Division I-A State Football Championship Matchup
November 19, 2015 - 9:07 pm
Division I-A State Football Championship
Saturday, noon, at Reno High
MOAPA VALLEY (11-1)
State championships
2014, 2008, 2007, 2000, 1995, 1992, 1984, 1979, 1977, 1975, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1947, 1945, 1943
How they advanced
Southern League playoffs, defeated Sierra Vista, 52-12
State quarterfinals, defeated Desert Pines, 13-12
State semifinals, defeated Elko, 17-0
Individual leaders
Passing
Nate cox, 100-196 (51.0 pct), 1,394 yards, 16 TDs, 13 INT
Rushing
Trystin Deal, 119 carries, 782 yards, 6.6 avg, 4 TDs
Sterling Simmons, 104 carries, 704 yards, 7.1 avg, 8 TDs
R.J. Hubert, 64 carries, 604 yards, 9.4 avg, 13 TDs
Receiving
R.J. Hubert, 39 catches, 760 yards, 19.5 avg, 9 TDs
Interceptions
R.J. Hubert, 5
Tackles
Dalyn Leavitt, 89
Trystin Deal, 77
Chase Traasdahl, 77
Sacks
Trystin Deal, 7½
Team averages
Points scored: 36.0
Points allowed: 13.7
Total offense: 334.3 yards (211.5 rush, 122.8 pass)
Probable starters
Offense
QB: Nate Cox (6-3, 195, Sr.)
RB: Sterling Simmons (5-8, 185, Sr.)
FB: Trystin Deal (5-11, 190, Sr.)
WB: R.J. Hubert (6-0,180, Sr.)
WR: Derek Cope (6-1, 200, Sr.)
TE: Derek Reese (6-3,185, Fr.)
C: Cameron Larsen (6-2, 175, Jr.)
LG: Talon McClure (6-0, 205, Sr.)
RG: Garrett May (5-7, 160, Sr.)
LT: Dennis Whitmore (6-3, 205, Sr.)
RT: Hunter Soderquist (6-3, 230, Sr.)
Defense
NT: Hunter Soderquist (6-3, 230, Sr.)
DT: Garrett Rose (5-8, 210, Sr.)
DT: Talon McClure (6-0, 205, Sr.0
MLB: Chase Traasdahl (5-10, 180, Sr.)
MLB: Osmany Cardenas (5-8, 165, Jr.)
OLB: Dalyn Leavitt (5-10, 180, Jr.)
OLB: Trystin Deal (5-11, 190, Sr.)
CB: Jay Mortensen (6-3, 170, Sr.)
CB: Derek Cope (6-1, 200, Sr.)
S: R.J. Hubert (6-0, 180, Sr.)
S: Derek Reese (6-3, 185, Fr.)
Special Teams
K: Jay Mortensen (6-3, 170, Sr.)
P: R.J. Hubert (6-0, 180, Sr.)
KOS: Derek Cope (6-1, 200, Sr.)
RET: R.J. Hubert (6-0, 180, Sr.)
RET: Jacob Leavitt (5-5, 150, Jr.)
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CHURCHILL COUNTY (11-1)
State championships
1978, 1977, 1976, 1963, 1929, 1923
How they advanced
State quarterfinals, defeated Fernley, 49-6
State semifinals, defeated Chaparral, 40-27
Individual leaders
Passing
Connor Richardson, 178-261 (68.2 pct), 2,479 yards, 32 TDs, 8 INT
Rushing
Cade Vercelletti, 152 carries, 1,025 yards, 6.7 avg, 16 TDs
Connor Richardson, 83 carries, 543 yards, 6.5 avg, 7 TDs
Receiving
Brock Uptain, 51 catches, 806 yards, 15.8 avg, 6 TDs
Conner Nelson, 45 catches, 588 yards, 13.1 avg, 11 TDs
Interceptions
Aaron Bitter, 5
Tackles
Johnny Mayo, 92
T.J. Mauga, 82
Sacks
T.J. Mauga, 10
Team averages
Points scored: 38.8
Points allowed: 9.8
Total offense: 396 yards (189.2 rush, 206.8 pass)
Probable starters
Offense
LT: Taylen Cordes (6-2, 200, Sr.)
LG: Chase Hyde (5-10, 195, Jr.)
C: Braxton Hunter (6-2, 190, Sr.)
RG: Wyatt Hampton (6-0, 235, Sr.)
RT: T.J. Mauga (6-5, 260, Jr.)
QB: Connor Richardson (6-1, 195, Sr.)
WR: Aaron Bitter (5-9, 160, Sr.)
WR: Conner Nelson (5-10, 180, Jr.)
TE: Evan Bitter (5-8, 170, Sr.)
FB: Brock Uptain (5-8, 160, Jr.)
RB: Cade Vercellotti (5-11, 200, Jr.)
Defense
DE: T.J. Mauga (6-5, 260, Jr.)
DT: Billy Coleman (5-10, 220, Jr.)
NT: Kaleel Rickerson (6-3, 260, Sr.)
DE: Mike Porras (5-10, 205, Sr.)
OLB: Brock Uptain (5-9, 160, Jr.)
MLB: Riley Williams (6-3, 200, Sr.)
MLB: Johnny Mayo (6-0, 200, Sr.)
OLB: Evan Bitter (5-8, 170, Sr.)
CB: Conner Nelson (5-10, 180, Jr.)
FS: Aaron Bitter (5-9, 160, Sr.)
CB: Kyle Larsen (6-0, 165, Sr.)
Special Teams
K: Cade Vercellotti (5-11, 200, Jr.)
P/PAT: Riley Williams (6-3, 200, Sr.)