Elevating Their Game: QBs Hitting Their Stride Late in the Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The early weeks of the high school football season can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty for quarterbacks. Many are navigating new offensive systems and working to build chemistry with their receivers, while others are finding their footing in their first year as starters. But as we head into the second half of the season, one thing is abundantly clear: these quarterbacks have all elevated their game during the season to improve their play. You can see their hard work paying off, with sharper decision-making, improved accuracy, and a newfound confidence leading their teams. As the playoff picture starts to take shape, let's take a moment to highlight the Arizona high school quarterbacks who are making strides and playing their best football when it counts the most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369426"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67213fd753501"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1369426' first='Everett' last='Stano'] is currently in the midst of a three-game stretch in which he's averaging just under 300 yards a game, over three touchdowns a game, and completing 78% of his passes. Despite starting off the year with a similar performance, Stano had a rough couple of outings against some very good defenses; since then he's been lights out and consistently making great decisions. The Boulder Creek quarterback throws an excellent deep ball and displays great touch when launching it down the field. In the red zone, he does a nice job of making quick decisions and has the arm strength to zip it into tight windows. Consistently playing at this high a level, Stano is making himself a must-watch prospect going forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Stat</strong></th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>First Three Games (Per/Game)</strong></th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Last Three Games (Per/Game)</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">18.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Attempts</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">24.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">165.7</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">294.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completion %</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">69.6%</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">75.7%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards/Completion</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9.7</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Touchdowns</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Interceptions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">QB Rating</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">87.3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">139.9</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1353930"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67213fd75355f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not only has [player_tooltip player_id='1353930' first='Conner' last='White'] been putting up impressive numbers through his last four games, but he's also helped ALA Gilbert-North to two one-score victories over a couple of the top teams in the 5A division. Though he's not the type to rush for 100+ yards in a game, he does a nice job of extending plays with his legs and allowing his receivers more time to get open. I got a chance to see him in person against Paradise Valley and came away from the game incredibly impressed by his toughness. His arm has taken on nearly double the workload over the last four games compared to the first four, with his production nearly doubling right along with it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stat</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Four Games (Per/Game)</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Last Four Games (Per/Game)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.8</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Attempts</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13.3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">96.5</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">178.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completion %</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">58.5%</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">68.8%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards/Completion</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Touchdowns</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Interceptions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">QB Rating</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">97.85</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">98.5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884431"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67213fd7535a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As [player_tooltip player_id='884431' first='Luke' last='Farrell'] gets more and more comfortable in Corona del Sol's offense, the coaching staff is becoming more willing to let him sling it around the field. Throwing the ball an average of 26 times a game through the last three games, he's also pushing the ball down the field more. A tall lengthy quarterback with long arms, Farrell has no problem getting the ball over the top of the defense and has shown some impressive touch when doing so. It's not just the deep ball that's been doing the damage though, he's a quarterback who's willing to take what the defense gives him. Farrell has already established himself as a quarterback who can light up the stat sheet with a recent 376-yard four-touchdown performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stat</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Five Games (Per/Game)</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Last Three Games (Per/Game)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">9</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Attempts</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17.4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">26</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">130.4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">236</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completion %</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">51.7%</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">55.1%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards/Completion</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14.5</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Touchdowns</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Interceptions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">QB Rating</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">89.08</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">93.03</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- 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":"Angel Neria","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Camelback","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67213fd753643"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Angel Neria was quietly putting together a nice year until a recent win over Phoenix North. The Camelback quarterback made a loud statement with 384 yards and a jaw-dropping seven touchdowns in the 60-36 victory. He throws an effortless deep ball and clearly has a lot of trust in his wide receivers, never hesitating to give them a chance. His agility allows him to get outside the pocket to avoid the rush, but instead of looking to run, Neria does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield. His confidence and playmaking ability make him a real threat each time he steps on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stat</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Five Games (Per/Game)</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Last Three Games (Per/Game)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15.2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Attempts</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">23.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">19</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">159</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">213.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completion %</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">64.4%</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">67%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards/Completion</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">10.3</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15.8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Touchdowns</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.8</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Interceptions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">QB Rating</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">71.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">95.8</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258670"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67213fd753688"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1258670' first='Roman' last='Thuyns'] is having a nice senior year and seems to only be getting better as the season progresses. Through his last two games, he's averaging 271 yards a quarterback rating of more than 100. With 11 touchdowns to just three interceptions on the season, he's done an incredible job of keeping the ball out of harm's way. He packs a lot of punch in his arm and can really zip the ball through tight windows when he needs to. Another prospect on this list who does a great job of extending plays with his legs, Thuyns has nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Having received multiple offers in just this month alone, Thuyns has a chance to make a real impact at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stat</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Five Games (Per/Game)</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Last Two Games (Per/Game)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.4</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Attempts</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">21.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">28.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">163.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">271</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Completion %</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52.8%</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52.6%</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yards/Completion</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15.1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17.8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Touchdowns</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Interceptions</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.8</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0.5</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">QB Rating</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">90.2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100.2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->