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Immediate impact: Top individual performers of Week 0 in Delaware high school football

brad myers, delaware news journal
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Highlighting the top individual performances in Delaware high school football from Week 0:

Dreshawn Anderson, Howard: Caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in a 43-12 loss to Hodgson.

B.J. Alleyne, Salesianum: Rushed 16 times for 205 yards and three touchdowns in a 44-21 win over Delaware Military Academy.

Salesianum's B.J. Alleyne sweeps around the right end in a 44-21 win over Delaware Military Academy on Aug. 31.
Salesianum's B.J. Alleyne sweeps around the right end in a 44-21 win over Delaware Military Academy on Aug. 31.

Andre Ashley, Smyrna: Caught six passes for 34 yards and returned a kickoff 62 yards to set up a touchdown in a 37-36 loss to Manheim Central (Pa.).

Je’Kare Banks, Woodbridge: Caught a 4-yard pass from Zach Plummer in the fourth quarter for the winning points in a 26-20 victory over Seaford.

Malik Bell, Sussex Central: Rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown in a 36-21 victory over Laurel.

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Tyler Bolden, Middletown: Scored the opening touchdown on a 3-yard reception in a 41-14 win over Urbana (Md.).

Xavier Brown, Hodgson: Passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns in a 43-12 victory over Howard.

Evan Budinger, Red Lion Christian: Completed 18 of 33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-14 loss to Cape Henlopen.

Gabe Cannon, Sussex Central: Passed for a touchdown and ran for another in a 36-21 victory over Laurel.

Nakai Cooper, Lake Forest: Rushed nine times for 45 yards in a 30-14 victory over Odessa.

Brysheem Davis, Hodgson: Caught five passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns and made an interception in a 43-12 win over Howard.

Hodgson's Brysheem Davis (left) makes a big play against Howard on Aug. 31.
Hodgson's Brysheem Davis (left) makes a big play against Howard on Aug. 31.

Nybree Davis, Hodgson: Made nine tackles, including three for losses, in a 43-12 victory over Howard.

Ronnell Davis, Middletown: Caught two 8-yard touchdown passes in a 41-14 victory over Urbana (Md.).

Edwards Emmens, Delaware Military Academy: Rushed 12 times for 82 yards and a touchdown in a 44-21 loss to Salesianum.

Josiah Everett, William Penn: Passed for two touchdowns in a 34-27 victory over Caesar Rodney.

Javier Floyd, First State Military Academy: Scored on runs of 17 and 6 yards in a 55-0 victory over A.I. du Pont.

William Garrett, Middletown: Hauled in an 85-yard touchdown pass in a 41-14 win over Urbana (Md.).

Jace Hawkins, Hodgson: Rushed for 162 yards and a touchdown in a 43-12 win over Howard.

Phoenix Henriquez, Smyrna: Caught five passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-36 loss to Manheim Central (Pa.).

Smyrna's Phoenix Henriquez (17) streaks toward the end zone against Manheim Central (Pa.) on Sept. 1.
Smyrna's Phoenix Henriquez (17) streaks toward the end zone against Manheim Central (Pa.) on Sept. 1.

Maurki James, Cape Henlopen: Carried 22 times for 108 yards and caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in a 21-14 victory over Red Lion Christian.

Alex Jean, Seaford: Caught a 43-yard touchdown pass from James McNeill in a 26-20 loss to Woodbridge.

De’Jere Johnson, First State Military Academy: Caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Phillip Price in a 55-0 win over A.I. du Pont.

Jamal Johnson, Howard: Caught five passes for 130 yards and a touchdown in a 43-12 loss to Hodgson.

Howard Vo-Tech senior Jamal Johnson (10) avoids the takedown by Hodgson Vo-Tech junior Brysheem Davis (2) during the football game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Hodgson won 43-12.
Howard Vo-Tech senior Jamal Johnson (10) avoids the takedown by Hodgson Vo-Tech junior Brysheem Davis (2) during the football game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. Hodgson won 43-12.

Kam’Ren Johnson, Woodbridge: Made 11 tackles, including four for losses, in a 26-20 win over Seaford.

Traci Johnson, Woodbridge: Rushed 26 times for 163 yards and three touchdowns in a 26-20 win over Seaford.

Jakob Keglovits, Seaford: Scored on a 5-yard run in a 26-20 loss to Woodbridge.

Mark Lawrence, First State Military Academy: Ran for touchdowns of 21, 49, 17 and 23 yards in a 55-0 win over A.I. du Pont.

First State Military Academy's Mark Lawrence gets around the outside for a score in the Bulldogs' 55-0 win at A.I. du Pont High School, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
First State Military Academy's Mark Lawrence gets around the outside for a score in the Bulldogs' 55-0 win at A.I. du Pont High School, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Dior Mackey, Smyrna: Rushed 12 times for 42 yards and a touchdown and caught six passes for 104 yards and two more scores in a 37-36 loss to Manheim Central (Pa.).

