Northern Nevada’s Week 11 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting northern Nevada's top performers from this past week. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1218616"],"_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-690945225424e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Love rushed for 269 yards and 4 TDs on 23 carries in Fernley's 50-28 first-round playoff win over Lowry on Friday. Nevada's leading rusher just went over 2,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive season with 18 TDs in eleven games. He's continued to dominate on the ground averaging 10 YPC with the combination of speed and downhill power he brings to the offense. #3 Fernley faces #2 Churchill County in the 3A Northern Region semis this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281928"],"_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-69094522542bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mann completed 15/24 for 232 yards and 4 TDs in Bishop Manogue's regular-season finale win over Damonte Ranch on Friday. The Nevada-commit showed his arm strength and accuracy downfield connecting on several explosive deep passes and continues to prove to have some of the best arm talent in his class as he looks to lead Bishop Manogue to a repeat state championship this month. #2 Bishop Manogue hosts #3 Reed in the first round of the 5A Northern Playoffs this Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrandonB52Mann/status/1984822752810013040","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/BrandonB52Mann/status/1984822752810013040 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579120"],"_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-690945225430f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Purdum caught 5 passes for 143 yards and 2 TDs in Reed's 49-28 victory over Douglas in their regular-season finale on Friday. The 5'9"/150 senior has put together a productive season so far with 20 catches for 426 yards and 5 TDs heading into the playoffs. #3 Reed faces #2 Bishop Manogue in the first round of the 5A Northern Playoffs this Friday, a team they lost a close shootout to (52-48) just a few weeks ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1544593"],"_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-6909452254352"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson totaled 250 yards (194 passing) and 4 TDs (3 passing) in Reno's shutout victory over North Valleys on Friday. PRZ NV's fourth-ranked passer in the 2026 class has thrown for 2,000 yards and 19 TDs with another 543 yards and 10 TDs rushing in his productive senior season. He continues to show his dual-threat playmaking ability and just picked up a PWO offer from hometown Nevada this weekend. Wilson will lead Reno's offense against #2 Carson in the first round of the 4A Northern Playoffs this Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraylonWilson_1/status/1985423760384532772","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/BraylonWilson_1/status/1985423760384532772 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890039"],"_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-690945225439a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNeil completed 14/18 passes for 208 yards and 4 TDs in Spanish Springs' 49-6 victory over Galena on Friday. PRZ NV's sixth-ranked QB in the 2026 class continues to shine with his highly efficient and productive senior season completing 75% of his passes and leads the state in touchdown passes with 40 on the season. McNeil is one of the biggest senior stock risers out of northern Nevada and will be moving up the rankings in the next update to the 2026 class. Spanish Springs earned the top seed in the 5A Northern playoff bracket and will host #4 Douglas in the first round this Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/McneilTyson10/status/1984673667859824742","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/McneilTyson10/status/1984673667859824742 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->