Class 4 Semifinal Scouting Report: Festus

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at some of the key performers for the Festus Tigers heading into their semifinal game on Saturday,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Essian Smith 2025 QB - 5'11" 185</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big play quarterback who can beat you with his arm or his legs. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tremendous athlete with speed, quick feet and power who is explosive.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has really asserted himself in the leadership role and does a good job running his offense.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has thrown for over 1,000 yards with 8 touchdowns and rushed for another 8 touchdowns and almost 600 yards.<br><br><br><strong>Leuntae Williams</strong> 2026 RB -5'7" 165</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>All-purpose type back with good speed and elusiveness in the open field that makes big plays.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Size makes him tough to see as he uses his blockers well. Can take it to the house once he gets into the secondary.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Runs hard and can be a workhorse type back who can carry his team. Good toughness.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Tigers leading rusher who has had big games in the playoffs and has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns.<br><br><br><strong>Mason Schirmer </strong>2025 LB - 6'2" 215<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>D1 commit for baseball who could play D1 football with his size, athleticism and skill set. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Physical backer who reads plays well and flys to the football for the tackle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good speed and physicality who covers sideline to sideline and plays really well against the run. Is also plays well on the pass and has good ball skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Tigers leading tackler with 130 stops overall on the season, 4 sacks and 2 interceptions.<br><br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1252105' first='Trey' last='Lacey'] 2025 CB - 5'11" 175<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lock down cover cornerback with speed. Can cover a lot of ground.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>D1 prospect who has multiple offers with is athleticism, speed and ball skills. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has good strength and power. Tackles well and can play tough against the run.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has 28 total tackles a pick and fumble recovery on the season. Teams throw away from his side of the field.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->