Northern Nevada’s Week 8 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the standout performers from northern Nevada's week 8 action.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579328"],"_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-68effe95b3e94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Melendy rushed for 357 yards and 4 TDs on 23 carries in Churchill County's 42-15 win over Fernley. The #14-RB in PRZ NV's 2026 rankings showed his speed and acceleration finding lanes between the OTs for several explosive gains. He shows good vision around the LOS, attacks the space, and can tap in to another gear at the second level. Melendy has rushed for 968 yards and 16 TDs in ten games this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CarsonMelendy02/status/1977820876830851445","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/CarsonMelendy02/status/1977820876830851445 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["876953"],"_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-68effe95b3efe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alvarado carried 37 times for 200 yards and a TD in Carson's win over Douglas on Friday. Carson's two-way standout has broken out as on offensive playmaker this season after putting his name on the radar as a LB as a junior. Alvarado's a tough, physical athlete on both sides of the ball- he's totaled 941 yards and 6 TDs this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dejm_alvarado/status/1978166303698391473","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/dejm_alvarado/status/1978166303698391473 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1584952"],"_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-68effe95b3f4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson posted his fifth straight 150+ rushing yard performance with 295 yards and 2 TDs on 28 carries in Douglas' 21-14 loss to Carson. The Southern Utah-commit continues to be a dominant force on the ground with the power, physicality, and athleticism he brings to the table. Jackson ranks second in the state in rushing yards with 1,496 and 18 TDs this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18138997/68ed60dfc9238a426b6275f7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68effe95b40f8"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Standouts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1923436' first='Dylan' last='Ramirez'] (RB / 2026 / Carlin) - 23 carries, 274 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='876943' first='Ethan' last='Kraintz'] (QB / 2026 / Elko) - 9/10, 135 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Koby Perry</strong> (QB / 2026 / Virgin Valley) - 7/7, 159 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1596130' first='Drew' last='Dixon'] (QB / 2026 / Virgin Valley) - 8 carries, 80 yards, 2 TDs; 2 catches, 75 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->