NV’s Top QB Performances: Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the top QB performances from Nevada's week 3 action. Freshman QB [player_tooltip player_id='803284' first='Thaddeus' last='Thatcher'] (Arbor View) played his best game of the season against a strong Shadow Ridge defense and senior QB [player_tooltip player_id='819531' first='Mason' last='Dew'] (Foothill) continued his productive to bring Foothill to 3-1. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803284"],"_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-6502b0709e56c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thatcher broke out for 376 yards and 4 TDs on 19/23 passing in Arbor View's first win of the season over Shadow Ridge 45-28. The freshman QB showed his natural talent and accuracy as a passer that earned him an offer from UNLV before taking his first varsity snap. He hit fellow freshman WR [player_tooltip player_id='940577' first='Kai' last='Cypher'] with a well-placed deep ball over the safety and found standout WR [player_tooltip player_id='402175' first='Jayden' last='Williams'] while improvising outside the pocket for another TD. Thatcher and the AV offense will look to carry the momentum into their home game against Coronado on Thursday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ThaddeusThatch1/status/1701039331580821778","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/ThaddeusThatch1/status/1701039331580821778 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819528"],"_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-6502b0709e5d2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cortez led Virgin Valley to a 35-6 win over Democracy Prep Agassi Campus with 4 total TDs (2 pass, 2 rush) and 250+ total yards. He found senior WRs [player_tooltip player_id='506033' first='Chase' last='Otteson'] and Asher Jackson for two long TD passes and looked spry in space as a ball-carrier. Cortez is a dynamic offensive weapon that's totaled 12 TDs in Virgin Valley's 3-win streak.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/gunnercortez4/status/1701676312891646120","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/gunnercortez4/status/1701676312891646120 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819531"],"_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-6502b0709e622"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dew threw 4 TD passes to four different receivers in Foothill's 47-7 win over Durango. He's posted 4+ passing TD passes in three of their first four games and over 1,000 total passing yards on the season. He's an accurate passer from the pocket with ability to extend and make plays with his legs. Dew's among the most productive passers in Nevada for a second straight season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15295786/64f9eba25b47a60dac850212">Highlights vs. Silverado</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817779"],"_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-6502b0709e668"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacobs posted his best game of the season so far, finding senior WR [player_tooltip player_id='817708' first='Ben' last='Scolari'] on two impressive TD passes and totaling 271 yards and 4 TDs on 17/22 passing in Bishop Manogue's 41-16 win over Galena. The offense struggled to find its rhythm in their first two games against strong California programs but managed to get the passing game going last week. Jacobs has strong receiving weapons available in senior WRs [player_tooltip player_id='817708' first='Ben' last='Scolari'] and [player_tooltip player_id='817717' first='Domenic' last='Marconato'] and TE [player_tooltip player_id='817754' first='Carter' last='Eck'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Philip_Jacobs16/status/1701003559419191516","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/Philip_Jacobs16/status/1701003559419191516 </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='1112324' first='Nishaan' last='Bajwa']","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Reed","_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-6502b0709e701"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bajwa showed great accuracy over the middle of the field completing 12/19 passes for 150 yards and 3 TDs in Reed's 44-0 win over Hug. He looks comfortable in the pocket showing patience waiting for windows to open and can deliver an accurate, well-placed ball. Bajwa and the Reed offense face a tough test on the road against 4-0 Douglas this Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16159771/64fe6b875798110b68b21029">Highlights vs. Hug</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Top QB Performers:&nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811154' first='Micah' last='Alejado'] (QB / 2024 / Bishop Gorman): </strong>14/20, 191 yards, 5 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Rory Dean (QB / 2024 / Bonanza):</strong> 16/21, 251 yards, 4 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817705' first='Tyrese' last='Smith'] (QB / 2024 / Liberty): </strong>11/13, 139 yards, 2 TDs; 1 rushing TD</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Vic Plotnikov (QB / 2024 / Centennial): </strong>13/22, 320 yards, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Caleb Asato (QB / 2024 / Mojave): </strong>10/12, 250 yards, 6 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Tate Hummel (QB / 2024 / Spanish Springs): </strong>16/23, 289 yards, 2 TDs; 1 rushing TD</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817735' first='Coen' last='Coloma'] (QB / 2024 / Shadow Ridge): </strong>19 rushes, 104 yards, 4 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='940485' first='Jerry' last='Meyer III'] (QB / 2027 / Lake Mead Academy): </strong>14/21, 276 yards, 6 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->