Game Changers: The Next Wave of Versatile Stars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They may not have eclipsed 1,000 yards, but these backs made every touch count. From breakaway touchdowns to key receptions, these players proved you don't need eye-popping volume to make a significant impact. Some delivered electric runs, others did the damage as dual threats, and a few added multi-sport greatness to their résumés. Whether it was finesse, power, or flat-out speed, these backfield warriors were problem-solvers for their teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1570709"],"_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-67e1c356d24db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Still only a sophomore, [player_tooltip player_id='1570709' first='Noah' last='Chapala'] showed he belongs on varsity highlight reels. He rushed 96 times for 677 yards, averaging a sharp 7.1 yards per carry, and reached the end zone nine times. He posted two 100-yard games, including a 52-yard burst against Greeley Central that showcased his balance and breakaway gear.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1507736"],"_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-67e1c356d255a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1507736' first='Browen' last='Wills'] brought the juice. With 669 rushing yards on 98 carries (6.8 YPC), he put in three 100-yard performances and punched six touchdowns. His 77-yard dash against Stanley Lake was a track-meet moment, but Wills also made his mark through the air, hauling seven receptions for 114 yards. And if that wasn't enough, he's also a lacrosse menace with 77 goals over 34 games. Wills is that rare blend of quick-twitch and power, and college coaches should be circling his name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1468529"],"_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-67e1c356d25a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1468529' first='Keegan' last='Amans'] did everything but drive the bus. He rushed 133 times for 661 yards (5.0 YPC) and scored three touchdowns on the ground, with one 100-yard performance. But his real magic came through the air—he caught 16 passes for 286 yards (17.9 YPC), four of which went for touchdowns. His 62-yard catch-and-run against Wellington and a 65-yard touchdown pass against Mountain Range showed that Amans is as creative as he is productive—a true Swiss Army knife who gives defenses headaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621218"],"_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-67e1c356d25ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1621218' first='Luis' last='Santana'] was all gas, no brakes. On 92 carries, he totaled 651 yards—again at 7.1 yards per carry—with one 100-yard game and nine rushing touchdowns. But his receiving numbers were jaw-dropping: 10 catches for 313 yards, averaging 31.3 yards per catch, including a 76-yard explosion against Severance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475662"],"_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-67e1c356d2634"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Regarding efficiency, [player_tooltip player_id='1475662' first='Aiden' last='Hassoldt'] was in a league of his own. With just 57 carries, he racked up 646 yards—an absurd 11.3 yards per rush—while finding paydirt nine times. He added three 100-yard games, gashing defenses with inside power and open-field vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621424"],"_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-67e1c356d267b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1621424' first='Cade' last='Carter'] was the rock in Palisade's offense. On 119 carries, he accumulated 601 yards (5.1 YPC), scored six touchdowns, and delivered steady weekly production. His 40-yard burst against Delta was a glimpse of his home-run potential. With a physical running style and a strong frame, Carter did the dirty work between the tackles while still finding ways to break big runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"Anthony Scott","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Holy Family","_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-67e1c356d2732"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony Scott ran with low pad level and heavy hands, bulldozing defenders all year. He turned 90 carries into 596 yards (6.6 YPC) and delivered three 100-yard games. His 65-yard breakaway against Lewis Palmer was a reminder that he has the speed to go with his strength. Scott added five catches for 66 yards and a receiving touchdown, rounding out a senior season defined by consistency and toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These backs may not have led the state in volume, but they played like headliners—delivering explosive plays, steady production, and the type of versatility coaches love. They represent the next wave of Colorado's offensive engines—smart, slippery, and always one cut away from six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->