2A Week 0 Top Performers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The first week of action is in the books, and the 2A division delivered plenty of standout performances. From explosive playmakers to defensive difference-makers, these are the top performers from Week 0.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190646"],"_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-6a8f55edd186a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dodson has been a 4 year starter for Chandler Prep and led the division in passing to kick off the season. Threw for nearly 400 yards and 3 touchdowns on 11 of 21 attempts, also added 84 yards on ground and 2 more touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eli Salas, 2027, QB, Bourgade Catholic – </strong>Salas started the season with 8 total touchdowns in the 65-6 win over San Pasqual Valley. Threw for 295 yards and was highly efficient completing 19 of 23 attempts with 7 touchdowns. Added 32 yards and a touchdown on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190660"],"_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-6a8f55edd192c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After rushing for 1,850 yards and 21 yards as a junior, Wolfley picked up right where he left off rushing for 339 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries. Also had 13 total tackles (12 solo) on defense in the 28-6 win over Cortez.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/benwolfley08/status/2091624965481382242","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/benwolfley08/status/2091624965481382242 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Kassulke, 2027, RB, Arizona Lutheran Academy – </strong>In the 62-14 win over Chino Valley, Kassulke averaged 19 yards per touch taking 10 carries for 191 yards and a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Canning, 2029, RB, Desert Star – </strong>Canning flashed throughout his freshman season and carried Desert Star to a 62-18 win over Pinecrest Academy. He took 11 carries for 161 yards and 5 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Oliver Rodriguez, 2027, WR, Chandler Prep – </strong>On just 4 receptions Rodriguez racked up 261 yards and 3 touchdowns including a 95 yarder in the 47-7 win over Scottsdale Prep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Gastelum, 2028, ATH, Catalina – </strong>Gastelum flashed his explosive playmaking ability with 3 receptions for 182 yards and a touchdown on a 83 yard catch in the 28-20 win over Santa Rita. He also had 6 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xavier Lopez, 2027, ATH, Tombstone – </strong>Lopez was a two way difference maker in the 40-6 win over Miami. On offense, he took 21 carries for 180 yards and 3 touchdowns. At LB, he had 16 total tackles including 10 solo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Smith, 2028, LB, Tombstone – </strong>Another key piece to the Tombstone defense. Smith was all over the field finishing with 14 total tackles, 10 solo, a tackle for loss, a sack, and a PBU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hector Mariscal, 2027, ATH, Miami - </strong>Mariscal did all he could on both sides of the ball in the loss to Tombstone. He took 20 carries for 134 yards and a touchdown adding 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble recovery on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hank Moody, 2027, DB, Tombstone – </strong>The Tombstone DB finished with 3 interceptions including a pick six in the 40-6 win over Miami.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->