Many standout performances grabbed the spotlight in Week 4 of the 2023 football season. From impressive passing games, touchdown passes, and rushing yards to game-changing fumble recoveries for touchdowns and interceptions. Below is a recap of some the standout football players that defined the week's action on the gridiron.
Furthermore, the Week 5 schedule is below the gridiron standouts.
Week 4 Gridiron Standouts
Benedictine 31, Ware County 24:
* Bryce Baker: 120 rushing yards, 1 TD, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery
* Luke Kromenhoek: 255 passing yards, 3 TDs, 70 rushing yards
* Bubba Frazier: 104 receiving yards
* RaSean Matthews: 1 TD reception
* Ack Edwards: 1 TD reception
* John Lilly: 1 TD reception
* Micah Williams: 2 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery
Bethesda 44, Carolina Academy (SC) 0:
* Noah Jenkins: 222 rushing yards, 3 TDs
* Triston Randall: 165 passing yards, 1 TD, 29 rushing yards
* Kam Lanigan: 9 tackles, 1 blocked punt, 1 forced fumble
* Ralo Wesley: 1 interception, 4 tackles
* Noah Jenkins: 1 interception, 3 tackles
* Triston Randall: 11 tackles
Calvary Day 41, Charlotte Christian (NC) 10:
* Jake Merklinger: 278 passing yards, 2 TDs, 62 rushing yards
* Michael Smith: 118 receiving yards, 1 TD
* Caden Arnold: 1 TD reception
* Trevor Strowbridge: 2 rushing TDs
Islands 7, Windsor Forest 21:
* Jay'Den Sutton: 39-yard touchdown catch from Amaree Bedgood
Johnson 18, Brantley County 12:
* Isaiah Scott: 23 carries for 199 rushing yards, 2 TDs
* Brayden Hurst: game-winning touchdown pass to Derreon Johnson with 52 seconds left
Memorial Day 28, John Paul II:
* Tyler Kindle: 300 passing yards, 3 TDs
* Assir Best: 54 rushing yards, 1 TD
* Craig Harris: 46-yard TD reception
* Julien Zamora: 6 catches, 95 yards, 2 TDs
Richmond Hill 49, Creekside (FL) 31:
* Kirk Scott: 10/13 for 130 yards, 1 TD
* Joshua Troupe: 22 carries for 121 yards, 1 TD
* Caleb Easterling: 5 carries for 27 yards, 1 TD, 2-point conversion
* Nick Bliss: 4 carries for 12 yards, 2 TDs
* Brandon McDonald: 4 carries for 30 yards
* Gabe Bauman: 8 total tackles, 1 sack
* Brian Ruland: 6 tackles, 2 sacks
* Caleb Easterling: 3 tackles, 41-yard interception for TD
* Blake Williams: 5/6 PATs
South Effingham 52, Bradwell 36:
* Gannon White: 150 rushing yards, 1 TD, 1 receiving TD
* Jakeim Leeks: 100 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs
* Kaden DeGenero: touchdown pass
St. Andrew's 44, Hilton Head Prep 0:
* Amari Cook: 111 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 84 receiving yards, 1 TD
* Rashaad Williams: rushing TD, interception returned for TD
* Tripp Jackson: safety
* Charles Strain: converted all 6 extra points
Windsor Forest 21, Islands 7:
* Marquis Lonnon: 39-yard TD reception, 35-yard INT return for TD, blocked punt for safety
* Izaiyah Cooper: 73 rushing yards, 28-yard TD run, 38 passing yards, 1 TD
NOTE: IF the PSR left a player off the list of standouts you know of and did something that stood out on the gridiron. Please email that information to kdemasi@prepsportsreport.com.
WEEK 5 SCHEDULE
GHSA Class 7A | ||||
Region 1 | ||||
Team | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Colquitt County | 0-0 | 4-0 | d. Lee Co. 37-20 | Does not play |
Lowndes | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Rock Creek, Md. 23-12 | vs. East Coweta |
Camden County | 0-0 | 3-1 | d. New Hampstead 51-7 |
vs. Somerset Acad., Fla. |
Richmond Hill | 0-0 | 3-1 | d. Creekside, Fla. 49-31 |
vs. New Hampstead |
Valdosta | 0-0 | 3-1 | d. Warner Robins 45-12 |
vs. Coral Gables, Fla. |
GHSA Class 6A | ||||
Region 2 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
South Effingham | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Bradwell Institute 52-36 | Does not play |
Glynn Academy | 0-0 | 3-1 | d. Baker Co., Fla. 27-20 | Does not play |
Lakeside (Evans) | 0-0 | 2-1 | d. Greenbrier 14-10 | at Veterans (FF) |
Brunswick | 0-0 | 1-1 | l. to St. Augustine, Fla. 45-35 | vs. Islands (GL) |
Evans | 0-0 | 1-2 | l. to Burke Co. 29-14 |
at Strom Thurmond, S.C. |
Grovetown | 0-0 | 1-2 | Did not play | at Jefferson Co. |
Effingham County | 0-0 | 1-3 | l. to Southeast Bulloch 20-13 | Does not play |
GHSA Class 5A | ||||
Region 1 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Coffee | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Bolles, Fla. 17-9 | vs. Salem |
Ware County | 0-0 | 3-1 | l. to Benedictine 31-24 | Does not play |
Jenkins | 0-0 | 1-2 | Did not play | at Carrollton |
Statesboro | 0-0 | 1-2 | Did not play | vs. Wayne Co. |
Bradwell Institute | 0-0 | 1-3 | l. to South Effingham 52-36 | Does not play |
Greenbrier | 0-0 | 0-4 | l. to Lakeside, Evans 14-10 | Does not play |
GHSA Class 4A | ||||
