The sixth week of the 2026 high school football season is in the books and there were several top performances by athletes in El Paso.
Here is a look at 15 of the top performances on Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2.
Isaac Pizana, PK, Burges
In win over El Paso High in a Class 5A, Division 2 showdown Pizana kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired to help the Mustangs defeat the Tigers, 41-38.
Myles Guardado, PK, Coronado
In win vs. Montwood in Class 6A showdown Guardado kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to help the Thunderbirds defeat Montwood, 27-24. Coronado won its fourth straight game.
Ledger Merritt, RB, El Paso High
In 41-38 loss to Burges, Merritt rushed for three touchdowns.
Kylen Green, RB, Franklin
In a victory vs. District 1-6A rival Socorro, Green
rushed for four touchdowns in a span of under 11 minutes and finished with 157 yards on 18 carries.
Sebastian Blakely-Rojo, PK, Andress
In victory vs. Irvin, Blakely-Rojo made all nine of his exra points and connected on a 50-yard field goal as the Eagles improved to 6-0.
Joe Fernandez, QB, Pebble Hills
In 38-35 win vs. Eastwood in District 1-6A matchup, Fernandez threw two touchdown passes in the final 6:04 of the game to help the Spartans win.
Davion Hirell, QB, Montwood
In 27-24 loss vs. Coronado, Hurell passed for 281 yards and threw three touchdowns.
Jacobo Chavez, QB, Chapin
In victory vs. Jefferson, Chavez completed 15 of 17 passes for 239 yards with four touchdown passes.
Bre'yahn Wooten, DL, Chapin
In win vs. Jefferson, he had nine tackles and a quarterback hurry.
Gabriel Garcia, WR, Riverside
In road win at Clint, Garcia has 139 yards receiving and two touchdown catches.
Vince Delgado, QB, San Elizario
In win at Fabens, Delgado rushed for three scores and also had 114 yards passing.
DJ Escarsega, LB, Ysleta
In win vs. Bowie, Escarsega finished with 13 tackles.
Rodrigo Martinez, QB, Ysleta
In victory vs, Bowie, Martinez threw five touchdown passes and had 216 yards passing.
David Angel Monks, RB, Cathedral
In win vs. Tornillo, Monkshad 12 carries for 226 yards and scored six touchdowns.
Zenin Nunez, DB, Eastwood
Nunez returned a fumble 65 yards for a score in the second half in a 38-35 loss to Pebble Hills.
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes,com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: 15 El Paso high school football players shine in Week 6 of 2026 season
