Week 2 Game Balls: 5A Offensive Standout Performances

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Week 2 delivered another slate of impressive offensive performances across the 5A division. Here are the players that earned this week's Game Balls with their production. &nbsp;</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jimmy Guzman, 2028, RB, Tolleson – </strong>Guzman carried the Tolleson offense with 29 carries for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 32-37 win over Paradise Valley. Also had 4 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pick six on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Seaton Lobato, 2029, QB, McClintock – </strong>The sophomore has led McClintock in two lopsided wins to open the 2026 season. In the 43-12 win over Gilbert, he threw for 197 yards and 4 touchdowns on 10 of 19 attempts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachNickO1/status/2096468080977449187","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/CoachNickO1/status/2096468080977449187 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["498322"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea95c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitaker took 3 of his 6 receptions for touchdowns racking 123 yards also adding an interception and a forced fumble on defense. He's one of the top uncommitted 2027 prospects in the state currently holding 7 D1 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707440"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea96b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Linares accounted for over 200 yards of offense in the loss to Millennium. He took 26 carries for 128 yards with a score and added 4 receptions for 83 yards and another touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1650526"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea9707"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Idaho commit took 19 carries for 173 yards and a touchdown in the 42-14 win over Cactus adding 2 receptions for 11 yards. In 2 games, he has 306 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884212"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea974d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Idaho State commit showcased his explosiveness taking just 3 receptions for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win over Cactus including a 78 yarder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2235693"],"_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-6aa2fb1e11103"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith has had back to back 200 yard rushing games to open the season. In the 30-29 win over Sunnyslope he took 17 carries for 212 yards and a touchdown. Expect him to be one of 5A's leading rushers throughout the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DeckerSmit92101/status/2097115045226508616","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/DeckerSmit92101/status/2097115045226508616 </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-6aa2fa2ea97fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brush is another leading back in the 5A division. In the 61-0 win over Apollo he took just 13 carries for 176 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the first two games this season, he has 411 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns. He also added an offer from NAU bringing his total offer count to three including Arizona and Oregon State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DylanBrush2029/status/2096716935388172631","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/2096716935388172631 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Easton Bakutis, 2027, WR, Campo Verde – </strong>Bakutis was a consistent target throughout the 27-0 win over Ironwood Ridge. He took 10 receptions for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/EastonBakutis17/status/2097082147752620408","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/EastonBakutis17/status/2097082147752620408 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884389"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea984c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another highly efficient and productive performance for Roskopf throwing for 300 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 9 completions in the 52-0 win over Cienega.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1114228"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea988f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Explosive night for the highly ranked RB scoring 3 touchdowns on just 9 carries for 157 yards. Recently added offers from UCLA and Purdue to bring his offer count to 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coachjgoodloe/status/2097536856997167161","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/coachjgoodloe/status/2097536856997167161 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2067547"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea98d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back to back 100 yard receiving games to open the season for the sophomore. In the 42-0 win over Sahuaro he took 7 receptions for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/rodarte79714/status/2096120740278075534","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/rodarte79714/status/2096120740278075534 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1617601"],"_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-6aa2fa2ea991b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schiermeyer took a heavy workload and led Desert Vista to the upset victory over Mountain Pointe. On 28 carries he went for 139 yards and 4 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SchiermeyerSam/status/2096704769893236931","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/SchiermeyerSam/status/2096704769893236931 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->