Mid Valley Sports 2022 MVP: Aidan Chiles – Downey

Downey quarterback Aidan Chiles is the 2022 Mid Valley Sports MVP. (Photo by Duane Barker).

After missing most of the 2021 season with an injury Downey quarterback Aidan Chiles was determined to come back strong in 2022. Chiles did that and more.

He led Downey to a CIF Division 4 Championship and a trip to the State Bowl 2-AA playoffs and an overall record of 12-3. Chiles, who has committed to Oregon State, can hurt you with his arm as well as his legs. He completed 197 of 269 passes for 3,350 yards and 38 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He also rushed for 940 yards and nine scores on 67 attempts.

Chiles was at his best in big games. He was 11-14 for 261 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-7 win over Cypress in the Division 4 title game. In a 55-54 win over Cathedral in the second round of the playoffs Chiles was 13 of 18 for 286 yards and four touchdowns and also ran for 101 yards and a touchdown.

All season long Chiles rose to the occasion for the Vikings when a big play was needed. Next year Aidan Chiles will be playing on Saturdays. For this season he is the Mid Valley Sports 2022 Most Valuable Player.

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