<!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1885826' first='Tot' last='Gardner'] Marshall County:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fun name with a fun game, Gardner is one of the engines that make the Marshall Co offense go. Gardner is a tough inside runner with ability to bounce runs to outside on a moment's notice. He also can beat with you his pass catching ability.<br>He can cut quickly and accelerate in a hurry once he gets to the 2nd level. Gardner also has excellent leg strength for his size. One particular run against Shelbyville where he was bottled up for a short gain, he hurdled the pile and broke free for a TD. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1103577' first='Caden' last='Pace'] Ravenwood:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pace is an excellent straight-line runner who can run away from defenders at the 2nd and 3rd level. He's also a weapon in the pass game. He catches screens and checkdowns and will make the 1st defender miss. One of the workhorse runners in the mid-state, it's not unusual to see him handle the ball 20-25 times a game. As the region schedule heats up for Ravenwood, Pace will be a key to the success of the Raptor offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2219922' first='Amiron' last='Leavell'] Springfield:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Springfield are off to a 4-0 start, and Leavell has left his mark on the offense in big way with 10 total TD's. Speed is the name of his game; you can't let him get out in open space. Leavell runs with his shoulders square and gets downhill in a hurry. Leavell contributes as well on special teams, with multiple big returns, including a punt return TD in Week 4. Big games are coming for Springfield against East Nashville and Pearl Cohn and Leavell will be key part of the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1190424' first='Marsia' last='Hale'] Liberty Creek:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hale is one the most versatile runners in the mid-state. He can beat you inside or pop outside for explosive plays. He has the patience to read where the play is being developed and reacts to make defenders miss at the 2nd level. Hale shows excellent footwork in tight spaces, which creates tough angles for defenders. The Liberty Creek offense has averaged over 48 points in the last 3 games and Hale has been one of the key contributors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2254863' first='Riley' last='Biddle'] Donelson Christian:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A key to the DCA run game Biddle is a tough one cut runner who is tough to bring down. He doesn't make any unnecessary moves he gets up the field in a hurry and doesn't shy away from contact. He's not the tallest back but he uses that to his advantage with an ability to squeeze into tight spaces. He also has the ability to improvise on runs when the blocking isn't there. Biddle has serious burst and explosiveness and rarely gets pushed back in a pile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->