Indiana high school football: Top standouts, best performances in Week 10 (10/21/2023)

Check out some of the top performances in Indiana high school football

We're taking a look at some of the top standouts and performers from Indiana high school football games in Week 10 – the first week of the state playoffs.

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Santana Allen, QB, Cardinal Ritter

Allen stood out in the Raiders’ 42-14 sectional victory over Union County on Friday. The sophomore threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score.

Alden Arteaga, QB, Bishop Chatard

The Trojans were led by Arteaga’s efficient performance in its 40-7 win over Tippecanoe Valley. The senior completed 22 of his 25 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns.

Brayton Belcher, RB, Monrovia

Belcher led a dominant Monrovia effort during its 56-8 win over Purdue Poly. The senior standout rushed 16 times for 209 yards and three first half touchdowns. 

Taylor Clark, WR, Brebeuf Jesuit

Clark was the go-to receiver for the explosive Braves’ offense during a 55-50 sectional win over Northview. The junior caught seven passes for 129 yards and four touchdowns.

Brodie Derrer, QB, Hamilton Heights

After falling behind 10-0 in the second quarter, Hamilton Heights stormed to a 42-17 victory thanks largely to Derrer’s arm. The senior completed 12 of his 17 passes for 190 yards and four touchdowns.

Maverick Geske, QB, Brebeuf Jesuit

In a thrilling 55-50 shootout victory over Northview, Geske had a remarkable performance as he threw for 274 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the Braves.

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DJ Gordon, QB, Park Tudor

The Harvard commit stood out in Park Tudor’s 42-6 victory over Fountain Central. Gordon threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns and added 90 rushing yards and another score to help the Panthers improve to 10-0.

Jacob Hinton, RB, Greenfield-Central

Hinton had a great game in the Cougars' 27-17 victory over Pendleton Heights. The senior rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns to provide Greenfield-Central with a spark.

Mark Kube, RB, Eastern Hancock

Kube had a highlight-worthy performance for the Royals in their thrilling 45-43 sectional victory over Lapel. The sophomore rushed 33 times for 203 yards and five touchdowns to lead the offense.

Jeremiah Lee, RB, Beech Grove

Lee was a workhorse during the Hornets' 42-28 win over Muncie Central. The junior carried the ball 37 times for 172 yards and four touchdowns. 

Tyler Lee, RB, Northview

Lee gave all he had in the Knights’ 55-50 shootout loss to Brebeuf Jesuit. The senior racked up 277 yards on 32 carries and four touchdowns.

Eli Nix, QB, Heritage Christian

Nix led Heritage Christian to a 35-0 Sectional victory over Shenandoah as he finished 15 of 22 passing for 142 yards and four touchdowns.

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Nolan Page, WR/DB, Sheridan

Page contributed on both sides of the ball in Sheridan’s 41-0 victory over Hagerstown on Friday. The senior had a 16-yard touchdown reception and he returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown as the Blackhawk’s defense complete a shutout.

Brock Riddle, QB, Greenwood

The Indiana State commit showed his dual-threat ability in leading the Woodmen to a 49-20 victory over Connersville. The senior threw for 259 yards and four touchdowns and added 34 yards and two scores. 

Peter Rooney, RB, Guerin Catholic

Rooney had a gritty performance while helping lead Guerin Catholic to a 27-19 sectional victory over Peru. The senior carried the ball 26 times for 116 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Jalen Sauer, QB, Indian Creek

Sauer had an impressive showing in Indian Creek’s dominant 49-7 Sectional victory over Greensburg. The senior completed nine of his 14 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns and also added a touchdown on the ground.

Brayden Shrake, RB, Martinsville

Shrake had a monster performance in Martinsville’s 28-14 Sectional victory over Silver Creek. The senior carried the ball 36 times for 243 yards and four touchdowns.

Grayson Thomas, RB, New Palestine

Thomas was a part of an outstanding offensive effort during the Dragons' 63-0 victory over New Castle. The senior rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters of action. 

Malachi Walden, QB, Tri-West

A junior, Walden showed off his dual-threat ability in the Bruins’ 42-7 win over Danville. The junior opened up the scoring with a 91-yard touchdown pass and he finished the game with four rushing touchdowns.

Lane Zike, RB, Brownstown Central

Zike had an impressive effort out of the backfield during Brownstown Central’s 56-27 sectional victory over Scecina. The senior rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown and added a 21-yard touchdown reception in the Braves' 21 point fourth quarter.

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