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How Kentucky commits performed during fifth week of high school football

Zack Geogheganby:Zack Geoghegan•09/18/23•

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It was an important weekend for Kentucky football’s recruiting efforts. The coaching staff successfully pulled off the long-anticipated flipping of twin brothers Jerod and Jacob Smith from Michigan to Kentucky. The four-star defenders made the announcement almost immediately after Corbin took down Frederick Douglass during Friday night’s Kroger KSR Game of the Week. On the field, they were impressive from start to finish, holding FD scoreless all night. With them on board, Kentucky’s 2024 recruiting class is now ranked 26th in the country.

But they weren’t the only stars last week. QB Cutter Boley returned to form in a win over Lexington Catholic, WR Hardley Gilmore was coming down with highlight catches and multiple touchdowns, and EDGE Elijah Groves once again shined on both sides of the field. Elsewhere, EDGE Steven Soles and ATH Quaysheed Scott flashed moments of brilliance while K Jacob Kauwe drilled a 42-yard field goal that had at least 15 yards to spare.

Accounting for the Smith twins, Kentucky now has 19 commits for the 2024 class. More could be on the way. Let’s break down how they all performed for their respective high school teams last week. But first, a quick word from our sponsor…

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Kentucky commits Week 5 performances

Cutter Boley (QB) 6-5, 200 | Lexington Christian Academy (Hodgenville, KY)
4-star: No. 154 overall, No. 12 QB

  • Cutter Boley and No. 7 Lexington Christian Academy improved to 4-1 on the season following a thrilling 49-42 victory over Lexington Catholic in the annual Holy War. Boley looked more like himself after subpar performances in Weeks 3 and 4. He threw for 224 yards on 18-23 passing. He also added two touchdowns on the ground. LCA will face Shawnee at home on Friday.

Terhyon Nichols (CB) 5-11, 185 | Withrow (Cincinnati, OH)
4-star: No. 193 overall, No. 22 CB

  • Terhyon Nichols and Withrow are now 3-1 on the season after taking down Trotwood-Madison 21-7 on Friday. Statistics were not made available though as the game was called with roughly nine minutes remaining in the third quarter. Next up for Withrow is a matchup against Taft this Friday.

Elijah Groves (LB) 6-3, 210 | East Robertson (Cross Plains, TN)
4-star: No. 249 overall, No. 24 LB

  • Elijah Groves and East Robertson continued their unbeaten streak, moving to 5-0 after a dominating 49-12 win against Jo Byrns on Friday night. Groves was once again a do-it-all player for East Robertson, hauling in three receptions for 28 yards and one touchdown on offense while adding four solo tackles on defense. East Robertson will play next on Friday against Smith County.

Jerod Smith (DL) 6-3, 255 | Corbin (Corbin, KY)
4-star: No. 255 overall, No. 25 DL

  • In the Kroger KSR Game of the Week, Jerod Smith helped lead No. 2 Corbin to a 6-0 win over No. 5 Frederick Douglass in a game that was packed to the brim hours ahead of kickoff. Jerod finished with seven total tackles (five solo) and two for loss. Shortly after the game wrapped up, Jerod announced that he and his twin brother, Jacob, would be flipping from Michigan to Kentucky.

Jacob Smith (EDGE) 6-4, 230 | Corbin (Corbin, KY)
4-star: No. 278 overall, No. 21 EDGE

  • Speaking of Jacob Smith, the other twin had the better overall game for Corbin. Jacob finished with 10 total tackles (nine solo), one fumble recovery, and one interception that he returned 33 yards. His effort was crucial in Corbin shutting out a top-five team from the state of Kentucky. The Redhounds return to action on Friday to take on Hazard.

Hardley Gilmore (WR) 6-1, 165 | Pahokee (Belle Glade, FL)
4-star: No. 300 overall, No. 51 WR

  • Hardley Gilmore and Pahokee lost a heartbreaker on Thursday, losing in overtime 33-30 to Palm Beach Central. Gilmore had his best outing of the season so far though, hauling in three catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns. He also recorded a pass deflection on defense. Pahokee started the extra period with a field goal, but PBC would score a touchdown to win it on the ensuing possession. Next up for Pahokee is Palm Beach Gardens this Thursday.

Tovani Mizell (RB) 6-1, 195 | Western (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
3-star: No. 530 overall, No. 42 RB

  • Tovani Mizell and Western fell to 1-2 on the season with a 48-22 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas on Thursday. Statistics were not made available. Western will take the field again on Friday against Taravella.

Jiquavious Marshall (CB) 6-4, 180 | Westside (Macon, GA)
3-star: No. 554 overall, No. 57 ATH

  • Off week for Jiquavious Marshall and Westside. They will take this week off too before returning on Friday, Sept. 29 to host Perry.

