Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 20 high school football performers of Oct. 15-16, 2026. Coaches nominated players.

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Top 20 HS football players of the week

In a 62-35 win over Paradise Valley, he ran 39 times for a 5A state record 500 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 38 receiving yards with a score for a total of eight TDs.

In the Wolves' 20-16 win over Centennial, he had 20 tackles, four for losses, two sacks and an interception.

in 42-7 win over ALA Ironwood, he completed 24 of 29 passes for 360 yards and four TDs.

In his team's 58-0 rout of Raymond S. Kellis, he completed 9 of 11 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns.

In the Bears' 45-21 win over Mesa, he had four touchdowns. The Texas-bound back has scored nine touchdowns in his last three games.

In the Patriots' 35-22 win over Casteel, he had two sacks, three solo tackles and five quarterback hurries.

In a 42-20 win over Bourgade Catholic, he ran 27 times for 252 yards and four touchdowns. He added a passing TD. On defense, he had eight tackles and forced a fumble that Cortez recovered in Bourgade's end zone.

In a 48-13 win over Casa Grande, he ran for 181 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries.

In a 28-17 upset of Bradshaw Mountain, he caught three passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns, including an 82-yarder.

In a 32-8 win over ALA West Foothills, he ran 21 times for 229 yards and two touchdowns.

In a 49-21 win over Paradise Honors, he ran 14 times for 113 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 131 yards.

In a 34-14 win over Westwood, he completed 19 of 21 passes for 156 yards and two TDs.

In a 40-6 win over Boulder Creek, he caught six passes for 161 yards.

In a 32-12 win over Washington, he was 11-of-15 passing for 175 yards and two TDs and ran 12 times for 165 yards and two scores.

In a 46-30 win over Williams Field, he completed 21 of 26 passes for 253 yards and three TDs with no interceptions.

He ran 17 times for 104 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Willow Canyon.

In a 35-16 win over Arizona College Prep, he ran 23 times for 140 yards and two TDs.

In a 50-6 rout of Window Rock, he ran 17 times for 164 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 11 tackles on defense.

In a 25-19 win over River Valley, he ran 23 times for 221 yards and three touchdowns.

In a 58-35 win over Independence, he completed 18 of 27 passes for 399 yards and six TDs and ran for a score.