Gunslinger QBs Airing It Out: Week 5 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we roll into mid-season 2024 it is already shaping up to be an intriguing season for elite quarterback play across the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By week 5 the best of the best have already demonstrated their dominance as well as, in many cases, have been leading their teams to some serious beat-downs on the competition. Beat-downs typically translate into lopsided wins, which are good if you are on the winning end, don't get me wrong.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But they sure do put the squeeze on a good stat line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Granted, any quarterback worth his salt will gladly take a win over a big statistical performance, but that certainly doesn't preclude one to strive for both. But, it usually becomes a zero-sum game as not even the best-of-the-best QB's can generate stats from the sideline. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When it comes to the powerful teams steamrolling the competition, baller quarterbacks have few choices other than to go off early. If you are potentially going to get two quarters of playtime max, you better blow it up every time you step on the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report we will take a high-level look at a wide range of QB play from week 5 and see how they put their game time to use.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, without further adieu, let's jump right into checking out <strong><em>Week 5 Baller QBs</em></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2000+ Club</strong><em> (dual-threat dominance, running &amp; passing for 2K yards in first 5 games)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='733502' first='Banks' last='Bowen']</em></strong> 6'3, 200 '25 - the dual-threat dominator is off to a legendary season and is the first to crack the 2K-barrier. He has already piled up over 2,000 yards running and passing in his first five games. That's 400+ yards per game if you don't have a calculator handy. So far this year he has completed 104 of 165 passes for 1,479 yards and 20 TD passes. Add in 541 yards rushing at 9+ yards per carry and another five scores and you have the leading numbers in the state: 2,020 total yards and 25 touchdowns. Get your popcorn out for this guy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>600 Club</strong><em> (the rare 600-yard passing game...ok, ok, so I rounded up a smidge...) </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='611096' first='Aiden' last='Scott']</em></strong> 6'5, 210 '26 - put on one of the performances for the ages as he completed 29 of 48 passes for an incredible 593 yards passing and seven touchdown passes in a heartbreaking loss to <em>DeSoto</em> last Friday. He also added a score running the ball to give him eight total touchdowns to go with just under 600 yards passing. <em>Whoa Nellie</em> - have a game young man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5-in-5 Club</strong> <em>(5 touchdowns in week 5)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='585904' first='Jaylen' last='Mason']</em></strong> 6'2, 195 '26 - continues to lead undefeated <em>Wichita Northwest</em> with his dazzling dual-threat play. This past week he was huge as <em>NW</em> dismantled <em>Wichita West </em>60-14, behind his 340 yards passing and four touchdown passes. He added a touchdown run on the ground to give him a big five-score game in week five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1112380' first='Corey' last='Crumrine']</em></strong> 5'10, 170 '25 - another stud playing lights out seemingly every week, picked up another five-touchdown game this past Friday in a 39-7 win over <em>Sacred Heart</em>. For the year he is one of the top dual-threat QB's in the state, completing 88 out of 128 passes for 1,225 yards, 69% completion percentage and 17 TD passes to only one interception. He has also added 242 yards rushing to give him just under 1,500 yards in five games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clutch Performance Club</strong> <em>(Baller QB's who rose to the occasion in leading their teams to wins over ranked opponents)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1112369' first='Tate' last='Nagy']</em></strong> 5'10, 165 '25 - the <em>KU-commit</em> came up huge this past week as he led his team to a dramatic 42-35 victory over previously unbeaten and 6A #3-ranked <em>Blue Valley Northwest</em>. Nagy came up big time and time again, piling up four total touchdowns. A dangerous dual-threat QB, he has 1,379 total yards running and passing and 14 total touchdowns for the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='350827' first='Logan' last='Morley']</em></strong> 6', 175 '25 - another standout multi-talented QB stepping up to deliver when his team needed it with a thrilling 31-21 victory over 6A #7-ranked and at the time undefeated <em>Olathe East</em>. <strong><em>Morley</em></strong> came up big with his arm and his legs, piling up 150+ yards running and passing and added three touchdowns to lead <em>NW</em> to the upset win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Studs Every Week</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <em>(Proven all-state QB's playing apex-level ball in the limited time they have on the field)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='282258' first='Tate' last='McNew']</em></strong> 6'1, 195 '25 - its hard to top a 45-TD season like he had a year ago, but he's off and running to do just that as he has been sizzling hot from the start in leading his team to an unbeaten start and #7 rank in class 5A. For the year he has completed 100 of 140 passes for 1,375 yards passing and added another 200+ yards rushing and 20 total touchdowns through five games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='676467' first='Derek' last='Morgan']</em></strong> 6'2, 195 '25 - is another proven stud who has played big from the start and has led his team to a #5 ranking in class 5A. The <em>Lehigh-commit </em>has been surgically proficient through five games, completing 63 of 84 passes for a 76% completion percentage. He has also thrown for 1,209 yards and has an impressive 16-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Young Guns</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <em>(Sophomore and Freshman quarterbacks defying the odds to post big numbers at an early age)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Zac Zimmerman</em></strong>, 5'11, 165, '27 is breathing some rarified air these days as he not only leads the state in passing yards through five games as a sophomore, but in the process has led his team on a two-game winning streak after starting 0-3. The young gunslinger has posted some serious numbers to date, completing 125 of 168 attempts for 1,767 yards for a lofty 74% completion percentage. He is also highly-efficient for one so young, firing 18 TD's to only two interceptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Jerick Humpreys</em></strong>, 6', 170, '27 is another up-and-coming gunner who was forced into action due to injury and has been exceptional in relief. This past game he completed 11 of 11 passes for 182 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-6 mauling of <em>Smoky Valley</em>. On the year he has completed 47 of 78 passes for 913 yards and has accounted for 11 total touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In conclusion, these QB's are too good not to go see perform live. Additionally, the usual reminder that if you know of any players or teams flying under the radar so far this season, feel free to contact&nbsp;<strong><em>CoolDaddyO</em></strong>&nbsp;via&nbsp;<strong>DM</strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>X</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->