How Kentucky commits performed during sixth week of high school football
We’re roughly halfway through the high school football season for most of the country. Over the weekend, 18 of Kentucky’s 20 class of 2024 pledges (which now ranks No. 25 in the country according to On3) were set to take the stage, although an injury and some major scoreboard blowouts limited playing time for several of them.
Among the top performers were four-star linebacker Elijah Groves, four-star wide receiver Hardley Gilmore, three-star offensive lineman Aba Selm, and three-star linebacker Steven Soles. In-state commits such as four-star quarterback Cutter Boley, the four-star Smith twins, and three-star tight end Willie Rodriguez were either sidelined in blowout wins or played just the first half.
How did they all perform during the sixth week of high school football? Let’s dive in and find out. But first, a quick word from our sponsor…
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Kentucky commits Week 6 performances
Cutter Boley (QB) 6-5, 200 | Lexington Christian Academy (Hodgenville, KY)
4-star: No. 154 overall, No. 12 QB
- Cutter Boley and No. 6 Lexington Christian Academy cruised past Louisville Shawnee on Friday, earning a 56-0 shutout win. Boley was limited during the blowout, throwing just 12 passes on the night. That being said, he completed nine of them for 118 yards and three touchdowns before being pulled. LCA will play again this Friday against Fort Knox at home.
Terhyon Nichols (CB) 5-11, 185 | Withrow (Cincinnati, OH)
4-star: No. 193 overall, No. 22 CB
- Terhyon Nichols and Withrow moved to 4-1 on the season after an impressive 31-0 win over Taft on Saturday. Last week, Withrow’s game against Trotwood-Madison was cut short in the third quarter due to an altercation that resulted in several suspensions on both sides. Withrow was down roughly a dozen players against Taft, although Nichols still suited up and played in the game. Stats were not made available, but Nichols and the Withrow defense have allowed just 37 points all season. He also split time at running back against Taft.
Elijah Groves (LB) 6-3, 210 | East Robertson (Cross Plains, TN)
4-star: No. 249 overall, No. 24 LB
- With defensive coordinator Brad White in attendance, Elijah Groves and East Robertson dropped their first game of the season, a 14-7 loss to Smith County on Friday. Coach White was treated to a solid performance from his future linebacker though. On offense, Groves ran the ball five times for 49 yards while also catching two balls for 24 more yards. He even returned two punts for 30 total yards. On defense, Groves registered 10 total tackles (eight solo) with one tackle for loss. But that wasn’t all — he also lined up as a punter for East Robertson on two occasions, kicking one 38 yards and the other 27. East Robertson will return to action on Friday against Westmoreland.
Jerod Smith (DL) 6-3, 255 | Corbin (Corbin, KY)
4-star: No. 255 overall, No. 25 DL
- Following a thrilling 6-0 win over Frederick Douglass two Fridays ago in the Kroger KSR Game of the Week, Jerod Smith and Corbin took on a far inferior opponent this past Friday. Corbin went on the road to beat Hazard 46-0. Jerod registered two tackles for loss in the win.
Jacob Smith (EDGE) 6-4, 230 | Corbin (Corbin, KY)
4-star: No. 278 overall, No. 21 EDGE
- Jerod’s twin brother, Jacob, was slightly more productive for the Redhounds. Jacob finished with three total tackles (two solo, one for loss) to go along with an interception that he returned 18 yards. Corbin’s next game is this Friday at home against Johnson Central.
Hardley Gilmore (WR) 6-1, 165 | Pahokee (Belle Glade, FL)
4-star: No. 300 overall, No. 51 WR
- After losing in overtime last week, Hardley Gilmore and Pahokee picked up a big 34-18 win over Palm Beach Gardens on Thursday. Gilmore hit exactly 100 yards receiving on five catches, two of those resulting in touchdown scores. He also returned one punt for 11 yards. Pahokee (3-2) will take on Dwyer this Friday.
Tovani Mizell (RB) 6-1, 195 | Western (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
3-star: No. 531 overall, No. 42 RB
- Tovani Mizell has sat out every game thus far for Western this season due to an injury. He was absent again during the Wildcats’ 51-0 beatdown of Taravella on Friday. Mizell is expected to miss the entire season with the injury. Western (2-2) will play again on Thursday against Piper.
Jiquavious Marshall (CB) 6-4, 180 | Westside (Macon, GA)
3-star: No. 554 overall, No. 57 ATH
- Another off week for Jiquavious Marshall and Westside. They will return to action on Friday to take on Perry, their first game since a 49-32 win over Rutland on Sept. 8.
Devin Smith (LB) 6-1, 215 | Brunswick (Brunswick, GA)
3-star: No. 615 overall, No. 62 LB
- The newest 2024 pledge for Kentucky, Devin Smith’s commitment was spoiled as Brunswick lost 22-15 in overtime to Glynn Academy on Friday in the City Championship. Smith chose UK over LSU early Saturday morning. Statistics from his game were not made available. Brunswick will play again on Friday against Grovetown.
