Dragons Breathing Fire: AZ Compass Prep’s Perfect Start

Five games in, five wins, and not a single point allowed. AZ Compass Prep's start hasn't just been good — it's been downright dominant. Through the first stretch of the season, the Dragons have been crushing teams on both sides of the ball, pairing explosive plays with a defense that's smothered every opponent in sight.   What makes this group special isn't just point differential — it's how many different guys are driving the success. The offense has been built on efficiency and bursts of speed, while the defense thrives on pressure and takeaways. Quarterback Carston Robinson has turned into the steady hand every team needs. The backfield of [player_tooltip player_id='1201569' first='Javion' last='McKinney'] and Tray Parson has been unstoppable. [player_tooltip player_id='1581502' first='Dominic' last='Hawkins'] has been money through the air, while [player_tooltip player_id='212377' first='Keytrin' last='Harris'] and Parson anchor a defensive front that's wreaking havoc weekly. And somewhere in the middle of it all, Peyton Gill keeps popping up with momentum-changing plays.    Carston Robinson has the kind of calm, composed game where no situation seems like too much for him. His delivery is smooth, he's got legit zip when he needs to push the ball downfield, and he's not afraid to cut it loose over the middle. Sure, there are moments where the placement could be a touch tighter, but the mechanics are there. It's fixable stuff, not red flags. The numbers tell the same story as the film: efficient, steady, and quietly lethal. Through four games, he's completed 68% of his passes for 420 yards and 12 touchdowns with zero picks. Add in 10 carries for 105 yards and a rushing score, and you see the full picture — this kid can hurt defenses in more ways than one. What makes Robinson special isn't just his arm or his legs; it's the way he manages the game. He doesn't force throws, doesn't panic under pressure, and knows when to take his shot. When safeties start creeping down, he'll hit them over the top. When they back off, he's happy to tuck it and move the chains himself. It's controlled confidence — the kind of presence that settles an offense and gives everyone else room to breathe.     [player_tooltip player_id='1201569' first='Javion' last='McKinney'] runs with that perfect mix of patience and punishment. He's a lot bigger and stronger than you'd expect from someone averaging over 10 yards a carry, and once he hits the second level, good luck standing in his way. He's got a little wiggle to make a linebacker miss, but he'd rather run through you than around you, and that edge fits exactly what Compass wants in its ground game. When daylight opens up, he's gone — he's got the top‑end speed to turn a crease into a touchdown before anyone realizes what happened. Through four games, McKinney's put up 16 carries for 162 yards (10.1 per) and three touchdowns. He's the guy who keeps them ahead of the sticks, the steady tone‑setter who gives the offense rhythm and opens up the shot plays for Robinson and the receivers. Power when they need it, speed when they want it.     Tray Parson plays football like he's got a personal grudge against hesitation. The guy's speed jumps off the screen, but it's the way he uses it that separates him. On offense, he hits holes before linebackers even realize they've opened. On defense, he's finding those holes just as quickly and not giving backs anywhere to go. And with his speed, every sweep to his side looks like a bad idea. He's physical, too — speed that hits with authority. Through four games, Parson's turned 7 carries into 144 yards (a mind-bending 20.6 per) and six touchdowns, with a long of 60. That's six scores on seven carries — straight video game numbers. On defense, he's added 20 tackles (11 solo) and 5 sacks. He's the firestarter and the extinguisher — the spark when they need points and the closer when they need stops.     [player_tooltip player_id='1581502' first='Dominic' last='Hawkins'] makes everything look easy. There's a smoothness to the way he moves that jumps out immediately. He gets up to speed faster than most guys can even realize the play's started, and once the ball's in his hands, he turns into a nightmare to bring down. Crisp routes, effortless acceleration, and that extra gear that defenders can't seem to match — he's got all of it. Through four games, Hawkins has hauled in 13 catches for 220 yards (16.9 per) and six touchdowns. What really separates him is how efficient he is. Six touchdowns on 13 grabs isn't luck — it's knowing how to get open, when to break, and how to turn a small crease into six points. He's a defender's headache, the kind of receiver that forces defenses to shift safeties and rethink coverage calls. You can see it on film: the moment Hawkins lines up, corners give extra cushion, and that alone opens lanes for the backs. Hawkins isn't just fast — he's the kind of player who makes everyone around him look faster, too.     [player_tooltip player_id='212377' first='Keytrin' last='Harris'] doesn't just look the part — he plays it. He's a massive presence off the edge, and he still fires off the line like a much smaller player. The combination of his size, speed, and length makes him nearly impossible to contain. He's constantly crashing into the backfield, chasing down plays that were supposed to go the other way, and tossing blockers aside like they're just in the way of his next highlight. When you see him on film, he's towering over everyone, and he moves like someone who refuses to be blocked. Through four games, Harris has already piled up 10 sacks. Every offensive coordinator they face knows the game plan starts with trying to slow him down — and most still can't. He's got violent hands, great bend for his size, and the kind of raw power that makes offensive linemen brace for contact. Even when he doesn't get the sack, he's collapsing the pocket and forcing quarterbacks into panic throws. Harris isn't just another talented defensive lineman — he's the tone‑setter for the entire defense. His energy feeds the rest of that front seven, and his presence alone opens up lanes for everyone else to eat.     Peyton Gill is one of those guys who just seems to find ways to impact the game, no matter where you line him up. With the ball in his hands, he's a load to bring down — built strong, balanced through contact, and slippery enough to make a defender miss in space. But it's on defense where he really shines. He times blitzes perfectly, has a knack for knifing through gaps before they close, and plays with that rare mix of aggression and control. He's physical, but never out of position, and with a little more bulk, he's going to be a nightmare for offenses to block. Through four games, Gill's made every touch count. On offense, he's put up 4 catches for 131 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, he's part of the reason this Compass defense looks so sharp — he's constantly around the ball, whether that's breaking up passes or forcing bad throws. Gill doesn't need a ton of snaps to make noise.

Five games in, five wins, and not a single point allowed. AZ Compass Prep's start hasn't just been good — it's been downright dominant. Through the first stretch of the season, the Dragons have been crushing teams on both sides of the ball, pairing explosive plays with a defense that's smothered every opponent in sight.