Southern Nevada’s Week 8 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting southern Nevada's standouts from week 8.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1856477"],"_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-68f0866be9f48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kahalewai caught 2 TD passes and recorded 3 INTs on defense in Spring Valley's shutout victory over Del Sol. The rising sophomore continues to be a breakout playmaker on both sides of the ball with over 600 receiving yards and 10 TDs on offense along with his 44 tackles and 8 INTs on defense. He's an elite-level athlete with all the fluidity, ball skills, and playmaking ability of a future D-I prospect. Look for Kahalewai to start generating serious interest on the D-I recruiting scene with his breakout season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22754832/68ed1c32e77d98c050e9a337' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f0866bea0f5"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232301"],"_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-68f0866bea147"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliott completed 10/13 passes for 256 yards and 3 TDs and rushed for another 124 yards and 2 TDs on 10 carries in Silverado's shootout win over Mater East on Friday. The state's fifth-ranked ATH continues to show impressive development as a dual-threat QB with improved accuracy and arm strength as a passer. He possesses the athleticism, physical tools, and raw arm talent to play multiple positions at the next level including QB. Elliott just added a D-III offer from Kansas Wesleyan this week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Dillon_Elliott3/status/1978501165529608561","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/Dillon_Elliott3/status/1978501165529608561 </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":"Kamden Drosos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Moapa Valley","_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-68f0866bea1fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drosos completed 9/13 passes for 234 yards and 2 TDs in Moapa Valley's 42-7 victory over Pahrump Valley on Friday. The Pirates' junior signal-caller showed impressive touch and accuracy on the deep ball and fit passes into tight windows with noticeable velocity and anticipation. Drosos possesses the mechanics and natural feel as a passer to put his name on the radar as he continues to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19868085/68ec1e884a33b5b0e10606dc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f0866bea225"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1825948"],"_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-68f0866bea26c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor rushed for 81 yards and 2 TDs on 10 carries and caught 4 passes for 97 yards and another TD in Foothill's narrow 43-42 win over Coronado on Friday. The Falcons' junior RB showed his explosive playmaking ability on two long touchdowns as well as the power and downhill skillset he provides out of the backfield. Taylor's rushed for 486 yards and has 10 total TDs on the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/anthonyfbtaylor/status/1978511995042160952","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/anthonyfbtaylor/status/1978511995042160952 </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='803284' first='Thaddeus' last='Thatcher'] (QB / 2027 / Arbor View) - 14/21, 152 yards, 2 TDs; 74 rushing yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1825954' first='Caleb' last='Green'] (RB / 2026 / Sierra Vista) - 13 carries, 148 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1676109' first='Mekhi' last='Clark'] (WR / 2027 / Sierra Vista) - 5 catches, 96 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1825956' first='Trenton' last='Mitchell'] (DB / 2026 / Sierra Vista) - 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956474' first='Anthony' last='Edwards Jr.'] (RB / 2027 / SLAM) - 6 carries, 116 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='876940' first='Trevin' last='Young'] (RB / 2026 / Shadow Ridge)- 8 carries, 171 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1112218' first='Tanner' last='Vibabul'] (QB / 2026 / Las Vegas) - 15/32, 235 yards, 3 TDs; 4 carries, 59 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1825945' first='Dasean' last='Deayon'] (WR / 2027 / Las Vegas) - 5 catches, 96 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='940487' first='Cade' last='Hoshino'] (QB / 2027 / Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon) - 15/19, 345 yards, 5 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='940475' first='Brandon' last='Quaglio'] (WR / 2027 / Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon) - 7 catches, 178 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956475' first='Brogan' last='Church'] (ATH / 2026 / Centennial) - 17 catches, 172 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1751767' first='Ayden' last='Waier'] (QB / 2027 / Foothill) - 10/13, 224 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1110893' first='Braxton' last='Bonnett'] (WR / 2026 / Foothill) - 5 catches, 102 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956476' first='Layton' last='Bachhuber'] (ATH / 2027 / Coronado) - 10 catches, 141 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1956477' first='Armani' last='Combs'] (RB / 2027 / Silverado) - 20 carries, 176 yards, 2 TDs; 3 catches, 86 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1600138' first='Brandon' last='Belyeu'] (EDGE / 2027 / Silverado) - 5 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 TFLs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617109' first='Justin' last='McCullah'] (WR / 2028 / Mater Academy East Las Vegas) - 12 catches, 234 yards, TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='940680' first='James' last='Monaghan IV'] (QB / 2027 / Mater Academy East Las Vegas) - 27/45, 475 yards, 3 TDs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1110888' first='Tyron' last='Tinner'] (WR / 2026 / Mater Academy East Las Vegas) - 8 carries, 55 yards, 2 TDs; 8 catches, 141 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1110883' first='Edwin' last='Zavala'] (LB / 2026 / Eldorado) - 21 carries, 154 yards, 2 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='560923' first='Zyren' last='Menor'] (WR / 2028 / Bishop Gorman) - 5 catches, 82 yards, 3 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1173839' first='Jett' last='Washington'] (DB / 2026 / Bishop Gorman) - 3 tackles, 3 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1608606' first='Felix' last='Romero'] (RB / 2028 / Clark) - 7 carries, 109 yards, 4 total TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->