Scouting Report: Bellevue West vs. Millard South

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Overview:</strong></p> This game was another highly-anticipated matchup between #1 Bellevue West and #2 Millard South. Arguably the two deepest rosters in the state clashed and provided some fireworks for the crowd. It started as a heavyweight bout between two sluggers, and both teams were going back and forth with touchdown drives. An early TD run by [player_tooltip player_id="164872" first="Christian" last="Nash"] opened the scoring flood gates and madness ensued. Bellevue West responded with a 76 yard [player_tooltip player_id="147818" first="LJ" last="Richardson"] run, [player_tooltip player_id="148260" first="Gage" last="Stenger"] found [player_tooltip player_id="156071" first="Jake" last="Gassaway"] for a 70 yard house call, followed by a 67 yard BOMB to Oklahoma commit [player_tooltip player_id="147505" first="Kaden" last="Helms"]. If you thought it stopped there just wait; [player_tooltip player_id="148260" first="Gage" last="Stenger"] took it in himself from 60 yards out, C/O ’24 stud [player_tooltip player_id="169896" first="Dae’Vonn" last="Hall"] decided to get in on the scoring with a 56 yard score, in which [player_tooltip player_id="164872" first="Christian" last="Nash"] took it home from 69 yards out. After the half, both defenses came out a little stiffer and slowed the opposing offenses down. Two solid scoring drives and an opportunistic turnover helped Millard South pull away to a 42-28 win. Millard's defense ended up being the difference in this ball game; they were able to come away with a few more stops and applied pressure in the pass and run game. Lance Rucker, Jr Lecuona, Phillip Meckna, and the rest of the defense did a great job collapsing the pocket and forcing the B West QBs outside or to run. Great effort by both teams and certainly a matchup I'm sure we'll see again in November. <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/2/5/61455f165eecc40500ae01db" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>MVP:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="148260" first="Gage" last="Stenger"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">QB/S</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'3" 200 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458269/Gage-Stenger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</p> <ul> <li>Gage continues to show out during his senior campaign and is starting to look like the best player in the state this season,</li> <li>Then #1 Bellevue West had no answer for Stenger, defensively. He ran all over the field and was continuously seeking contact and lowering his shoulder.</li> <li>He did a great job in coverage and run support. He made some great tackles at/or behind the line and was able to break up some passes with some hard hits.</li> <li>Stenger really looked like the best player on the field all night.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458269/6144c5f1a6781f05748d7ae5" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="147505" first="Kaden" last="Helms"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">TE</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'6" 210 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11431845/Kaden-Helms" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KadenJHelms" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Kaden continues to show that he is who they say he is.</li> <li>Dangerous deep-threat with too much size for DBs to attempt to cover him.</li> <li>He had two long receptions where he showed his ability to go and make the difficult catches. The touchdown pass was slightly ahead of him, but he made adjustments and came down with it.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11431845/6144131e0660a507dc8487c8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="156071" first="Jake" last="Gassaway"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">LB/WR</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'3" 215 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458287/Jake-Gassaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jake_gassaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Jake is a HEAVY hitter and loves to bring the pain with every tackle.</li> <li>His athleticism and solid frame gives him the ability to blanket TEs and WRs in coverage.</li> <li>Have to love his potential at receiver as well. He has excellent hands and burst to take passes to the house.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458287/614688f0ab92750bd015d4cb" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="147818" first="LJ" last="Richardson"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">RB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'1" 210 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11715434/LJ-Richardson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/LJRichardson__" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>The more I watch LJ run, the more I wonder why more schools haven't offered him.</li> <li>He's a violent runner that welcomes contact and will dish out stiff arms to anyone who wants one.</li> <li>Richardson has a solid base which makes him hard to bring down, often requiring a few defenders to bring him down.</li> </ul> https://twitter.com/GalindoOsc12/status/1438662191834599437?s=20 <p style="text-align: center;">Justin Gassaway (Class of 2022 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">WR/DB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'1" 185 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458193/justin-gassaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</p> <ul> <li>Justin is a prospect I consider to be very underrated as both a WR/DB.</li> <li>As a DB, he's very disciplined in his coverage and his ability to play the run. He is swift and can keep up with WRs. When it comes to tackling, he shows good technique and strength.</li> <li>Sneaky WR can slip into the soft spots in coverage and come down with some clutch grabs.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458193/613d69570dbfa60898d4fa27" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="169896" first="Dae’Vonn" last="Hall"] (Class of 2024 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">WR</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'2" 180 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12139045/Dae-Vonn-Hall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DaevonnHall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Dae'Vonn's route running is impressive to watch. He is very silky smooth in his movements and can create separation ver well.</li> <li>Hall has some burners on him and has underrated vision. He can see the whole field and find open running lanes for some YAC.</li> <li>He is an excellent blocker as well.</li> <li>He does all the little things that make you stand out.</li> </ul> https://twitter.com/GalindoOsc12/status/1438693638301786112?s=20 <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="148261" first="Antrell" last="Taylor"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">WR/DB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">5'9" 165 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458185/Antrell-Taylor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</p> <ul> <li>Athletic, athletic, athletic. (Nebraska Wrestling Commit)</li> <li>Taylor is an outstanding receiver that can rack up the YAC with his speed and shiftiness.</li> <li>He is also an outstanding returner on punts and kickoffs.</li> <li>He sees the whole field and makes smart cuts.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458185/61442f442ab0dc041c750fd4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="147504" first="Micah" last="Riley-Ducker"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">TE</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'6" 230 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Hudl | <a href="https://twitter.com/micah_r_d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Big, physical target that can catch over the middle, go long, or move the chains on short downs - All-around playmaker.</li> <li>He can lay some DEVASTATING blocks in the run game. His size and physicality make him almost like an extension of the O-Line.</li> <li>Tough player to bring down on the first contact, and it looks like he embraces it—tough dude.</li> </ul> https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1436542164905963520?s=20 <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="164872" first="Christian" last="Nash"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">RB/LB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'0 220 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12934609/christian-nash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/_NashChristian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Insane acceleration and burst! Once he turns the corner and can turn on the jets, forget about catching him.