AYF 8th Grade National All-Star Game: Arizona Selections

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each year American Youth Football (AYF) selects its top 60 players in for the AYF 8th Grade National All-Star Game in an East/West Showdown. The 2025 game is played during Pro Bowl Weekend and features many of the top 2029 prospects, who are hoping to one day make their mark at the next level. Below are the 2025 8th Grade National All-Star Game selections from Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611820"],"_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-67990d86954bf"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had a strong season for the AZ War Dawgs in the 2024 season, helping them reach the semi-finals of the Arizona Youth Football League.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Started at Left Guard on the Offensive Line and as a Defensive Tackle on the Defensive Line for the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. Highlighted by a 33-0 blanking of the defending champion Jersey Shore AYF, in the opening game of the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Just like his brother Colin (listed below) the future is brighter than the desert sun for this young man. With a frame that lends itself to versatility on position(s) depending on how he grows, he's going to be a player that major college football programs are going to want to know early. Here's the warning!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611818"],"_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-67990d8695527"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was named Co-Defensive MVP of the AZ War Dawgs for the 2024 season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Served as a captain and a starter at Right Guard on the Offensive Line and as a Defensive Tackle on the Defensive Line for the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. Highlighted by a 33-0 blanking of the defending champion Jersey Shore AYF, in the opening game of the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I have next to zero doubt, that we're looking at future Power4 lineman. Everything from his size and frame, to his mobility and technique are all beyond advanced. He and his brother Cody (listed above) are two 2029 kids I'd have on campus for visits as soon as possible.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611883"],"_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-67990d869556e"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has played for a number of different youth programs during his youth career, but wrapped it up with Future U this fall.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Started at Linebacker for the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. Highlighted by a 33-0 blanking of the defending champion Jersey Shore AYF, in the opening game of the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>To put it bluntly, there were no answers for opposing offenses tasked with blocking Aguirre at the AYF National tournament. Eventually named the team's Defensive MVP, I watched two out of the three games the PHX 14U All-Stars played, and I lost track of how many TFLs he tallied up.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1111798"],"_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-67990d86955ac"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wrapped up his pre-high school ball in 2024 with Future U and put an exclamation point on a youth career full of All-Star selections and big seasons.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Served as QB1 on the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. Highlighted by a 33-0 blanking of the defending champion Jersey Shore AYF, in the opening game of the tournament.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Widely thought of as one of, if not <em>the</em>, top 2029 Quarterback in the state of Arizona. Physically looks the part in terms of size/stature and has special command over a very strong right arm. He was named the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars' Overall Team MVP.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611916"],"_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-67990d86955ec"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A multi-sport athlete that concluded his final year of youth football, with a talent-loaded Future U team in 2024.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Started on both sides of the ball for the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. He played like a man possessed in their 33-0 over defending champion Jersey Shore AYF in the opening game of the tournament, scoring a pair of touchdowns.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As of January 2025, it's difficult to say if Hasenyager is a better Wide Receiver or Free Safety, because he's one of the best in Arizona at both of them. His speed is game-changer right now and his versatile skill set makes him extremely valuable on both sides of the ball. He was named the Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars' Offensive MVP.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611864"],"_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-67990d8695628"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Had an outstanding 2024 season in all three phases of the game for the Central Phoenix Colts, excelling at Wide Receiver, Defensive Back and Kicker.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Was one of the elite players on a deeply-talented Phoenix AYF 14U Conference All-Stars. The PHX 14U All-Stars ran roughshod through the the bracket at AYF Nationals, outscoring their opponents 77-6 with two shutout victories. He was the early talk of the tournament after nailing a 42-yard FG to put the final nail in the coffin against defending champion Jersey Shore AYF, in the opening game of the tournament--making the final, 33-0.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The son of 14-year NFL vet and 2010 Golden Toe Award Winner, Billy Cundiff. While he has an elite leg for being an eighth-grader, do <strong>not</strong> sleep on his overall athleticism. The multi-sport athlete has excellent speed, hands and does not shy away from physicality on defense. Labeling him as "just a Kicker " couldn't be further from reality at this point.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->