Millbrook v. Heritage – Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines for the Week 7 matchup between Millbrook and Heritage, both teams were undefeated and ranked going into the game. Two of the state's top defensive units battled the offensive units throughout the game. The listed players performances caught my attention during the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Millbrook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='203888' first='Mason' last='Fortune'] - QB, 6'1" 195 (No. 3 QB, No. 12 Overall)</strong>. Mason was under constant pressure throughout the game and was only able to complete a limited number of passes. He displayed toughness and calmness while under pressure from the defensive unit. He was sacked several times during the game. Mason was able to deliver a short pass to the receiver who broke a tackle and ran to the end zone for a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='345338' first='Xavier' last='Pugh'] - RB, 5'10" 195</strong>. Xavier displayed good balance and vision while finding openings for limited yardage against a stout defensive unit. He displayed acceleration on an inside running play in the second half to score a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='154602' first='Nathan' last='Leacock'] - WR, 6'3" 200 (No. 2 WR, No. 6 Overall)</strong>. Nathan was double-teamed throughout the game, making it difficult for him to complete a catch. The Tennessee commit was able to make a catch in traffic while breaking a tackle and raced to the endzone for a TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201569' first='David' last='Santiago'] - TE, 6'3" 230 (No. 19 ATH, No. 104 Overall)</strong>. David plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He displayed good blocking technique and ran good pass routes to make a couple of catches in traffic. David does not go down after initial contact is made after making a catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Heritage</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alexander Parise - QB, 6'2" 190</strong>. Alex displayed calmness in the pocket while completing a few short passes throughout the game. He was under constant pressure throughout the game and was sacked a few times. Alex was unable to generate any sustained offensive drives against a tough defensive unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaz Beaver - RB, 5'9" 185</strong>. Jaz displayed good change of direction and speed to accelerate into openings while running inside for tough yardage. He was only able to generate a limited number of yards against a tough defensive unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='287838' first='Tavares' last='Carter'] - WR, 6'3" 170 (No. 9 WR, No. 57 Overall)</strong>. Tavares was double-teamed throughout the game, making it difficult for him to complete a catch. He ran good pass routes and separation from the defenders on a few catches that were made. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->