AZ Week 8 Top Performers

<strong>AZ Week 8 Top Performers</strong> <strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id="42815" first="Brayten" last="Silbor"], Chaparral, 2022, 6’3” 195 lbs.</strong> Completed 25 of 34 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns passing, also had a rushing touchdown in a lopsided win over Pinnacle. Silbor is a good athlete and a natural passer. He possesses a live arm and plus accuracy both in the pocket and on the run. Shows he can be accurate when making off platform throws. Love his ability to avoid the rush and improvise to make plays. With his size, arm talent, and accuracy Silbor has great tools to build on at the college level and should see his recruiting stock on the rise going forward. <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="42677" first="Evan" last="Lovett"], Pusch Ridge, 2021, 6’1” 210 lbs.</strong> Rushed for over 300 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries to win the 3A play-in game 49-7 against Gilbert Christian. He’s a gifted and versatile athlete that has great upside and potential. He has a well built and strong frame at 6’1” 210 lbs. and shows a good combination of power and speed. He has the ability to make defenders miss in the open field using his change of direction and acceleration but also shows he can be a downhill runner with power. Displays good vision and patience allowing the play to develop and finding space based on his blocks. Has had an amazing career at Pusch Ridge and earned an offer from Eastern New Mexico last month. <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id="42615" first="Andrell" last="Barney"], Basha, WR, 2021, 5’11” 185 lbs.</strong> The New Mexico committed had over 100 yards receiving and scored on each of his three receptions in a seven point victory over Perry. He’s a versatile athlete that has been recruiting to play DB but has the ability to play either side of the ball. He has great game speed and has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways using that speed whether it be at WR, DB, or in the return game. He has plus ball skills with a good ability to track and adjust to the ball in the air. He plays the game fast and physical and is an explosive playmaker from anywhere on the field. Picked up a handful of offers from Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, Southern Utah, and Montana State-Northern before committing to New Mexico in June. <strong>ATH [player_tooltip player_id="42621" first="Ammon" last="Allen"], Highland, WR/DB, 2021, 6’2” 200 lbs.</strong> One of the top DB’s in the state showed off his versatility with 136 yards receiving and a TD to go with his 11 tackles including one TFL from his safety spot in a win over Higley. He also had a interception called back due to a penalty. After a great off season Allen sky rocketed up recruiting boards in the spring and early summer picking up offers from Air Force, New Mexico, Army, Eastern Michigan, and Navy. He’s an impressive three sport athlete with good size and length to build on at the college level. He’s a rangy safety with great closing speed and ball skills. He’s savvy and has the instincts and anticipation to put himself in position to make plays sideline to sideline. Love his ability to make plays in coverage or come downhill and be physical in the run game. Strong all around prospect and athlete. <strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id="42616" first="Jake" last="Schmitt"], Corona Del Sol, 2021, 6’2” 210 lbs.</strong> Led the Corona Del Sol defense in a win over Mountain View with eight tackles, three TFL’s, and two sacks to stay undefeated. He’s a very strong all around football player that shows good speed and short area burst on both sides of the ball. Good ability to read/react with little wasted movement. He’s a high effort player with quick feet and good lateral agility that allows him to make plays all over the field. Before committing to Northern Arizona, he picked up offers from Colorado State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, and Southern Utah. <strong>DB Mario Martinez, Yuma Catholic, 2022, 6’1” 170 lbs.</strong> Picked off three passes in a shutout victory over Bourgade Catholic and helped his team remain undefeated. Martinez flashed great route recognition and ball skills stepping in front of three Bourgade Catholic passes. He plays well with his eyes and shows good field awareness to be a playmaker in the secondary. He’s a smooth athlete with a good quick break on the ball out of his backpedal. He’s patient and efficient with his movement but never hesitates when picking his line to the ball. With another year to develop and grow, he has the potential to play at the next level. <strong>Other Notable Top Performers:</strong> <strong>RB Joey Jensen, Combs, 2021 – </strong>Set a single-game school record for rushing with 408 and 4 TDs on 27 carries. <strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id="42587" first="Trey" last="Reynolds"], Queen Creek, 2021</strong> - 15 tackles and an INT that he returned 50 yards. <strong>RB Mark Wren, Thatcher, 2021</strong> - Carried 25 times for 253 yards and 3 TDs. <strong>WR/DB Isaac Yates, Shadow Ridge, 2022</strong> - 3 receiving TDs and an INT. <strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id="42845" first="Logan" last="Hubler"], ALA Queen Creek, 2022</strong> – 24 of 32 passing for 515 yards and 6 TDs. <strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id="42810" first="Jax" last="Stam"], Liberty, 2022 – </strong>14 tackles in loss to Centennial. <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="42687" first="Christian" last="Johnson"], Greenway, 2021</strong> – 275 rushing and 3 TDs on 17 carries. <strong>QB Richard Stallworth, Yuma Catholic, 2023 – </strong>350 yards passing and 3 TDs on 25 of 39. <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id="42748" first="Max" last="Davis"], Highland, 2021</strong> – Rushed for over 250 yards and 4 TDs.