09/01/2026
🏆 2026 NIGHTMARE END-OF-SEASON AWARDS 🏆
10-0 REGULAR SEASON.
11-1 OVERALL.
320 POINTS SCORED.
65 POINTS ALLOWED.
THREE. STRAIGHT. CHAMPIONSHIPS. (24, 25, 26)🏆🏆🏆
This team didn’t just win. They dominated. They battled. They finished!! Now it’s time to recognize the men who stood out along the way. The position awards were VOTED ON BY THEIR TEAMMATES, — by the brothers who were in the trenches with them, saw the work, felt the sacrifice, and knew who showed up when it mattered most. The specialty awards were chosen by the Coaching Staff and Ownership. No popularity contest. No empty recognition. Respect earned from the men beside you.
THE NIGHTMARE STANDARD WAS SET. THE NIGHTMARE STANDARD WAS DEFENDED. THE NIGHTMARE STANDARD CONTINUES.
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NIGHTMARE STEWARD AWARD- HC D’ANDREU PHIFER
Presented to Coach Phife for his unwavering dedication, selfless leadership, and an umatched love for Nightmare Football. A two time championship Head Coach who leads with dedication, passion, loyalty, sacrifice, and brotherhood first, Phife embodies the Nightmare Way and everything it means to uphold the Nightmare Standard.
HEART OF THE NIGHTMARE- TRENT FAHRENBRUCH
Presented to Trent Fahrenbruch for the passion, sacrifice, and dedication that has built the Northern Colorado Nightmare. Founder, player, captain, and coach- his role may change, but his place in the Nightmare legacy never will. His heart, loyalty and love for Nightmare Football are woven into the foundation of everything this team has become.
WHATEVER IT TAKES AWARD — DL DEE RAY KIMBROUGH #92
Presented to Dee Ray Kimbrough, for putting the team above himself, embracing every role and challenge, and always being willing to do whatever was needed for his brothers and the team as a fierce competitor and selfless teammate.
SALUTE TO NIGHTMARE LEADERSHIP — WR OMAR RIVERA #11
Presented to Omar Rivera, whose actions, commitment, and unwavering dedication consistently set the example. Dependable, selfless, and accountable, Omar is someone his coaches and teammates can always count on—putting the team and brotherhood before himself.
THE 5 AWARD, TRENT FAHRENBRUCH STANDARD
— OL DAVID BROOKS #75
Presented to David Brooks, who embodies the heart, loyalty, sacrifice, mental and physical toughness, and unwavering commitment upon which the Northern Colorado Nightmare was built—representing the standard both on and off the field.
JULIAN BANKS PRECISION & PERFECTION AWARD — DB LONDO RIVERA #24
Presented to Londo Rivera, for embodying the complete body of work it takes to not only lead a team, but to lead the Nightmare Way—through excellence, consistency, accountability, and a commitment to The Nightmare Standard.
HOD SOTO LEGACY AWARD — QB ISAIAH SINGLETON #3
Presented to Isaiah Singleton, whose strength, perseverance, and determination through adversity define what it means to keep fighting. He faces challenges head-on, gives everything he has, and never quits—no matter the circumstance.
COACH OF THE YEAR- NATE WEST
Presented to Asst. HC Nate West for his dedication, passion and knowledge he brings to Nightmare Football. He's a trusted leader, a steady presence, and a coach who always puts the team first!! Grateful for three plus years!! Coach Nate's dedication, preparation, and commitment to his players made a difference all season long.
OVERALL TEAM MVP — LB ZACH MOSER #0
Presented to Zach Moser, whose performance and leadership set the standard throughout the season—making a difference on the field, within the team, and when it mattered most. His value went far beyond his performance. No matter who made the play, Zach was there to congratulate his brothers, bring the energy, and motivate the team. A playmaker. A leader. A teammate.
OFFENSIVE MVP — WR MALIK MANUEL #15
Presented to Malik Manuel a difference-maker when it mattered most. Malik stepped up in some of our biggest moments this season, using his exceptional talent, toughness, and playmaking ability to help push this offense forward. An incredible athlete, an even better teammate, and someone who consistently answered the call.
DEFENSIVE MVP — LB ZACH MOSER #0
Presented to Zach Moser, with 137 solo tackles, 30 assisted tackles, 6 sacks, and 3 interceptions. Zach was a relentless force on defense — always around the ball, always making an impact, and always answering when his team needed him.
