Texas Semifinals: players to watch

We have highlighted a few athletes for this weekend's Texas playoff matchups. We have some exciting action going on this weekend with Texas powerhouses like Duncanville and Southlake Carrol, two nationally-ranked teams, face off against each other which we know will prove to be an amazing battle. Other schools like Denton Ryan, Mansfield Summit, North shore, and Westlake, will all feature big-time play makers to keep an eye on. Learn about some of the well-known playmakers you know about and maybe some you don't. Enjoy this weekend's playoff matchups and see how these top players will help their respected team to the Texas state championship game. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mansfield Summit vs Denton Ryan  | AT&amp;T Stadium - Arlington, TX | January 8th, 2021</span></strong> <hr /> <strong><em>Ryan's Standout Players:</em> </strong> <span style="font-size: 1rem;">[player_tooltip player_id="60733" first="Austin" last="Jordan"] - DB</span> 4-star recruit with big-time DI offers from Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, and Notre-Dame as well as others. Austin has great size for a DB, a terrific athlete who has great speed and agility that's been proven on the track &amp; field as well. One of the top DBs in his class with huge potential. [player_tooltip player_id="60412" first="Ty" last="Marsh"] - DB Offers include Houston, Arkansas State, Duke, Lamar, and other universities. Another track and field athlete who does hurdles, long jump, and triple jump. [player_tooltip player_id="60705" first="Bear" last="Alexander"] - DL Big 6'3" 325 ILB defensive tackle who can wreak havoc in the back field. He is on some big-time recruiting boards like Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas. [player_tooltip player_id="60158" first="Billy" last="Bowman"] - ATH Signed to play football at the next level at the University of Oklahoma. A great utility player who can play multiple positions. Big-play making machine who will light up the scoreboard. <em><strong>Mansfield Summit Standout Players:</strong></em> [player_tooltip player_id="60625" first="Jaydon" last="Lott"] - RB <em><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Photo:Twitter @jjayd6n</span></em> <div class="css-1dbjc4n r-1adg3ll r-15d164r"> <div class="css-1dbjc4n"></div> </div> [player_tooltip player_id="60225" first="Hal" last="Presley"] - WR Signed to play football at the University of Auburn next year. 2019 Texas District 7-6A first-team selection at receiver as a junior. He helped Mansfield to its first Texas 6A D-II first-round playoff appearance. [player_tooltip player_id="60664" first="Sean" last="Smith"] - DB [player_tooltip player_id="60448" first="Kamren" last="Washington"] - DL https://twitter.com/kamwashington03/status/1335642941528956929 [player_tooltip player_id="60283" first="Jacoby" last="Jackson"] - OL Texas Tech commit is a large OL at 6'6" 320ILBS. I'd hate to be lined up on the other side of this bulldozer of an Offensive Tackle. He has great strength and good athleticism to play different positions on the O-line. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Cedar Park vs C.C Memorial | Alamo dome - San Antonio, TX | </strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>January 8th, 2021</strong></span> <hr /> <em><strong>Cedar Parks Player to Watch:</strong></em> [player_tooltip player_id="60485" first="Ryder" last="Hernandez"] - QB [player_tooltip player_id="60485" first="Ryder" last="Hernandez"], We can not say enough about this "underrated" QB from Cedar Park. If COVID had not transpired last year this QB would be raking in some big-time offers. We have done multiple analysis on Ryder. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/01/2021-uncommitted-qb-list-listing-our-top-ranked-tx-qb-prospects/">Click here to view more</a>. https://twitter.com/ryderh4/status/1345825713342083073 <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Southlake Carrol vs Duncanville  | </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Globe Life Park - Arlington, TX | January 9th, 2021</span></strong> <hr /> <em><strong>Southlake Carrol Players to Watch:</strong></em> [player_tooltip player_id="60687" first="Quinn" last="Ewers"] - QB Last game Ewers threw for a career-high 450 yards and six touchdowns. It will be fun to watch as two of Texas's' powerhouse face off this weekend. [player_tooltip player_id="60429" first="Cinque" last="Williams"] - DB Committed to the University of Hawaii. <strong>Owen Allen</strong>  | RB | Class of 2023 <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2020/12/prep-redzones-texas-offensive-player-of-the-year-semifinalists/">Prep Redzones Texas player of the year semifinalist.  </a>Owen ran for amazing yards during the regular season with over 1800 yards and 24 touchdowns. With a career of 3,097 yards year rushing and he is only a sophomore. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>NorthShore vs Westlake | Legacy Stadium - Katy, TX | January 9th,2021</strong></span> <hr /> <em><strong>Northshore's Players to Watch:</strong></em> [player_tooltip player_id="60172" first="Jaeden" last="Roberts"] - OG 6'5" 340 OG that recently committed to the university of Alabama. https://twitter.com/jaeden_kings/status/1342579524559581184 [player_tooltip player_id="60184" first="Shadrach" last="Banks"] - WR https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1345218065773064192 [player_tooltip player_id="60787" first="Sherrod" last="Covil"] - DB [player_tooltip player_id="60182" first="Dematrius" last="Davis"] - QB [player_tooltip player_id="60390" first="Edzavier" last="Deblaw"] - OL [player_tooltip player_id="60691" first="Denver" last="Harris"] - DB <em><strong>Westlakes Standout Players to Watch: </strong></em> [player_tooltip player_id="60594" first="Hayden" last="Bray"]  - DL [player_tooltip player_id="60395" first="Aidan" last="Kinnaird"]  - OL [player_tooltip player_id="60713" first="Cade" last="Klubnik"]  - QB https://twitter.com/CadeKlubnikQB/status/1346489635258720258 [player_tooltip player_id="60490" first="Zane" last="Minors"]  - RB