8 to face Chicago St. Patrick (4-2).
Brock Wright — Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair
Last week: Caught two passes for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 45-3 rout of Houston Jersey Village (2-3).
This week: Cy-Fair (3-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 to take on Cypress (Texas) Cy-Ridge (5-0).
Offensive Line
2017
Dillan Gibbons — Clearwater (Fla.) Central Catholic
Last week: Helped the offense compile 288 total yards in a 45-8 road victory against St. Petersburg (Fla.) Catholic (0-5).
This week: Central Catholic (5-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Ocala (Fla.) Trinity Catholic (1-3).
Josh Lugg — Wexford (Pa.) North Allegheny
Last week: Helped pave the way for 378 total yards, 316 rushing yards and 7.0 yards per carry in a 22-15 win over Pittsburgh Mt. Lebanon (3-3).
This week: North Allegheny (4-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 against Pittsburgh Penn Hills (3-3).
Robert Hainsey — Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Last week: USA Today's No. 2 team nationally had a bye.
This week: IMG Academy (5-0) will be at home Oct. 7 to face Baton Rouge (La.) Southern Lab (4-2).
Defensive Line
2017
Darnell Ewell — Norfolk (Va.) Lake Taylor
Last week: Picked up a 28-9 win versus Norfolk (Va.) Granby (3-2).
This week: Lake Taylor (4-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Portsmouth (Va.) Churchland (1-4).
Kurt Hinish — Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Last week: Notched a 48-35 win against Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine Richland (4-2).
This week: Central Catholic (5-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to take on Butler (Pa.) High (2-3).
Donovan Jeter — Beaver Falls (Pa.) High
Last week: Made seven tackles, including two for loss, in a 66-7 victory versus New Brighton (Pa.) High (0-5).
This week: Beaver Falls (4-1) will be at home Oct. 7 to face Leetsdale (Pa.) Quaker Valley (3-2).
Jonathon MacCollister — Orlando (Fla.) Bishop Moore
Last week: Blanked Groveland (Fla.) South Lake (2-3) 47-0.
This week: Bishop Moore (4-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Bushnell (Fla.) South Sumter (5-0).
2018
Jayson Ademilola — Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter’s Prep
Last week: Fell 28-21 on the road against Paramus (N.J.) Catholic (4-1).
This week: St. Peter’s Prep (3-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic (1-3).
Justin Ademilola — Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter’s Prep
Last week: Recorded two tackles for loss in a 28-21 loss at Paramus (N.J.) Catholic (4-1).
This week: St. Peter’s Prep (3-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic (1-3).
Linebacker
2017
David Adams — Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Last week: Earned a 48-35 win versus Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine Richland (4-2).
This week: Central Catholic (5-1) will be on the road Oct. 7 to take on Butler (Pa.) High (2-3).
Pete Werner — Indianapolis Cathedral
Last week: Fell 27-17 on the road against Fishers (Ind.) High (3-4).
This week: Cathedral (5-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 against Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (3-4).
Drew White — Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas
Last week: Racked up 14 tackles in a 25-24 loss to Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, USA Today’s No. 1 team nationally … Bishop Gorman converted a two-point try in triple overtime to win it.
This week: St. Thomas Aquinas (3-2), No. 8 nationally according to USA Today, will be at home Oct. 7 to face Deerfield (Fla.) Beach (4-1).
2018
Matthew Bauer — Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep
Last week: Reported making seven tackles with two sacks in a 41-0 victory on the road against Buffalo (N.Y.) St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Prep (2-3) … Cathedral limited St. Joseph’s to 110 yards of total offense.
This week: Cathedral Prep (6-0) will be at home Oct. 7 to face Waterford (Pa.) Fort LeBoeuf (5-1).
Ovie Oghoufo — Farmington Hills (Mich.) Harrison (Mich.)
Last week: Recorded 10 tackles, including five for loss and two sacks, on defense, plus had one catch for eight yards, in a 14-7 loss at home versus Beverly Hills (Mich.) Groves (6-0).
This week: Harrison (3-3) will be on the road Oct. 7 to face Oak Park (Mich.) High (5-2)
Defensive Back
2017
Isaiah Robertson — Naperville (Ill.) Neuqua Valley
Last week: Recorded three catches for 55 yards on offense, broke up one pass on defense, and scored on special teams after recovering a bad snap and returning it 12 yards for a touchdow in a 35-20 road win against Naperville (Ill.) North (5-1).
This week: Neuqua Valley (6-0) will be at home Oct. 7 to face Wheaton (Ill.) High (3-3).
Paulson Adebo — Mansfield (Texas) High
Last week: Notched a 43-14 win on the road against Arlington (Texas) High (2-3).
This week: Mansfield (3-2) will be on the road Oct. 7 Arlington (Texas) Martin (2-3).
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