Region 3 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Benedictine | 0-0 | 4-0 | d. Ware Co. 31-24 |
vs. Hebron Christian (SM) |
Burke County | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Evans 29-14 | at Oconee Co. |
New Hampstead | 0-0 | 2-1 | l. to Camden Co. 51-7 | at Richmond Hill |
Southeast Bulloch | 0-0 | 2-1 | d. Effingham Co. 20-13 | at Tattnall Co. |
Wayne County | 0-0 | 2-1 | l. to Appling Co. 21-7 | at Statesboro |
Islands | 0-0 | 0-4 | l. to Windsor Forest 21-7 |
at Brunswick (GL) |
GHSA Class 3A | ||||
Region 3 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Calvary Day | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Charlotte Chr., N.C. 41-10 | vs. Liberty Co. |
Long County | 0-0 | 2-1 | Did not play | vs. Groves |
Savannah Christian | 0-0 | 2-1 | Did not play |
at Savannah Country Day |
Sav. Country Day | 0-0 | 2-1 | Did not play |
vs. Savannah Christian |
Groves | 0-0 | 1-2 | l. to Claxton 35-6 | at Long Co. |
Johnson (Savannah) | 0-0 | 1-2 | d. Brantley Co. 18-12 | vs. Beach (IH) |
Beach | 0-0 | 0-3 | Did not play |
at Johnson, Savannah (IH) |
Liberty County | 0-0 | 0-3 | l. to Pierce Co. 49-6 | at Calvary Day |
GHSA Class 2A | ||||
Region 3 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Pierce County | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Liberty Co. 49-6 | vs. Charlton Co. |
Toombs County | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Jefferson Co. 44-0 | vs. Treutlen |
Brantley County | 0-0 | 3-1 | l. to Johnson, Sav. 18-12 | Does not play |
Appling County | 0-0 | 2-1 | d. Wayne Co. 21-7 |
vs. Moore Haven, Fla. |
Vidalia | 0-0 | 2-2 | l. to West Laurens 24-21 | Does not play |
Windsor Forest | 0-0 | 2-2 | d. Islands 21-7 | Does not play |
Tattnall County | 0-0 | 1-2 | l. to Hephzibah 26-13 |
vs. Southeast Bulloch |
GHSA Class Division 1 Region 3 |
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Region 3 | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Bryan County | 0-0 | 3-0 | Did not play | at Portal |
Screven County | 0-0 | 1-2 | d. Portal 22-21 | at Jenkins Co. |
Claxton | 0-0 | 1-3 | d. Groves 35-6 | at Wheeler Co. |
Metter | 0-0 | 1-3 | l. to Jeff Davis 2-0 | at Dublin |
Savannah | 0-0 | 0-4 | l. to Butler 20-0 | vs. Cross Creek |
GIAA AAAA/AAA District 2 |
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Region 3 | ||||
Team | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Bulloch Academy | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. Trinity Christian 50-7 |
Augusta Preparatory Day |
St. Andrew's | 0-0 | 3-1 | d. Hilton Head Prep 44-0 |
Hilton Head Prep |
Fredrica Academy | 0-0 | 2-1 | l. to Bluffton 44-13 | Does not Play |
Pinewood Christian | 0-0 | 1-2 | Did not play |
at First Presbyterian Day |
GIAA A Region 2 | ||||
Team | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Memorial Day | 0-0 | 3-0 | d. John Paul II 28-14 |
at Colleton Prep |
Robert Toombs Christian | 0-0 | 2-1 | d. Briarwood Academy 34-16 | at Valwood |
Thomas Jefferson Acad | 0-0 | 0-3 | l. to Brentwood 34-16 |
Glascock County |
SCISA AA Region I | ||||
Team | Reg. | All | Week 4 | Week 5 |
Colleton Prep Acad | 1-0 | 2-2 | d. Cross Episcopal 70-0 | Memorial Day |
Palmetto Christian | 0-1 | 0-4 | l. Spartenburg Chritian 79-40 |
at Academic Magnet |
Bethesda Academy | 0-0 | 4-0 | d. Carolina Academy 34-0 | Cross Episcopal |
Beaufort Academy | 0-0 | 4-0 | d. Greenwood Christian 35-14 |
Orangeburg Prep |
WEEK #4SCHEDULE |
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Sept. 15 (Friday} | ||||
New Hampstead at Richmond Hill (PSR GAME #1 OF THE WEEK) |
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Jenkins at Carrollton |
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Hebron Christian at Benedictine (Memorial) |
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Islands at Brunswick |
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Beach at Johnson (Islands) |
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Liberty County at Calvary Day |
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Groves at Long County |
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Savannah Christian at Savannah Country Day (PSR GAME #2 OF THE WEEK) |
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Bryan County at Portal |
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Cross Creek at Savannah High (Savannah High) |
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Cross Episcopal at Bethesda (Daffin Park) |
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Memorial Day at Colleton Prep |
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NOTE: All Games Kickoff at 7:30 P.M. unless posted |
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