Drew Marks, Smyrna: Completed 6 of 9 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-36 loss to Manheim Central (Pa.).

R.J. Matthews, Howard: Passed for 300 yards and two touchdowns in a 43-12 loss to Hodgson.

Darius Miller, Lake Forest: Caught four passes for 122 yards and a touchdown in a 30-14 win over Odessa.

Christian Mullin, First State Military Academy: Returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown in a 55-0 victory over A.I. du Pont.

First State Military Academy's Mark Lawrence brings down A.I. du Pont's Devon Lewis in front of First State Military Academy's Christian Mullin in the Bulldogs' 55-0 win at A.I. du Pont High School, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
First State Military Academy's Mark Lawrence brings down A.I. du Pont's Devon Lewis in front of First State Military Academy's Christian Mullin in the Bulldogs' 55-0 win at A.I. du Pont High School, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

Monte Polack, Red Lion Christian: Caught four passes for 69 yards and a touchdown in a 21-14 loss to Cape Henlopen.

Matt Priestley, Middletown: Caught a 14-yard touchdown pass in a 41-14 victory over Urbana (Md.).

Sam Pucci, Sussex Central: Returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown in a 36-21 victory over Laurel.

Andrew Ransome, Salesianum: Rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown in a 44-21 victory over Delaware Military Academy.

Salesianum's Andrew Ransome looks for running room in Salesianum's 44-21 win over DMA at Abessino stadium in Wilmington on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Salesianum's Andrew Ransome looks for running room in Salesianum's 44-21 win over DMA at Abessino stadium in Wilmington on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Jacobi Rodgers, Middletown: Caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in a 41-14 win over Urbana (Md.).

Joaquin Rodriguez-Costa, Sussex Central: Caught a 20-yard touchdown pass in a 36-21 win over Laurel.

Jahsiear Rogers, Red Lion Christian: Caught eight passes for 134 yards and a touchdown in a 21-14 loss to Cape Henlopen.

Joshua Roy, Delaware Military Academy: Rushed for 86 yards in a 44-21 loss to Salesianum.

Delaware Military Academy's Joshua Roy (23) makes the tackle on Salesianum's Lukas Ryan in Salesianum's 44-21 win over DMA at Abessino stadium in Wilmington on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Delaware Military Academy's Joshua Roy (23) makes the tackle on Salesianum's Lukas Ryan in Salesianum's 44-21 win over DMA at Abessino stadium in Wilmington on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Salvatore Sartori, Cape Henlopen: Recovered a fumble at the 1-yard line with 27 seconds left to preserve a 21-14 win over Red Lion Christian.

Koby Shockley, Laurel: Rushed for three touchdowns in a 36-21 loss to Sussex Central.

Jaymeire Snell, Lake Forest: Caught two passes for 32 yards and a touchdown and went 2-for-2 passing for 85 yards and a score in a 30-14 win over Odessa.

Ryan Stoehr, Salesianum: Completed 16 of 20 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-21 win over Delaware Military Academy.

Jajuan Sturgis, Sussex Central: Returned an interception 52 yards for the final touchdown in a 36-21 win over Laurel.

Jacob Tiberi, Smyrna: Completed 12 of 14 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-36 loss to Manheim Central (Pa.).

Smyrna senior Jacob Tiberi (10) runs the ball past the takedown attempt by Manheim Central (Pa.) senior Brycen Armold (10) during the football game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Manheim won 37-36.
Smyrna senior Jacob Tiberi (10) runs the ball past the takedown attempt by Manheim Central (Pa.) senior Brycen Armold (10) during the football game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Manheim won 37-36.

Julius Timmons, Caesar Rodney: Passed for three touchdowns in a 34-27 loss to William Penn.

Jameson Tingle, Cape Henlopen: Completed 12 of 20 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-14 win over Red Lion Christian.

Austin Troyer, Middletown: Passed for five touchdowns in a 41-14 win over Urbana (Md.).

Jonathan Tyndall, Lake Forest: Completed 3 of 4 passes for 49 yards and a TD and rushed four times for 40 yards in a 30-14 victory over Odessa.

Maxwell Viddy, Caesar Rodney: Caught touchdown passes of 57 and 28 yards in a 34-27 loss to William Penn.

Rayan White-Taylor, William Penn: Scored on a 70-yard run, 87-yard kickoff return and 56-yard reception in a 34-27 win over Caesar Rodney.

Jac Wilson, Red Lion Christian: Rushed eight times for 45 yards and made nine tackles in a 21-14 loss to Cape Henlopen.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware high school football: 53 top players from Week 0 games