Region Players of the Year- 3A

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't sleep on that 3A talent. These kids stepped up and put up big time performances all year to earn themselves Region POY honors. Take a look: <img class="wp-image-562094" style="width: 200px" src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/Prep-RedZone-Grid-1-1.jpeg" alt=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Northeast</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='927264' first='Nash' last='Brewer']</strong>, <em>QB, Show Low</em><strong> '</strong><em>24</em>: Brewer possesses good arm strength and did a great job stretching the field. Good athleticism all around to pick up yards on his feet and even be a difference maker on defense. Solid football IQ and a very good player up north for Show Low who is prone for a huge senior season in '23. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Metro East</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='214112' first='Hunter' last='Heeringa'], <em>QB, Valley Christian '23</em>: Heeringa showed really good poise all year, and did a great job recognizing those soft spots in zone coverage and got the ball out quick when he needed to. He put up 1,836 yards and 31 TD's through the air, while adding 5 more TD's on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>South</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Napier</strong>, <em>ATH, Thatcher '23</em>: Napier held the QB1 duties but was more of a threat on the ground. Physical, fearless player that racked up 795 yards rushing and 13 TD's, while adding 5 more through the air. Multi-sport athlete that excels at everything he does and was the major contributor on the success at Thatcher throughout the 2022 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Central </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='110143' first='Austin' last='Johnston'], <em>WR, Eastmark '23</em>: Johnston was a game changer at WR for Eastmark, hauling in 77 receptions for 1,562 yards and 22 TD's. Big time mismatch given his speed an athleticism against manned up DB's and was a clear WR1, frequently generating huge separation. He remains uncommitted, but just received a PWO from New Mexico State. <img class="wp-image-598665" style="width: 200px" src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/Zach-Lawrence7.jpg" alt=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>West</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manuel Garcia</strong>, <em>WR/DB, Yuma '23</em>: Garcia did a great job for Yuma and possesses really good athleticism across the board. Two way standout that was an absolute ball hawk as a DB, picking off 6 passes this past season. Definitely a talented player that should be on your radar if you're a D3 or NAIA program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Metro West</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='115507' first='Gage' last='Baker'], <em>QB, Paradise Honors '24</em>: Baker is a big time gunslinger and is extremely dangerous when he has time to throw. He possesses a raw arm talent with an effortless release, and holds good arm strength to stretch the field vertically or fit throws into tight windows. Reads defenses well and does a great job throwing receivers open, as he put up 3,387 yards and 54 TD's on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->