Austin 6th Graders Avance to Naples in FBU National Championship

Despite it being the deciding game on who would advance to Naples to represent the region, this was a one-sided game with Austin having the two of the top players. <strong>Tano Wooten</strong> and <strong>A’zari Longmire-Knight </strong>were both hurtling, juking, spinning, hitting, blocking, passing, and making every type of play possible. They showed me they’re going to be very explosive players as they progress. <img class="alignleft wp-image-250768 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/AzariLongmire-Knight--150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Longmire-Knight again proved to be a difference maker that needs to have the ball in his hands. His ability to make somebody miss, and then the speed to turn corners make some the ultimate offensive weapon. His favorite player is Lamar Jackson and he certainly runs like him with the ball in his hands. &nbsp; &nbsp; <img class="alignleft wp-image-250769 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/TanoWooten--150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Wooten had a very big game. He was making big hits on the defensive side of the ball and making defenders miss on the offensive side of the ball.  He is a true football player, with a dog-like mentality. Even if he missed a tackle, he got back up and tried to make another play. A great playmaker regardless if the ball was in his hands or not. Welch was also a key lead blocker for Thomas we he had the ball and was just as dominant there. &nbsp; <strong><img class="alignleft wp-image-252130 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/DMitchell-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Dillion Mitchell</strong> of Houston used his game-breaking speed and acceleration to make a number of substantial plays happen. Austin did everything in their power to try and slow down his play. Mitchell also had two Randy Moss-like receptions as well—a toe-taper in the back of the endzone and one on another deep ball. Strangely enough he seemed to make bigger and better catches when he was feeling pressure from the defensive back. &nbsp; <strong>Donovan Warren</strong> had a nice game at safety and was clearly the field general. He played with unquestioned swagger that you could see rub off to teammates. <strong>Tommy Brown</strong> was one of the bigger offensive tackles on the 6^th grade level and alongside him was <strong>Trip Stone </strong>at guard. Together, they set the whole right side of the line. The duo used excellent communication and dominated with double teams and easily passing off defensive linemen to each other. With Austin having a lock on the skill positions and great play upfront by the offensive line, they advanced to Naples with a 40—12 victory. &nbsp; <em>Contributed special to PRZ Next by Dimitri Waller</em>