Underrated Playmakers Who Packed a Punch

They may not have made every highlight reel, but these athletes stayed in their bags all season. From sneaky 100-yard games to doing damage on the ground, through the air, and even on the baseball diamond, this crew proved that being under the radar doesn't mean underperforming. They weren't always the biggest names—but every defense they faced knew their names by the final whistle. These versatile warriors brought value, volume, and violence every time they touched the rock.    Is one yard shy of a 100-yard game? That's heartbreak, and highlight rolled into one. Josiah Morris put up 375 rushing yards on 62 carries, averaging 6.0 yards per touch. His near-breakout performance—99 yards on just 11 carries against Wheat Ridge—showed his burst and breakaway potential. He added a rushing touchdown to his total and gave Skyview that slippery, hard-to-tackle spark every offense needs.     Demetrius Padilla did everything but run the stadium lights. He logged 374 rushing yards on the ground on 60 carries (6.2 YPC) and found the end zone six times. As a receiver, he torched defenses with 39 catches for 531 yards, averaging 13.6 yards per grab with seven receiving touchdowns. His 63-yard burner against Lutheran was pure route-running poetry. He even threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns. Off the field? He's a problem on the diamond—.329 batting average, 87 Ks in 55 innings pitched, and 11 bags swiped. That's an athlete with a capital “A.”     Cole Harmon brought blue-collar energy to every snap. With 76 carries for 371 rushing yards (4.9 YPC) and six touchdowns, he moved the chains with a bruiser's mentality. But he also kept defenses honest, completing 24 passes for 315 yards and four touchdowns. A QB/RB hybrid who could lower the boom or loft the ball, Harmon gave Lewis-Palmer a gritty, no-nonsense offensive heartbeat.     Jeilo Hamenyimana is pure juice. The junior posted 369 yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 79 carries (4.7 YPC) while completing 46 passes for 710 yards and nine scores. That's dual-threat damage. On the hardwood? He averaged 12.1 PPG and 2.3 steals per game across 47 contests. Hamenyimana is fast, fearless, and already a major two-sport threat.     Carlos Carrillo played like a streetballer with pads—creative, shifty, and confident. With 369 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 84 carries (4.4 YPC), he was a red zone vulture who always finished challenging runs. He also completed 30 passes for 357 yards and four touchdowns, flexing his ability to keep defenses honest in both phases of the offense.     Talk about efficiency—Swazo rushed 51 times for 365 yards at a blistering 7.2 yards per carry, adding four touchdowns along the way. As a receiver, he snagged 17 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 15.2 yards per catch. Swazo always had a lane in mind—and a defender to embarrass, whether in the flat or up the middle.     Small frame. Big splash. Vander Waerlop scored 362 yards on 62 carries (5.0 YPC) and twice on the ground. His signature moment? An 82-yard scorcher against Evergreen that left everyone catching their breath. He might not tower over defenders, but Vander runs like he's got something to prove—and he usually does.

They may not have made every highlight reel, but these athletes stayed in their bags all season. From sneaky 100-yard games to doing damage on the ground, through the air, and even on the baseball diamond, this crew proved that being under the radar doesn't mean underperforming. They weren't always the biggest names—but every defense they faced knew their names by the final whistle. These versatile warriors brought value, volume, and violence every time they touched the rock.