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Prep Props -- Week 3
Prep Props is our weekly look at the best individual statistical performances in the state, with the leaders in rushing yards, passing yards, and receiving yards as well as the longest touchdowns and longest field goals. Prep Props is published every Monday morning.

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Shullsburg's Nate Carrier posted the 14th best single-game rushing performance in state history when he rushed for 388 yards with 5 touchdowns on 32 carries in a wild 54-41 win over Pecatonica/Argyle. He had scoring runs of 11, 41, 66, 25, and 74 yards in the game. DeForest's Bryar Harper put up yet another huge game, going for 293 yards on just 18 carries, all in the first half, as the Norskies dominated Monroe. He now has 912 yards in just three games and has posted the #4, #1, and #2 rushing performance in Weeks 1 through 3 respectively.

Top Rushing Prep Props:
(Name, school, rush attempts, yards, averge, TD's)

1    Nate Carrier Shullsburg     32    388    12.1    5
2    Bryar Harper DeForest     18    293    16.3    5
3    Toneo Gulley Kenosha Tremper     21    286    13.6    4
4    Saquan Dowery Saint Francis     32    282    8.8    4
5    R.J. Shelton Beaver Dam     21    274    13    3
6    John Alanis Seneca     34    271    8    3
7    Cameron Knutson Pardeeville     19    265    13.9    5
8    Marcus Horne Milwaukee Bradley Tech     30    262    8.7    4
9    Zach Pozorski Stevens Point     34    259    7.6    1
10    Rylan Lubeck Wisconsin Rapids     9    250    27.8    4

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Clayton quarterbacks are no strangers to top passing performances. Last year Tyler Ketz posted the fifth-highest yardage in state history when he threw for 507 yards in a win over Elmwood. Kyle Larson has added his name to the record books this year after throwing for 404 yards and 5 touchdowns on 18 of 34 passing in a Week 3 34-28 victory at Pepin/Alma. His performance is good for a Top 50 spot all-time.

Top Passing Prep Props:
(name, school, completions, attempts, completion %, yards, average, TD's)

1    Kyle Larson Clayton     18    34    52.9    404    22.4    5
2    Vince Breitzke Wisconsin Heights     26    43    60.5    374    14.4    5
3    Luke Mentkowski Whitnall     13    19    68.4    370    28.5    2
4    Kyle Cody McDonell Central     23    49    46.9    351    15.3    3
5    Tarek Yaeggi Watertown     18    37    48.6    346    19.2    3
6    Joe Ferguson Madison Memorial     14    26    53.8    340    24.3    2
7    Blake Anderson Auburndale     13    15    86.7    339    26.1    3
8    Jacob Simons Lake Country Lutheran     18    38    47.4    336    18.7    3
9    Jake Nelson Milwaukee Lutheran     14    24    58.3    317    22.6    3
10    Drew Worth Brown Deer     23    43    53.5    314    13.7    4

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McDonell Central has gotten off to an 0-3 start, with each loss coming by one touchdown. The offense has put up big numbers however, including receiver Ryan Baier in Week 3. He caught 10 passes for 220 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 26-20 loss to Assumption.

Top Receiving Prep Props:
(name, school, catches, yards, average, TD's)

1    Ryan Baier McDonell Central     10    220    22    3
2    Jamar Morris Madison Memorial     6    209    34.8    2
3    Jordan Forrest West De Pere     7    201    28.7    2
4    Clint Rose Watertown     8    200    25    2
5    Daren Helmenstine Wisconsin Heights     11    190    17.3    4
6    Matt Misiewicz Milwaukee Marquette     7    188    26.9    1
7    Ryan Schoen Saint Mary Central     8    188    23.5    3
8    Kevin Folker Milwaukee Lutheran     5    178    35.6    1
9    Brent Esser D.C. Everest     7    166    23.7    3
10    Tyler Kastenschmidt West Salem     2    164    82    2

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Kewaunee's Cole Kittel changed the momentum in a heavyweight battle against Roncalli, returning a third-quarter interception 99 yards for a touchdown as the Storm claimed a hard-fought 36-26 win over the Jets.

Big Gainers:
(name, school, opponent, type, yards)

Cole Kittel (SR)    Kewaunee   Roncalli    Interception Return    99
Jake Leroy (SR)    Mishicot    Southern Door    Run    97
Nick Kirking (SR)    Viroqua    Westby    Run    96
R.J. Shelton (JR)    Beaver Dam    West Bend West    Run    95
Max Ayres (SR)    Port Edwards    Tri-County    Interception Return    93
Colin Roach (SR)    Prairie du Chien    Wisconsin Dells    Reception    93
Jordan Forrest (SR)    West De Pere    Oconto Falls    Reception    92
Tyler Kastenschmidt (SR)    West Salem    Luther    Reception    90
Dom Nabak (SO)    Kettle Moraine    Waukesha North    Interception Return    90
Cliff Bartholomew (SR)    Tomah    La Crosse Central    Kickoff Return    89
Brett Jaster (SR)    Hustisford    Williams Bay    Kickoff Return    89
Hunter Ottow (SR)    Kettle Moraine Lutheran    Mayville    Kickoff Return    89

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Oshkosh North's Turner Geisthardt and Waunakee's Jack Russel shared longest Week 3 field goal honors with 46-yard boots. Russell also connected from 32 yards out in the Warriors' 39-0 shutout of Mount Horeb/Barneveld.

Kohl's Professional Kicking & Punting Camps Kicking Stats:
(name, school, opponent, type, yards)

Turner Geisthardt (SO)    Oshkosh North    Marshfield    Field Goal    46
Jack Russell (SR)    Waunakee    Mt. Horeb /Barneveld    Field Goal    46
Eli Wettstein (JR)    De Pere    GB East    Field Goal    42
J. AlvoPrieto (JR)    Fox Valley Lutheran    Shawano    Field Goal    41
Tom Barneson (SR)    Eau Claire Memorial    Hudson    Field Goal    40
Hunter Budack (SO)    Lancaster    A-F    Field Goal    40
Vivek Ramakrishnan (SR)    Madison West    M. Memorial    Field Goal    40
Ben Werner (SR)    Living Word Lutheran    Mart. Luth    Field Goal    38
Chris Wedel (SR)    McFarland    Evansville    Field Goal    37
J. AlvoPrieto (JR)    Fox Valley Lutheran    Shawano    Field Goal    36