Anaya returns as one of the leaders of San Manuel’s defensive front after earning 1A East First Team honors entering his senior season. A physical defensive lineman and standout wrestler, Anaya has been a two-year varsity contributor and is known for his toughness at the point of attack.

2025 Defensive Stats

36 total tackles
15 solo tackles
21 assists
2 sacks
1 pass defended
Averaged 5.1 tackles per game

Strengths

Strong leverage and hand usage.
Plays with a relentless motor.
Tough run defender who can collapse the pocket.
Wrestling background translates well to line play.

DB Emmitt Etter — St. David, Senior

Etter is one of Arizona’s top returning small-school defensive backs after earning 1A First Team All-State honors. A versatile athlete, he also contributes offensively and on special teams for perennial contender St. David.

2025 Defensive Stats

16 total tackles
5 solo tackles
11 assisted tackles
1.8 tackles per game
1 interception
30 interception return yards
2 passes defended

Strengths

Excellent size for a defensive back.
Physical tackler.
Outstanding ball skills.
Versatility on both sides of the football.

DB/WR Logan Flake — St. David, Senior

Flake is one of the most versatile seniors in Southern Arizona, earning 1A South First Team honors at defensive back and Second Team recognition at wide receiver.

Strengths

Excellent instincts in the secondary.
Reliable receiver with strong hands.
Athletic enough to contribute in multiple phases.
Veteran leader on a championship-caliber program.

Daniel Najera is one of the top returning players in the state in 1A football (Town of Superior photo)

LB/WR Daniel Najera — San Manuel, Senior

Najera is San Manuel’s top returning defensive player after earning First Team honors at linebacker and Second Team honors at wide receiver.

2025 Defensive Stats

112 total tackles
49 solo tackles
63 assisted tackles
11.2 tackles per game
2 sacks
2 interceptions
1 interception returned for a touchdown
1 fumble recovery
2 forced fumbles
2 passes defended

2025 Receiving Stats

31 receptions
664 receiving yards
21.4 yards per catch
8 receiving touchdowns
66.4 receiving yards per game

Strengths

Excellent instincts.
Sure tackler.
High football IQ.
Reliable possession receiver.
Emotional leader for the Miners.

DL Keston Richardson — St. David, Senior

Richardson returns as one of the anchors of St. David’s defensive line after receiving 1A South First Team recognition.

2025 Defensive Stats

47 total tackles
26 solo tackles
21 assisted tackles
7.5 sacks
14 quarterback hurries
2 forced fumbles
1 fumble recovery
1 pass defended
4.7 tackles per game

Strengths

Physical run stopper.
Strong at shedding blocks.
High-effort player.
Brings leadership and experience to the Tigers’ front seven.

OL Damien Cervantes — San Manuel, Junior

Cervantes is one of the top returning underclassmen in Southern Arizona. The junior earned 1A East First Team honors after helping anchor San Manuel’s offensive line.

Strengths

Strong run blocker.
Good footwork in pass protection.
Physical finisher.
High upside because of his age.

OL Luke Gorman — St. David, Senior

Gorman enters his senior season as one of the top offensive linemen in Arizona’s 1A Conference. A 1A South First Team selection, he has been a key piece of St. David’s consistently successful offense.

Strengths