It is time for high school football once again in the St. Louis metro area. As we begin another exciting season this weekend, here are a few top players to watch in 2015.
Lamar Anderson (CBC): Talented senior who can excel at either running back or receiver. Had 56 receptions for 566 yards and seven touchdowns for Class 6 state champions.
Jerod Alton (Kirkwood): Senior running back who rushed for 946 yards and 10 touchdowns for Class 6 state semifinalists. Committed to Missouri.
Harry Ballard (McCluer North): A 6’2” 190-pound senior wide receiver who is one of the most dynamic performers in the state of Missouri. A state champion in the long jump in track and field.
Jaylen Bohanan (Soldan): Senior defensive end whom had 27 quarterback sacks last season to lead the St. Louis metro area.
Tre Bryant (CBC): Talented running back who rushed for 1,072 yards and scored 21 touchdowns for Class 6 state champions. Committed to Kansas State.
Roderick Campbell (Chaminade): A four-year starter who is one of the top defensive backs in the state. Committed to Northwestern University.
Dyllan Conway (Westminster): All-State receiver who had 946 yards and seven touchdowns for Class 4 state quarterfinalists.
Daylen Edwards (Ladue): Senior running back who rushed for 1,320 yards and scored 18 touchdowns for Class 5 state semifinalists.
Kaleb Eleby (Pattonville): Sophomore quarterback who burst on the scene as a freshman with 2,239 yards passing and 18 touchdowns.
A.J. Epenesa (Edwardsville): Talented junior defensive end who is ranked among the best in the country in his class. A starter since his freshman year.
Jabriel Green (Jennings): Junior defensive lineman who returns after recording 66 tackles and 12 quarterback sacks as a sophomore.
Tionne Harris (Vianney): Talented sophomore quarterback who rushed for 1,198 yards and passed for 1,364 yards as a freshman.
Dirion Hutchins (Francis Howell): A 6’2” 215-pound senior defensive end who returns for talented Howell defense that advanced to the Class 6 state semifinals last season. Headed to Bowling Green.
Kentrail Moran (O’Fallon): A four-year starter at tailback for the Panthers who has already committed to the University of Illinois.
Brendan Scales (Lafayette): Outstanding 6’4” 240-pound tight end who excels everywhere in the Lancers’ offense. Committed to Alabama.
Trevour Simms (East St. Louis): A 6’5” 290-pound offensive lineman who will anchor the Flyers line play in what should be an explosive offensive attack. Committed to Illinois.
Jordan Siegel (Affton): Senior running back who rushed for 1,435 yards and 26 touchdowns for Class 4 state quarterfinalists.
Jeff Thomas (East St. Louis): One of the top junior receivers in the country. Had 57 receptions for 1,143 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Jordan Wilkes (Pattonville): Excellent two-way performer who had 72 tackles and eight sacks while being an impact player at receiver on offense.
Keenan Young (Althoff): A four-year starter at receiver for the Crusaders. Had 56 receptions for 651 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
Top Games This Week
Jefferson City at McCluer North, Friday, 7 p.m.
Lafayette at Eureka, Friday, 7 p.m.
Francis Howell at Webster Groves, Friday, 7 p.m.
Hillsboro at SLUH, Friday, 7 p.m.
Westminster at Festus, Friday, 7 p.m.
Hazelwood Central at DeSmet, Friday, 7 p.m.
Lindbergh at Kirkwood, Friday, 7 p.m.
John Burroughs at Cardinal Ritter, Friday, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt North at St. Charles West, Friday, 7 p.m.
CBC vs. Columbia Hickman at Mizzou, Saturday, 3 p.m.
