This Friday, two of Georgia's best high school football teams will clash in Savannah.
The Benedictine Military School Cadets host the Ware County Gators in the state's game of the week. Both programs enter the season on the heels of a state championship and sit atop their division rankings, creating a monstrous matchup in the lowcountry.
Recruiting wise, more than a dozen combined athletes hold at least one Division I offer, while another pair both hold a singular Division III offer. Friday's game is undoubtedly one of the most talent-rich matchups the state of Georgia will see all regular season.
Below is a list of all players with college offers, along with a hyperlink to their recruiting profile if available.
Benedictine
2024 four-star quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (Florida State commit)
2024 wide receiver La'Don Bryant (Northern Illinois commit)
2024 linebacker Bryce Baker (two Division I offers)
2024 athlete Rasean Matthews (one Division III offer)
2024 athlete Houston Jackson (one Division III offer)
2025 three-star interior offensive lineman Jacobe Ward (12 Division I offers)
2025 athlete Herbert Scroggins (four Division I offers)
2026 defensive lineman Kameron Cody (two Division I offers)
2026 athlete Chris "Bubba" Frazier (one Division I offer)
Ware County
2024 defensive lineman Demetrius Baldwin Jr. (six Division I offers)
2024 interior offensive lineman Sharvon Pierre (four Division I offers)
2024 running back Dae'Juan Dennis (two Division I offers)
2024 athlete Najay Smith (one Division I offer)
2025 three-star edge rusher Jamar Birden (11 Division I offers)
2025 safety RaShud Conaway (two Division I offers)
2025 running back RJ Boyd (two Division I offers)
2025 defensive lineman Ahman Smith (two Division I offers)
Analysis and Pick
With two programs absolutely loaded with talent, this matchup should be one to remember. However, despite being a division lower than the Gators, I give Benedictine the slight edge on Friday.
A case could be made for both teams in this matchup, but quarterback play is paramount in a game like this. And while the Gators' Luke Hooks is no slouch, Kromenhoek has consistently proven himself as one of the best signal callers in the country. With an elite set of weapons also at his disposal, the Cadets are going to be a difficult team to slow down.
However, watch out for Ware County's RJ Boyd. The junior running back is averaging over 80 yards and a touchdown per contest and will need to step up if the Gators' want to hold off BC.
Disclaimer: Prep Ballers will be in attendance for Friday's matchup and will provide a post-game story complete with stats and an interview.
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