West Texas Prospects Still Playing This Postseason
Entering the second round of the playoffs, many West Texas teams are still in the hunt. Take a look at these prospects to watch as the postseason continues. Lucas Barrientes HEIGHT 6'3" POS OL CLASS 2024 Lucas Barrientes School: Midland…
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Continue ReadingEntering the second round of the playoffs, many West Texas teams are still in the hunt. Take a look at these prospects to watch as the postseason continues.
Lucas Barrientes
Lucas Barrientes
At 6’3 260, Barrientes is an athletic and physical offensive linemen. When in pass protection, he exhibits excellent footwork, especially with his kick slide at right tackle. Has an aggressive strike and finishes very well. When set up in a run blocking set, this is where his athleticism is really on display. Very quick and violent when pulling, strong at the point of attack with a strong latch, and drives the defender well out of the play. This offseason, expect things to heat up with his recruitment. This Saturday Barrientes talents will be on display as Midland Legacy takes on Keller from the DFW in the second round of the playoffs at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland at 1:00pm.
Cristian Castro
Cristian Castro
Castro displays excellent decision making skills as a dual threat quarterback. His pocket presence and reads on the play and knowing when to throw, hand it off, or pull it and keep it are on point. He also has the capability to throw the deep ball for huge gains, or even the quick short pass when just needing a few yards to keep the chains moving. Possesses decent speed along with the shiftiness necessary to move the ball with his feet. Castro has attended several game invites from college such as, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, and the University of Texas. I anticipate that by the end of his Junior year, his recruitment will trend in a upward direction. Castro and the Eagles take on Windthorst, Thursday at 7:00pm in Clyde.
Benjamin Bruce
Benjamin Bruce
Bruce is a speedy defensive back with really good footwork. A high defensive IQ that he uses well to put himself in the right position to make plays. His speed and physicality allow him to shed blocks from receivers and provide great run support on the outside. Standing on a exceptional frame, he displays good body control. Bruce also spends time on the offensive side of the ball at wide receiver where he is again quick, as well as a very disciplined route runner with good ball tracking skills. Bruce recently earned his first Division I NCAA offer from Navy. With the way he has performed this season, I expect more offers to roll in soon. Trinity Christian takes on Grace Prep this Saturday at 1:00pm at home, in the first meeting during the regular season Trinity Christian defeated Grace Prep 42-33.
Mario Serrano
Mario Serrano
Serrano is a highly electric and physical athlete. A part of an outstanding trio of linebackers out of Midland Legacy, Mario is one of the most physical tacklers in that trio. He is also plays pass coverage very well, displaying good footwork and body control when moving out to cover the slot receiver. Serrano has very decent speed on a stout frame and excellent make up speed. Serrano has has interest from a few schools, but as Legacy’s playoff run continues, it is expected that more schools will take notice of his excellent play. Mario is teamed up with Barrientes and looks to take down Keller this weekend at home.
Matthew Rosas
Matthew Rosas
Rosas is such a versatile athlete, it is hard to pin point exactly what position he plays. With so much talent to line up at quarterback and move the ball with his feet to playing defensive back and excelling there. Don’t let his compact frame fool you, he comes with a big punch and a ton of speed, runs a 4.48 40. A really shifty ball carrier when given the opportunity. Great route runner and ball tracking abilities when playing the slot back position. Rosas and the Badgers take on Collinsville this Friday at home and look to continue their run this postseason.