By NATE SMITH Prep2Prep
MICHAEL JOHNSON JR, THE KING'S ACADEMY
Position: Quarterback
Year: Sophomore
The highly-touted Division I prospect did not disappoint in a big win over Oakland Athletic League opponent Castlemont. Johnson completed 24 of 34 passes for 357 yards and four touchdowns, while adding 167 yards and two more scores on the ground in a 49-44 victory, giving him 524 total yards from scrimmage in the game.
LEKI NUNN, SERRA
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
In arguably the regular season game of the year in the CCS, Nunn came up with a huge performance, throwing for 230 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for 114 yards and a pair of scores in a massive 41-40 overtime win against Saint Francis. Nunn also threw for a pair of two-point conversions, including the game-winner in overtime.
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MICHAEL JOHNSON JR, THE KING'S ACADEMY
Position: Quarterback
Year: Sophomore
It’s not often a player gets selected Head of the Class twice in a season, but Johnson’s performance in a 48-41 win over Woodside was simply too good not to be at the top. The sophomore signal-caller completed 16 of 26 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but his rushing performance was even more impressive, running for 268 yards and five touchdowns, accounting for 515 yards and all seven touchdowns.
MOSES BARAJAS, OVERFELT
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
The Royals quarterback came up big in a 40-6 win over Evergreen Valley, keeping Overfelt tied with Gunderson (at the time) for the West Valley lead. Barajas completed 17 of 24 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns in the victory, while rushing for 44 yards and another score.
KYLE REID, LOS GATOS
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
The Wildcats dual-threat signal-caller lived up to his billing in a huge 50-36 win over Wilcox, wrapping up a league title. The senior completed seven of eight passes for 128 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 88 yards and three more scores.
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JARED KING, LEIGH
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
King got it done in both facets of the game, in a 42-14 win over Santa Teresa. The senior quarterback completed 12 of 17 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 107 yards and three scores, accounting for all six touchdowns in the Longhorns’ big victory.
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AAJON JOHNSON, MENLO-ATHERTON
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
The Bears opened the playoffs with a 42-14 statement win over Wilcox, and Johnson was the catalyst. The senior quarterback threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 52 yards and three scores. The win triggered a dominant run to the CCS Open 1 championship.
LEKI NUNN, SERRA
Position: Quarterback
Year: Senior
Nunn earned his second appearance on this list by playing one of his biggest games on the section’s biggest stage. The Padres defeated Mitty, 37-24, for the CCS Open 2 championship, behind Nunn’s all-around performance. The senior quarterback completed 12 of 18 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran for 161 yards and two scores to secure a section title.
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