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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The first week of action is in the books, and the 1A division delivered plenty of standout performances. From explosive playmakers to defensive difference-makers, these are the players who made their mark as stat stars in Week 0.</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Dayton Penry, 2027, QB, Duncan – </strong>Penry led the division in passing during the first week of the season going 10 for 19 with 260 yards and 3 touchdowns including a 96 yarder in the 20-48 loss to Lordsburg. He also had 4 total tackles and 2 tackles for loss.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Reidhead showcased his dual threat ability in the close loss to Mohave Accelerated. He threw for 183 yards and a touchdown but rattled off 255 yards rushing with 2 touchdowns on the ground.</p>
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<p><strong>Ryan Garner, 2027, ATH, Hayden – </strong>In the 65-42 win over Superior, he accounted for 6 total touchdowns. He took just 12 carries for 214 yards and 5 touchdowns adding another on a kick returner.</p>
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<p><strong>Brody Fletcher, 2027, RB, San Manuel – </strong>Highly efficient performance from the senior RB taking just 8 carries for 179 yards and 3 touchdowns to average over 22 yards per touch. On defense, he added 7 total tackles and a tackle for loss.</p>
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<p><strong>Kellan Murphy, 2029, QB, Bagdad – </strong>In his first varsity start, the sophomore got it done through the air and on the ground in the 42-24 win over Maryvale Prep. Threw for 146 yards and a touchdown while completing 58% of his attempts then added 17 carries for 176 yards and three more touchdowns on the ground.</p>
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<p><strong>Karsen Lacey, 2027, ATH, Duncan – </strong>Outstanding opening performance for the senior scoring three touchdowns on only four receptions including one for 96 yards and totaling 160 yards.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore two-way starter made plays at both WR and DB in Bagdad's win. Took 6 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown then added 10 total tackles on defense.</p>
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<p><strong>Levi Alfred, 2027, LB, Bagdad – </strong>Alfred was a difference maker on the defensive side for Bagdad racking up 18 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and a fumble recovery.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">The big 6'4” 235 lb. DE was disruptive in the Mogollon backfield in the 44-40 win. Had 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks.</p>
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The first week of action is in the books, and the 1A division delivered plenty of standout performances. From explosive playmakers to defensive difference-makers, these are the players who made their mark as stat stars in Week 0.
Dayton Penry, 2027, QB, Duncan – Penry led the division in passing during the first week of the season going 10 for 19 with 260 yards and 3 touchdowns including a 96 yarder in the 20-48 loss to Lordsburg. He also had 4 total tackles and 2 tackles for loss.
Reidhead showcased his dual threat ability in the close loss to Mohave Accelerated. He threw for 183 yards and a touchdown but rattled off 255 yards rushing with 2 touchdowns on the ground.
Ryan Garner, 2027, ATH, Hayden – In the 65-42 win over Superior, he accounted for 6 total touchdowns. He took just 12 carries for 214 yards and 5 touchdowns adding another on a kick returner.
Brody Fletcher, 2027, RB, San Manuel – Highly efficient performance from the senior RB taking just 8 carries for 179 yards and 3 touchdowns to average over 22 yards per touch. On defense, he added 7 total tackles and a tackle for loss.
Kellan Murphy, 2029, QB, Bagdad – In his first varsity start, the sophomore got it done through the air and on the ground in the 42-24 win over Maryvale Prep. Threw for 146 yards and a touchdown while completing 58% of his attempts then added 17 carries for 176 yards and three more touchdowns on the ground.
Karsen Lacey, 2027, ATH, Duncan – Outstanding opening performance for the senior scoring three touchdowns on only four receptions including one for 96 yards and totaling 160 yards.
The sophomore two-way starter made plays at both WR and DB in Bagdad's win. Took 6 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown then added 10 total tackles on defense.
Levi Alfred, 2027, LB, Bagdad – Alfred was a difference maker on the defensive side for Bagdad racking up 18 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