Aba Selm (IOL) 6-4, 295 | Simon Kenton (Independence, KY)
3-star: No. 623 overall, No. 52 IOL
- Aba Selm and Simon Kenton (3-2) won its second straight game on Friday with a 43-14 road win over Paul Laurence Dunbar. Selm helped the Pioneers rush for 231 yards with four touchdowns on the ground. On defense, the future ‘Cat registered five total tackles (three solo), three for a loss — a team-high. Simon Kenton is off this week.
David Washington Jr. (WR) 5-10, 180 | St. Joseph’s Prep School (Philadelphia, PA)
3-star: No. 809 overall, No. 127 WR
- Off week for David Washington Jr. and St. Joseph’s Prep (3-1). They’ll take the field again on Friday against Archbishop Wood.
Caleb Redd (EDGE) 6-4, 220 | DeSmet (Saint Louis)
3-star: No. 838 overall, No. 67 EDGE
- Caleb Redd and DeSmet Jesuit held onto their undefeated record (5-0) with a 49-14 win over Christian Brothers on Friday. Statistics from this game were not made available, but we do know that Redd was credited with a fumble recovery. DeSmet is set to take on St. Louis University this Friday.
Wille Rodriguez (TE) 6-4, 225 | Covington Catholic (Covington, KY)
3-star: No. 896 overall, No. 48 TE
- Willie Rodriguez and No. 5 Covington Catholic (6-0) remain unbeaten after shutting out Holmes 61-0 on Friday. According to KHSAA’s website, Rodriguez did not register any stats in the victory. The Colonels will hit the field again on Friday against Grant County, which could also result in another lopsided score and minimal playing time for Rodriguez.
Antwan Smith (LB) 6-3, 195 | Westlake (Atlanta, GA)
3-star: No. 929 overall, No. 89 LB
- Antwan Smith and Westlake (5-1) brushed off their first loss of the season last week with a 42-7 drumming of Collins Hill on Friday. Statistics from this game were not made available. Westlake is off this coming week and will take the field again on Friday, Oct. 6 against Pebblebrook.
Steven Soles (LB) 6-2, 215 | Powell (Powell, TN)
3-star: No. 934 overall, No. 89 LB
- Steven Soles and Powell are now 4-2 on the season following a convincing 34-17 win over Halls on Friday — their first loss of the year. Soles finished with eight tackles, one pass breakup, and one interception. He assisted in all three of Powell’s sacks on the night. Next up for Powell is a Friday night showdown against Karns.
Lorenzo Cowan (EDGE) 6-3, 215 | Jenkins (Savannah, GA)
3-star: No. 1,082 overall, No. 86 EDGE
- Lorenzo Cowan and Jenkins fell to 1-4 on the season after a tough 9-0 loss to Wayne County (GA) on Friday. Statistics from this game were not made available. Jenkins is off this week and will play again on Friday, Oct. 6 against Ware County.
Hayes Johnson (IOL) 6-3, 295 | Taylor County (Campbellsville, KY)
3-star: No. 1,101 overall, No. 104 IOL
- Hayes Johnson and Taylor County improved to 4-2 on the season following a dominant 50-14 win over Wayne County (KY) on Friday. With Johnson leading the offensive line, the Cardinals rattled off 332 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He did not register any defensive stats. Taylor County will be in action this Friday against Russell County.
Quaysheed Scott (ATH) 6-0, 185 | Marion (Marion, SC)
3-star: No. 1,109 overall, No. 501 ATH
- Quaysheed Scott and Marion lost its first game of the season (5-1) on Thursday, falling to Myrtle Beach 59-20. Although statistics were not made available, we know that Scott, who took a surprise visit to South Carolina (which has not officially offered him yet) over the weekend, was credited with a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 36-yard carry. Next up for Marion is a matchup against Andrews this Friday.
Jadon Lafontant (IOL) 6-3, 315 | Brunswick School (Greenwich, CT)
3-star: No. 1,270 overall, No. 114 IOL
- Jadon Lafontant and Brunswick School (1-1) played just their second game of the season so far, winning 49-21 over Salisbury School. After losing the season-opener last week to Chesire Academy 20-14, Brunswick put up 35 first-half points against Salisbury before cruising in the second half. Running behind Lafontant, Brunswick tailback Bryce Davis scurried for 173 yards and one touchdown. Brunswick is set to take on Deerfield Academy on Saturday.
Jacob Kauwe (K) 6-2, 200 | Billings West (Billings, MT)
3-star: No. 1,923 overall, No. 8 K
- Jacob Kauwe and Billings West improved to 3-2 this season following a 39-0 shutout win over Skyview on Friday. Kauwe finished 1-1 on field goals and made both of his point after attempts. He also registered seven kickoffs (all resulting in touchbacks) and two punts, one going for 41 yards and the other for 27. Billings West takes the field again this Friday against Bozeman.
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