Here is a breakdown of The Arizona Republic's top 20 high school football performances from games played on Sept. 24-26, 2026.
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1. Billy Lewis, St. Mary's, DB/WR, Sr.
In a 42-14 4A win over Gila Ridge, he intercepted four passes, returning his last one 95 yards for a touchdown. The four interceptions tied a 58-year-old school record.
2. Lachlan Geier, Queen Creek, DL, Sr.
In a 24-21 upset of Sandra Day O'Connor, he had 16 tackles, 6½ for losses, 3½ sacks and two quarterback hurries.
3. Karlos Romandia, North Canyon, QB, Sr.
He completed 7 of 11 passes for 339 yards and four TDs. He also ran six times for 118 yards and three more scores in a 56-20 win over Rio Rico, giving North Canyon a 4-1 start for the first time since 1995.
4. Daryl Little II, Thunderbird, QB, Jr.
In a 40-20 win over Deer Valley, he ran 13 times for 192 yards and five TDs.
5. Chris McCorkle, Mountain Pointe, Athlete, Sr.
In a 34-27 upset of Desert Edge, he had 192 yards and a TD on 11 carries.
6. Dalton Speaks, Arizona College Prep, WR
In a 54-6 rout of Gilbert, he caught four passes for 97 yards and scored three touchdowns.
7. Kaleb Cooke, Willcox, FB, Sr.
In a 50-7 rout of Scottsdale Prep, he had 156 total yards and four touchdowns. He ran for 134 yards and three scores.
8. Kenzo Crawford, Highland, WR, Fr.
In a 21-13 win over Salpointe Catholic, he had six catches for a single-game school record 188 yards and a TD.
9. Dionte Brandon, Maryvale, RB, Fr.
In a 35-7 4A win over Combs, he ran 34 times for 235 yards and two TDs.
10. Cody Curley, Chinle, RB, Jr.
In a 72-6 rout of Winslow, he ran the ball 17 times for 255 yards and five touchdowns, including a 65-yarder.
11. Jaleel West, Tempe, QB, Sr.
In a 47-6 win over Desert Sunrise, he passed for 133 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 119 yards and two scores.
12. Ryder Ashcraft, Notre Dame Prep, WR, Jr.
In a 33-10 win over Campo Verde, he caught 11 passes for 117 yards.
13. Torrin Hill, Centennial, TE, Jr.
In a 34-17 win over Casteel, he caught seven passes for 173 yards and two TDs.
14. Ethan Farnsworth, Antelope, RB/LB, Jr.
In a 29-22 loss to Heritage Laveen, he had more than 200 yards of total offense. On defense, he had 15 tackles.
15. Luke Horn, St. Mary's, QB, Jr.
In the win over Gila Ridge, he completed 10 of 20 passes for 145 yards and two TDs and ran for 187 yards and three scores on 17 carries.
16. Gavin Gleave, Westwood, QB, Jr.
In one half against Desert Ridge, he had 296 total yards and six touchdowns, four passing and two rushing.
17. Jamerrius Anthony, Cortez, QB/DB, Sr.
In a 26-21 2A upset of Camp Verde, he ran 30 times for 220 yards and two TDs, completed 6 of 11 passes for 106 yards and a score, had 11 tackles (seven solo), and recorded a strip sack that he recovered. He also recovered Camp Verde's onside kick to end the game.
18. Dylan Brush, Horizon, RB, So.
In a 35-6 win over McClintock, he ran 15 times for 221 yards and three TDs.
19. D'Mari Bryant, Millennium, RB, Sr.
In a 49-14 rout of Shadow Ridge, he ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
20. T.K. Cunningham, Basha, Edge, Sr.
In a 35-12 win over Red Mountain, he had three sacks.
Richard Obert has been covering high school sports since the 1980s for The Arizona Republic. Catch the best high school sports coverage in the state. Sign up for Azcentral Preps Now. And be sure to subscribe to our daily sports newsletters so you don't miss a thing. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:@azc_obert
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