Top Single-Game Sophomore Two-Way Performances
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Here’s an overview of some of the top two-way performances from Sophomores this past fall. While there are plenty of candidates for the best offensive and defensive performances, as you can see below, doing it on both sides of the…
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Continue ReadingHere’s an overview of some of the top two-way performances from Sophomores this past fall. While there are plenty of candidates for the best offensive and defensive performances, as you can see below, doing it on both sides of the ball is a much more difficult feat. These prospects stood out for filling the box score on both sides of the ball.
Ryan Brady Ryan Brady 6'0" | 200 lbs | TE York/Pavilion | 2026 NY vs. Notre Dame
Brady had a very impressive two-way performance against Notre Dame where offensively he had 4 receptions for 69 yards and 1 touchdown and contributed 16 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 FF defensively. In a separate game Brady also had 2 INT’s against Notre Dame, showcasing he seemed to have their number all season.
AJ Theodorakakos AJ Theodorakakos 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Penfield | 2026 NY vs. Rush-Henrietta
Theodorakakos had a really solid two-way performance against Rush-Henrietta which featured his best offensive output of the season. 14 carries, 144 yards, and 2 touchdowns on the ground while adding 9 Tackles, 7 Solo, 2 TFL, and 1 Sack defensively.
Carmelo Miles Carmelo Miles 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB Dryden | 2026 NY vs. Harpursville/Afton
Miles had some impressive offensive performances but showed his best play on defense leading the state in tackles. Against Harpursville/Afton Miles had 20 Tackles, 13 Solo, 5 TFL, 2 FF, and a Blocked Punt. Miles filled up the stat sheet offensively as well with 5 carries for 59 yards and 1 touchdown on the ground adding 2 receptions for 59 yards and 1 receiving touchdown. A very impressive two-way performance
James Galiano James Galiano 5'9" | 155 lbs | DB East Meadow | 2026 NY vs. Valley Stream
Galiano on his first season on varsity had several standout performances. His best came against Valley Stream where he had 4 carries for 68 yards, 1 reception for 15 yards and a touchdown offensivley while filling the statsheet on defense with 3 Tackles, 1.5 Sacks, 1 QB Hurry, 1 FF, and 1 Blocked Punt. A really impressive performance in all three phases of the game.
Best Sophomore Single-Game Two-Way Performance
Messiah Hampton Messiah Hampton 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Monroe | 2026 State NY vs. Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton
Hampton, one of the most dynamic athletes in the State, had the best two-way performance of the season amongst sophomores. Against Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton Hampton had 3 receptions for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns offensively. Defensively, Hampton had a 61 yard INT return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery returned for a TD accounting for 4 touchdowns on the day.