</li> <li>Tackling him is a whole different task in itself. Physical and runs with excellent pad level and is a solid 220 lbs, Nash is a beast.</li> <li>As a linebacker, he is very active and can fly around the whole field. He has great sideline-to-sideline</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12934609/614506912aa6f30ab0a83523" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="147833" first="Luke" last="Johannsen"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">QB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'2" 190 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12128301/Luke-Johannsen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohannsenLukas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>One thing I noticed in Luke's game is his pocket awareness and mobility. The Millard South defense was applying consistent pressure, yet Luke was able to elude and escape potential sacks.</li> <li>He also does a good job tucking the ball and gaining yards on the ground on broken-down plays- he makes smart decisions.</li> <li>He has a nice deep ball. He hit [player_tooltip player_id= "147505" first= "Kaden" last= "Helms"] on a deep pass downfield and was able to place it in a good spot for the big target to snag.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12128301/6144aebe90ef2d067885d7df" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">Brock Murtough (Class of 2023 - Millard South)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">WR/DB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'2" 180 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13075152/Brock-Murtaugh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/brockmurtaugh1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Very underrated '23 WR with great route running abilities and can create separation.</li> <li>He had an incredible catch (:10 clip below) that showed his concentration and hands as he had two defenders around him.</li> <li>Solid DB with great instincts and is a physical tackler.</li> <li>Overall, a prospect that is making strides as a player should begin to get some serious looks on the recruiting trail.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13075152/61456415d21b6a042041dd53" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p style="text-align: center;">[player_tooltip player_id="156055" first="Preston" last="Ames"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West)</p> <p style="text-align: center;">DB</p> <p style="text-align: center;">6'0" 180 lbs</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12507817/Preston-Ames" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/prestonames_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></p> <ul> <li>Preston has really been showing out this season and has developed as a DB. Comparing junior and senior clips, you can see a more decisive back willing to get physical.</li> <li>He trusts his abilities and will go and make a play on the ball. Ames has been racking up the PBU's this year against some tough receivers.</li> </ul> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12507817/613f51b4d21ba104a09f61a8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <strong>Notable Players:</strong> Simon McClannon (Class of 2023 - Millard South) K/P 6’0" 160 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13075161/Simon-McClannan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/McclannanSimon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13075161/6144b39c578d5c0838b8251a" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="157630" first="Hunter" last="Brown"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West) K/P 6’2" 210 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060636/Hunter-Brown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Hunter10Brown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> Phil Meckna (Class of 2022 - Millard South) OL/DL 6’2" 215 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458242/Phillip-Meckna" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PMeckna" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458242/614a1d95d45eb7068c446d44" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Kellen Steuben (Class of 2023 - Bellevue West) OL 6’2" 250 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12683711/Kellen-Steuben" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SteubenKellen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> Lance Rucker (Class of 2023 - Millard South) TE/DL 6’3" 200 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13635760/Lance-Rucker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Lance68350195" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13635760/6147f2090c5e660be46e94b4" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="167999" first="Jayden" last="Roberts"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West) LB 5’9" 160 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060646/Jayden-Roberts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JayyydenRoberts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11060646/6145bdac3863ae0b84a8241a" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="193804" first="Cole" last="Renken"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South) OL/DL 6’5" 250 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458195/Cole-Renken" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/cole_renken" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458195/6144adf290ef2d067885d5f1" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="151113" first="Henry" last="Rickels"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West) OL 6’4" 285 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060654/Henry-Rickels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/HenryRickels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> [player_tooltip player_id="193803" first="Jonah" last="Matthews"] (Class of 2022 - Millard South) OL/DL 6’4" 210 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11949965/Jonah-Matthews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11949965/6144265b9a91cc06cc723fd8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="147853" first="Arden" last="Jenkins"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West) DL 5’11" 255 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14477306/Arden-Jenkins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ArdenJenkins04" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14477306/614782100c5e660be46e0851" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Josh Wilson (Class of 2022 - Millard South) DB/WR 6’1" 170 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11458198/Josh-Wilson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Josh__wilson6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11458198/6147d385dfd8b40460eb6b99" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="169899" first="Daniel" last="Kaelin"] (Class of 2024 - Bellevue West) QB 6’2" 195 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14285745/Daniel-Kaelin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielKaelin5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14285745/6133b4a93df5bd0368703462" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Cam Kozeal (Class of 2023 - Millard South) DB/QB 5’11" 185 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14646946/Camden-Kozeal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter [player_tooltip player_id="180286" first="Kyrell" last="Jordan"] (Class of 2023 - Bellevue West) WR 5’8" 160 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15547584/Kyrell-Jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/kyrellj1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15547584/613d4990176c7b09b8afec27" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> JR Lecuona (Class of 2024 - Millard South) OL/DL 6’2" 235 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14813369/JR-Lecuona" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JrLecuona" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> <iframe src="//www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14813369/614439d7ff0bca075480a414" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> [player_tooltip player_id="157572" first="Caden" last="Camese"] (Class of 2022 - Bellevue West) DL 6’2" 290 lbs <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11060637/Caden-Camese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CadenCamese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> &nbsp;