6A Opening Statement: Top Performers Light Up Week 1

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Opening week wasted no time making a statement across 6A. From explosive playmakers to dominant defenders, several prospects immediately put their talent on display. We take a look at the top performers from Week 1 who made an impact and gave us an early glimpse at some of the names to watch throughout the 2026 season.</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1111798"],"_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-6a9a7b4315c47"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In his first game as a starter, the 2029 QB threw for 403 yards and 4 touchdowns on 18 of 27 attempts leading Liberty to a 58-18 win over Mesa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JasonCHaines/status/2094285807423299649","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/JasonCHaines/status/2094285807423299649 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2372886,"_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-6a9a7b4315ca8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brewer accounted for 6 total touchdowns in the 48-30 win over Gilbert. On 52 passing attempts, he completed 32 for 366 yards and a touchdown adding 55 yards and 3 more touchdowns on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116483"],"_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-6a9a7b4315cf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Productive and efficient performance to start the season for Hale completing 67% of his throws for 351 yards and 5 touchdowns in Queen Creeks 35-31 win over Higley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/sawyerhalesQB/status/2094239232097476906","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/sawyerhalesQB/status/2094239232097476906 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2372887,"_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-6a9a7b4315d36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In his first game as a starter, led the 6A division in rushing yards taking 23 carries for 220 yards and a touchdown, also had a receiving touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1690393"],"_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-6a9a7b4315d91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the PRZ's top ranked players in the state took just 15 carries for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. His recruitment has blown up over the last year collecting 19 total D1 offers before committing to Washington.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2372888,"_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-6a9a7b4315dd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams had a breakout opening game consistently creating separation receptions for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 48-30 win over Gilbert.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327540"],"_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-6a9a7b4315e14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill carried the Centennial offense in the 44-10 win over ALA-Queen Creek with 147 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns on 7 receptions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TorrinHill_TE/status/2093515906592948377","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/TorrinHill_TE/status/2093515906592948377 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226917"],"_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-6a9a7b4315e54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The transfer from Washington had an immediate impact the one point victory over Casteel. He totaled 154 yards receiving and a touchdown on just 3 receptions while adding 80 yards passing and another touchdown on a trick play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kaeden_weaver34/status/2093751455480205576","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/kaeden_weaver34/status/2093751455480205576 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884199"],"_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-6a9a7b4315e95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sprott was a consistent target all night in one of the top matchups we'll see this season against Basha. He hauled in 10 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown in the 26-37 loss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden Howland, 2027, DB, Liberty</strong>- Howland was impactful in both coverage and the run game with 8 total tackles, 2 interceptions, a tackle for loss, and a PBU in the 58-18 win over Mesa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brayhowland/status/2093927540515893468","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/brayhowland/status/2093927540515893468 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deklan Johnson, 2028, DL, Mountain Ridge –</strong> Converting from LB to DL proved beneficial for Johnson using a speed based skillset to rack up 9 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks in the loss to Cactus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["955584"],"_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-6a9a7b4315ed7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of PRZ's top ranked 2028 hybrid DE/OLB's picked up right where he left off from last season totaling 11.5 tackles (9 solo), 5 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks in the 32-28 win over Edison.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ianfullmer99/status/2094470680280776989","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/Ianfullmer99/status/2094470680280776989 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->