Key Matchups in the Trenches: 6A Quarterfinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6A playoffs have been loaded with next level talent in the trenches. This article focuses on players from Rock Bridge, De Smet, Jackson, and CBC high schools. Below, I highlight some of the most talented matchups in the trenches set to take place in Missouri's quarterfinals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carter DeVore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Rock Bridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Carter DeVore received offers from Missouri Valley College and Albion College already this month. The versatile lineman is sure to have at least one more school come in late to his recruitment this fall. I was impressed with Carter's improved power right away as he explodes off the snap and into defenders on his senior film. Good athleticism gets displayed when Carter snaps the ball and maintains good flexibility driving nose tackles off the line of scrimmage. Carter's length, strength, and good football IQ shows picking up stunts in pass protection. 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Quincy received his first offer from Missouri State in September, so don't be surprised when more schools offer the versatile defender this winter. Quincy's good instincts in pass coverage and athleticism shown in space as an outside linebacker highlights his versatility as an edge defender at the next level. Good flexibility, length, strength, and quickness allows Quincy to beat offensive tackles' hands with ease before gaining leverage and running the hoop to the quarterback. 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A good combination of size and lateral quickness allows Mike to develop into a versatile interior pass rusher at the next level. Good athleticism shows in Mike's acceleration and quick change of direction when closing on ball carriers in the backfield. Good strength, shed technique, and range gets displayed when Mike stops run plays outside of his vicinity.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["668867"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='668867' first='Zane' last='Coon'] has had a fantastic final season clearing the way for Jackson's rushing attack. I am excited to see how the SEMO commit caps off his postseason run. A next level combination of power and athleticism shows flying through the backfield before flattening defenders as a puller at the point of attack. Good strength gets displayed removing defenders from the point of attack when down blocking. Zane's great combination of quickness, power, and flexibility gives him a chance to be a versatile interior lineman in college. 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Triston's good strength, active hands, and effort allow him to counter through double teams and chip blocks when initial pass rush moves fail to generate pressure.  Triston's rare combination of length, closing speed, and lateral quickness allows him to develop into a true speed rusher in college. Watch for the CBC defender to give Jackson's offense problems this Friday night.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6553803b9af42"} /-->