Game Balls: Elder vs St. Edward
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On Saturday, two of the best teams in the state played each other when the St. Edward Eagles played the Elder Panthers. St. Edward ended up victorious winning 17-14 and there were several players on both sides who played an…
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Continue ReadingOn Saturday, two of the best teams in the state played each other when the St. Edward Eagles played the Elder Panthers. St. Edward ended up victorious winning 17-14 and there were several players on both sides who played an excellent game. Here are five of those players.
The Sophomore LB who currently has an offer from Purdue had an excellent game as he made 10 tackles. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he shows great instincts as he quickly keys and diagnoses the play. Shows excellent use of hands as he sheds the block from elite OT and displays very good range as he makes the tackle outside the tackle box. Against the pass, he is quick off the edge as he uses his athletic ability to beat the tackle. He pressures the QB into passing the ball early and uses his very good motor to chase down the RB who caught the ball preventing a potential touchdown.
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Ben Voelkerding
Ben Voelkerding
The Senior LB had a great game on Saturday as he made an interception and had a sack as well. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he shows good range in pursuit. Against the pass, he uses his good athletic ability to penetrate the LOS before finishing up with a sack. In addition, he shows good awareness in coverage and displays very good hands as he makes the interception.
Luke Flowers
Luke Flowers
The Senior RB played well on Saturday as he scored the opening touchdown to put Elder up 7-0. He shows solid burst through the hole while running behind his pads. He displays very good contact balance as he breaks tackles from LB easily before finding the endzone for a score. He is a reliable receiver coming out of the backfield as he runs a flat route. He makes the catch with his hands before turning upfield and picking up significant yardage.
The SR DL and future Northwestern Wildcat had a phenomenal game on Saturday as he finished the game with 3 sacks. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he shows great use of hands with excellent play strength as he walks the OT back before shedding the block. He quickly locates the QB before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he fires out low and plays with excellent leverage as he takes on and sheds multiple blocks. He takes good angles in pursuit and delivers a very good form tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.
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Marvin Bell
Marvin Bell
The Senior RB had a big game on Saturday as he rushed for 186 yards on 23 carries (8.1) ypc and a touchdown. He shows good vision as he finds the open hole quickly. He displays great burst through the hole and accelerates to top speed quickly. He shows very good contact balance and power as he drags larger defenders while picking up extra yardage. He is a good receiver coming out of the backfield as he gets open on wheel routes with his very good play speed and shows good hands as he makes the catch with his hands easily.