5A Southern Playoffs: Offensive X-Factors for Each Team

<p><em>Taking a look at some of hte potential x-factors on offense that could be key pieces of deep playoff runs for each 5A Southern playoff squad</em> <em>with the first round of games taking place this Thursday 10/30.</em></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(1) Shadow Ridge</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Young is the most explosive playmaker out of the run-heavy Shadow Ridge backfield. The #8-RB in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings leads the Mustangs in both rushing yards (967) and TDs this season (12). He's an explosive runner with home-run playmaking ability in the speed, balance, and agility he provides out of the backfield. He's extremely fluid, can find and exploit narrow spaces around the LOS, and packs a lethal combination of twitch and breakaway speed. Young is one of Nevada's most underrated running backs and could be the difference-maker in a deep playoff run for Shadow Ridge.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/defendtheridge/status/1979649855380427203 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(2) Las Vegas</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Deayon has put together a breakout junior season as Las Vegas' leading receiver with 745 receiving yards and 15 TDs on 40 catches. He's a skilled, natural athlete that can create explosive plays with the ball in his hands after the catch or as a vertical downfield threat. He's quick and elusive as a ball handler, can find space and soft spots against zone as a route-runner, and has great hands and ball tracking ability downfield. Deayon has caught a touchdown pass in all of Vegas' games except one and should continue to find the endzone as Vibabul's favorite target in these playoffs.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dasean_deayon5/status/1970358855277392188 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(3) Desert Oasis</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Hales leads a productive Desert Oasis passing attack with 1,500 yards and 16 TDs on the season. The Diamondbacks' second-year starter is a strong-armed passer that can thread the ball into tight windows with his velocity and has power in his arm that allows him to push the ball down the field with ease. He has a strong presence in the pocket at 6'/205 but will need to cut down on the turnovers for Desert Oasis to make a deep playoff push (4 INTs in past three games). Hales ranks as the #9-QB in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings.</p>     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(4) Desert Pines</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Sequeira has put together a breakout sophomore season in his first year as the starting QB for Desert Pines. The 6'4"/210 signal-caller has passed for over 1,300 yards and 17 TDs with 5 INTs on the season. He's a gifted athlete with the make-up and arm talent of a potential future D-I prospect. He packs a strong, powerful arm that can stress the defense vertically, has the mobility to escape pressure and make plays with his legs, and delivers with velocity into tight windows. Sequeira has thrown for over 600 yards and 10 TDs with no interceptions in his past two games heading into the playoffs.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JeromeJack62688/status/1973596422831542672 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(5) Green Valley</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Uranich originally cracked PRZ NV's 2027 rankings as a defensive back with his play in the secondary last season but has broken out as an offensive playmaker in his junior year. Green Valley's leading rusher is averaging 9 YPC for a total of 673 yards and 6 TDs on the season. He's a smaller, more agile playmaker that's quick and decisive around the LOS and sees the field well. He provides versatility in his WR ball skills and skillset and makes plays on special teams. Uranich carries major momentum coming off his best performance of the season (277 yards, 2 TDs) heading into Green Valley's first round matchup against Desert Pines.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/uranich_jr17/status/1982218792894689519 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(6) Faith Lutheran</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Robbins was a new addition to the PRZ NV 2026 watchlist ahead of his senior season and has played his way into the official rankings in the coming update. The 5'11"/195 RB has rushed for over 600 yards and 6 TDs on 131 carries this season. He's a strong, downhill runner that can generate power and a head of steam going north-south. He drives his legs through contact, can rack up yards after contact, and shows some speed in the open field. Faith Lutheran's offense will need to lean on Robbins and the run game to make a deep run in these playoffs.</p>   <p><a href="https://share.qwikcut.com/68c910a5ac330fa3e68761fd/Justin%20Robbins%20-%202026%20RB%2FLS%20-%20Faith%20Lutheran%20High%20School%20(NV)%20RB%20FILM">Season Highlights</a></p>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(7) Mojave</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman continues to stand out as the most explosive playmaker on the Mojave offense. The #4-WR in his class has totaled 764 receiving yards and 6 TDs on just 38 catches this season. He's a versatile offensive weapon that's a constant threat to take it the distance anytime he touches the ball on screens, jet sweeps, or deep shots. He can accelerate past the first line of defense, has the speed to get the edge on the perimeter, and demonstrates great body control as a pass-catcher. Coleman has 360 receiving yards and 3 TDs in his past two games heading into Mojave's first round matchup against Las Vegas and will be a major factor in the Rattlers' playoff success.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SmarionC09/status/1982160375710650527 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">(8) Centennial</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Church has broken through as the leading rusher for Centennial's offense with 784 rushing yards and 8 TDs on 101 carries this season. The 6'/180 senior has played his way into the upcoming 2026 rankings update with the athleticism and playmaking ability he's shown out of the backfield this season. He's a balanced runner that can drive through would-be tacklers, make defenders miss in space, and hit a second gear to breakaway from defenders. He hits the hole hard, sees lane development, and shows good forward lean through contact. Church has racked up over 474 rushing yards and 6 TDs in his past three games and should continue to be a key piece of Centennial's offense in these playoffs.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DJ_Campbell26/status/1980821959031288034 </div></figure>

Taking a look at some of hte potential x-factors on offense that could be key pieces of deep playoff runs for each 5A Southern playoff squad with the first round of games taking place this Thursday 10/30.