Scouting Report: West Des Moines Valley 5A Semifinal
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West Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic traveled across the state Friday for a Class 5A state semifinal matchup at the UNI-Dome. After falling 35-3 during the regular season, Valley turned the tables with a 22-21 victory against its rival.…
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Continue ReadingWest Des Moines Valley and Dowling Catholic traveled across the state Friday for a Class 5A state semifinal matchup at the UNI-Dome. After falling 35-3 during the regular season, Valley turned the tables with a 22-21 victory against its rival.
Here are some Tigers who stood out:
Price produces. He came into this game with 50 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns to go with 27 rushes for 270 yards and two scores. He averaged 23.5 yards on his kick returns. An accomplished track athlete with impressive speed, Price could shine in the slot at the next level.
Darius Mason
Darius Mason
Mason is a hammer but not a slug. He paced the Tigers in rushing entering the semifinals, showing maturity and feel for a younger player. It will be fun watching Mason during the next two seasons. The ceiling is intriguing.
Braylon Jenkins
Braylon Jenkins
Jenkins holds down the right tackle spot for the Tigers, displaying good football, mobility, bend and hands. Depending on development and level, he could add weight and move inside where his athleticism would play well.
Ramez Naba
Ramez Naba
Naba switched from the offensive line to nose tackle during this season, and the move has paid dividends. He’s a load a 310 pounds but can move with power. He gets off the ball well and plugs up the middle while absorbing blocks.
Zay Robinson
Zay Robinson
Robinson is a really good athlete just scratching the surface of what he can be as a receiver. He high-pointed a ball with the help of a big vertical in this one. Definitely one to watch the next few years.
Damon Head
Damon Head
Head entered the semifinals with a modest 308 rushing yards on 60 carries. He served notice that he can play this game in this contest. He rushed for 93 yards on 17 attempts with a touchdown on the ground.