End of Season Passing Leaders

<p class="text-gray-700">Raines put together a historic campaign that rewrote the South River record books. He finished the year with a staggering 3,288 passing yards and 48 total touchdowns, commanding the offense with poise, and an aggressive downfield mindset that consistently stressed opposing defenses.</p>   <p>What separates Raines on film is his ability to extend plays and punish coverage breakdowns. He's dangerous outside the pocket, keeping his eyes downfield and delivering accurate throws with touch and timing, allowing his receivers to win in space and generate yards after the catch. </p>   <p class="text-gray-700">His journey makes the season even more impressive. After stops at two of the state's top programs, Raines returned home to South River and immediately elevated the program to new heights. Along the way, he broke three major records and tied another, setting school marks for most touchdowns in a season, most passing yards in a season, and leading South River to its longest playoff run in 30 years. He also tied the county record for touchdowns in a single game with seven, accomplishing that feat twice in the same season.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BenRainesQB/status/1993497519654043759 </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='825096' first='Carlos' last='Spencer']'s arm talent and ball placement jump off the screen the moment you turn on the film. He's a quarterback who can challenge every blade of grass, confidently fitting passes into tight windows and driving the football to all levels of the field. What stands out most is how effortlessly he flips his hips and generates velocity across the field, maintaining accuracy even on difficult, off-platform throws that most quarterbacks simply can't make.</p>   <p>Spencer backed up the film with elite production this season, finishing second in the state with 2,892 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns. He's far more than a stationary pocket passer, either. When pressure closes in, Spencer shows the athleticism to escape, extend plays, and punish defenses with his legs, adding five rushing touchdowns to his stat line. His ability to create without sacrificing downfield vision makes him especially dangerous, as defenses are forced to account for both his arm and his mobility.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">With high-end arm strength, advanced ball placement, and the athleticism to keep plays alive, Spencer profiles as a modern quarterback who can elevate an offense. His production and film both point to a passer who has a high ceiling and is one of the most intriguing young quarterback prospects in the state.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/qb1los/status/1997338542083555404 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1894417' first='Brayden' last='Watson'] took the state by storm in his debut season, putting together a campaign that looked anything but underclassman-led. Watson piled up 2,600 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns, showing poise, command, and production well beyond his years while guiding Patuxent to a 10–3 championship season.</p>   <p>In the championship game, Watson delivered a statement performance, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, dissecting the defense and leading his team to a title. With elite early production and a championship résumé already on his ledger, Watson has established himself as one of the state's exciting young quarterback prospects. If this is the baseline for his career, the ceiling over the next three seasons is extremely high.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_braytotuff/status/1995175553771638804 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Owen McBride has a prototype frame at 6-foot-4 and command of the passing game. On film, McBride consistently stresses defenses vertically, driving the ball downfield on posts and seam routes while also showing the touch and trajectory to connect on deep shots outside the numbers. His mechanics and timing stand out in the pocket, as he gets the ball out on schedule and makes difficult throws look routine.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">McBride finished the season with 2,493 passing yards and 35 touchdowns, ranking second in the state in passing touchdowns. His ability to operate efficiently within structure while still attacking defenses at all levels makes him a quarterback who can elevate an offense. With his size, arm talent, and poise, McBride has established himself as one of the premier QB prospects in the state.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/OwenMcB05/status/1999589264934175060 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1089255' first='Tyler' last='Bell'] brings a dynamic blend of athleticism and arm talent that makes him a constant challenge for opposing defenses. He is effective both within the structure of the passing game and when plays break down, showing the ability to extend snaps beyond the line of scrimmage and generate yards with his legs. Bell is active and elusive in the pocket, using his vision and quick cuts to avoid pressure while keeping his eyes downfield, a trait that allows him to turn potential sacks into explosive plays.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">When he does take off, Bell runs with determination and toughness, adding another layer to his offensive value. As a passer he finished fifth in the state with 2,471 passing yards and 27 touchdowns. Bell's combination of mobility, playmaking instincts, and downfield effectiveness makes him a quarterback who can dictate the tempo of a game and thrive in today's spread and RPO-based offenses.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tylerbellQB/status/1997071373995278622 </div></figure>