Southern Nevada’s Semifinal Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the top performers from the playoff action around southern Nevada.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544609"],"_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-6734832aa1c97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris rushed for 164 yards and totaled 4 TDs in Centennial's 52-14 win over Clark on Friday. It was the third straight 100+ yard game for the standout senior who's now racked up over 450 rushing yards and 10 TDs in this three-game span. Harris has been a breakout playmaker this season showing his high-level combination of speed, explosiveness, and contact balance. #1-Centennial hosts #3-Desert Oasis in the 5A D-III Southern championship this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17953684/6730a83c9e15beea10b54d2a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734832aa1e1d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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='1566760' first='Mason' last='Montoya']","_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":"6'2u0022","_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":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Virgin Valley","_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-6734832aa1ed2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montoya was a playmaker on both sides of the ball catching 6 passes for 104 yards and a TD on offense and posting 9 tackles and an INT on defense. He made a highlight on a one-handed catch over the middle and finished with a nice a run after the catch for a score. Montoya's been a major standout for the Bulldogs down the stretch with a TD catch in each of his past six games along with 6 INTs on the season. Virgin Valley will travel to Truckee in the 3A state semifinals this Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16366234/672f2607e344a875a15b46b7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734832aa1efb"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1099924"],"_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-6734832aa1f3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keith put together his best performance of the season in a 31-0 shutout victory over Green Valley on Friday. The Cornell-commit racked up 17 solo tackles, 4 sacks, and 4 TFLs. He showed his combination of speed, twitch, and power rushing off the edge and made some impressive plays in space as a coverage defender. Keith is one of the most disruptive game-wreckers in the 5A D-II playoffs and a versatile leader on the front-seven. #1-Faith Lutheran hosts #3-Shadow Ridge in the D-II Southern championship this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great win to move onto the next round of playoffs. Totaled 18 tackles (17 solo) , 4 sacks, and 1 PBU vs Green Valley. Blessed to also receive Breakdown Player of the Game. Job not done. <a href="https://t.co/3FIZ8DYXyy">https://t.co/3FIZ8DYXyy</a> <a href="https://t.co/6fyFj4QKLf">pic.twitter.com/6fyFj4QKLf</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1099924' first='Cole' last='Keith'] (@cole_keith1) <a href="https://twitter.com/cole_keith1/status/1856052914877300939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1112456"],"_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-6734832aa1f7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holper caught 6 passes for 102 yards and 2 TDs in Coronado's 51-15 win over Desert Pines. The 6'1"/170 senior showed his explosive playmaking ability and skill as a route-runner in his first game action since missing all of October. Holper- the #5 WR in Nevada's 2025 class- is one of the top uncommitted wideouts left on the board. #3-Coronado travels to face #2-Arbor View in the 5A D-I semis this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First game back <br>102 yards<br>2 TD's<br>6 Catches <a href="https://twitter.com/DuprisShawn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DuprisShawn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MrFite?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrFite</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/eddiefoun10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eddiefoun10</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachb_blevins5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachb_blevins5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AlaimaloNick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlaimaloNick</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bradodom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bradodom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachVogler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachVogler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/21ADyson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@21ADyson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCorne73729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCorne73729</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/phase1football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@phase1football</a> <a href="https://t.co/VpHwuuAppl">https://t.co/VpHwuuAppl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1112456' first='Scott' last='Holper'] (@scott_holper) <a href="https://twitter.com/scott_holper/status/1855302774462062702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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='1570560' first='Tysean' last='McCraney']","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"145","_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":"Canyon Springs","_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-6734832aa200c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCraney completed 11/12 passes for 126 yards and 4 TDs in Canyon Springs' 40-8 victory over Chaparral. He connected with standout junior, [player_tooltip player_id='1216300' first='Major' last='Pride'], for three scores and showed great accuracy and timing on throws towards the sidelines. McCraney has been highly efficient and done a good job taking care of the football in the Pioneers' current seven-game win streak. #2-Canyon Springs faces #1-Eldorado in the 4A Mountain championship this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16500740/672ef42ce344a875a15b2d7a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6734832aa2030"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='820605' first='Elijah' last='Espinoza']<em> (QB / 2025 / Liberty)</em> - 9/13, 147 yards, 2 TDs; 2 rush TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='820676' first='Aiden' last='Krause'] <em>(QB / 2025 / Coronado) </em>- 4 pass TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803284' first='Thaddeus' last='Thatcher'] <em>(QB / 2027 / Arbor View) </em>-&nbsp; 10/17, 187 yards, 3 TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1545132' first='Alex' last='Rogers']<em> (QB / 2025 / Faith Lutheran) </em>- 14/22, 164 yards, 3 TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='876942' first='Ashton' last='Hunt']<em> (QB / 2026 / Centennial)</em> - 10/14, 261 yards, 3 TDs; INT&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216300' first='Major' last='Pride']<em> (WR / 2026 / Centennial)</em> - 3 rec TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='941277' first='Jayden' last='Thomas']<em> (ATH / 2027 / Centennial) </em>- 5 recs, 127 yards, TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216304' first='Kieran' last='Daniel'] <em>(ATH / 2026 / SAL)</em> - 16 carries, 121 yards, 2 TDs&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alaijah</strong> <strong>Young</strong><em> (QB / 2026 / SLAM)</em> - 220 total yards, 5 total TDs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1352994' first='S'Marion' last='Coleman']<em> (WR / 2027 / Mojave)</em> - 3 recs, 104 yards, TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin</strong> <strong>Winterrowd</strong> <em>(LB / 2026 / Desert Oasis)</em> - 11 tackles, sack </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Siale</strong> <strong>Pine</strong> <em>(WR / 2025 / Eldorado) </em>- 6 recs, 102 yards, TD&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->