Rushing Attack: Midseason’s Top Rushing Leaders

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">As the season reaches its midpoint, these standout ball carriers have made their mark by consistently producing on the ground. From explosive runs to tough, physical carries, here's a look at the top rushing leaders making an impact so far this season.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Victor Aguilar, 2027, RB, Parker </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aguilar leads the state in rushing with 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns on 105 carries. Averages over 12 yards per touch and 214 yards per game, highlighted by a week 6 performance where he took 27 carries for 391 yards and 3 touchdowns. Has been the key piece to Parker's 6-0 start to the season and high powered offense.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abde8268956f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wolfley has been a three year multi-dimensional playmaker for Trivium and one of the top players in the division over the last several seasons. So far in 2026, he's racked up 1,186 yards and 11 touchdowns on 109 carries. He's a physical downhill ball carrier that combines speed and strength to run through contact and extend gains in the open field. Earned his initial college offer from Montana State-Northern in late August.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/benwolfley08/status/2101439943554048102","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/2101439943554048102 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2067545"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abde826895d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brush is a major D1 prospect and leads the 2029 class in rushing and touchdowns throughout the country with 1,166 yards and 20 touchdowns. In week 4, he had 23 carries for 407 yards and 6 touchdowns in the 55-36 win over Sunnyslope. Holds 6 D1 offers from Arizona, Oregon State, Northern Arizona, Washington, Colorado State, and Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DylanBrush2029/status/2104783624944124235","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/DylanBrush2029/status/2104783624944124235 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Diego Ibarra, 2028, RB, Santa Cruz Valley </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ibarra is backing up his strong sophomore campaign with an even better junior season. Through 6 games, 1,074 yards and 12 touchdowns on 109 carries. He's scored in every game thus far and is averaging 191 yards per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1331348' first='Christian' last='Garcia'], RB, 2027, Marcos De Niza</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia carries the Marcos De Niza offense with 130 carries for 1,074 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season. He's fluid with his movement with the quick cut ability and short area burst to make defenders miss in space. Shows great vision to find and attack open running lanes with speed. Strong all-around skillset to also make an impact in the passing game as a receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2202011"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abde8268962a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wood flashed throughout his sophomore year on defense but has taken over as a ball carrier for Show Low this season. Through 6 games, he has 1,036 yards and 14 touchdowns on 85 carries. He's a violent runner that breaks tackles with great leverage and contact balance. He maintains good leg drive and shows good open field speed to finish long runs in the endzone. In addition to his offensive stats, he has 64 tackles, 13 TFL, and an interception on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614654"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abde82689677"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curley ran for 1,145 yards as a sophomore and is close to breaking that mark halfway through his junior year. Through 5 games, he's got 1,031 yards and 15 touchdowns on 100 carries. Plays bigger than his frame with a skillset that combines both his speed and power at the contact point. He's able to navigate traffic smoothly and read his blocks to work to space. He's quick to get north/south and can lower his shoulder to pick up yards after contact and win the collision battle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/C_curley6/status/2095225191236616355","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/C_curley6/status/2095225191236616355 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->