NV Program Preview: Shadow Ridge Mustangs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Shadow Ridge dominated 4A Sky League opponents with an 11-2 overall record in 2022. Now in Class 5A-I (South), the Mustangs face a tougher league schedule including the top 4 teams in Nevada- Bishop Gorman, Liberty, Arbor View, and Desert Pines. They'll be led on offense by a dynamic QB with great experience and dual-threat ability. The defense returns the team's top two tacklers from last season- [player_tooltip player_id='820677' first='Diego' last='Madrid'] and Keau Hadley- and experienced playmakers in the secondary. September features opportunities to avenge last season's two losses to Arbor View and Silverado, before finishing regular season play with Bishop Gorman and Liberty.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>8/18 vs. Legacy</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>8/25 <strong>@ </strong>Spanish Springs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9/1 <strong>@ </strong>Desert Oasis&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9/8 vs. Arbor View&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9/15 vs. Desert Pines&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9/22 <strong>@ </strong>Coronado&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9/29 <strong>@ </strong>Silverado&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>10/6 vs. Bishop Gorman&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>10/19 <strong>@ </strong>Liberty&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offense</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Shadow Ridge offense returns a three-year starter at QB in [player_tooltip player_id='817735' first='Coen' last='Coloma']. Coloma's a productive dual-threat QB that totaled 1200 passing yards, 1300 rushing yards, and 38 total TDs as a junior. He's crafty with the ball in the option game, does a good job of finding running lanes outside the tackles and sticking his foot in the ground to get vertical upfield, and can throw with accuracy to the middle of the field. They'll look to fill the losses of last season's leading rushers- Jaquieze Holland (2023) and [player_tooltip player_id='817724' first='Jon' last='Wilson'] (transfer to Liberty). Senior RB <strong>Evan</strong> <strong>Cannon</strong> is a downhill power back that should be in contention to handle more carries out of the backfield. The WR corps lost its leading receivers from last season with Jeremiah Campbell and [player_tooltip player_id='820673' first='Liam' last='Guthrie'] both transferring out of state. Junior OT <strong>Jackson</strong> <strong>King</strong> returns to the OL unit bringing length (6'5"/240) and physicality in the run game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/defendtheridge/status/1688604054208090112?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/defendtheridge/status/1688604054208090112?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defense is led by one of the top 2025 LBs in Nevada- [player_tooltip player_id='820677' first='Diego' last='Madrid']. Madrid's a productive ILB that totaled over 90 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 7 sacks as a sophomore. He's an effective interior blitzer that can get downhill and shoot through gaps, track down ball-carriers in space, and cover over the middle of the field. Fellow senior LB Keau Hadley is another productive defender that posted 93 tackles, 10 TFLs, and 4 sacks last season. He plays fast and physical from wherever he lines up and works to the football with sideline-to-sideline speed- he's added several D-II/D-III offers this offseason. Senior DL <strong>Enius</strong> <strong>Young</strong> is a disruptive front-seven defender that attacks the backfield with power and leverage. Senior S <strong>Kela</strong> <strong>Cox</strong> is a talent in the secondary that can produce turnovers in deep zone and covers the middle of the field extremely well. <strong>Jonah</strong> <strong>Ruiz</strong> (S) and <strong>Tanner</strong> <strong>McDonald</strong> (CB) are seniors to watch in the secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/hadleyjr5/status/1684065231868428288?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/hadleyjr5/status/1684065231868428288?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->