Texas 7v7 State Championships Takeaways
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This past weekend we were able to witness some outstanding play for the skill positions in the 7v7 State Tournament. Saturday for the Championship and Consolation brackets, we got to preview teams and get a little taste of what they…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend we were able to witness some outstanding play for the skill positions in the 7v7 State Tournament. Saturday for the Championship and Consolation brackets, we got to preview teams and get a little taste of what they have in store for the upcoming season. With so many games going on at once we could not get eyes on all of them, but this is a takeaway from what we saw at our time there!
Tripp Riordan Tripp Riordan 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Wakeland | 2023 State TX (2023) is and will continue to be a problem for defenses.
The Wakeland tight end was one of the best out there Saturday morning. He looked all of 6’6″ 240 and played like a bully. He used his body to shield defenders away from the ball and his catch radius was quarterback Brennan Myer’s best friend. Riordan displayed incredibly strong hands and played a big part in helping Wakeland win the Consolation bracket. I’m excited to see what he brings for the season.
Cinco Ranch’s Gavin Rutherford Gavin Rutherford 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Cinco Ranch | 2023 State TX , Noah Abboud and the Cougar offense have something brewing for next season.
The Cougars were runner-up in the consolation bracket and showed some serious resiliency and poise throughout the morning. Quarterback Rutherford (2023) was diming up his targets and Abboud (2023) seemed to be in the endzone all morning. Abboud found the open gaps in coverage and made some outstanding catches. He showed some clean route running and confident hands.
Katy Jordan Warriors will surprise many teams when the season rolls around.
The Warriors are loaded with talent at the skill positions. Receivers Nathan Salz Nathan Salz 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Katy Jordan | 2023 State TX (2023), Deacon Stanfield (2024), Zechariah Sample (2024), and Andrew Marsh Andrew Marsh 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Katy Jordan | 2025 State TX (2025) all showed out and caused issues for the opposing defenses. Quarterback Colin Willetts Colin Willetts 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Katy Jordan | 2024 State TX (2024) had a very good showing, placing the ball where it needed to be and allowing his receivers to use their skill and work. If you haven’t heard it yet you’re hearing it now, The Warriors are on the come up and have the players to take care of business.
Lake Travis’s Bo Edmundson Bo Edmundson 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Lake Travis | 2023 State TX is a cool competitor with top accuracy.
Quarterback Bo Edmundson Bo Edmundson 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Lake Travis | 2023 State TX (2023) showed some good stuff Saturday morning. When he is on, he is on. Squaring up, showing very good footwork, and deceptive with the pumps and shoulder fakes. Edmundson was fitting throws into crazy windows and catching the defenses off guard with his throws. He plays in control, taking what the defense gave him and had steady drives that led to scores for the offense. Seeing his growth from last season will be something to look for.