CLEVELAND, Ohio — Game balls go out to the following players for their performances from Week 12 of the high school football season and the OHSAA regional quarterfinals.
Coaches are encouraged to send statistics and nominations to Matt Goul (mgoul@cleveland.com) by Sunday evening. This post will be updated through Monday morning with additions, so be sure to check back and vote in the poll below for who you think is the player of the week:
Ben Biel, Walsh Jesuit: A senior, Biel rotated in at quarterback for freshman Kinzy Shea on a handful of downs while doubling as a vital part in the Warriors’ defense during their 20-7 win against Archbishop Hoban in the Division II playoffs. Biel had one of four interceptions for a defense that didn’t give up a point until the final six minutes of the fourth quarter.
Corbin Bissett, Mentor: With Brogan Jones back at quarterback, Bissett still played his part in the Cardinals’ 45-14 Division I win against Strongsville. Jones missed their loss to the Mustangs in the regular season, and both played in the playoff win. Bissett, a sophomore, rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another one. He ran nine times for 58 yards and completed one of two passes for a 15-yard touchdown to Cameron Deitrick.
Jack Camper, Perry: Camper had two sacks as Perry shut out Canton Central Catholic in Division V. The Pirates gave up just 98 yards.
Dom Courtad, Walsh Jesuit: The junior battering ram rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries in Walsh Jesuit’s win vs. Hoban.
Colton Cowling, Keystone: The Wildcats beat Vermilion, 58-27, in Division V behind Cowling’s five touchdown passes. The junior completed 17 of 30 passes for 260 yards, complemented by Wyatt McKee’s 115 yards rushing and two TDs.
Jamiere Davis, Nordonia: Davis sparked the defense with two interceptions during the Knights’ 37-21 win against Eastlake North in Division II.
Dario D’Agostino, Mayfield: The sophomore completed 16 of 21 passes for 231 yards and two TDs in a duel with Wadsworth’s Brysen Hall. D’Agostino and the Wildcats advanced with a 32-21 win against the Grizzlies in Division II.
Anthony Dzurilla, West Geauga: Dzurilla rushed for 296 yards and four TDs to power the Wolverines on the road in a 41-20 win at Norton in Division IV. West Geauga gained 341 yards as a team on the ground.
Reno Ferri, Hudson: Ferri rushed 22 times for 147 yards and two TDs as Hudson beat Jackson, 44-14, in Division I.
Logan Fincham, Streetsboro: Fincham ran for 246 yards and four TDs on 24 carries to spark the Rockets, who rallied from a 14-0 deficit in a 55-34 win against Orrville in Division IV.
Evan Foust, Highland: Foust scored the Hornets’ first touchdown in a 31-7 rout of Brecksville. He followed that up with an interception at linebacker, one of three picks by the Hornets in their Division II game. Highland gave up just 139 yards to the Bees.
Bobby Gurich, Keystone: The junior was Cowling’s favorite target with three TDs and 145 yards on six receptions vs. Vermilion.
Tristin Hughes, Rocky River: The Pirates’ standout scored twice and gained 99 yards from scrimmage in their 35-16 win against Canal Fulton Northwest in Division IV. Hughes also had two interceptions on defense. Offensively, he ran 10 times for 37 yards with five receptions for 62 yards.
Dominick Jackson, Nordonia: Jackson scored three times as Nordonia beat Eastlake North. He had them all on touchdown passes from Steven Fakult and finished with 126 yards on five receptions.
Ben Koret, Mayfield: Koret sparked the Wildcats with 155 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries to beat Wadsworth.
Nick Lombardy, Avon: A junior, Lombardy blocked a punt and recovered it for a touchdown to kickstart the Eagles’ 38-8 win against Rhodes in Division II.
Langston Lucas, St. Edward: The Eagles’ senior quarterback accounted for 353 yards and three TDs in their 38-19 win against rival St. Ignatius in Division I. Lucas completed 11 of 16 passes for 195 yards and one of his scores. He also rushed for two TDs with 158 yards on 14 carries.
Jariah Morgan, Garfield Heights: The Bulldogs’ senior quarterback rushed for 164 yards and two TDs in their 36-13 Division III win against Benedictine.
Kingston Murchison, Mayfield: The do-it-all senior, who plays receiver, safety and punts, did most of his damage on defense for the Wildcats with two interceptions against Wadsworth. His first one helped Mayfield build a 13-0 lead, and his last one sealed the victory.
Savior Owens, Massillon: The Michigan State commit ran for three first-half touchdowns and nearly had 200 yards to power the Tigers in their 48-0 win against Columbus DeSales in Division II.
Cameron Pesch, Olmsted Falls: Pesch led the Bulldogs’ 21-14 comeback at Findlay with a hand in all three of their touchdowns. They scored 14 unanswered points, and Pesch threw for 126 yards with one touchdown. He also rushed for 94 yards and two TDs, including the go-ahead run in the final minute.
Tylar Robinson, University School: The Preppers’ top prospect showed why colleges are recruiting him. He scored both of their touchdowns in a 14-10 win at Salem in Division III. He rushed for 50 yards and had 102 yards on four receptions from Nico Morelli.
Zalin Strother, Ursuline: A junior, Strother rushed for 158 yards and three TDs on 29 carries as the Fighting Irish eliminated Willoughby South in Division III, handing the Rebels their first loss.
The above poll will remain open until Wednesday night.
