Timely First-Round Offensive Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 is in the books and the first-round of the post-season did not disappoint as teams and top players rose to the occasion to keep their seasons alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with Mother Nature trying to put a damper on things in some regions, the ballers locked in playoff-mode could care less.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, we are taking a look at five playmakers who made things happen in all three phases of the game last week and in doing so have enabled their teams to continue the title quest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, without further adieu, let's check out what these guys did last week:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2101916' first='Tate' last='Smith']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tate-smith-2/"></a></strong> , 6'0, 175, QB, <em>Rock Creek</em>, <strong>'28</strong>, the <em>Mustangs </em>(7-2) scored early and often last week in the first round of the playoffs, beating <em>Highland Park</em> 78-0. In the last two games <em>RC</em> has out-scored opponents 119-0. Stepping up big last week this dual-threat gunslinger completed 17 of 19 passes (89%) for 239 yds and <em>a head-spinning 8 TD passes to set the school record</em>. He is playing a hot hand at the right time and is ready to put an exclamation point on why he is one of the state's top dual threats. Next Up: <em>Wamego</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1620511' first='Keelyn' last='Duncan']</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/keelyn-duncan/"></a></strong>, 5'11, 205, ATH/RB, <em>Eudora</em>, <strong>'28</strong>, the <em>Cardinals</em> (7-2) got off to a fast start, hammering <em>Chanute</em> 52-0, and this workhorse baller back led the way, pounding the rock for 213 yards on 16 carries, averaging 13+ per touch and scored 3 touchdowns. A powerful, explosive running back with the burst to break the long one, he had a strong regular season and with his last game totals is up to 1,229 APYs, averaging 8+ per carry and has scored 13 TDs in 9 games. Next Up: <em>Lansing</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2101931' first='Fisher' last='Elder']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/fisher-elder/"></a></strong></strong> , 6'2, 220, RB/LB/ATH, <em>Wellington,</em> <strong>'28</strong>, the <em>Crusaders</em> (7-2) knocked off high-scoring <em>Ark City</em> last week 36-19 in the opening round and this versatile do-it-all playmaker stepped up big in all three phases of the game. On offense he had 135 APYs and scored a TD, rushing for 86 yds on 12 carries, was 1 of 1 passing for 29 yds and handled all the kicking duties. On defense, 4A's top tackler by a wide margin <em>(139 through 9 games) </em>had another impressive game with 14T, 2TFL, 1 FR, 1 FF and 1 interception. Next Up: <em>Ulysses</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2101935' first='Stryker' last='Berglund']</strong>, 6'0, 185, ATH, <em>Ulysses</em>, <strong>'28</strong>, I recently posted a shoutout for this playmaker who is the state leader - <em>regardless of class</em> - in TDs scored with 30. Last week he stacked up another big game helping the <em>Tigers </em>(7-2) defeat <em>Winfield</em> 28-21, rushing for 201 yds on 18 carries, averaging 11+ per and caught 3 passes for 83 yds to give him a 284-yd-3-TD night. On the year he has a jaw-dropping 2,076 APYs and 30 scores with 54 tackles on defense in only 9 games. This guy is fast and fluid and once he hits the open field, forget about it. Next Up: <em>Wellington</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2266888' first='Jaxsen' last='Seed']</strong>, 5'9, 175, DB/RB, <em>Ell Saline</em>, <strong>'27</strong>, the <em>Cardinals </em>(5-4) got off to a good start beating <em>Decatur</em> in round one 46-20. In that game this three-way baller played lights out once again, rushing for 210 yds on 14 carries, averaging 15 yds everytime he touched the ball. He is a gifted playmaker who is quick with great acceleration, whether it is breaking the long run on offense or using his finishing speed to track down ball carriers on the perimeter. Next Up: <em>Wichita County</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In conclusion, get out and see these guys dominate this fall - you will not be disappointed. Also, DM me via X if you run across any players flying under the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And, as usual…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Keep grindin'</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->