5A League Round 2 Preview: Legend Vs Valor

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">The number <em>7th</em> ranked Valor Eagles will face off against the number <em>10th</em> ranked team, the Legend Titans in round 2 of the 5A playoffs. The Valor Eagles are coming off of a bye, while the Legend Titans are coming off of a big win against Brighton, <strong>51-14</strong> in the 1st round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">Valor is undefeated in the 5A conference going <strong>5-0</strong>. While Legend is <strong>3-2</strong> in the conference. Both teams are similar in multiple regards. They both have stud playmakers at running back and wide receiver. Each have a killer linebacker who's all over the field. Either in Nate Sandy for Legend, or Blake Kirschke for Valor. Both have high powered offenses that can take flight at any given moment. The Eagles have scored a total of <strong>254</strong> points throughout the season. While the Titans have scored <strong>327</strong> points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">I believe this will be a close game between two fantastic teams. I've had the privilege of watching these teams up close over the course of the season, whether in practice or games. Two well coached teams with eyes on the ultimate goal, a championship. Anyone who turns into this matchup is in for a treat. With many amazing prospects on each team, this is must watch football. Here is a list of players to keep an eye out for in this highly anticipated matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Legend Titans</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Nate Sandy (LB)</em> : 114 total tackles (57 solo, 57 assisted). 11.4 tackle per game, with 8 TFL. 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 6 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='475378' first='Jaden' last='Lawrence'] (RB): </em>173 carries for 1070 yards with 14 touchdowns. 26 receptions for 376 yards and 3 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='547626' first='Jeff' last='Baca'] (WR):</em> 20 receptions for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns. 5 carries for 31 yards and 1 touchdown. 116 yards as a kick returner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='212253' first='Ryken' last='Banks'] (WR): </em>16 receptions for 224 yards and 3 touchdowns. 25 carries for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='979152' first='Brody' last='Shuss']</em> <em>(DB)</em>: 72 total tackles (38 solo and 34 assisted). 7.2 tackle per game with 5 TFL. 2 int with 6 pass deflections. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jamar Yancey (Edge)</em>: 40 total tackles (22 solo and 18 assisted). 4.0 tackle per game with 7 TFL. 4.0 sacks with 1 pass deflection and fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Valor Eagles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='143630' first='Gabe' last='Sawchuk'] (RB):</em> 159 carries for 642 yards and 11 touchdowns. 17 receptions for 213 yards and 1 touchdown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Blake Kirschke (LB):</em> 106 total tackles (52 solo and 54 assisted) 10.6 tackles per game with 4.5 TFL. 1 interception, 1 pass deflection and 1 fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='491969' first='Cash' last='Spence'] (WR):</em> 33 receptions for 381 yards and 4 touchdown. 42 carries for 211 yards and 1 touchdown. 173 KR/PR yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jace Beal (WR):</em> 22 receptions for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1361359' first='Moises' last='Freeman'] (LB):</em> 74 total tackles (28 solo and 46 assisted) 7.4 tackles per game with 3.5 TFL. 4 interception, 2 pass deflections, and 1 fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Israel Waitman (DB):</em> 46 total tackles (21 solo and 25 assisted) 4.6 tackles per game with 4 TFL. 3 interceptions with 2 pass deflections and 2 blocked punts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->