Commit Tracker: Notre Dame CB commit Mark Zackery has career night in Week 12

Mark Zackery concluded his high school career with an unforgettable offensive performance. In Indianapolis Ben Davis‘ season-ending loss in the sectional final, Notre Dame football’s four-star cornerback commit had a career-best 8 receptions for 177 yards and 4 touchdowns.

With his performance, the No. 4 player in the Hoosier State, Zackery, wrapped up the 2024 campaign firmly in contention for Mr. Football. He had over 1,000 receiving yards and a dozen touchdowns, in addition to his difference-making defensive performance.

Each week during this high school football season, Blue & Gold reports on how each Notre Dame Fighting Irish commit and their teams perform. Six pledges had bye weeks before their teams start the postseason, while seven others, including Zackery, have already played playoff games.

Here is how the 14 Notre Dame commits that competed from Nov. 7-9 in Week 12 fared.

Four-star CB Mark Zackery 

Charted 8 receptions for 177 yards and 4 touchdowns and had a 38-yard completion, 6 tackles and a forced fumble in Indianapolis Ben Davis‘ (5-6) 38-35 loss to Brownsburg (Ind.) High (9-1) in the sectional championship of the Class 6A IHSAA State Tournament. Also had 2 kick returns for 68 yards.

SEASON COMPLETE

Season stats: 11 games | 62 tackles (57 solo), 4 for loss, 1 sack, 8 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery, 1 caused fumble, 1 quarterback hurry, 2 blocked punts; 58 receptions, 1,036 yards, 12 touchdowns; 1 carry, 4 yards; 1-1, 38 yards; 8 kick returns, 187 yards; 5 punt returns, 28 yards.

Three-star QB Blake Hebert

Ran 11 times for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns and completed 5-13 passes for 58 yards and 1 touchdown and had an interception in Greenwich (Conn.) Brunswick School’s (8-1) 43-7 win over Easthampton (Mass.) Williston Northampton (7-1).

Next game: at Wallingford (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall (8-0) in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship Nov. 16.

Season stats (unofficial): 8 games | 72-131, 1,279 yards, 13 touchdowns, 5 interceptions; 504 rushing yards, 11 TDs

Four-star DB Dallas Golden

Totaled 22 carries for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns and a 49-yard touchdown catch in Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep’s (5-4) 56-28 win against Tampa (Fla.) Tampa Catholic (2-7). Also had a 28-yard kick return.

Next game: at Clearwater (Fla.) Calvary Christian (6-2) in the regional quarterfinal of the FHSAA Class 2A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 9 games | 4 tackles, 2 pass breakups; 26 receptions, 406 yards, 4 TD; 122 rushes, 876 yards, 8 TD; 10 kick returns, 215 yards; 5 punt returns, 80 yards.

Four-star TE James Flanigan

Posted 3 catches for 54 yards and 1 touchdown and 4 tackles (3 solo), including 2 for loss, in Green Bay (Wis.) Notre Dame de la Baie’s (12-0) 28-6 win against Grafton (Wis.) High (11-2) in the quarterfinal round of the Division 3 WIAA State Tournament.

Next game: vs. La Crosse (Wis.) Logan (10-2) at Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln in the semifinal round of the Division 3 WIAA State Tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 11 games | 23 receptions, 532 yards, 11 touchdowns; 45 tackles (31 solo), 15 TFLs, 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced safety.

Four-star DL Joseph Reiff

Recorded 2 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, 3 quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery in Elmhurst (Ill.) York Community’s (9-2) 35-17 victory over Oswego (Ill.) High (10-1) in the second round of the IHSA Class 8A State Tournament.

Next game: vs. Gurnee (Ill.) Warren Township (7-4) in the IHSA Class 8A State Tournament quarterfinals on Nov. 15.

Season stats: 11 games | 42 tackles (28 solo), 6 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 27 quarterback hurries, 2 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries.

Three-star S Ethan Long

Logged 5 tackles and a forced fumble in Greenwich (Conn.) Brunswick School’s (8-1) 43-7 win over Easthampton (Mass.) Williston Northampton (7-1).

Next game: at Wallingford (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall (8-0) in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship Nov. 16.

Season stats: 7 games (unofficial) | 46 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery; 1 kick return, 17 yards; 2 punt return, 20 yards.

