4A Second Round Spotlight: Offensive Standouts You Need to Know

The second round of the 4A playoffs delivered no shortage of offensive firepower, with playmakers across the division stepping up in the biggest moments. From explosive stat lines to clutch drives that kept seasons alive, these athletes made their impact impossible to ignore. Here are the offensive standouts you need to know from Round 2.    He was highly efficient in the 50–25 win over St. Mary's, completing 10 of 12 passes for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns. A poised passer, he stands tall in the pocket and delivers with touch downfield. His smooth dropback and balanced throwing platform help him maintain consistent accuracy, allowing him to place the ball where only his receivers can get it.     He took 18 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns, averaging an impressive 9 yards per touch. Jimenez has been a force all season, piling up 1,475 yards and 18 touchdowns on 210 carries. A reliable workhorse with big-play ability, he continues to anchor the offense with both consistency and explosiveness.     Brown took 21 carries for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns in the loss to Arcadia. He has carried the St. Mary's rushing attack this season with 1,277 yards and 22 touchdowns on 234 carries. He's a dependable downhill runner that can pick up tough yards and keeps the offense moving.     Outstanding break out season for Cannon finishing the season with 1,316 yards and 12 touchdowns on 73 receptions. In the second round loss to Arcadia he took 12 receptions for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. He's an explosive downfield threat that does a great job creating separation and positional leverage at the catch point.     Rosenthal's one of the leading rushers in the state with 1,714 yards and 20 touchdowns on 236 carries. In the 34-14 win over Combs, he took 35 carries for 212 yards and two touchdowns. He's a physical north and south ball carrier but has deceptive short area quickness and acceleration in tight spaces. A tough tackle once he gets going downhill with a combination of size, strength, and speed.      Perry has performed well since taking over at RB the past two games. In the 42-34 win over Northwest Christian he took 26 carries for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also had 10 tackles (7 solo) on defense to show his versatility and playmaking ability on both sides of the ball.     He hauled in 6 receptions for 140 yards and a touchdown, continuing his standout season. He's found the end zone in every game but one this year, proving himself as one of the most reliable and explosive scoring threats in the offense. He also had 5 tackles, an interception, and 4 PBU on defense.     Green has been impressive all season, totaling 1,271 yards and 20 touchdowns, and he once again carried the rushing attack in the 35–0 win over Eastmark. He logged 27 carries for 163 yards and a score, consistently setting the tone on the ground. Green presses the line of scrimmage quickly to apply early pressure on the defense and excels at breaking first contact, turning would-be short gains into chunk plays as he pushes into the secondary. A tough, decisive runner who continues to drive the offense.     Boxx has been tough to stop all season with 1,542 yards and 21 touchdowns on the season. He continued his impressive run in the 42-14 win over Estrella Foothills with 153 yards and 2 touchdowns on 26 carries. He's got great short area quickness and natural instincts to weave through traffic until he finds an open lane and attacks it. Drives his legs through contact to pick up tough yards after initial contact.

The second round of the 4A playoffs delivered no shortage of offensive firepower, with playmakers across the division stepping up in the biggest moments. From explosive stat lines to clutch drives that kept seasons alive, these athletes made their impact impossible to ignore. Here are the offensive standouts you need to know from Round 2.