Class 6 Semifinal Match-Up: Nixa vs Pattonville

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It looks like the weather could make this weekend's semifinal playoff games even more interesting then they already will be to see who will play in the state championships the following weekend. He is a look at the final four in Class 6 match-ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nixa</strong> (12-0) vs <strong>Pattonville</strong> (7-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>Key Players <strong>Nixa</strong><br>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1587352' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] (6'4" 200) Jr. - A dual threat with a big time arm and passing ability who is athletic enough to beat you with his legs too. Very poised and smart QB with great leadership ability and experience playing in a state championship already. Has thrown for over 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns, and rushed for almost 531 yards and 10 more touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='849700' first='Jayden' last='McCaster'] (5'9" 190) Sr. - Southern Illinois commit is also experienced playing in big games and championship games as he did last year. A tough insider/outside runner who has the strength and power pick up tough yards and run over or around defenders, and the speed to take it the distance on any given carry. Has rushed for 1,859 yards and 33 touchdowns while averaging 10 yards per carry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB <strong>Jax Adams</strong> (5'6" 150) Jr. - Has come on and been a nice contributor and second running back option for the Eagles. Adams can come in and spell McCaster and keep the run game rolling. He has added 625 yards and 8 touchdowns to the offense this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OT [player_tooltip player_id='392779' first='Jackson' last='Cantwell'] (6'8" 300) - University of Miami commit has had a monster senior season and leads the offensive line that is the major reason the offense has been able to put up such impressive numbers. Big, athletic, strong, skilled and smart. Jackson had 21 pancake blocks against Helias and has 158 on the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1129733' first='Randy' last='Flint'] ( 6'0" 185) - Playmaker on both sides of the ball. Has really made an impact at receiver this year as their go to target and averaging almost 27 yards per catch using his impressive speed. Defensively he is a lockdown DB with 7 interceptions and 35 tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB <strong>Reed Wilson</strong> (5'11" 170) Jr. - Has been a tackling machine for the Eagles on defense with and impressive 146 total tackles in 12 games heading into the semifinal game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key Players <strong>Pattonville</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2060815' first='Trevor' last='Beckermann'] (6'0" 180) QB So. - More of a pass first quarterback, but also a dual threat he can get the job done with his feet as evidenced by him rushing for 144 yards in last weeks game. Does a great job running the offense and finding and distributing the ball to the right target for maximum yardage Has thrown for almost 3,000 yards with 27 touchdowns. Has also rushed for over 400 yards and 4 more scores on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerrail West</strong> (6'4" 190) WR Sr. - The big receiver has had a tremendous senior season with an outstanding 1,447 yards with 12 touchdowns while averaging 20 yards per catch. The sure-handed West has good speed and is a tough match up with his size and athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Larry Martin </strong>(5'8" 170) RB Sr. - Quick and elusive runner who has really stepped up for the Pirates and helped lead them deep in to the playoffs in their run game as their leading rusher. Has rushed for 779 yards and 13 touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Jefferson</strong> ( 6'0" 180) Jr. - Leading tackler for the Pirates has 112 total tackles and covers a lot of ground with his speed to make plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->