The Arizona Republic’s high school football Play of the Week nominees for games played on October 16, 2026, are live, and the competition is absolutely wild this time around. These are the plays everyone is talking about, straight from the gridiron.
The Defensive Dominators You Won’t Forget
First up, you’ve got Chandler’s Brivid Laudermilk with a straight-up hero moment. This dude pulled off a touchdown-saving pass breakup right there in the end zone. Seriously, the ball was in the air, the receiver was open, and Laudermilk was like, “Nope, not on my watch.” That kind of hustle changes games, period. Then, over at Mountain View, their defense delivered a monster. They stuffed a 2-point conversion attempt, a huge defensive stop that preserved their win. Talk about holding the line when it counts most! That’s the stuff legends are made of.
Offense Brings The Drama
But it’s not all defense out there. Red Mountain’s Alex Baab absolutely refused to quit. He muscled his way through defenders to set up a score that directly forced overtime. That’s pure grit, pure determination to keep his team in the fight. You know every player on that sideline was hyped after seeing that. These guys are leaving it all on the field, and it shows.
So, what’s your pick, fans? All three nominees are featured in the video at the top of the story, and the poll is open right now. Make sure you get your vote in for the best play of the three. You have until 6 p.m. MST on Friday, October 23, to make your voice heard at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. Who’s taking home the honors this week?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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