#PRZTN Championship Preview: MASE vs. South Pittsburg

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix</strong> vs. <strong>South Pittsburg Pirates</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Records:</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong> (14-1) <strong>Pirates</strong> (12-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>When:</strong> <strong>Dec. 6 - 3:00 pm</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Where:</strong> <strong>Chattanooga, TN</strong> (Finley Stadium)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TV/Internet:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>WUXP-30, TSSAAsports.com</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>– – –</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coaches</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MASE: <strong>Julius Jackson Jr.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Pittsburg: <strong>Wes Stone</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>– – – – –</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1134337"],"_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-6751e08c336aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the first place spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1134337' first='J.R.' last='Hardrick'], a defensive lineman at South Pittsburg High School. On top of great size and speed, Hardrick stands out with his athletic ability on the defensive side of the ball, proving he can read the offense like a book and quickly apply pressure off the snap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219448"],"_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-6751df7a77b61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='219448' first='A.J.' last='Wallace'], an athlete at South Pittsburg High School. Wallace stands out with his size and speed off the snap, proving his ability to play on both sides of the ball. Wallace can pose a major threat at both wide receiver and cornerback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1134336"],"_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-6751e08c33727"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claiming the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1134336' first='JaMychal' last='Buckner'], a running back at South Pittsburg High School. On top of great size and speed, Buckner stands out with his durability in the pocket, proving he can blast into enemy territory and fight for extra steps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1527497"],"_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-6751df7a77c1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='1527497' first='Jamarkus' last='Pittman'], an offensive lineman/defensive lineman at MASE High School. Pittman stands out with his awareness at the line of scrimmage, showcasing his ability to read the offense and breach the pocket to make big stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24261881/671bde534667c2c721fe29f0">Tape:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>– – – – –</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game Preview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MASE will meet South Pittsburg in the Class 1A championship game in Chattanooga as both ball clubs have been unstoppable during both the regular season and the playoffs. With an assortment of talent on both teams, this could be anybody's game. I predict a very close contest between the Phoenix and the Pirates as both squads have some outstanding prospects on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm looking hard at MASE's offensive/defensive line as JaMarkus Pittman has been a monster all season long. Pittman is excellent a reading the opposition, making big stops and shutting down the blitz.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Pittsburg also has several prospects that I believe could change the course of the contest. On the defensive side of the ball, [player_tooltip player_id='1134337' first='J.R.' last='Hardrick'] and [player_tooltip player_id='219448' first='A.J.' last='Wallace'] could cause an assortment of problems for MASE's offense. On the other side of the ball, I could see [player_tooltip player_id='1134336' first='JaMychal' last='Buckner'] and Wallace making some big plays on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>– – – – –&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Game Prediction</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While I expect this one to be close, I'm looking at South Pittsburg to come out on top as there are so many talented prospects on the Pirates' roster. Despite what I believe will be an action-packed four quarters, South Pittsburg will take out MASE and earn the 1A title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Score: <strong>South Pittsburg</strong> 27 <strong>MASE</strong> 24</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->