NV Week-0 Top Performers: Offense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Taking a look at the top offensive performances from the first weekend of football in Nevada. Bishop Gorman was propelled by a trio of D-I playmakers in a shootout win over one of Utah's top programs; Shadow Ridge RB [player_tooltip player_id='1112655' first='Evan' last='Cannon'] (Sr.) and Centennial QB [player_tooltip player_id='817752' first='Victor' last='Plotnikov'] (Sr.) were standout performers in their victories.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811151"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea02191d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris flashed his elite playmaking skillset totaling 9 catches for 185 yards and 2 TDs in the 63-42 win over Corner Canyon. He's a highly advanced route-runner that understands how to create separation at every level of the defense and can take the top off the defense with explosive speed. The Arizona-commit looks to be the top target for QB [player_tooltip player_id='811154' first='Micah' last='Alejado'] this season and holds potential to be Nevada's leading receiver in 2023.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/audricharris2/status/1693065789392224288?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/audricharris2/status/1693065789392224288?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811147"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea02197b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gaels battled back from a halftime deficit to score 42 in the second half vs. Corner Canyon (Draper, UT). The Michigan-commit showed why he's the top RB in the state with an extremely productive and efficient 232 yards and 3 TDs on just 12 carries, including runs of 71 and 44. Ka'apana is a top candidate to lead Nevada in rushing this season despite sharing the backfield with fellow D-I commit DeVon Rice. The Gaels head to Beaverton, Oregon to face Long Beach Poly on Friday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LibbyOn3/status/1692720746273947811?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/LibbyOn3/status/1692720746273947811?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817752"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea0219c5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plotnikov flashed his dual-threat abilities in the 41-20 victory over King/Drew (LA) passing for 246 yards and 5 TDs and rushing 5 times for another 100. He's a natural athlete in the read-option game that can make decisions on time and take advantage of space with his speed. He found freshman WR [player_tooltip player_id='940685' first='Kolten' last='Silbernagel'] 4 times for 100 yards and 2 TDs, look for continued production from this QB/WR combo this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15906938/64e2f2f9d45ea80884c5cbca">Week 0 Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1112338' first='Bryant' last='Johnson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Palo Verde ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea021a56"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palo Verde's junior RB <strong>Bryant</strong> <strong>Johnson</strong> rushed 13 times for 97 yards and a TD in a close 24-21 loss to Faith Lutheran. Johnson's a dynamic runner that can make defenders miss at the LOS and hit another gear at the second level. Johnson's an exciting 2025 playmaker to keep an eye on this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dudeJohnson20/status/1693115822095663188?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/dudeJohnson20/status/1693115822095663188?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817762"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e4427103c2c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estes caught 7 passes for 111 yards and 2 TDs in Douglas' 40-0 shutout over Argonaut (CA). He showed significant growth from last season both as an athlete and in his receiving skillset and should be a major stock-riser in 2023. Estes, who also had 5 tackles and 1 TFL from his OLB spot, offers serious upside in his natural length and athleticism at 6'5"/195. Senior teammate [player_tooltip player_id='819533' first='Connor' last='Jackson'] posted 100+ yards and 4 TDs on the ground for Douglas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/traceestes2/status/1693072600874836446?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/traceestes2/status/1693072600874836446?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1112655' first='Evan' last='Cannon'] ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Shadow Ridge ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea021ad8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cannon rushed for 223 yards and 3 TDs on 16 carries as Shadow Ridge beat Legacy 35-19. He's a tough, physical runner between the tackles that can bounce off defenders and get downhill with power. Cannon will look to carry over the momentum when Shadow Ridge heads to Spanish Springs this Friday.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811154"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea021b1c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alejado was highly efficient in Bishop Gorman's 63-42 win over Corner Canyon (Draper, UT) completing 14 of 17 passes for 224 yards and 3 TDs. He showed great chemistry with senior WR [player_tooltip player_id='811151' first='Audric' last='Harris'], flashing timing/ball placement on out-breaking routes and arm strength producing explosive plays downfield. Alejado and the Gaels face another out-of-state test with Long Beach Poly this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819550"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64e42ea021b5c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silverado's dynamic playmaker rushed for 75 yards and 2 TDs and added a receiving TD. Council's a versatile athlete that'll be a key player on both sides of the ball for Silverado this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->