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Valley Stream Central quarterback Evan Nelson has been difficult to contain through the first two weeks of the season. He already has the looks of one of Nassau’s most entertaining quarterbacks.

He’s done the majority of his damage with his legs. Nelson rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a 32-28 win over New Hyde Park in Week 2, helping the Eagles improve to 2-0. He rushed for 143 yards and two scores in a season-opening 35-6 victory over Baldwin.

“Evan is just playing inspired football,” Valley Stream Central coach Tom Schiavo said. “This is a culmination of all the work that he’s been putting in over the last few years with his teammates.”

Nelson may be leading the way, but Valley Stream Central has plenty of options around him. Nickoli Friday had 76 rushing yards last game. Matthew Feaster had four receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown against New Hyde Park.

"We have a multitude of people who we can give the ball to,” Schiavo said. “Even though Evan is the guy right now, it could be someone else any day. There are a lot of good guys, and that makes him even better.”

And when Valley Stream Central needed one final play from Nelson against New Hyde Park, it went back to its quarterback. Nelson ran and converted a fourth down with two minutes left to seal the victory.