A week after earning his second consecutive 4A state championship with Mica Mountain, senior athlete Riley Carson took home the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Defensive MVP honor on Dec. 15 at AT&T Stadium at Arlington, Texas.
Carson, playing safety, made an interception in the end zone at the start of the fourth quarter to preserve the lead in the West’s 16-7 victory over the East.
In the 42-17 win over No. 1 Phoenix Arcadia in the 4A state championship game, Carson had a 99-yard kickoff return for the touchdown. Carson also made five point-after attempts and was responsible for punting duties as well as being a receiver and safety.
He had seven tackles and caused a fumble against Arcadia.
For his performance in December, Carson is the Jet Sports Training Male Athlete of the Month.
2025 MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH HONORS
January 2025: Desert View soccer player Jose Galaz
February 2025: Desert Christian basketball player Tyson Dobbins
March 2025: Catalina Foothills volleyball player Jacob Martinez
April 2025: Canyon del Oro baseball player Francisco Rivero
May 2025: Salpointe baseball player Colton Raetzman
June 2025: Sabino track runner Milo Mandolini
July 2025: Tucson Turf Elite standout Emeron Bourguet
August 2025: Tucson High baseball alum Juan Hernandez
September 2025: Catalina Foothills senior golfer Chase Cesarek
October 2025: Pima College soccer player Leo Gutierrez
November 2025: Mica Mountain linebacker Broden Schmidt
December 2025: Mica Mountain football standout Riley Carson
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