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How Kentucky football recruits fared over the weekend

Derek Terry
CatsIllustrated.com Staff Writer

Cats Illustrated is embarking on a season-long project to track the weekend performances from Kentucky's commitments and top recruits. Week two started for some commits, but the excitement and optimism of a new season began for others.

In what may come as no surprise to Wildcat fans, quarterback Drew Barker put up one of the most impressive performances of any UK commit over the weekend. In just one half -- the game ended after first half due to heat -- Barker put up a combined 398 yards and six total touchdowns. He finished 8 of 11 passing for 235 yards and four touchdowns. He ran the ball four times for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Conner won its season opener 40-7 and will take on Russell County next Friday.

Over in Western Kentucky, defensive tackle Adrian Middleton and South Warren cruised to a 55-0 victory over Logan County. Stats for Middleton were not available, but South Warren pitched a shutout for the second consecutive week and has outscored opponents 85-0 to start the season.

UK's lone commit from the football-crazed state of Texas, wide receiver T.V. Williams, caught three passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his two touchdowns, McKinney fell to Mansfield (Texas) Legacy 38-28. McKinney is 0-1 on the season and will play Heritage next week.

Running back Stanley Williams turned in an impressive scrimmage last week when he scored two touchdowns and rushed for 161 yards on just three carries. In his first official game of the season, Williams toted the ball 22 times for 232 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-10 victory over First Presbyterian Day. George Walton Academy and will take on Aquinas (Ga.) next week.

Staying in the Peach State, safety Jared Tucker helped lead Stephenson to its first win of the season over Norland (Fla.) 29-6. Tucker recorded four tackles, two pass break-ups and a kick return of 43 yards. It appears to be another year, another great roster at Stephenson. The Jaguars will take on Arabia Mountain next week.

Moving on to Ohio, a highly anticipated match-up between two UK commitments took place on Sunday night. Lakota West, led by running back Mikel Horton, fell against Mike Edwards and Winton Woods in an overtime thriller 27-24. The season opener for both teams was supposed to be played on Saturday night, but inclement weather pushed the game back to Sunday. Winston Woods' next opponent will be Hamilton. Lakota West will take on Glen Este in search of its first win next week.

Tight end Darryl Long and his Westerville South Wildcats beat Groveport-Madison 48-20. Long caught five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. Westerville South's next opponent will be on the road at Northmont.

UK's highest-rated offensive line commit, four-star Nick Richardson, helped lead Westerville Central to an easy 22-0 win over St. Francis de Sales. Westerville Central is 1-0 on the season and will play New Albany (Ohio) next week.

Offensive lineman Jarrett LaRubbio and his Lakota East squad rolled over Western Hills 40-8. Lakota East is 1-0 on the season and will play at Lancaster next week.
Huber Heights (Oh.) exploded for a 62-28 win over Lincoln. Stats for linebacker Dorian Hendrix were not initially available. Huber Heights is 1-0 and will take on Trotwood-Madison next week.

Wide receiver Thaddeus Snodgrass and his Springfield Wildcats fell to Trotwood-Madison 43-8. Snodgrass had one reception on offense, but three tackles on defense, where he forced a fumble. Springfield is now 0-1 this season. Next opponent: at Middletown.

Defensive end Tymere Dubose and Youngstown Christian (Oh.) came up short to Lowellville, losing 21-19. Youngstown Christian is now 0-1 on the season. Its next opponent will be Springfield.

Lima Catholic Central, home to Darius West, rolled over Bath 48-6 on Saturday in its season opener. West is still recovering from a leg injury.

Kentucky currently has four commitments from Florida, and all three saw their teams in action over the weekend.

Winter Garden receiver Garrett Johnson helped lead West Orange to a blowout win over Boone. Johnson caught nine passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns. West Orange is 1-0 on the season and next will take on Freedom (Fla.), the alma mater of UK wide receiver Jeff Badet.

Offensive lineman Derrick Kelly, who recently received a bump in his ranking to become a three-star prospect, helped East Gadsden even its record at 1-1 after defeating Pine Forest 14-6. Its next opponent will be Rutherford.

Crestview defensive end Denzel Ware was injured in the first half of his game on Friday night. Crestview head coach Tim Hatten told Cats Illustrated recruiting analyst Justin Rowland that Ware's injury isn't serious. Hatten said Ware had whiplash and a "weird feeling" in his neck, and that the school didn't want to take any chances. Crestview went on to win the game by a 14-13 over Milton. Next week, the Bulldogs will take on Choctawhatchee.

Linebacker Nico Firios and Lyman High School came up a short in a 27-13 season-opening loss to Oviedo. Stats for Firios were not available. Lyman will play Evans next week.

Linebacker Kobie Walker and Olney (Md.) Our Lady of Good Counsel traveled to Florida to take on Immokalee on Friday night. After falling to Gilman last weekend, Good Counsel bounced back to dominate Immokalee 33-0. Walker had three tackles, two for a loss, and one interception in the win. Good Counsel is 1-1 on the season. Next opponent: St. Frances Academy.

Wide receiver Blake Bone became the newest UK commitment last Tuesday when he announced for the Wildcats over a handful of other schools. The 6-foot-5, 183-pound four-star prospect kicked off his senior season at Woodruff (S.C.) High with a 35-14 win over Abbeville. Bone had three catches for 50 yards and one touchdown. Woodruff take on powerhouse Byrnes (S.C.) High School next week.

Cornerback Shyquawn Pullium and linebacker Ryan Flannigan both put up three total tackles as Blinn College was blown out by Butler Community College, 47-14. Blinn is now 0-2 on the season.

Defensive tackle Cory Johnson and ASA College are still awaiting to kick their season off next week. They will take on Widener University.

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