Before descending upon Columbus, the members of Select '17 have one final shot at glory under the Friday night lights.
MONEY MARTELL
Las Vegas, Nevada, Bishop Gorman rolled to its 51st-consecutive win on Thursday night, knocking off Palo Verde, 59-0, in the opening round of the state playoffs.
The Gaels were led by Ohio State quarterback commit Tate Martell, who rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yard scamper down the sidelines - hurdling a defender along the way. He also added 93 yards and a score through the air.
It was just one of those nights...
— Tate Martell (@TheTateMartell) November 11, 2016
DON'T LET ME GET IN MY ZONE! pic.twitter.com/91LuGigcMl
Martell eclipsed 1,000 yards on the ground this season in the win.
The defense, led by defensive tackle commit Haskell Garrett and safety target Bubba Bolden, posted its fourth shutout in the last five games. Garrett added three tackles and Bolden had an interception for Gorman, which has outscored its last five opponents 250-7.
DREAMS CRUSHED
When the matchup was set, Colerain head coach Tom Bolden said, "It wouldn't be high school playoffs without Colerain and St. X getting after it."
Friday night's game was certainly one for the ages, as St. Xavier shocked undefeated and 14th-ranked Colerain, 29-23, in overtime. The Bombers scored 16 unanswered points in the final 13 minutes to force overtime, and scored the game-winner on their first play from scrimmage in the extra period.
After Colerain went three-and-out and missed a 34-yard field goal, St. Xavier struck quickly with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Ohio State cornerback commit Amir Riep forced a fumble in the third quarter, leading to a 27-yard field goal that put Colerain up 23-7. The Cardinals, as noted, were shutout from there.
ROUND TWO
In a rematch of last week's regular-season finale, Hyattsville, Maryland, DeMatha Catholic beat Good Counsel, 28-13, to advance to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship.
Quarterback Beau English threw three touchdown passes, but the Stags led by only one score late. With 3:30 left on the clock and Good Counsel driving, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young picked up a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown to seal the win.
I thank the grind for this one! Turned me into a savage. #SecureTheBag pic.twitter.com/iTViwe51zI
— Chase Young (@youngchase907) November 12, 2016
| Name | Pos | High School | Opponent | Score | Stats/News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH MYERS | OT | MIAMISBURG (OH) | TROY (OH) | W, 28-21 | Opened hole for game-winning 40-YRD scamper |
| WYATT DAVIS | OG | ST. JOHN BOSCO (CA) | UPLAND (CA) | W, 47-20 | Paved way for RB to rush for 149 YRDs and 2 TDs in the first half |
| TREVON GRIMES | WR | ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (FL) | PALM BEACH LAKES (FL) | W, 35-0 | Out for season (ACL) |
| SHAUN WADE | CB | TRINITY CHRISTIAN (FL) | TAYLOR COUNTY (FL) | W, 64-16 | 22-YRD fumble return TD and 29-YRD INT return for a TD on consecutive plays |
| CHASE YOUNG | WDE | DeMATHA CATHOLIC (MD) | GOOD COUNSEL (MD) | W, 28-13 | Sack, 19-YRD fumble return for a TD |
| TYJON LINDSEY | WR | BISHOP GORMAN (NV) | PALO VERDE (NV) | W, 59-0 | Out for season (knee) |
| J.K. DOBBINS | APB | LA GRANGE (TX) | at SALADO (TX) | L, 35-34 | Out for season (ankle) |
| ISAIAH PRYOR | DB | IMG ACADEMY (FL) | ST. FRANCES ACADEMY (MD) | W, 38-0 | Ascenders posted fifth shutout in six games |
| TATE MARTELL | DUAL | BISHOP GORMAN (NV) | PALO VERDE (NV) | W, 59-0 | 5-for-11 passing for 92 YRDS and 1 TD, 12 rushes for 220 YRDs and 3 TDs |
| HASKELL GARRETT | DT | BISHOP GORMAN (NV) | PALO VERDE (NV) | W, 59-0 | 3 tackles, 1.5 TFL and 1 QB hurry |
| JAKE MORETTI | OL | POMONA (CO) | BEAR CREEK (CO) | W, 42-26 | Out for season (knee) |
| BRENDON WHITE | ATH | OLENTANGY LIBERTY (OH) | MEDINA (OH) | W, 45-27 | 212 all-purpose yards and 5 TDs (4 receiving) |
| AMIR RIEP | CB | COLERAIN (OH) | ST. XAVIER (OH) | L, 29-23 | Forced fumble |
| MARCUS WILLIAMSON | DB | IMG ACADEMY (FL) | ST. FRANCES ACADEMY (MD) | W, 38-0 | Fumble recovery |
| JERRON CAGE | DT | WINTON WOODS (OH) | SEASON ENDED | ||
| ANTJUAN SIMMONS | OLB | PIONEER (MI) | SEASON ENDED | ||
| BLAKE HAUBEIL | K | CANISIUS (NY) | BISHOP TIMON-ST. JUDE (NY) | W, 42-14 | 6-for-6 on XPs |
| Name | Pos | High School | Opponent | Score | Stats/News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMORY JONES | DUAL | HEARD COUNTY (GA) | at ROCKMART (GA) | L, 42-0 | DNP (shoulder) |
| BRIAN SNEAD | RB | ARMWOOD (FL) | AUBURNDALE (FL) | W, 41-20 | 29 carries for 146 YRDs and 4 TDs |
