Game Balls Week Two: North Crowley Panthers Move to 2-0

North Crowley, who went into week two ranked as the No. 5 team in Texas, took on the No. 1 team in the Desoto Eagles on the past Friday. This was a matchup of two teams that have aspirations of winning a state title. North Crowley took home the victory 57-51, in a high scoring game that saw several of the Panthers have key performances. We give out week two games balls to several impact players who had standout performances.    Jimerson Jr. was in full control of the Panthers offense from the first play. On their opening game possession, Jimerson Jr. hit [player_tooltip player_id='1428230' first='Quentin' last='Gibson'] over the top on a deep fade for six. He was spot on in the passing game all game long. He had four touchdown passes on the night and showed off his arm talent on a variety of throws. His accuracy on the short to intermediate routes was consistent and his ability to make big throws in rhythm was a big reason the Panthers were successful. His ability to be a playmaker with his legs was crucial, as he was able to evade pressure and move the chains. The North Texas commit is one of the top duel threat quarterbacks in the state and he is a big reason the North Crowley Panthers are 2-0 to start the season.     Warren III showed all the tools in his game versus Desoto and his impact on the ground helped put up 57 points against the Eagles. He rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns, with his longest run of 63 yards coming at a crucial point in the fourth quarter. Warren III not only can explode for the big play, he runs with power between the tackles and he runs with a low center of gravity that enables him to break tackles. He is a gamebreaker who can score from any down or distance, he is electric runner who is shifty in space and he was a lethal weapon for North Crowley against Desoto. Look for him to continue to be an offensive threat for the Panthers all season. Warren III is committed to UNLV.     Turntine III and the Panther offensive line paved the way for the running game to explode in their game versus Desoto. He was physical in trenches and set the tone up front. He had several big blocks to clear the way for big runs that lead to scores. He is strong at the point of attack, when he locks on defenders he gains control early and he is one of the best finishers you will find in the trenches. Turntine III is technically sound, he has excellent footwork and he has superb short area quickness. He is one of the most sought after offensive lineman in the country. He got a game ball this week for his stellar play upfront. He has double digit offers from Power 4 schools around the country with Texas and Georgia being two schools that are hot on his trail.     Bray is an electric runner with the football in his hands, he is shifty in space and he runs with power in heavy traffic. He adds an explosive, dynamic element to the Panthers offense and he is a threat to make a house call anytime he touches the football. Bray rushed for over 1,300 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior and he is off to a great start to his senior season. He rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown vs Desoto. Bray's 63 yard run late in the 4th quarter sealed the deal for the Panthers. He has offers from the likes of TCU, Houston, UTSA, Iowa, North Texas, Arkansas State and Pittsburgh to name a few. His stellar play earned him a game ball this week.     Fullbright played a clean game and he didn't allow any catches on him against Desoto. He is a sticky defender, who is physical in close quarters and he plays press coverage with violent hands. His footwork is clean, he transitions into his backpedal smoothly and his ability to break on the ball enables him to shut down passing lanes. Fullbright is a sure tackler who brings some punch when he comes up in run support. He is a difference maker defensively for the Panthers and he earned a game ball for his superb play this week. Fullbright is committed to Tulsa.     Gibson had a big time performance against Desoto. He caught 7 passes for 180 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Panthers got the victory 57-51. His ability to stretch the field and be explosive at yards after the catch enabled him to be a big play threat. Gibson is a skilled route runner, he has excellent quickness that allows him to get open off of the line of scrimmage and he has the speed to separate from defenders. This was the second game where Gibson had multiple touchdowns and he has established himself as a go to target in the North Crowley offense. Gibson picked up offers from Stephen F. Austin, Nevada and Texas State over the weekend.

North Crowley, who went into week two ranked as the No. 5 team in Texas, took on the No. 1 team in the Desoto Eagles on the past Friday. This was a matchup of two teams that have aspirations of winning a state title. North Crowley took home the victory 57-51, in a high scoring game that saw several of the Panthers have key performances. We give out week two games balls to several impact players who had standout performances.