NV’s Top RB Performers: Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the top rushing performances from Nevada's week 3 games.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811152"],"_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-6502c7d4541bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice turned in his best game of the season on ESPN in Bishop Gorman's nationally-televised 56-28 win over a top-5 team in CA- Centennial (Corona, CA). He handled his most carries of the season with 16 for 155 and 2 TDs; he also added a 42-yard run-after-the-catch for a TD. He looked particularly twitchy and explosive at the LOS, hitting lanes with burst and quickness. Gorman hosts #2-Liberty this Thursday in a battle of the top teams in Nevada.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SCNext/status/1700355782745698726","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/SCNext/status/1700355782745698726 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819533"],"_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-6502c7d45424d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson rushed 26 times for nearly 200 yards and 3 TDs in Douglas' 27-7 win over Damonte Ranch. He's posted over 100 rushing yards and 1+ TDs in each of the first four games for a total of over 600 yards and 9 TDs on the season. He's a tough, physical runner that can generate power downhill and drive through tackles. Jackson and the Douglas offense face a strong Reed defense at home on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ConnorJ2024/status/1700646529927913591","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/ConnorJ2024/status/1700646529927913591 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817775"],"_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-6502c7d4542cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cunningham showcased a strong, physical running style, totaling 163 rushing yards and 3 TDs on 10 carries in Sunrise Mountain's 46-6 win over Valley. He showed ability to shake defenders off with his strength/contact balance and rack up yards after contact. Cunningham will look to build off his standout performance in a home game against Pinecrest Academy Cadence this Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17872334/64fcc21fe97bbd0608f817ba">Highlights vs. Valley</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["820686"],"_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-6502c7d454341"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevil's now posted back-to-back games of 170+ rushing yards and 3 TDs as Slam beat Pahrump Valley 33-6. He looked quick and elusive with the ball on TD runs of 40+ and is on track to be an early-season stock riser. Nevil will look to keep up the productive playmaking when SLAM travels to Moapa Valley on Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/httpdam3/status/1700651653421203917","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/httpdam3/status/1700651653421203917 </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":"Malachi Johnson","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"Somerset Academy Losee","_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-6502c7d45443a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevada's current leading rusher posted 20 carries for 190 yards and 2 TDs in SAL's 28-38 loss to Centennial. Johnson's averaging 185 ypg with 6 total TDs through the first four games of the season. He's a downhill runner with deceptive straight-line speed and churning leg drive through contact. Johnson finished among Nevada's top-5 rushing leaders in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Top RB Performers:&nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1099916' first='Joe' last='Birnbaum'] (RB / 2025 / Truckee): </strong>15/175, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='812492' first='Makhai' last='Donaldson'] (RB / 2024 / Arbor View): </strong>17/119, TD&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817741' first='Eli' last='Finlayson'] (RB / 2024 / Elko): </strong>19/115, 2 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Ty Hanley (RB / 2024 Centennial): </strong>12/89, 3 TDs; 6 tackles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Amere Swan (RB / 2025 / Canyon Springs): </strong>11/200, 3 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Eric Mosley-Wedermeyer (RB / 2024 / Canyon Springs): </strong>6/146, TD&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Phoenix Jennings (RB / 2024 / Legacy): </strong>13/119, 4 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112346' first='Miguel' last='Reinares'] (RB / 2025 / Mojave): </strong>12/120, TD&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->