DFW Game Balls: Regional Semifinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Texas high school football playoffs heat up, the regional semifinals showcased some of the most electrifying performances of the season. With championship hopes on the line, athletes across the Dallas-Fort Worth area delivered unforgettable moments, stepping up when it mattered most. From game-changing touchdowns to defensive stands, this week's stars left everything on the field, earning their place in the spotlight. Here are the standout performances vying for this week's DFW Game Ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555976"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674bf5b4dafec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mbakwe had a big time performance in a tough loss to North Crowley in the Regional Seminfinals. In the first half, he was outstanding and he paced the Coppell offense. Mbakwe rushed for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns. He is the total package of power running, elite quickness and speed to make big runs. He runs with excellent pad level and his ability to break tackles at initial contact, makes him a difficult back to bring down. College programs should take a hard look at the senior playmaker, who has the skill set to play at the next level,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["691172"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674bf5b4db07c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren III ran with speed and power in a big win in the Regional Semifinal game against Coppell. He rushed for 204 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 35-24 win. He is an electric runner with elite quickness and his ability to run with power was on full display in the win over Coppell. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["693011"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674bf5b4db0dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Russell is one of the top quarterbacks in the country and he is performing that way. Against The Woodlands, Russell passed for 440 yards and 6 touchdowns in 44-20 win. He has been spectacular this season, with his ability to make the big play with his arm or his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["432374"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674bf5b4db138"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sperry rushed for 195 yards and had two touchdowns in a 44-7 in over Crowley. He has been a key cog in the Wildcats offense as they move on to the fourth round of the playoffs. He has the speed to make the big runs and he is a powerful runner in between the tackles. Sperry is a strong passer with the ability to make pinpoint throws. He recently committed to Florida State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["809893"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674bf5b4db194"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Randall passed for over 300 yards and had six total touchdowns in a 31-12 win over Frisco Reedy in the Regional Semifinals. Randall has had a phenomenal sophomore season at Highland Park. He has the arm talent to make every throw and he makes plays with his feet in the running game. Randall is emerging as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class in Texas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->