Three-star DL Davion Dixon

Had 7 tackles (5 solo), including 1 for loss, 1 sack and 1 quarterback pressure in Miami Palmetto‘s (6-4) 21-6 loss to Miami Booker T. Washington (7-2). The teams only played one half after their initial Aug. 30 matchup was postponed at halftime due to weather.

Next game: vs. Davie (Fla.) Western (4-6) in the regional quarterfinal of the FHSAA Class 7A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 10 games | 72 tackles (46 solo), 22 TFLs, 10.5 sacks, 7 QB pressures, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery.

Three-star CB Cree Thomas

Tabbed 4 tackles (3 solo), a fumble recovery and a 17-yard kick return in Phoenix Brophy’s (8-2) 45-30 loss to Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic (7-2).

Next game: vs. Anthem (Ariz.) Boulder Creek (4-6) in the first round of the AIA Class 6A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 10 games | 27 tackles (24 solo), 1.5 TFL, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups, 2 caused fumbles, 1 fumble recovery; 18 punt returns, 212 yards; 1 kick return, 17 yards.

Four-star OT Will Black

Helped Wallingford (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall (8-0) defeat Deerfield (Mass.) Academy (1-8) 41-0 with 532 total yards, including 213 rushing yards.

Next game: vs. Greenwich (Conn.) Brunswick School in the (NEPSAC) Championship Nov. 16.

Three-star OL Cameron Herron

Herron and the Warriors’ offensive line helped its rushers record 235 yards and 5 touchdowns on 29 carries (8.1 yards per carry) in Indianapolis Warren Central’s (10-1) 38-0 victory against Indianapolis Perry Meridian (5-6) in the sectional championship of the Class 6A IHSAA State Tournament.

Next game: vs. Greenwood (Ind.) Center Grove (7-4) in the Class 6A IHSAA State Tournament regional championship Nov. 15.

Four-star EDGE Christopher Burgess Jr.

Chicago Simeon (7-4) lost 35-14 to Chicago Kenwood Academy (5-6). Burgess’ complete individual stats were unavailable at this posting time.

SEASON COMPLETE

Season stats: 10 games | 96 tackles (49 solo), 8 TFLs, 5 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery.

Four-star OT Owen Strebig

Waukesha (Wis.) Catholic Memorial (10-2) beat Mount Horeb (Wis.) Mount Horeb/Barneveld (11-1) 17-14 in the quarterfinal round of the Division 3 WIAA State Tournament at Carroll University.

Next game: vs. Milwaukee (Wis.) Wisconsin Lutheran (11-2) at Muskego (Wis.) High in the semifinal round of the Division 3 WIAA State Tournament Nov. 15.

Four-star LB Anthony Sacca

Philadelphia St. Joseph’s Prep (7-2) beat Wyndmoor (Pa.) La Salle College (10-1) 21-14 in the second round of the PIAA Class 6A state tournament. Sacca’s complete individual stats were unavailable at this posting time.

Next game: vs. Philadelphia Imhotep Charter (10-1) at Philadelphia Northeast High in the third round of the PIAA Class 6A state tournament Nov. 16.

Season stats: 8 games | 47 tackles (27 solo), 9 for loss, 3.5 sacks, 5 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble.

Four-star OT Matty Augustine

Greenwich (Conn.) Brunswick School (8-1) beat Easthampton (Mass.) Williston Northampton (7-1) 43-7.

Next game: at Wallingford (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall (8-0) in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship Nov. 16.

Three-star RB Justin Thurman

Did not play in Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit’s (6-3) 42-0 victory against Tampa (Fla.) Middleton (2-8).

Next game: at Clearwater (Fla.) High (7-3) in the regional quarterfinal of the FHSAA Class 4A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 8 games | 90 carries, 393 yards, 9 TDs; 9 catches, 68 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 kick returns, 143 yards; 1 solo tackle.

Three-star S Brandon Logan

Did not play in Fort Wayne (Ind.) Snider’s (8-3) 21-10 loss to Fort Wayne (Ind.) Carroll (9-2) in the sectional championship of the Class 6A IHSAA State Tournament.

