High School

Top stars, best performances in Week 8 of Arizona high school football

Here’s a look at some of the top performances in Week 8 (Nov. 20) of Arizona high school football.

Lance Smith, SBLive Sports

Top stars, best performances in Week 8 of Arizona high school football
Top stars, best performances in Week 8 of Arizona high school football /

Here’s a look at some of the top performances in Week 8 (Nov. 20) of Arizona high school football. 

We will be updating this post throughout the weekend as we receive more statistics. If you know of a top star we should include, please let us know in the comments or tag us on Twitter (@SBLiveAZ). 

Trey Reynolds (Queen Creek) photo by Paul Mason

Earlier:

6A offensive player of the year candidates by region

6A defensive player of the year candidates by region

A 53-man 'NFL roster' of Arizona high school players

—

Mikey Keene, Chandler QB

Keene threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns, two going to Kyion Grayes, in a 34-14 win over rival Hamilton.

Hank Pepper, Chandler LB

Pepper had 10 tackles — two for loss — to lead the Wolves defense in the win over rival Hamilton.

Isaac Yates, Shadow Ridge WR/DB

Yates took over for Shadow Ridge in a 21-16 nail-biter over Valley Vista, finishing with three receiving touchdowns and an interception.

Devon Black, Yuma Catholic WR/RB

Black went for three total touchdowns and registered substantial yardage both through the air and on the ground in a 49-0 rout of Bourgade Catholic.

Content is unavailable

Richard Stallworth, Yuma Catholic QB

Stallworth threw for three touchdowns and ran for another.

Content is unavailable

Mario Martinez, Yuma Catholic DB

Martinez led the Shamrocks defense with three interceptions in the shutout.

Kevin Sawitzke, Mountain Pointe TE

Sawitzke caught three touchdowns in a 35-7 win over Desert Vista.

Kavaughn Clark, Centennial RB

Clark ran for three touchdowns and 223 yards in a 34-24 comeback win over rival Liberty.

Mark Wren, Thatcher QB

Wren passed for 253 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-22 playoff win over Arizona College Prep.

Easton Webster, American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North RB

Webster ran for two touchdowns and caught a third in a 35-8 victory over Safford.

Howard Russell, Phoenix Christian RB

Russell had a receiving touchdown in the first quarter followed by six rushing touchdowns in a 56-27 victory over River Valley.

Trey Reynolds, Queen Creek RB/LB

Reynolds helped lead Queen Creek to a fourth-quarter comeback and a 27-17 victory over Desert Ridge with three rushing touchdowns and strong play on defense.

Jeryll McIntosh, Desert Edge RB

McIntosh rushed for three touchdowns in the first half of a 48-18 win over Verrado.

Adryan Lara, Desert Edge QB

Lara had four touchdown passes, two to Andrew Patterson — including this beauty in coverage.

Kaden Cloud, Williams Field RB

Cloud ran for 165 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in a 41-0 blowout of Goldwater.

Content is unavailable

Jacob Cisneros, Boulder Creek RB

Cisneros ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-3 win over Sunnyslope. He also led the Jaguars in receiving yards with 50.

Quade Swearingen, Corona del Sol QB

Thanks in large part to two rushing touchdowns and one passing by Swearingen in a 28-7 defensive battle with Mountain View (Mesa), Corona del Sol achieved its first undefeated regular season.

Jake Schmitt, Corona del Sol LB/TE

Schmitt led Corona del Sol' elite defensive effort with eight tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks. He also had two catches for 36 yards.

Derek Sanchez, Sabino WR

Sanchez had three touchdown catches in a 61-7 crushing of Empire.

Max Davis, Highland RB

Davis erupted for 247 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a 33-22 win against Higley.

Colby Littleton, Queen Creek LB

Queen Creek received major contributions from numerous defensive players in a 27-17 win over Desert Ridge. Littleton recorded 14 tackles (one for loss) and an interception that he returned 26 yards.

Trey Reynolds, Queen Creek LB

Reynolds led the Bulldogs with 15 tackles and intercepted a pass that he returned 51 yards.

Aidan Wizner, Queen Creek DE

Wizner had 11 tackles (one for loss), a sack, a quarterback hurry and a fumble recovery.

Dane Christensen, Casteel QB

Christensen passed for all three of Casteel's touchdowns in a 20-19 defensive duel over Red Mountain. He threw for 170 yards on an eye-opening 78.1% completion (25 of 32) and ran for 35 yards.

Brayten Silbor, Chaparral QB

Silbor guided Chaparral to a 52-10 rout of Pinnacle with 401 yards and five touchdowns passing.

Max Minor, Chaparral WR

Minor went for 173 yards and three touchdowns receiving.

Brandon Craddock, O'Connor LB

Craddock led the Eagles with 14 tackles and four tackles for loss in a 31-3 victory over Mountain Ridge.

Andrell Barney, Basha WR

Barney caught three touchdowns and went over 100 yards receiving in a 28-21 win against Perry.

Caleb Jones, Basha RB

Jones ran for 164 yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts.

—

MORE FOOTBALL

6A offensive player of the year candidates by region

6A defensive player of the year candidates by region

A 53-man 'NFL roster' of Arizona high school players

Published
Lance Smith, SBLive Sports
LANCE SMITH, SBLIVE SPORTS

Lance Smith is a veteran high school sports reporter who worked previously with SBLive Sports covering basketball, football, and softball in California's Southern Section and LA City Section and has returned as contributor to High School On SI in 2025. He also covers Nevada and National Girls Basketball. A graduate of The USC Marshall School of Business, Smith dabbles in linear algebra and football and basketball computer rankings.

Home/Football