Several South Carolina commitments turned in eye-catching performances over the weekend, but Jerry Meyer III and Iveon Lewis headlined the group with huge outings for their high school teams.
Meyer, a Class of 2027 quarterback, posted his second six-touchdown passing game of the season as Waxahachie (Texas) rolled past Mansfield Lake Ridge, 63-27. He finished 14-of-22 for 281 yards and six scores, and he also added four carries for 31 yards. Through four games, Meyer has completed 64 of 92 passes for 1,045 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing six times for 40 yards.
Lewis, meanwhile, delivered his best game of the year for Huguenot (Va.) in a 34-0 shutout of Cosby. He hauled in 13 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns, pushing his season totals to 19 receptions for 409 yards and five scores in three games.
The week also brought several other strong showings from future Gamecocks across multiple classes.
At Seventy-First (N.C.), defensive lineman Josh Archer finished with five tackles, including one for loss, in a 38-12 win over Jack Britt. He has 19 tackles, four for loss, and a sack through four games.
Defensive back Josh Dobson made a big special teams play for Hough (N.C.), returning a blocked punt 30 yards for a touchdown in a 45-0 win over Green Run. His teammate, defensive back Davion Jones, also found the end zone on special teams with a 90-yard punt return touchdown in the same game.
Pickens quarterback/tight end Brooks Dow kept piling up production in a 42-21 win over Blue Ridge. He went 10-of-17 passing for 140 yards and a touchdown, and he rushed 14 times for 148 yards and three scores. Dow has been everywhere this season, with 688 passing yards, 671 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns in five games.
Wide receiver DJ Huggins was active for Harrison (Ga.) in a 48-7 win over Kennesaw Mountain, catching seven passes for 82 yards and a touchdown while adding a 23-yard run. In five games, he has 27 catches for 418 yards, five touchdowns and four carries for 63 yards.
Tight end Judah Lancaster caught two passes for 20 yards in Brentwood Academy’s 43-7 win over Christian Brothers.
At Hammond (S.C.), linebacker Jackson Ross put together a complete performance in a 42-7 win over Porter-Gaud. He had six tackles, three for loss, two quarterback hurries and an interception returned for a touchdown. On the season, Ross has 28 tackles, seven for loss, six QB hurries, three sacks, two pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions.
Running back Brayden Tyson picked up 81 yards on 12 carries in Brookwood’s 46-0 win over Duluth. He has 573 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through five games.
For the Class of 2028, Huguenot wide receiver Jhmari Cain had three catches for 20 yards in the same 34-0 win over Cosby. In three games, he has six receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown.
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