2021 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada football team

First team

Offense

QB — Micah Alejado, Bishop Gorman — The sophomore completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 2,699 yards and 31 touchdowns and two interceptions and ran for five TDs for the Class 5A state champion.

QB — Tyler Stott, Desert Oasis — The senior completed 58.9 percent of his passes for 3,671 yards and 39 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.

RB — Jovantae Barnes, Desert Pines — The senior ran for 567 yards and 11 touchdowns despite playing in only six games.

RB — Makhai Donaldson, Arbor View — The sophomore ran for 1,335 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries.

RB — JaQuieze Holland, Shadow Ridge — The junior ran for 1,800 yards and 23 touchdowns for the Class 4A state runner-up.

RB — Jaylen McKnight, Green Valley — The senior ran for 1,188 yards and added 147 yards receiving and 11 total touchdowns.

WR — Germie Bernard, Liberty — The senior Washington commit caught 53 passes for 956 yards and 12 touchdowns, ran for 452 yards and four scores and had three touchdowns on punt returns, one on a kickoff return and one on an interception return.

WR — Zachariah Branch, Bishop Gorman — The junior caught 48 passes for 1,094 yards and 14 touchdowns and returned two punts for scores for the Class 5A state champion.

WR — Elijah Darwin, Desert Oasis — The junior caught 54 passes for 1,124 yards and 14 touchdowns in seven games.

WR — Jaden Thrower, Silverado — The senior had 773 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving and averaged 26.7 yards per catch for the Class 4A state champion.

ATH — Donavyn Pellot, Silverado — The junior had 10 rushing touchdowns, seven receiving scores and returned two interceptions and a punt for TDs for the Class 4A state champion.

ATH — Kendric Thomas, Foothill — The senior had 702 yards and nine touchdowns on 110 carries in eight games.

OL — Harrison Nielson, Green Valley — The senior center helped an offense that scored 32.4 points per game.

OL — Tim Powers, Silverado — The senior gave up no sacks and helped an offense that averaged 52.3 points for the Class 4A state champion.

OL — Jake Taylor, Bishop Gorman — The senior Oklahoma commit helped an offense that averaged 46.2 points for the Class 5A state champion.

OL — Cooper Teague, Arbor View — The senior center anchored a line that helped a rushing attack that averaged 197.7 yards.

OL — Jesse Wilson, Liberty — The senior was the top offensive lineman for an offense that averaged 38 points for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

OL — Zak Yamauchi, Bishop Gorman — The junior helped an offense that averaged 46.2 points for the Class 5A state champion.

Defense

DL — Mathius Aleaga, Green Valley — The senior had 52 tackles, including 14.5 for loss, and 6.5 sacks.

DL — Ryan Henderson, Canyon Springs — The senior was the top defender for the Pioneers and a first-team All-Desert League pick.

DL — Aiden McComber, Bishop Gorman — The junior had 70 tackles, including 31 for loss, 17 sacks and 27 hurries to help a defense that allowed 7.7 points per game for the Class 5A state champion.

DL – Sir Mells, Liberty — The senior had 20 tackles, two for loss, and a sack for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

DL — Ike Nnakenyi, Coronado — The senior had 52 tackles, including 10 for loss, four sacks and 18 hurries for the Class 4A Sky League champion.

LB — Palaie Faoa, Bishop Gorman — The junior had 84 tackles, including 13 for loss, three sacks and a forced fumble to help a defense that allowed 7.7 points per game for the Class 5A state champion.

LB — Chris Federico, Silverado — The junior was the Class 4A Desert League defensive player of the year with 81 tackles, including 14 for loss, and four sacks for the state champion.

LB — Anthony Jones, Liberty — The senior Texas commit had 39 tackles, including five for loss, 3.5 sacks and also caught six touchdown passes.

LB — Cyrus Moss, Bishop Gorman — The senior had 63 tackles, including 16 for loss, six sacks, 15 hurries and a forced fumble to help a defense that allowed 7.7 points per game for the Class 5A state champion.

LB — Jamih Otis, Bishop Gorman — The junior had 102 tackles, including 17 for loss, seven sacks and a fumble recovery for the Class 5A state champion.

LB — Cliff Weber, Liberty — The senior had 43 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

DB — Zion Branch, Bishop Gorman — The senior had 42 tackles, including two for loss, and broke up seven passes for the Class 5A state champion.

DB — Shyne Johnson, Silverado — The junior had 44 tackles, nine pass breakups and six interceptions, including one for a touchdown, for the Class 4A state champion.

DB — Ikalewa Paaoao, Liberty — The Class 5A Mountain League Defensive Player of the Year had 27 tackles, including three for loss, and three interceptions for the state semifinalist.

DB — Montae Pate, Legacy — The senior had two interceptions, broke up 10 passes and allowed only five receptions all season.

DB — Fabian Ross, Bishop Gorman — The senior had 23 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass breakups for the Class 5A state champion.

K/P — Damon Bishoff, Green Valley — The senior was 7-for-9 on field goals with a long of 54 yards.

