Northern Nevada’s Week 5 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting northern Nevada's top performers from week 5. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890039"],"_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-68d1d7976a352"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNeil continued his hot streak completing 28/33 passes for 308 yards and 5 TDs in Spanish Springs' 33-25 victory over Reno. The standout senior threw touchdowns to five different receivers and has now thrown for 700+ yards and 11 TDs with zero INTs in the Cougars' last two games. He's been excellent from the pocket getting the ball out on time, making off-schedule throws, and delivering with accuracy to every area of the field. McNeil is looking like one of the most improved passers in the state this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/McneilTyson10/status/1969427288644338145","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/McneilTyson10/status/1969427288644338145 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1742111"],"_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-68d1d7976a3fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Billau caught 4 passes for 161 yards and 2 TDs in Galena's 45-0 win over Wooster on Friday. The 6'3"/170 two-way player was a new addition to the 2027 rankings ahead of this season with the length and physical upside he brings to the table and showed his ability to create mismatches on the perimeter along with the physicality he brings to the secondary from his safety spot. He looked athletic with the ball in his hands, was aggressive at the catch point in high-point situations, and showed no hesitation working downhill to make tackles in the box. Billau has 300 receiving yards and 4 TDs on 13 catches through four games this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Lane_B08/status/1969825884975833335","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Lane_B08/status/1969825884975833335 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /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":"Bryce Stephens","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_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":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fernley","_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-68d1d7976a525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephens totaled 199 total yards (114 rushing) and 3 TDs in Fernley's 38-14 win over Spring Creek on Friday. The 6'3"/175 ATH completed all three of his passes and averaged over 8 YPC in the winning effort. He leads a run-heavy attack for the Vaqueros with 8 rushing TDs through six games this season. Next up for Fernley is a trip to Truckee this Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23009885/68cf43f1bd60954fa3e94cf5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d1d7976a7f3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1576896"],"_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-68d1d7976a87b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones was a standout in all three phases of the game recording two special teams TDs, a blocked punt, and 2 INTs on defense. The playmaking senior continues to prove why he is one of the most versatile athletes in northern Nevada with 6 receiving TDs and 6 INTs through 5 games this season. He excels in the secondary as a high-level turnover producer with the instincts and ball skills he plays with. Elko is 5-0 on the season heading into their bye week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoyJonnes3003/status/1969817430290800690","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CoyJonnes3003/status/1969817430290800690 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1576418' first='Joey' last='Machado'] (LB / 2026 / Fernley) - 19 total tackles (15 solo), sack, TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1615990' first='Shaysan' last='Rivero'] (LB / 2026 / Reed) - 5 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs; 11 total tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596114' first='Braden' last='McDonald'] (TE / 2026 / Spanish Springs) - 7 catches, 94 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1892541' first='Jackson' last='Sundeen'] (WR / 2026 / Spanish Springs) - 4 catches, 90 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1644999' first='Chase' last='Langbehn'] (WR / 2026 / Reno) - 10 catches, 107 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->