Marana junior quarterback Colten Meyer is challenging to become the first Southern Arizona quarterback to lead the state in passing yards since Salpointe’s Tyler Graunke amassed 3,372 yards with 37 touchdowns in 2003.
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-Has thrown for 3,330 yards while completing 262 of 352 passing attempts with 28 touchdowns and six interceptions. Sir-Izzik Sanchez Caldwell, a senior at Tonopah Valley, is next with 3,173 yards.
-No. 15 in the nation (which is led by the 5,239 accumulated by Jordan Durham of Zarephath Academy in Florida).
-Only 541 yards from the Southern Arizona season passing-yards record set by Sabino’s Cameron Hackworth last year. Hackworth passed for 3,871 yards last season while leading the Sabercats to the 3A state championship.
-One the leaders for the Tigers, who completed their regular season 10-0 with No. 1 ranking in the Open Division and a 5A Southern championship.
-Marana’s season-record holder for passing yards, surpassing the 2,987 accumulated by Elijah Joplin in 2022.
2024 Southern Arizona Passing Leaders
Stats compiled from MaxPreps provided by coaches and schools. !Leads state.| Player | School | Yr | Yds | Cmp | Att | Pct | TD | Int | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| !Colten Meyer | Marana | Jr | 3,330 | 262 | 352 | .744 | 28 | 6 | 10 |
| Luke Keeton | Casa Grande | Jr | 2,580 | 147 | 242 | .607 | 27 | 7 | 9 |
| Sebastian Lopez | Bisbee | Sr | 2,135 | 136 | 210 | .648 | 17 | 10 | 10 |
| Jose Cardona Jr. | Maricopa | Jr | 1,938 | 142 | 249 | .570 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| Jacob Ford | Catalina Foothills | Sr | 1,931 | 121 | 207 | .585 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Jaiden Martinez | Ironwood Ridge | Jr | 1,688 | 119 | 197 | .604 | 20 | 10 | 9 |
| Derek Mesa | Tucson | Jr | 1,638 | 96 | 172 | .558 | 18 | 11 | 9 |
| Nash Moore | Buena | Sr | 1,619 | 84 | 143 | .587 | 27 | 3 | 9 |
| Kaleb Layton | Walden Grove | Jr | 1,516 | 97 | 168 | .577 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Jacob Newborn | Pusch Ridge | Sr | 1,427 | 105 | 170 | .618 | 21 | 5 | 10 |
2024 Southern Arizona Rushing Leaders
The 2024 top rushers in Southern Arizona. Stats compiled from MaxPreps provided by coaches and schools. *Denotes Class 1A (8-man football) player.| Player | School | Yr | Yds | Car | YPC | TD | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Ward | Willcox | Sr | 1,442 | 88 | 16.4 | 18 | 10 |
| Ngonkra Fuangunyi | Empire | Sr | 1,177 | 162 | 7.3 | 10 | 9 |
| *Cedar Haynie | St. David | Jr | 1,147 | 118 | 9.7 | 15 | 10 |
| Flint Davis | Benson | Sr | 1,133 | 146 | 7.8 | 12 | 10 |
| Andres Bonilla | Buena | Sr | 974 | 98 | 9.9 | 12 | 9 |
| Sebastian Lopez | Bisbee | Sr | 962 | 84 | 11.5 | 11 | 10 |
| Zachari Haley | Sabino | Jr | 936 | 150 | 6.2 | 10 | 9 |
| Jmiah Wallis | Tombstone | Sr | 925 | 114 | 8.1 | 7 | 10 |
| Delon Harrison | Tanque Verde | Sr | 900 | 113 | 7.9 | 10 | 9 |
| Levi Samuels | Catalina | Jr | 883 | 117 | 7.6 | 6 | 9 |
| *Dominic Rodriguez | San Manuel | Sr | 881 | 110 | 8.0 | 11 | 9 |
| *Chase Pacheco | St. David | Jr | 838 | 97 | 8.6 | 11 | 10 |
| Angel Lopez | Rio Rico | Sr | 805 | 190 | 4.2 | 3 | 9 |
2024 Southern Arizona Receiving Leaders
The 2024 top receivers in Southern Arizona. Stats compiled from MaxPreps provided by coaches and schools.| School | Player | Yr | Yds | Rec | YPR | TD | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dezmen Roebuck | Marana | Sr | 1,002 | 79 | 12.7 | 13 | 10 |
| Matthew Kroner | Ironwood Ridge | Sr | 915 | 54 | 16.9 | 10 | 9 |
| Kendale Cade | Casa Grande | Sr | 871 | 48 | 18.2 | 10 | 9 |
| Jayden Thomas | Buena | Jr | 821 | 33 | 24.9 | 13 | 9 |
| Aveon Williams | Casa Grande | Jr | 760 | 35 | 21.7 | 10 | 9 |
| Terrence Coleman | Maricopa | Sr | 723 | 32 | 22.6 | 8 | 8 |
| Brit Roberson | Sabino | Sr | 701 | 35 | 20.0 | 3 | 9 |
| Dominic Cillitto | Marana | Sr | 656 | 50 | 13.1 | 6 | 10 |
| Matthew Siefert | Catalina Foothills | Jr | 644 | 41 | 15.7 | 1 | 9 |
| Morgan Quiri | Salpointe | Sr | 549 | 25 | 21.9 | 5 | 8 |
DEZMEN ROEBUCK RECORD WATCH
STATE CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS
1. 336— Dezmen Roebuck, Marana, 2021-24
2. 282 — Brandon Phelps, ALA-Gilbert North, 2020-23
3. 241 — Kade Warner, Desert Mountain, 2014-16
4. 217 — Trevor Russell, Casa Grande
5. 214 — Calvin Dacus, Sahuaro, 1997-99
STATE CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS
1. 4,971 — Brandon Phelps, ALA-Gilbert North, 2020-23
2. 4,110 — Dezmen Roebuck, Marana, 2021-24
3. 3,943 — Christian Kirk, Saguaro, 2011-14
4. 3,851 — Josh Weeks, Show Low, 2008-11
5. 3,674 — Mark Andrews, Desert Mountain, 2011-13
6. 3,665 — John Henderson Yuma Catholic, 2016-18
7. 3,629 — Gunner Romney, Chandler, 2015-17
8. 3,537 — Cameron Denson, Salpointe Catholic, 2010-13
9. 3,492 — Elijah Marks, Desert Edge, 2012-13
10. 3,471 — Colbie Dickie, Perry, 2016-18
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