Coach of the Year

Andy Ostolaza, Silverado — He guided the Skyhawks to an undefeated season and their first state championship in dominating fashion. Silverado outscored its opponents 628-128 in its 12 games.

Second team

Offense

QB — Jayden Maiava, Liberty — The senior completed 60.7 percent of his passes for 2,027 yards and 24 touchdowns with four interceptions and ran for three scores for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

QB — Brandon Tunnell, Silverado — The junior had 1,942 yards and 27 touchdowns passing to lead an offense that scored 53 points per game for the Class 4A state champion.

RB — Chris Avila, Coronado — The senior ran for 1,156 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Class 4A Sky League champion.

RB — Caden Harris, Silverado — The junior ran for 1,050 yards and 13 touchdowns with a 14.2 yards-per-carry average and caught a touchdown pass for the Class 4A state champion.

RB — Landon Wrzesinski, Moapa Valley — The junior ran for 990 yards and nine touchdowns for the Class 3A state champion.

WR — Jonathan Brady, Bishop Gorman — The senior caught 31 passes for 670 yards and seven touchdowns for the Class 5A state champion.

WR — Daishawn Fletcher, Basic — The senior caught 26 passes for 553 yards and five touchdowns.

WR — Jaden Turner, Faith Lutheran — The senior caught 24 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns.

WR — David Washington, Arbor View — The sophomore caught 34 passes for 670 yards and two touchdowns.

ATH — Gavin Brown, Virgin Valley — The senior completed 70.6 percent of his passes for 2,950 yards and 40 touchdowns with seven interceptions and ran for five scores for the Class 3A state runner-up.

ATH — Gunner Redd, Moapa Valley — The senior had 653 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving, 294 yards and five touchdowns rushing and returned three kickoffs and an interception for a touchdown for the Class 3A state champion.

ATH — D’on Williams, Clark — The senior had 801 yards rushing and 18 total touchdowns and intercepted four passes.

OL — Bryce Evans, Shadow Ridge — The senior was the top offensive lineman for an offense that ran for 321.7 yards per game for the Class 4A state runner-up.

OL — Vili Fetapai, Faith Lutheran — The senior was a first-team All-Desert League selection.

OL — Noah McKinney, Coronado — The senior Division I prospect led an offense that scored 31.9 points per game for the Class 4A Sky League champion.

OL — Camden Miller, Bishop Gorman — The senior helped an offense that averaged 46.2 points for the Class 5A state champion.

OL — Anthony Salas, Foothill — The senior tackle had 12 pancake blocks and allowed no sacks.

Defense

DL — Zurich Ashford, Arbor View — The junior had 56 tackles, including 16 for loss, 12 sacks and an interception he returned for a touchdown.

DL — Idgerrin Dean, Desert Pines — The junior was the top defensive lineman for a team that allowed 17.9 points per game.

DL — Kelze Howard, Spring Valley — The junior had 38 tackles, including nine for loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

DL — Jayven Perez, Liberty — The senior had 20 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

DL — Noa Yamauchi, Bishop Gorman — The senior had 45 tackles, including 15 for loss, and seven sacks for the Class 5A state champion.

LB — Noasalei Alapati, Legacy — The senior had 66 tackles, including eight for loss, and two pass breakups.

LB — Adonis Jackson, Las Vegas — The senior Class 4A Mountain League Defensive Player of the Year had 70.5 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and also had 11 rushing touchdowns.

LB — Jordan Pollard, Faith Lutheran — The senior had 114 tackles, including 19 for loss, one sack and one interception and rushed for eight touchdowns.

LB — Reyes Reynaga, Clark — The senior had 132 tackles and four sacks.

LB — Christian Thatcher, Arbor View — The freshman had 99 tackles, including nine for loss, and four sacks.

LB — Sam Wheeler, Moapa Valley — The senior had 87 tackles, including 18 for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for the Class 3A state champion.

DB — Saco Alofipo, Liberty — The senior had 49 tackles, including two for loss, two sacks and an interception for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

DB — Kodi Decambra, Bishop Gorman — The senior had 28 tackles, two interceptions and three pass breakups for the Class 5A state champion.

DB — Isaiah Hampton, Liberty — The senior had 31 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, two sacks and two interceptions for the Class 5A state semifinalist.

DB — Aiden Powell, Arbor View — The senior had 50 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions, including one for a touchdown.

DB — Edward Rhambo, Palo Verde — The senior had five interceptions and six total touchdowns.

DB — Jett Solomon, Desert Pines — The senior Utah State commit was the top defensive back for a defense that allowed 17.9 points per game.

K/P — Trey Balsbaugh, Bishop Gorman — The senior was 48-for-48 on PATs, 2-for-4 on field goals and had a 75 percent touchback rate.

Honorable mention

Jacob Ah Mook Sang, Bonanza

Arnold Anderson, Cimarron-Memorial

Josh Andrade, Coronado

Brayden Bayne, Centennial

Isaiah Bottley, Coronado

Jason Burns, Legacy

Ferrari Busby, Desert Pines