Prep football: 50 high school players who had big games last week in the Sacramento area

Joe Davidson
·5 min read

Last week was another big week for Sacramento-area high school football players, including a quarterback who led his team to its first victory at San Juan, two runners who did the same for Placer, a kicker who attempted his first kick — ever — and won a game for Sheldon, and others.

Cooper Babb, Jesuit: Had two sacks and two quarterback hurries in a 41-10 win over Pleasant Grove.

Aiden Broadnax, San Juan: Rushed for 152 yards and three TDs, including a 91-yarder, to give his team its first victory, 34-14 over Western Sierra.

Joseph Brown, Liberty Ranch: Rushed for 132 yards and had a 61-yard TD in a 14-13 win over Ripon.

Kirk Brown, Johnson: Rushed for 116 yards and a score, had a 56-yard TD catch and made seven tackles in a 20-6 win over Mira Loma.

Josiah Campbell, Christian Brothers: Had 12 tackles, eight of them solo, in a 27-24 win over Sacramento.

Cassidy Cole, Antelope: Had seven catches for 129 yards and two TDs for the Titans’ first victory, 42-7 over Bella Vista.

Daylon Cooper, Sheldon: Made 12 tackles, nine of them solo, in a 16-13 win over Franklin.

Gavin Correia, Rocklin: Had four catches from Reeve Slone for 79 yards and two TDs in a 28-21 win over Tracy.

Nathan Crawford, Twelve Bridges: Rushed 23 times for 218 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Bear River.

Kimani Dokes, Wood: Passed for 152 yards and a TD and rushed for 158 yards and two scores in a 40-21 win over Maria Carrillo.

Julian Drahn, Cordova: Had 12 tackles and two sacks in his team’s first victory, a 49-34 win over Highlands.

Alex Dunham, Rocklin: Had 10 tackles against Tracy as the Thunder improved to 5-0.

Jayden Erickson, Placer: Rushed for 164 yards and two scores in a 64-14 win over Rio Linda.

Elijah Gulewich, Folsom: Had 11 tackles in a 14-7 loss to De La Salle.

Keilen Gilbert, Rio Americano: Completed 10 of 13 passes for 188 yards and four TDs against El Camino to move to 6-0.

George Hemmen, Jesuit: Played guard, had two tackles on defense, booted a 40-yard punt, made five PATs and kicked off seven times against Pleasant Grove.

Adam Hiatt, Casa Roble: Had 14 tackles, 12 of them solo, and two sacks in a 35-0 win over Ponderosa.

Noah Hinkle, Woodland Christian: Caught a 75-yard touchdown pass and had 175 all-purpose yards in a 24-15 win over Pioneer.

Isaiah Hunt, Woodland Christian: Completed 14 of 18 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown against Pioneer.

Jaden Jackson, West Park: Completed 19 of 24 passes for 271 yards and three TDs, two to Ryan Sisson, in a 26-20 win over Chico.

King Johnson, San Juan: Rushed for 112 yards on four carries and a TD against Western Sierra.

Kayson Jones, Galt: Rushed 11 times for 130 yards, including an 83-yard score, and had a 56-yard TD catch against Calaveras.

Shaun Jones, Placer: Rushed for 88 yards and four TDs against Rio Linda for his team’s first win.

Daniel Kamara, Christian Brothers: Rushed 10 time for 100 yards and had a touchdown in a 27-24 win over Sacramento.

Derek Keeley, Rocklin: Rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown against Tracy.

Mason Kelly, Folsom: Had 15 tackles against De La Salle.

John Koett, Vista del Lago: Passed for 245 yards and five TDs, two each to Will Anderson and Matt Long, in a 63-0 win over Capital Christian.

Brandon “Lambo” Lambert, Cosumnes Oaks: Rushed for 115 yards, had 70 yards receiving and scored four times in a 54-39 win over Davis.

CJ Lee, Jesuit: Passed for 108 yards and a score and rushed eight times for 136 yards and three TDs against Pleasant Grove.

Jesuit Marauders quarterback CJ Lee (10) runs the ball for a 44-yard touchdown in the first half of the Holy Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Sacramento City College.
Jesuit Marauders quarterback CJ Lee (10) runs the ball for a 44-yard touchdown in the first half of the Holy Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Sacramento City College.

Walter Lewis, Highlands: Passed for 224 yards and three touchdowns against Cordova.

Ryder Lyons, Folsom: Passed for 170 yards and a TD and ran for 64 yards against De La Salle.

Jonathan Martin, West Park: Made six tackles and had the game-ending sack on fourth down against Chico.

Nicholas Navarre, Vista del Lago: Had 10 tackles, two for loss, in a win over Capital Christian to move to 5-1.

Andrew Redfield, Lindhurst: Rushed for 74 yards and two TDS and had five tackles in a 34-33 win over Mesa Verde.

Henri Reed, Lindhurst: Rushed 13 times for 133 yards and had six tackles against Mesa Verde.

Jayden Ryce, Cordova: Passed for three touchdowns, two to Damajae Moses, and rushed for 109 yards to lead the Lancers to their first victory, 49-34 over Highlands.

Antonio Saucedo, Rio Americano: Had three catches, two of them for touchdowns, against El Camino.

Rio Americano football head coach Reid Sanders talks to Rio Americano Raiders center Sam Enochian (60) after a play during the first half of the high school football game at Del Campo High School on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Fair Oaks.
Rio Americano football head coach Reid Sanders talks to Rio Americano Raiders center Sam Enochian (60) after a play during the first half of the high school football game at Del Campo High School on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Fair Oaks.

Savi Sandhu, Sheldon: Kicked the winning field goal to beat Franklin 16-13, his first-ever attempt in a game.

Mason Susnara, Roseville: Passed for 179 yards and three TDs with no interceptions in a 36-22 win over Yuba City.

Baron Taylor, Inderkum: Made 13 solo tackles against Woodcreek to help the Tigers move to 5-1.

Jayden Tinker, Union Mine: Rushed 27 times for 172 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-14 win over Dixon to move to 4-1.

David Whitten, Antelope: Passed for 220 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Bella Vista.

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