Playoff Preview: Belleville vs Cass Tech

With the playoffs being put on pause for the next few weeks, let’s take this time to take a deeper look into some of the top games to watch. The most intriguing game has the to Belleville (9-0) vs Cass Tech (9-0). Both teams are undefeated to this point and both have rosters loaded with D1 talent. Which ever team ends up winning this game will likely be crowned state champion. <strong>Belleville Tigers</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="29646" first="Christian" last="Dhue-Reid"] | QB | 2021 <em>Dhue-Reid is easily the most underrated player in the state and his lack of recruitment up to this point remains a mystery. Listed 5’10", 225, he doesn’t fit the mold of the traditional college quarterback, but he has impressive arm talent with good accuracy and mobility. The team that ends up getting him will be getting a steal.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29536" first="Damon" last="Payne"] | DL | 2021 (<em>Alabama commit</em>) <em>Payne is an elite talent and the top senior prospect in the entire state. He is disruptive against both the run and pass and has the potential to become an outstanding college player. We should be seeing him play on Sundays in a few years.</em> Myles Rowser | DB | 2022 <em>Rowser originally left Belleville for the IMG Academy, but decided to return home this season. He is one of the top players in the state in the 2022 class and he has showed us why this season. He is a great athlete with the size and length that college defensive back coaches covet. He holds offers from Michigan, Alabama, Arizona State, Florida, and many more.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29558" first="Deion" last="Burks"] | WR | 2021 (<em>Purdue commit</em>) <em>Burks is one of the top senior receives in the state and the top playmaker in arguably the best receiver group in the state. He has the ability to play inside or outside and has the ability to make plays after the catch. He is set to play his college ball at Purdue where he could develop into a very good starter.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29542" first="Jamari" last="Buddin"] | LB | 2021 (<em>Penn State commit</em>) <em>Buddin is the best linebacker and a top ten senior prospect in the state. He has a long frame with room to fill out and has the athleticism to project well in coverage. He is a high ceiling prospect that is another player on this roster with NFL potential. </em> <b>Cass Tech Technicians </b> [player_tooltip player_id="29549" first="Kobe" last="King"] | LB | 2021 (<em>Penn State commit</em>) <em>King is the leader of this Cass Tech defense and is a physical presence in the middle. He is an instinctive player with the range and ability to work through traffic to play sideline to sideline. He should develop into a starter at Penn State.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29546" first="Kalen" last="King"] | DB | 2021 (<em>Penn State commit</em>) <em>The twin brother of Kobe, [player_tooltip player_id="29546" first="Kalen" last="King"] is another elite defensive prospect of this team. He is a technician in coverage with the reactive athleticism to stay in phase with receivers. He could be an early contributor for Penn State, but should become a very good starter at some point in his college career.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29544" first="Raheem" last="Anderson II"] | OL | 2021 (<em>Michigan commit</em>) <em>Anderson is the top prospect on this team and a top ten prospect in the senior class. The Michigan commit has a great build and is already well developed from a technical standpoint. He should become a starter early on in his college career and I think he has a sky high ceiling.</em> [player_tooltip player_id="29555" first="Terrance" last="Enos Jr."] | OL | 2021 (<em>Pittsburgh commit</em>) <em>Enos Jr. is another talented player on this elite Cass Tech offensive line. He has the size, strength and athleticism that college coaches look for in offensive lineman and has the ability to become a starter on the FBS level. </em> [player_tooltip player_id="30143" first="Jackson" last="Pruitt"] | OL | 2022 <em>Pruitt is the top junior prospect on this team and one of the best 2022 offensive lineman in the state. He possesses great "big man" athleticism and moves really well in space. He holds offers from Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Syracuse, Colorado and several others. </em>