SPECIAL TEAMS MVP — K JACOB FONTENOT #36
Presented to Jacob Fontenot who was a consistent weapon for the Nightmare all season long, delivering when called on and giving this team confidence every time he stepped onto the field. A solid kicker, a dependable teammate, and a huge piece of our special teams success.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR- OL ZAY SZABELSKI #56
Presented to Zay Szabelski who brought strength, talent, and toughness to the offensive line all season long. A physical presence up front who battled every snap and helped set the tone for the Nightmare offense and helped to create an extremely unified front five.
QB OF THE YEAR- QB ISAIAH SINGLETON #3
Presented to Isaiah Singleton who took control of the offense and continued to excel week after week. His poise, decision-making, and ability to lead the offensive unit made him a steady force throughout the season. He commanded the huddle, trusted his weapons, and consistently gave the Nightmare offense what it needed.
RB OF THE YEAR- RB D'HEAVEN DOMENA #4
Presented to D'Heaven Domena who is a phenomenal athlete and a powerful runner who brings toughness and determination every time he touches the ball. His dedication, physical style, and ability to make plays made him a major piece of the Nightmare offense.
WR OF THE YEAR- WR MALIK MANUEL #15
Presented to Malik Manuel who was a difference-maker in the passing game all season long. His athleticism, playmaking ability, and sheer will for coming up big in key moments made him one of the most dangerous weapons on the field.
DL OF THE YEAR- DL IRA LANGHORN #9
Presented to Ira Langhorn who was a force on the defensive line all season long. His strength, explosiveness, and ability to disrupt plays made him one of the toughest matchups on the field. A relentless competitor who brought pressure, physicality, and energy every snap.
LB OF THE YEAR- LB ZACH MOSER #0
Presented to Zach Moser who was everywhere on the field all season long — physical, relentless, and constantly around the football. Averaging 10 plus solo tackles per game, he set the tone with his play and backed it up with leadership.
DB OF THE YEAR- DB QUAN SOUTHWARD #1
Presented to Quan Southward whose talent in the secondary showed all season long. He made quarterbacks work for everything and didn’t allow much to get behind him. His athleticism, instincts, and ability to shut down the back end made him a huge piece of the Nightmare defense.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR- OL STEVIE LINTON #73
Presented to Stevie Linton who in his rookie year with the Nightmare, Stevie showed exactly why his future is so bright. He stepped in, competed hard, never backed down, and proved he belonged. He became a threat on a dominating front five core unit.
His confidence, toughness, and natural ability stood out all season long.
RISING STAR- DB LANE PUTNAM #25
Presented to Lane Putnam who made a huge jump from last season. He earned his way into a starting role and showed from the very beginning that he was ready for it. Thrown into the fire in Week One against some seriously talented receivers, Lane stepped up and came away with a huge interception — setting the tone for what was to come. Lane’s growth this season was earned, and his future is bright.
NEVER GIVE UP- DL IAN TAPPIN #42
Presented to Ian Tappin who truly embodies what it means to never give up. No matter the challenge, he keeps working, keeps learning, and keeps pushing himself to get better. His dedication, determination, and willingness to keep fighting never go unnoticed.
BONE CRUSER- LB CORY VISCOSI #33
Presented to Cory Viscosi who brought the kind of energy you could feel every time he stepped on the field. He delivered bone-crushing hits, played with intensity, and made opposing players think twice. When Cory arrived, you knew it.
BEST DRESSED- QB ISAIAH SINGLETON #3
Presented to Isaiah Singleon who brought the swag every game day. Within the black, white, and gold dress code, he always found a way to make the look his own with the right accessories, details, and game-day style. From head to toe, he stayed clean, coordinated, and ready to play — proving you can follow the standard and still bring plenty of personality to the field. He understood the assignment every time.
SPIRIT AWARD- DB COACH JORDAN MARQUEZ
Presented to Coach Jordan who brought an energy to this team that was absolutely contagious. His knowledge of the game helped take our DBs to another level, but what stood out just as much was how invested he was in every one of their successes. Every big hit, every breakup, every interception — Coach Jordan celebrated right along with them. His excitement, enthusiasm, and genuine happiness to be part of Nightmare Football could be felt every time he stepped on the field. He coached them hard, celebrated them louder, and made the entire unit better.
CLASS CLOWN- DL TARIQ YOUNG #58
Presented to Tariq Young whose huge sense of humor and personality brought plenty of laughs to the team all season long. He knows how to keep things light, make people smile, and bring energy to the locker room and sidelines. Well liked by his teammates and always ready with a joke, Tariq definitely earned this one!
BALL BOY MVP- LEONARD
Presented to our boy Leonard who has been a part of our sidelines for three seasons now, and he continues to do an awesome job every single year. Dependable, hardworking, and always willing to help wherever he’s needed, Leonard has become a familiar and important part of Nightmare game days. More than anything, he’s a great young man and we're lucky to have him a part of this team.