SEASON COMPLETE

Season stats: 10 games | 57 tackles (33 solo), 2.5 TFLs, 2 fumble recoveries, 5 interceptions; 11 receptions, 117 yards; 7 carries, -5 yards; 8 punt returns, 66 yards, 1 TD; 1 kick return, 18 yards.

Three-star WR Jerome Bettis Jr. 

College Park (Ga.) Woodward Academy‘s (7-3) had a bye week.

Next game: vs. Lovejoy (Ga.) High (5-5) in the first round of the GHSA Class 5A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 10 games | 23 receptions, 497 yards, 5 TD | 38 tackles (30 solo), 1 TFL, 1 pass breakup, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles.

Four-star S JaDon Blair

Winston-Salem (N.C.) Mount Tabor (8-2) had a bye week.

Next game: vs. Charlotte (N.C.) Independence (9-1) in the first round of the NCHSAA Class 4A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 9 games | 57 tackles (53 solo), 1 TFL, 3 pass breakups, 1 caused fumble, 2 interceptions; 18 catches, 391 yards, 6 touchdowns; 4 carries, 26 yards; 4 punt returns, 21 yards.

Three-star WR Elijah Burress

Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic had a bye week.

Next game: vs. Haddonfield (N.J.) Paul VI in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public B Group tournament Nov. 15.

Seasons stats: 9 games | 28 receptions, 768 yards, 12 touchdowns; 2 solo tackles.

Three-star WR Dylan Faison (Notre Dame 2026 commit)

Boca Raton (Fla.) Saint Andrew’s (5-5) had a bye week.

Next game: vs. Miami Archbishop Carroll (6-4) in the regional quarterfinal of the FHSAA Class 1A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 9 games | 49 receptions, 634 yards, 7 touchdowns; 28 rushes, 89 yards, 2 touchdowns; 8 punt returns, 423 yards, 1 TD, 6 kick returns, 185 yards; Completed 1-5 passes, 8 yards; 12 tackles (5 solo), 3 interceptions, 1 blocked field goal.

Four-star QB Noah Grubbs (Notre Dame 2026 commit)

Lake Mary (Fla.) High had a bye week.

Next game: vs. DeLand (Fla.) High (5-5) in the regional quarterfinal of the FHSAA Class 7A state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 10 games | 144-242, 2,012 yards, 25 TD, 7 INT; 3 rushing touchdowns.

Three-star RB Nolan James Jr.

Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic had a bye week.

Next game: vs. Haddonfield (N.J.) Paul VI in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public B Group tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 9 games | 181 carries, 1,419 yards, 14 touchdowns; 22 catches, 265 yards, 2 touchdowns; 11 tackles (8 solo), 1 interception.

Four-star WR Antavious Richardson

Greenville (Ga.) High (3-5) had a bye week.

Next game: at Montezuma (Ga.) Macon County (6-4) in the first round of the GHSA Class A, Division II state tournament Nov. 15.

Season stats: 8 games | 48-79, 916 yards, 6 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 79 carries 972 yards, 6 touchdowns; 72 tackles (57 solo), 6 for loss, 1 interception.

Three-star DL Gordy Sulfsted

Notre Dame D-line commit is out for the season with a knee injury … Cincinnati St. Xavier (9-3) beat Winton Woods (Ohio) High (10-2) 22-10 in the regional quarterfinal round of the Division I OHSAA State Tournament.

Next game: vs. West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West (11-1) at Cincinnati Princeton in the regional semifinal round of the Division I OHSAA State Tournament.

NOTRE DAME COMMITS SEASON PREVIOUSLY COMPLETE

Four-star EDGE Dominik Hulak

Chicago IC Catholic Prep‘s season has concluded. The Knights finished 4-5 and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Season stats (unofficial): 7 games | 26 solo tackles, 3 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 quarterback hurry, 1 fumble recovery; 11 catches, 132 yards, 2 touchdowns; 12 carries, 72 yards; 17 punts, 513 yards, 27 kickoffs, 1,436 yards, 12 touchbacks.

Three-star LB Ko’o Kia 

Honolulu Punahou’s season has concluded. The Buff-n’Blue finished 3-6 and lost in the ILH Open Division Championships at Honolulu Radford High School.

Season stats: 9 games | 87 tackles, 15 TFL, 5 pass breakups, 2 quarterback pressures, 1 fumble recovery.