NV 5A Playoff Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the top performers from Nevada's 5A semifinal matchups.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817726"],"_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":"Hoskins recorded 7 catches for 180 yards and 3 TDs, had a 75-yard INT, and returned a blocked FG for a TD in Palo Verde's 49-38 win over Desert Oasis. The 2024 two-way standout showed his natural talent as a vertical threat beating the secondary over the top on multiple seam and post-route TDs. Hoskins has proven to be one of the most dynamic players in NV's 5A D-III playoffs. #2-Palo Verde will face #1-Legacy in the D-III South Region championship this Friday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65489f576c08d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FuriousHoskins/status/1720889894439149753","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/FuriousHoskins/status/1720889894439149753 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817711"],"_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":"Williams led a strong defensive effort for Bishop Manogue with 6 total tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and 4.5 sacks in the Miners' 48-14 win over McQueen. He was extremely disruptive in the backfield shooting through interior gaps and playing aggressively downhill. #1-Bishop Manogue vs. #2-Spanish Springs in the D-II North Region championship will feature two of the top tacklers in the state in Williams and 2026 LB Kyler Depaepe.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65489f576c124"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NEXT_UP_MARRIO/status/1721241721806508186","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/NEXT_UP_MARRIO/status/1721241721806508186 </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":"Jackson rushed for two 80+ yard TDs on his way to 227 yards and 4 TDs on just 13 carries. Douglas' senior RB has been the most productive rusher in the state this season with a powerful combination of size, speed, and balance. Nevada's leading rusher has now totaled over 2,000 rushing yards on the season after his impressive semifinal performance. #1-Douglas faces #2-Galena in the 5A D-III North championship this Friday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65489f576c1a7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ConnorJ2024/status/1721036028021182833","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/1721036028021182833 </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='1099924' first='Cole' last='Keith'] ","_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":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Faith Lutheran ","_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":"Keith put together his best performance of the season totaling 19 tackles (17 solo), 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, a FF, and a FR in Faith Lutheran's 43-22 semifinal win over Foothill. The 2025 LB has proven to be a strong edge-of-the-box defender with an effective combination of size (6'3”/200), athleticism, and physicality. He's shown ability to make plays in the backfield when playing at the LOS and can tackle/cover in space playing off the ball. #2-Faith Lutheran faces #4-Green Valley in the 5A D-II South championship this Friday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65489f576c29d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cole_keith1/status/1721262967034175537","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/cole_keith1/status/1721262967034175537 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817705"],"_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":"Smith completed 15/20 passes for 181 yards and 4 TDs in Liberty's 27-8 win over Shadow Ridge in the 5A D-I state semifinal. He connected with standout 2024 WR [player_tooltip player_id='817703' first='Jayden' last='Robertson'] for 3 of his 4 TDs. Smith's been accurate and efficient with the football this season throwing for 18 TDs and 4 INTs. #2-Liberty will face #1-Bishop Gorman in the 5A D-I state title game on 11/21.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65489f576c320"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/VarsityShow/status/1718350680799560053","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/VarsityShow/status/1718350680799560053 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Playoff Standouts:&nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112319' first='Crew' last='Dannels'] (QB / 2025 / Palo Verde): </strong>13/19, 225 yards, 5 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817755' first='Joseph' last='Czyz'] (ATH / 2024 / Galena): </strong>11 tackles (9 solo), 2 TFLs, sack</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112333' first='Colson' last='Kermode'] (RB / 2025 / Galena): </strong>12 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817714' first='Cole' last='Smalley'] (LB / 2024 / Douglas): </strong>5 total, 3 TFLs, 2 sacks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817703' first='Jayden' last='Robertson'] (ATH / 2024 / Liberty): </strong>4 catches, 77 yards, 3 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='811147' first='Micah' last='Ka'apana'] (RB / 2024 / Bishop Gorman): </strong>9 carries, 189 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820622' first='Cale' last='Breslin'] (RB / 2025 / Faith Lutheran): </strong>22 carries, 168 yards, 2 TDs<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Tate Hummel (QB / 2024 / Spanish Springs):</strong> 21/36, 285 yards, 3 TDs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343857' first='Brady' last='Hummel'] (WR / 2026 / Spanish Springs): </strong>6 catches, 111 yards, TD; INT</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->