In a key battle of 3A state title contenders, the Desert Shields walked away with a clutch win. Here is a look at the prospects who stood out in the contest:
Top Five Standouts
A big man with a prototype frame, Wallace is a great athlete on the edge that shows the ability to bend at the knees and play with leverage at the point of attack. He is a great athlete that has outstanding upside as a pass blocker showing the foot quickness and balance to excel along with great arm length.
Holding an offer from San Diego, Wallace is a major gem out of rural Nevada that can continue to garner more opportunities.
17 rec 485 yards 28.5 avg 6 tds
An impact player, Brown has the speed to get over the top of defender with great hands and leaping skills on the edge. He is a major threat in the open field as a runner that brings skills as a returner and has a nose for the end zone. Savvy, he shows impressive skills as a route runner and does a great job creating space as a clutch playmaker.
Defensively, he is also a great defensive back prospect as well where he shows the ability to develop into a standout cornerback.
He has drawn plenty of interest will be a prospect to watch the cycle.
40/79 50% 616 yards 4 tds 2 int (1 td rushing)
In his first season as a starter, Reese shows great physical skills with a great arm and stature as a pocket passer. With great footwork, he is effective operating the Pirates offense throwing an impressive football with that ability to drive the ball downfield.
Capable of putting up great numbers over the course of the season, Reese is a player that should stand out in the camp environment next summer to become a great prospect.
39 car 338 yards 8.6 avg 4 tds (6 tackles 2 sacks)
An extremely physical back with very good speed and vision, Madison is a great player between the tackles with the wiggle to bounce outside for big plays. He has that ability to catch eyes in his class and will be a player to watch in the 2021 class that has the potential to surge.
26/56 46% 606 yards 7 tds 2 int (89 yards 1 td rushing)
A high school quarterback with quick feet and good decision making, Armstrong is a play maker that can create big plays with his feet. He brings a solid arm as a smaller school quarterback prospect but shows the athletic skills to develop as a receiver or in the defensive backfield.
Underclassmen
Cheyenne
LB/S Zander Guillen Cheyenne 6’3 160 (2021)
Guillen has an underdeveloped body but the frame and defensive awareness to rise as a prospect with focused work in the weight room.
TE/DL De’Karui Hawkins Cheyenne 6’1 225 (2021)
14 tackles 1 sack (4 rec 72 yards 1 td)
A large frame player with acceleration and speed, Hawkins has position versatility. He has the physical ability to a down-for-down impact player that can draw looks on either side of the ball.
Moapa Valley
WR/CB Austin Haiselbetz Moapa Valley 5’11 140 (2022)
7 rec 151 yards 1 td (17 tackles 1 int)
Haiselbetz put his speed on display with a 94-yard kick return for a score. He has the makings of being a primary player for the Pirates and will be a sophomore to keep an eye on.
DE Justin Proffitt Moapa Valley 6’3 205 (2021)
6 tackles 2 sacks
With a good frame and impressive athletic ability, Proffitt is a player capable of developing into a productive pass rusher off the end.
Other Seniors to Watch
Cheyenne
OL Lonny Rose Cheyenne 6’5 380
Rose doesn’t play at an ideal weight but he has good endurance at his size and the ability to be physical at the point of attack. He is more of a junior college prospect that is a couple years of a good diet from potentially rising as a major school prospect.
CB/RB Jason Black Cheyenne 5’9 165
27 car 274 yards 10.1 avg 3 tds (25 tackles)
Blacks stood out with big plays on both sides of the football coming up with the key pass breakup to clinch the game as well as several impressive runs. On pace for a productive year, he is a player that can garner attention from smaller 4 year schools.
Moapa Valley
Ath Hayden Redd Moapa Valley 5’11 170
77 touches 415 yards 4 tds (15 tackles 3 sacks)
Simply a tough football player, Redd shows the ability to make plays with impressive awareness and good speed on the football field.
OL/DL Adrien Huerta Moapa Valley 6’3 280
Another Pirates big man, Huerta is an efficient lineman on either side of the ball with impressive power.
DB Luke Barlow Moapa Valley 6’0 150
8 tackles 1 int
A smart defender that does a good job staying in position and that ability to fight with the football in the air. Barlow has a raw body but has the football skills to develop into a strong player in the defensive backfield for the right program.
