Several Notre Dame Commits Keep Championship Dreams Alive

We are deep into the high school football players, which means several Notre Dame commits are still eyeing for a state championship. Here are every Irish commit that was in action over the last couple of days.

Along the way, there were several big time performances, massive victories and outstanding careers to highlight. The future of the program is very bright, which is evident each and every week.

RB ANEYAS WILLIAMS, HANNIBAL (Mo.) HIGH SCHOOL

RESULT: Lutheran North 70, Hannibal 61

Hannibal’s upset bid fell short against Lutheran North despite a fourth quarter rally, failing 70-61. That concludes an unbelievable high school career for Williams, who is arguably the top running back the state of Missouri has ever seen. On the day, Williams ran for 192 and four touchdowns. He also had 65 receiving yards and about three scores. In total, Williams capped off his career with 257 total yards and seven touchdowns in the loss.

Only got to see him twice in person but it was a treat both times. Congratulations on an all-time great high school career for Hannibal @AneyasW and good luck at Notre Dame. Best running back I’ve ever seen and the best player in Missouri the last two seasons. Really believe… pic.twitter.com/riFsB0fJwB
— John Hough (@JohnHough__) November 19, 2023

RB JUSTIN THURMAN (2025), TAMPA BAY (Fla.) JESUIT

RESULT: Jesuit 38, Northeast 7

Thurman was sidelined due to an injury but Jesuit was able to still put together a dominating 38-7 victory over Northeast to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Jesuit will have Thurman back next Friday when they take on Gaither (7-5) at home. The junior speedster has accounted for 16 total touchdowns thus far this season.

WR LOGAN SALDATE, SALINAS (Calif.) PALMA

RESULT: Palma 28, Menlo-Atherton 21

Saldate’s biggest impact on Friday came on the defensive side of the football. He hauled in what proved to be a pivotal interception while up 21-14 in the third quarter. The Palma offense would score on that drive, which proved to be the deciding touchdown. It was a monumental victory for Palma, upsetting the top seeded Menlo-Atherton squad on the road.

Logan Saldate interception gives the ball back to Palma with 5:25 left in third quarter, up 21-14 at DIII top seed Menlo-Atherton
— John Devine (@JohnJDevine) November 18, 2023

TE JACK LARSEN, CHARLOTTE (N.C.) CATHOLIC

RESULT: Weddington 37, Charlotte Catholic 7

The Weddington defense made a statement against Charlotte Catholic on Friday, coming out with a decisive 37-7 victory. The lone touchdown for Charlotte Catholic came with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, which was a touchdown throw to Larsen. The senior tight end ended his final campaign with 11 touchdown receptions, ending his career with 27 total touchdowns.

OT GUERBY LAMBERT, WEST ROXBURY (Mass.) CATHOLIC MEMORIAL

RESULT: Marshfield 52, Catholic Memorial 40

With the chance to advance to the state championship, Catholic Memorial was upset by Marshfield 52-40. That was the eighth time that Lambert and the offense was able to eclipse the 40 point mark, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.

OL ANTHONIE KNAPP, ROSWELL (Ga.) HIGH SCHOOL

RESULT: Roswell 59, Lanier 27

The Roswell offense has yet to be stopped. On Friday, they put a thumping on Lanier 59-17, who came into the game with a 9-2 overall record. Led by Knapp, the Hornet offense exploded for 494 yards and eight touchdowns.

DE LOGHAN THOMAS, LAKEWOOD (Ohio) ST. EDWARD

RESULT: St. Edward 42, Medina 7

Thomas notched three sacks during the team’s 42-7 dominant victory over Medina. St. Edward now has a showdown set for next Friday against Hilliard Bradley (13-1).

DE CJ MAY (2025), HIGHLAND HOME (Al.) HIGH SCHOOL

RESULT: Comer 21, Highland Home 14

Highland Home’s state championship push came to an end this week, falling to Comer 21-14. May ended his junior campaign with 9.5 sacks on the defensive side of the football, as well as a touchdown reception while playing tight end.

DT DAVION DIXON (2025), MIAMI (Fla.) PALMETTO

RESULT: Western 19, Miami Palmetto 9

Palmetto fell to Western on Friday 19-9. It was not from a lack of effort from the Palmetto defense, that ended the year holding all but one opponent under 20 points in a game.

LB KYNGSTONN VILIAMU-ASA, BELLFLOWER (Calif.) ST. JOHN BOSCO

RESULT: St. John Bosco 43, Centennial 42

It was an instant classic between St. John Bosco and Centennial, with the Braves coming out with a 43-42 victory. It was a game dominated by both team’s offenses but it was fitting that St. John Bosco made the biggest play of the night on defense. They made the late two point conversion stop to seal the victory.

St. John Bosco 43, Centennial 42 with 8 seconds left.

The Braves stuffed Centennial’s 2 point conversion in the backfield. pic.twitter.com/T4THXTvduf
— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) November 18, 2023

CB KARSON HOBBS, CINCINNATI (Ohio) ARCHBISHOP MOELLER vs S TAEBRON BENNIE-POWELL, WEST CHESTER (Ohio) LAKOTA WEST

RESULT: Archbishop Moeller 22, Lakota West 0

Along the way, there were several big time performances, massive victories and outstanding careers to highlight. The future of the program is very bright, which is evident each and every week.

S KENNEDY URLACHER, CHANDLER (Ariz.) HIGH SCHOOL

RESULT: Highland 19, Chandler 14

Chandler hosted Highland on Friday, and was unfortunately upset at home 19-14. Urlacher ended the game with four total tackles during the defensive battle. As a senior, Urlacher recorded 47 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception, a pass breakup and two forced fumbles.

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