Southern Arizona's best high school quarterbacks so far
Here's a quick look at the top 10 passing leaders in Southern Arizona through Friday, Sept. 29, and how they performed in their most recent game.
1. Jordan Porter, Cholla
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In just six games this season, Cholla quarterback Jordan Porter has 1,841 passing yards and 1,033 rushing yards. The senior, who has helped the Chargers to a 3-3 record, has received interest from Northern Arizona and an offer from Pima College.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 7
• Last week: W 39-36 vs. Desert View: 27-32, 289 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
• Yards: 2,130
• Yards/game: 304.3
• Completion percentage: .661
• Touchdowns: 21
• Interceptions: 12
• QB rating: 106.3
2. Trenton Bourguet, Marana
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Marana Tigers quarterback Trenton Bourguet signals touchdown after a bomb to end the first half at Canyon del Oro football in Oro Valley on Sept. 28, 2017.
Year: Junior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: W 55-0 vs. Flowing Wells: 4-4, 105 yards, 2 TD
• Yards: 1,671
• Yards/game: 278.5
• Completion percentage: .605
• Touchdowns: 22
• Interceptions: 6
• QB rating: 124.8
3. Alex Bell, Sabino
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Sabino's Alex Bell (1) gets off a pass ahead of the pressure from Sahuaro's Zach Disney (52) at Sahuaro High School, Friday, August 25, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: W 42-0 vs. Catalina: 14-22, 244 yards, 4 TD
• Yards: 1,257
• Yards/game: 209.5
• Completion percentage: .650
• Touchdowns: 17
• Interceptions: 1
• QB rating: 142.7
4. Malik Martin, Catalina
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The football crowd has a fabulous view of the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north at Catalina High School in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Year: Junior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: Bye
• Yards: 1,098
• Yards/game: 183
• Completion percentage: .457
• Touchdowns: 10
• Interceptions: 6
• QB rating: 86.8
5. Jamarye Joiner, Cienega
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Cienega quarterback Jamarye Joiner (11) motions toward the student section in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: W 30-20 vs. Salpointe Catholic: 6-17, 94 yards
• Yards: 917
• Yards/game: 152.8
• Completion percentage: .562
• Touchdowns: 13
• Interceptions: 3
• QB rating: 113.0
6. Jovoni Borbon, Buena Sierra Vista
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Year: Sophomore
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: L 31-21 vs. Sahuaro: 7-20, 116 yards, 1 TD
• Yards: 798
• Yards/game: 133
• Completion percentage: .535
• Touchdowns: 6
• Interceptions: 4
• QB rating: 83.6
7. Chris Kowalcek, Catalina Foothills
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Catalina Foothills' Chris Kowalcek (2) shows off the ball after squirting into the end zone on the Falcons first play in overtime to seal an18-12 win over Empire at Empire High School, Friday, September 15, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 7
• Last week: W 21-7 vs. Canyon del Oro: 4-8, 38 yards, 1 INT
• Yards: 796
• Yards/game: 113.7
• Completion percentage: .672
• Touchdowns: 6
• Interceptions: 1
• QB rating: 131.2
8. Heath Beemiller, Ironwood Ridge
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Ironwood Ridge's Heath Beemiller (5) can't stiff arm his way out of the grip of Mountain View's Aaron Logsdon (2) who drags him down in the back field in the first quarter of their game at Mountain View High School, Thursday, September 28, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 5
• Last week: L 28-23 vs. Mountain View
• Yards: 784
• Yards/game: 156.8
• Completion percentage: .622
• Touchdowns: 9
• Interceptions: 3
• QB rating: 109.7
9. Nick Flores, Walden Grove
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Nogales' Luis Lopez (7) gets a handful of jersey in an attempt to stop Walden Grove's Nick Flores (14) on a scramble up the middle in the first quarter on Friday, September 29, 2017, Sahaurita, Ariz.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 6
• Last week: W 48-7 vs. Nogales: 15-23, 279 yards, 3 TD
• Yards: 768
• Yards/game: 128
• Completion percentage: .468
• Touchdowns: 10
• Interceptions: 1
• QB rating: 106.2
10. Devante Bates, Palo Verde
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The Titans logo graces the track around Palo Verde High School's football field in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Year: Senior
2017 stats so far:
• Games played: 7
• Last week: W 45-34 vs. Douglas: 12-21, 297 yards, 4 TD
• Yards: 680
• Yards/game: 97.1
• Completion percentage: .480
• Touchdowns: 7
• Interceptions: 8
• QB rating: 60.8
MORE: Check out other Southern Arizona high school leaders
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• Two monster performances helped Cholla's top options maintain their stronghold on Southern Arizona's best receivers. Click here for the top 10 pass-catchers so far.
• Last week was full of huge performances in the back field. See who's hot on leader Jordan Porter's trails. Click here for the top 10 rushing leaders in Southern Arizona.
