Top Performers from Simeon’s Dominating 49-6 win over Lane Tech

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Simeon Wolverines capped off their perfect regular season with a 49-6 victory over Lane Tech this past weekend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wolverines finish the season&nbsp;at 9-0 and have a great chance at being the next Public League team to bring home a state championship (Phillips, 2017).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simeon is a complete team. They're well coached and have the size and strength&nbsp;on both their offensive and defensive lines to match up with anyone in the trenches. They're stacked with versatile athletes on both sides of the ball, and not to mention, they have two superstars in [player_tooltip player_id='20844' first='Andre' last='Crews'] and [player_tooltip player_id='20843' first='Malik' last='Elzy'] who can each take over a game in an instant.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simeon (9-0) is the 2 seed in the 6A bracket and they face off against Oak Forest (5-4) this weekend as they began their quest to Champaign. But before we shift our focus to the playoffs, let's take a look at some in-game highlights and some of the top performers from Simeon's season finale...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='20843' first='Malik' last='Elzy'] | WR | 2023</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":487471,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/10/elzy-225x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-487471"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elzy's performance was another reminder why he's considered one of the top prospects in the nation. He had well over 100 yards receiving with a touchdown and gave the opposing defense fits as they attempted to cover him down the field. He's the complete package and everything you would want in a receiver. He's big, physical, flashes a nice set of hands, and what I love the most about him is the tenacity he runs with after the catch. His physical attributes present a mismatch for most defensive backs, and he's talented enough to carry this Simeon team through a deep playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='299438' first='Kaleb' last='Sims'] | QB | 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sims didn't start the game at quarterback, but he was the only quarterback to throw a touchdown during the game. Sims has a strong physique and is built like a running back, but he entered the game and got right to work by tossing two passing touchdowns and showcasing his ability to sing the rock and put points on the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='20844' first='Andre' last='Crews'] | RB | 2023</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":487439,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/10/crews-225x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-487439"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crews is the hottest running back in the state, and I'm not sure there's a defense out there with the recipe to slow him down. Finished the game with four touchdowns which could have easily been five had it not been for a questionable holding call. He's elite at breaking tackles and piling up the yards after initial contact. He processes information quickly and has the vision to make sudden cuts that usually equate to large gains and he's a more than reliable receiving threat out of the backfield. Before the game I said Crews was "arguably" the best running back in the state, after watching him dominate the way he did, he might just be the best back in the state and is without a doubt the best I've seen in-person this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Simeon D-Line</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lane Tech's game plan was simple--run, run, and run some more. Lane Tech threw the ball less than five times during the entire game and was sacked twice during two pass attempts. It was clear they wanted to win this game in the trenches, but they were no match&nbsp;for Simeon's big boys up front. The Wolverines d-line was impressive to say the least. They pounded with Lane Tech throughout the entire game and not one time did I see them wear down. [player_tooltip player_id='376454' first='Christopher' last='Burgess Jr']. and [player_tooltip player_id='299518' first='Mikeshun' last='Beeler'] were two d-linemen who caught my&nbsp;eye with their impressive size and athleticism, but hats off to the entire d-line as they dominated the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>In-Game Highlights</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583884313757503488?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583884313757503488?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583889320200798208?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583889320200798208?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583891420321939456?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583891420321939456?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583896634097664002?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583896634097664002?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583903159788806144?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583903159788806144?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583915267398463488?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583915267398463488?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583919685070098433?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1583919685070098433?s=46u0026t=OpjlLLTNddP8YX-BoOp1Pg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->