Gideon Gash Named Top 10 Finalist for Player of Year
The Detroit Catholic Central senior is among the finalists for Michigan High School Football Player of the Year after a record season.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Detroit Catholic Central senior Gideon Gash was named a Top 10 finalist for Michigan High School Football Player of the Year. Gash set the Michigan state record with six punt return touchdowns this season.
Why it matters
The finalist recognition places Gash among the top high school football players in Michigan, highlighting a season that set a state record for punt return touchdowns. The honor reflects his contributions on offense, defense and special teams.
Gash has 517 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns, along with two rushing touchdowns, three interceptions and three defensive touchdowns this season. The Top 10 finalist designation comes before the award winner is announced, and the selection process details are not described in the source information.
The players
Gideon Gash
Gash is a senior at Detroit Catholic Central and a 4-star recruit rated by 247Sports who has committed to play college football at Texas Tech.
The details
Gash, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound senior, scored on an interception and a punt return in the season-opening win over Chippewa Valley on August 27. He set the state record with his sixth punt return touchdown in a win over Toledo St. Francis De Sales on October 16.
Timeline
August 27: Gash scored on an interception and punt return against Chippewa Valley.
October 9: Gash scored two rushing touchdowns against Orchard Lake St. Mary's.
October 16: Gash returned a punt for a touchdown to set the state record against Toledo St. Francis De Sales.
November 3: Gash was named a Top 10 finalist for Michigan High School Football Player of the Year.
Season Trajectory
Gash's state-record six punt return touchdowns mark a notable single-season achievement in Michigan high school football. As a Top 10 finalist, he joins the field competing for the statewide Player of the Year honor.
Gash's six punt return touchdowns and multi-position production make him a player to watch for fantasy and recruiting follow-up. Readers tracking Michigan prep football can follow the Top 10 finalists as the Player of the Year award is decided.
The takeaway
Gash's combination of offensive, defensive and special-teams production shows the value of versatility in prep football. Following the Top 10 finalists offers a clear view of the top individual performers in Michigan this season.
Further reading
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