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A look at who stood out in Week 2 of the Arizona high school football season. You can vote in our poll below from among or five nominees for top overall performer. Voting closes Wednesday at noon. 

Eli Sanders, Chandler, RB, Sr.

He scored on runs of 67, 4, 15 and 95 yards, racking up 213 yards in the first half in Chandler’s 64-0 rout of Phoenix Pinnacle.

Matthew McClelland, Gilbert Arete Prep, QB, Jr.

In a 58-57 2A loss to Glendale Prep, he had 554 yards, 266 passing and 288 rushing. He had a total of seven touchdowns.

Joey Jensen, San Tan Valley Combs, RB, Sr.

He had 179 yards rushing and 39 receiving and had a total of four TDs in a win over Tempe.

Zach Hammett, River Valley, RB, Jr.

He had nine total touches and scored five touchdowns. He ran six times for 75 yards and three TDs on six carries and had 145 yards and two TDs on three punt returns in a 56-0 win over Kingman Academy.

Jacob Cisneros, Anthem Boulder Creek, RB, Sr.

After 475 yards and three TDs against Casteel in week 1, he started his team’s 46-0 win over Skyline with a 90-yard kickoff return for a TD. He had 131 rushing yards and two TDs on 10 carries. He also had 47 receiving yards and a score. All in the first half.

Isaiah Newcombe, Casteel, WR, Sr.

In a 25-24 comeback win over Gilbert Higley, Newcombe got behind the safety for a 90-yard scoring catch with four minutes left. He had more than 200 receiving yards.

Savion Boone, Fountain Hills, WR, Jr.

He had 12 catches for 275 yards and five TDs including the game-winner with two minutes left in a 48-47 comeback win over Florence. He also intercepted a pass to clinch the 3A win.

Shane Davenport, Fountain Hills, QB, Sr.

He had 458 total yards, including 393 in the air, with five TD passes. He completed 22 of 37 passes.

Caden Calloway, Gilbert Campo Verde, RB, Sr.

He ran nine times for 119 yards and three TDs in a 56-7 rout of Raymond S Kellis.

Ben Tobin, Scottsdale Christian, QB, Sr.

In a win over Heritage Academy Laveen, he completed 7 of 11 for 111 yards and two TDs and ran for 145 yards and three scores on six carries.

Hunter Ogle, Eloy Santa Cruz, RB, Sr.

He ran for 254 yards and had four total TDs, including an 85-yarder, in a win over Coolidge.

Xander Werner, Scottsdale Saguaro, Athlete, Jr.

He accounted for 175 yards of offense and two touchdowns in a 27-0 win over Brophy Prep.

Nicco Marchiol, Chandler Hamilton, QB, Jr.

He ran for two TDs and passed for two TDs in a 64-22 win over Gilbert Perry.

Noah Schmidt, Hamilton, RB, Sr.

He ran 12 times for 99 yards and three TDs and caught a 64-yard touchdown pass against Perry.

Luis Jaramillo, Flagstaff, RB, Sr.

He ran for 200 yards and two TDS, and scored the winning touchdown on fourth down and goal in overtime against Bradshaw Mountain.

Mikey Keene, Chandler, QB, Sr.

He completed 16 of 19 for 212 yards and two TDs.

Kyion Grayes, Chandler, WR, Jr.

He caught four passes for 90 yards and two TDs.

Tristan Monday, Saguaro, OLB, Jr.

He had nine tackles, three for losses.

Earnest Greenwood, Phoenix Barry Goldwater, RB, Sr.

He carried the ball 20 times for 205 yards and three TDs in a 28-10 win over Glendale Apollo.

Liam Phelan, Phoenix St. Mary’s, RB/LB, Sr.

In a win over Casa Grande Vista Grande, he carried 22 times for 216 yards and three TDs.

Jacob Oothoudt, Camp Verde, QB, Sr.

He ran for 202 yards and three TDs on 11 carries against Holbrook.

Seth Gallardo, Surprise Shadow Ridge, QB, Sr.

He completed 17 of 26 for 305 yards and five TDs with no interceptions in a 48-21 win over Mesa Westwood.

Willy Roberts, Mesa Mountain View, QB

He completed 10 of 17 for 206 yards and four TDs in a 42-0 win over Mesa Dobson.

Jackson Bowers, Mountain View, WR

He caught six passes for 97 yards and three TDs.

Zach Sutton, Shadow Ridge, WR, Sr.

He had seven catches for 188 yards and three TDs and intercepted a pass.

Jacob Thurman, Shadow Ridge, RB, Sr.

Carried seven times for 131 yards and two TDs.

Leo Palelei, Shadow Ridge, LB, Sr.

He had 12 tackles, two sacks and two QB hurries.

Wyatt Zellner, Gilbert, TE/LB/QB

He had 15 solo tackles, eight assists and stepped in at quarterback to lead a comeback bid that fell short in a loss to Mesa.

Logan Hubler, American Leadership Queen Creek, QB, Jr.

Completed 20 of 23 for 316 yards and six TDs in a 59-28 win over Buckeye.

Jack Ricedorff, American Leadership Gilbert North, QB, Sr.

In a 48-12 win over San Tan Foothills, he was 21 of 38 for 263 yards passing.

Johnny Bellino, ALA Gilbert North, DB, Jr.

He returned an interception 99 yards for a score.

Omar Muse, Phoenix Horizon, RB, Sr.

In a win over Goodyear Millennium, he carried 10 ties for 82 yards and two TDs and caught a 21-yard pass for a score.

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