Aba Selm (IOL) 6-4, 295 | Simon Kenton (Independence, KY)
3-star: No. 623 overall, No. 51 IOL

  • Aba Selm and Simon Kenton improved to 2-2 after beating Conner 41-21 on Friday night. Selm helped guide the Simon Kenton running backs to 273 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. He also recorded three tackles (one for loss) on defense. Simon Kenton will face Paul Laurence Dunbar on Friday.

David Washington Jr. (WR) 5-10, 180 | St. Joseph’s Prep School (Philadelphia, PA)
3-star: No. 808 overall, No. 127 WR

  • David Washington Jr. and St. Joseph’s Prep (3-1) won its third straight game on Friday with a 28-7 victory over Don Bosco Prep. Unfortunately, statistics for St. Joesph’s have not been available online all season long. They’ll take this week off before playing again on Friday, Sept. 29 against Archbishop Wood.

Caleb Redd (EDGE) 6-4, 220 | DeSmet (Saint Louis)
3-star: No. 839 overall, No. 67 EDGE

  • Caleb Redd and DeSmet improved to 4-0 on the season following a 53-6 smackdown of Vianney on Friday. Statistics were not made available. DeSmet will take the field again on Friday against Christian Brothers.

Wille Rodriguez (TE) 6-4, 225 | Covington Catholic (Covington, KY)
3-star: No. 899 overall, No. 48 TE

  • Willie Rodriguez is quietly having an incredible season for No. 6 Covington Catholic, which remains undefeated following a 35-31 win over No. 16 Beechwood. However, he was actually quiet in that victory, failing to record a reception or touchdown for the first time all season. Rodriguez did register one tackle on defense though. Covington Catholic will take on Holmes at home this Friday.

Antwan Smith (LB) 6-3, 195 | Westlake (Atlanta, GA)
3-star: No. 932 overall, No. 89 LB

  • Antwan Smith and Westlake finally lost for the first time this season after Newton won Friday night’s battle, 27-12. Smith was credited with just one defensive solo tackle in the loss, along with two more on special teams. Westlake suits up this Friday to take on Collins Hill.

Steven Soles (LB) 6-2, 215 | Powell (Powell, TN)
3-star: No. 937 overall, No. 90 LB

  • Steven Soles and Powell moved to 3-2 on the season after taking down Clinton 45-27 on Thursday. Soles registered two quarterback hits (one resulting in a fumble that was recovered by Clinton) and one tackle for loss. Powell will take on Halls this Friday.

Lorenzo Cowan (EDGE) 6-3, 215 | Jenkins (Savannah, GA)
3-star: No. 1,077 overall, No. 86 EDGE

  • Lorenzo Cowan and Jenkins fell to 1-3 following Friday’s 47-14 loss to Carrollton. Cowan came away with two tackles (one for loss) and one pass deflection in the lopsided defeat. Jenkins will take on Wayne County (GA) this Friday.

Hayes Johnson (IOL) 6-3, 295 | Taylor County (Campbellsville, KY)
3-star: No. 1,098 overall, No. 103 IOL

  • Hayes Johnson and Taylor County (3-2) ran into a powerhouse on Friday, losing to top-ranked Boyle County by a final score of 48-3. Taylor County will head to Wayne County (KY) this coming Friday in hopes of bouncing back.

Quaysheed Scott (ATH) 6-0, 185 | Marion (Marion, SC)
3-star: No. 1,104 overall, No. 50 ATH

  • Quaysheed Scott and Marion are now a perfect 5-0 following a 40-3 smacking of Cheraw on Friday. Scott was once again impressive playing both sides of the field. Statistics were not made available online, but video shows Scott was credited with a touchdown (two total on the night) out of the Wildcat formation, a nasty one-handed catch on a long throw, and multiple tackles on defense, including a handful of BIG hits. Marion is set to play again on Friday against Myrtle Beach.

Jadon Lafontant (IOL) 6-3, 315 | Brunswick School (Greenwich, CT)
3-star: No. 1,270 overall, No. 114 IOL

  • Jadon Lafontant and Brunswick finally began their 2023 season on Friday, although it came in a 20-14 loss to Chesire Academy. Running behind Lafontant, one of Brunswick’s two scores came on the ground — an eight-yard touchdown trot. Brunswick takes the field for game two on Saturday against Salisbury School.

Jacob Kauwe (K) 6-2, 200 | Billings West (Billings, MT)
3-star: No. 1,817 overall, No. 8 K

  • Jacob Kauwe and Billings West sit at 2-2 on the season after dominating Billings Senior on Friday, 51-7. Kauwe kicked off nine times, all resulting in touchbacks. He went a perfect 6-6 on point after attempts and 1-2 on field goals. His one make came from 42 yards out and would have been good from 55. Billings West will be back in action on Friday against Skyview.

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