Indiana high school football: Top standouts, best performances in Week 7
We're taking a look at some of the top standouts and performers from Indiana high school football games in Week 7.
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Jalen Alexander, RB, Hamilton Southeastern
Alexander was the workhorse for the Royals during their 43-22 Hoosier Crossroads Conference victory over Noblesville on Friday. The senior carried the ball 28 times for a game-high 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Jarrin Alley, QB, Bloomington South
Alley was slinging the ball all over the field in the Panthers' 49-14 victory over Columbus North. The senior completed 19 of 23 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns to lead a dynamic Bloomington South offensive effort.
Davion Chandler, WR, Lawrence North
Chandler showed off his playmaking ability in Lawrence North’s 48-7 conference victory over Warren Central. The junior caught four passes for 123 yards and a touchdown and also added a 10-yard touchdown run.
Bodie Derrer, QB, Hamilton Heights
Derrer commanded the Huskies to a 43-0 victory over Hoosier-East Conference rival Tipton on Friday. The senior completed 15 of his 19 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns.
Dallas Freeman, QB, Greenfield-Central
Freeman showed off his throwing ability and handled a heavy load on the ground during the Cougars' 35-30 conference win over Yorktown. The junior was 12 of 17 passing for 167 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 75 rushing yards and another touchdown on 16 carries.
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Tyrus Graverson, WR, Bremen
Graverson, the state's leader in receiving yards, was the main target again for Bremen during its 34-0 victory over Prairie Heights. The junior caught five passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Thomas Gotkowski, QB, Ben Davis
The Miami (Ohio) commit commanded the Giants' offense during their dominant 45-16 victory over Carmel. Gotkowski completed 20 of 31 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns and added 67 yards on the ground.
Dontell Harris Jr., RB, Hammond Morton
Harris led the Morton offense during its dominant 56-3 victory over Hammond Central. The senior ran for 201 yards and five touchdowns.
Malcolm House, WR, Guerin Catholic
House was the go-to target for Guerin Catholic during its 29-24 victory over Northview. The junior caught seven passes for 104 yards and two third quarter touchdowns that ultimately secured the win for the Golden Eagles.
Gavin Neal, QB, New Palestine
Neal was extremely efficient in New Palestine’s 49-7 conference victory over Shelbyville on Friday. The sophomore completed nine of his 10 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown and added 24 yards and two scores on the ground.
Hunter Newell, QB, Plainfield
Newell had an efficient night in Plainfield’s 38-3 victory over Franklin. The senior was on target on 14 of his 18 passing attempts for 184 yards and two touchdowns to help the Quakers earn their sixth win of the season.
Danny O’Neil, QB, Cathedral
A Colorado commit, O’Neil showed off his game-breaking dual-threat ability on Friday. He threw for 150 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 166 yards and two scores to lead the Fighting Irish to a 39-26 victory over Cincinnati LaSalle.
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Bret Perry, QB, Seymour
The sophomore passer had another outstanding performance in Seymour’s 56-32 victory over Jennings County. Perry, the state’s leading passer, threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Owls.
Bo Polston, QB, Decatur Central
Polston was a key factor in leading Decatur Central back from a 28-7 deficit to defeat Greenwood 63-42. The standout sophomore tossed four touchdown passes and ran for another touchdown to lead the Hawks' comeback.
Josh Ringer, RB, East Central
It was all East Central during its 64-0 victory over Connersville. Ringer was a key factor in the victory as he rushed for 238 yards and five touchdowns on 19 carries.
Garrett Sherrell, RB, Brownsburg
Sherrell could not be stopped during the Bulldogs' impressive 59-21 victory over Zionsville on Friday. The senior carried the ball nine times for a whopping 340 yards and four touchdowns to lead the scoring outburst.
Malachi Walden, QB, Tri-West
Walden led the scoring effort in Tri-West’s 38-0 victory over Sagamore Conference opponent North Montgomery. The junior passed for 142 yards and two scores and ran for 174 yards and three touchdowns.
Zyeiar White, RB, Terre Haute South Vigo
White ran wild in South Vigo’s 32-25 victory over non-conference opponent Brebeuf Jesuit. The junior carried the ball 32 times for 191 yards and three touchdowns – including the game-winning score in the fourth quarter.
Donovan Williams, QB, New Haven
Williams led the way in New Haven's 32-14 conference victory over Bellmont on Friday. The senior completed seven of his 11 passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 44 yards and a score.
Matthew Yoder, RB, Center Grove
Yoder was the Trojans' bell cow in the backfield during their 43-17 victory over Pike. The senior carried the ball eight times for 81 yards and three touchdowns.
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- Mike Carpinelli | latsch@scorebooklive.com | @SBLiveIN