Dallas 7th Graders Use Physical Play to Advance to Naples
When it came down to it, Dallas was just a more physically gifted team. Keying in on mismatches, Dallas lined up Zander Rowe in the slot and would motion Reece behind him to see the coverage pre-snap. Dallas signal caller…
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Continue ReadingWhen it came down to it, Dallas was just a more physically gifted team.
Keying in on mismatches, Dallas lined up Zander Rowe in the slot and would motion Reece behind him to see the coverage pre-snap. Dallas signal caller #7 Tre Williams Tre Williams 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Parish Episcopal | 2023 State TX threw with great accuracy all game long. He put the ball in places that only the receiver had a chance to make the grab. For example he was throwing low-ball slants to the 6-foot-4 Rowe off of RPOs. Williams’ anticipation was seemingly off the charts, adjusting what he was going to do based on whether or not the defender was going to try to jump or break on a pass. His ability to go through his progressions was good and with so many targets to choose from, he got it to the most beneficial one.
Galownia played well defensively for Dallas. His assignment seemingly changed on nearly every play Houston attempted to run. The headsy defender also helped direct the defense for his teammates. On one play in particular, he was covering the outside receiver, but then checked to contain. He directed his teammate to go defend the outside receiver and he came up to make a tackle for a loss. What he currently lacks athletically, he more than makes up for with his smarts and ability to know not only his assignment in everyone else’s on the field with him.
Houston’s lone bright spot in the game was James Derrow’s 90-yard touchdown where nobody touched him. His ability to keep his eyes open and see the next defender after getting by the previous one is next level. His field vision is special. His speed and vision is what made him a dangerous weapon on offense.
Holland, a guy with aggressive hands, could high-point the ball with best of them. A great deep route runner up the seam, his release looked the same when going out to block or routes. He had his defenders fooled and playing on their heels which lead to several wide open touchdowns in this game due to it.
Dallas found a lot of success with three very promising offensive linemen—led by #52 Derrick Gleason. Gleason, along with #72 Burkart and #73 Anderson had their way with Houston up front. Gleason was the smallest of the trio but hands down the most athletic. Was equally good at run and pass blocking and didn’t give up an inch when Houston tried to bull rush.
Anderson was the biggest and best run blocker of the three. He used his great size to intimidate defenders with ease.
Burkart was somewhere in the middle of the two previously mentioned offensive linemen. He was a solid, reliable, well-balanced athlete with a center type of build. That said, he does have the ability to play anywhere on the line if called upon.
Zander Rowe had a big one-handed catch and run after it for Dallas. However, in this game, the future P5 prospect showed his versatility by shining on the defensive line. The end showed off multiple pass rush moves and was relentless in his rush. He finished with many hard tackles on the day.
With the physicality being a key mismatch, Dallas won 34 – 7.
Contributed special to PRZ Next by Dimitri Waller