{
  "id": 13463698,
  "title": "See who were the stars in high school football during Week 8",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/see-who-were-the-stars-in-high-school-football-during-week-8",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/see-were-stars-high-school-163929774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Week 8 of high school football, a number of players showcased their skills and contributed to their teams' victories. Landen Brandenburg of Williamsburg stood out in a 69-18 win against Blanchester, tossing for 230 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a score. Kru Collins of Springboro played a pivotal role in his team's 21-14 triumph over Fairmont, catching 10 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown. Harrison's senior quarterback, Wyatt Dennis, powered his squad to a 20-7 win against Talawanda, gaining 143 rushing yards and a touchdown. Wyoming's David Dupee put together a stellar performance in a 51-0 victory over Finneytown, completing seven of ten passes for 200 yards and five touchdowns, breaking the school record for career touchdown passes. Elder's Kaden Estep led his team to a 30-27 win against Highlands, throwing for 390 yards and two scores, while also contributing 66 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Badin's Chase Even bounced back with a 49-20 win over Carroll, tying a school record with five rushing touchdowns in the first half. Holy Cross' John Feldbrugge contributed to Highlands' loss to Elder with five catches for 168 yards and a touchdown. Holy Cross' Brian Ferguson led his team to a 41-14 win over Bishop Brossart, scoring four touchdowns, three on the ground and one through the air. Moeller's Juice Glover-Brown was instrumental in his team's 43-21 win over St. Ignatius, rushing for 183 yards and two touchdowns. Clermont Northeastern's Wyatt Kirk led his Rockets to a 13-6 win against Bethel-Tate, gaining 143 yards on five carries, including a 76-yard touchdown. Mariemont's Davis Koehler had a season-high performance in a 22-14 win against Reading, completing 13 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns. Lakota West's Kenyon Norman led his team to a 22-14 victory over Colerain, rushing for 182 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. Turpin's Callan Poland had a standout game in a 63-60 win over Lebanon, catching 17 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Wilmington's Josiah Puller scored a touchdown in a 21-15 win over Batavia, gaining 146 rushing yards. Lebanon's Mason Reed had a notable game in the 63-60 loss to Turpin, completing 20 of 29 passes for 321 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception. Fairfield's Eric Ruther contributed to his team's 21-10 win against Mason with three interceptions, giving him seven picks for the season and five in the last two weeks. Turpin's Will Schmittauer led his team to a 63-60 win over Lebanon, throwing six touchdowns, rushing for two, and throwing for 533 yards on 42 of 42 attempts. Princeton's Ty Sean Torbert completed a career-high 176 yards and four touchdowns in a 60-6 win over Hamilton, adding a 33-yard rushing score. St. Xavier's Logan Von Holle led the Bombers to a 38-14 win over La Salle, catching six passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns from multiple distances. Kings' Oliver Young edged Milford 31-28, gaining 171 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the game.",
  "summary": "With the pressure of the postseason quickly approaching, these players stepped up with big performances for their teams in Week 8 of high school football.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}