Dominik Bagchi, Adam Damante, Elijah Joplin, Landon Jury, Connor Lopez and Viliami Tongotea earn Ed Doherty Nominations

September 28, 2022 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


Dominik Bagchi – Sr. QB – Central 

In a 20-13 rivalry win over North, Bagchi was 11 of 18 passing for 309 yards and 2 TDs. He helped the Bobcats improve to 3-1 by erasing an early 7-0 deficit with 20 straight points to secure consecutive wins over the Mustangs for the first time since 2011-12.  Bagchi also leads both 5A & 6A in passing yards after four games. 

 

Adam Damante – Sr. QB – ALA-Gilbert North 

The Eagles' QB was 26-of-38 for 464 yards and 7 TDs in a 55-35 win over previously unbeaten Prescott. Damante, an NAU commit, also had 63 rushing yards and a TD. 

 

Elijah Joplin – Sr. QB – Marana 

In a key battle of unbeaten teams in Southern Arizona, Joplin led the Tigers going 31-38 passing for 317 yards and 2 TDs in a 40-37 win over Canyon del Oro. 

 

Landon Jury – Sr. QB - Casteel  

Jury went 18-of-23 for 323 yards and 5 TD’s in a 48-7 win over Casa Grande that snapped a 16-game win streak for the Cougars. He was also the Colts' leading rusher with 68 yards and a TD and his team is now 4-0. 

 

Connor Lopez – Sr. TE/OLB – Poston Butte 

In a wild 29-28 comeback win over Flagstaff Coconino, the 6-foot-5, 217-pound tight end had six catches for 190 yards and three TDs and caught the game-winning two-point conversion with about four minutes left. On defense, he had three solo tackles, three assisted and a forced fumble. 

 

Viliami Tongotea – Sr. RB – Buckeye 

35 carries for 307 yards and 4 TDs in a 56-41 win over Lake Havasu. He is averaging 10.8 yards per carry and has scored 13 TDs for the 4-0 Hawks.