It’s hard to believe, but the Durango High School fall sports teams are already a month into their seasons. Therefore, it’s time to look at some statistics.
Durango High School has a mix of teams that are at the top of the state, average in the state and below average. Some of these teams are well-balanced and some are top heavy with star power.
With how isolated Durango is, it can be hard to know how well an athlete is doing compared to their peers in the state. Looking at how Durango High School fall athletes compare statistically to other athletes in 4A or 5A (depending on the sport) is a great way to do that.
Here’s all the Durango High School athletes that rank inside the top 15 in the state in key statistical categories in their respective sports:
Grady Feeney in passing yards, total yards
Junior quarterback Grady Feeney is a huge part of Durango’s offense with his dual-threat ability. Because of this, it’s no surprise that Feeney is in the top 15 of Colorado 4A football in passing yards per game and total yards.
Feeney is 15th in 4A in passing yards at 129.2 yards per game. Riley Wilson from Bear Creek leads 4A with 256.8 yards per game, followed by Kellen Behrendsen from Dakota Ridge in second with 227.2 yards per game and Jamison Seese from Heritage in third with 215.4 yards per game.
Durango’s junior quarterback could be higher up on the list if his team was worse and wasn’t as balanced as it is. In Durango’s four wins, the Demons have won by an average of 22 points per game. Since Durango has had a big lead, it has run the ball a lot late to chew clock and finish the game faster.
Running the ball is also one of Durango’s strengths, taking away from Feeney’s passing numbers. Senior running back Gus Halls has been very good on the ground. So has Feeney; the two combine for nearly 200 yards per game.
Through five games, Feeney has 1,036 total yards (646 passing, 390 rushing), good for eighth in 4A. What makes Durango’s offense so dynamic is Feeney is a threat to pass or run on any play. Defense have to account for his strength up the middle on the ground and defense have to account for Feeney’s talented receiving core through the air.
Feeney is a good thrower of the football, but don’t expect his numbers to jump up a ton as the season goes along with a strong defense that will allow the Demons to rush the ball like they want to.
Gus Halls in rushing yards
Senior running back Gus Halls has an interesting story. Halls stepped away from football as a junior last season after playing as a reserve on varsity as a sophomore in 2023.
Halls made his return to the Demons as a senior and has been a big part of the offense; He’s 12th in 4A in rushing yards with 455 yards.
Like Feeney, Halls could be higher in the state rankings. He missed a game after suffering an injury against Farmington; Halls is inside the top seven of the state in rushing yards per game. Also, if Halls didn’t have such a strong runner at quarterback, he’d get more carries and more yards.
Nonetheless, Halls has had some impressive performances, like his 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Farmington. Halls should continue to put in some strong performances as the Demons try to continue their winning streak.
Dylan Burns in field goals made, PATs, kick scoring, punt yards
Anyone who’s seen senior Dylan Burns kick in a few games won’t be surprised to see him inside the top 15 in multiple categories. Burns is a Division I prospect as a kicker and is a very good high school punter.
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Burns has quite a leg and the Durango coaches trust him to put points on the board. He’s tied for third in 4A with three field goals made and is tied 12th in 4A with 15 PATs. Burns is also eighth in 4A with 24 points from the three field goals and 15 PATs.
When the Durango offense is stopped, Burns comes in clutch with his punting as he averages 36.38 yards per punt, good for eighth in 4A.
Regardless of how Durango is doing going forward, Burns will have the chance to show off his powerful leg as college scouts get more desperate later in the recruiting season.
Hadyn Neiman in kills, digs
Durango High School volleyball hasn’t had its best season, but that hasn’t stopped senior Hadyn Neiman from finishing her impressive high school career strongly.
Neiman has played on varsity since she was a freshman and has been a constant presence this season in wins and losses. Neiman has finished with 10+ kills in eight of the team’s first 15 games.
The senior, who head coach Kelley Rifilato has called a natural-born leader, is tied for 12th in 5A with 141 kills and is eighth in 5A with 194 digs through 15 games (stats for Durango’s Tuesday night match against Alamosa have not been entered.)
At 4-12 overall, the Demons will need a very strong finish to their season to see postseason action. Neiman will be in the middle of the action if Durango can pull it off.
Devyn Edwards in digs
Sophomore Devyn Edwards is a real reason for optimism for the future of the Durango volleyball program. Edwards is a strong all-around player who, despite only being a sophomore, has a lot of experience with all the club volleyball she plays.
Like Neiman, Edwards has been a key part of the Durango defense with 177 kills through 15 games, good for 11th in 5A.
Swift Webber in digs
Junior Swift Webber has been a player that has emerged as a key contributor for the Demons in her first season as a contributor at the varsity level. Webber is 12th in 5A with 172 digs in 15 matches. She’s another reason Durango could have a solid season next year.
Quinn Harrison in saves
Durango senior goalkeeper Quinn Harrison has been a quality player throughout his three-year varsity career, earning honorable mention all-state last season as a junior.
This season has been a tough one for a usually strong Durango program. Through 10 games, the Demons already have four losses, the most since 2019.
One of the biggest problem’s has been the team’s defense. Harrison has been put in some tough situations and has been covering up for some of the team’s shortcomings on that side of the pitch.
Therefore, it's no surprise to see Harrison in ninth in 4A with 68 saves.
Durango still has plenty of time to finish its regular season on a high note and have some playoff success. Don’t be surprised if Harrison is a big reason why.
Avery Clair in home runs, slugging
Durango High School softball is on the rise and junior Avery Clair is one of the main reasons why.
The Demons have equaled their win total from last season. At 9-7 overall, Durango is in the playoff picture with six games left. Clair has been one of the team’s best players on offense.
At around 6-feet-tall, Clair has the size, strength and skill to be a game-changer on the offensive end with her power. She’s tied for ninth in 4A with five home runs this season. With her home run prowess, it’s no surprise to see Clair 10th in 4A in slugging at 1.038. Slugging measures a player’s power by calculating the number of bases a player accumulates per at-bat.
The Demons have a tough finishing stretch with two games against Fruita Monument and Delta. Durango is down a few outfielders to injury, so the Demons may need to rely on Clair’s power to push them into the postseason.
bkelly@durangoherald.com
