PRZ AL Game of the Week: Saraland (11-0) vs. Pike Road (10-2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome back! We're previewing a HUGE rivalry matchup between Saraland (11-0) and Pike Road (10-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both these teams have STACKED rosters, so we're discussing who we think everyone should look out for this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, check out these prospects' film below! You won't want to miss out on this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive in:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading"><em><strong>OFFENSE</strong></em></h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SARALAND</span></strong></em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314932"],"_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-691bda6e69814"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Deshawn Spencer has been Saraland's leading receiver this year, constantly creating plays against some of the toughest secondaries in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>Spencer has some fantastic speed and acceleration; he can easily outrun entire defenses and makes it look effortless. Paired with his speed, Spencer is extremely elusive- he frequently makes defenders miss in the open field and has a ton of different moves that allow him to break away for huge runs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Spencer also plays with a lot of physicality- he doesn't shy away from contact, can withstand some big hits, and is a physical runner between the tackles.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do yourself a favor and check out some of Spencer's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19062615/68d075a3040f2d43c82fe6c1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b92edd"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1127591"],"_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-691bda6e698e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1127591' first='Sye' last='Byrd'] is an athletic TE who's become a big piece of Saraland's passing attack this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At TE, Byrd is a talented route runner who uses his size and catch radius to dominate DBs downfield for huge receptions. He can gain tons of separation off of his routes and has a reliable set of hands he uses to haul in passes through coverage and contact, consistently making some highlight reel catches all throughout the year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to check out some of Byrd's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23004467/68d20dacc81a7da1ba212ae0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b92f93"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">PIKE ROAD</span></em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401112"],"_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-691bda6e69989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401112' first='Mike' last='Jones'] has been a dominant ballcarrier for Pike Road's rushing attack over the last few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>“Jones plays with a ton of speed and twitch and is explosive out of the backfield- once he gets the ball, he quickly reaches his top speed and leaves defenders in the dust. When you pair his speed with his elusiveness and change of direction, he can easily make defenders miss and carve up massive gains on the ground in the open field.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It doesn't end there. Jones also makes a ton of contributions in the passing game, consistently being a reliable target for his quarterback and racking up extra yardage after the catch.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones has put together some great tape this season that you can watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16090424/6758f9f8332d6bf9d637b3bc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b93031"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401133"],"_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-691bda6e69a18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401133' first='Omari' last='Smith'] is an explosive athlete who's made a ton of plays for Pike Road's passing attack this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Smith is explosive with the ball in his hands and feasts off opportunities anywhere on the field- taking short/screen passes the distance, hauling in huge catches downfield, and catching through contact over the middle of the field as well.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Smith is incredibly fast and plays with tons of speed- he can easily stretch the field for his offense and frequently makes defenders miss when he's on ht move.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you haven't watched him already, make sure you check out some of Smith's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18156033/68c71a74a355a35c8c5977b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b930ca"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading"><em><strong>DEFENSE</strong></em></h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SARALAND</span></strong></em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1741300"],"_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-691bda6e69ab8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1741300' first='Ayindae' last='Pugh'] has had a dominant senior season for Saraland's defense where he's led the team in tackling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1741300' first='Ayindae' last='Pugh']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ayindae-pugh/"><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ayindae-pugh/"><strong></strong><strong></strong></a><a></a>&nbsp;is a physical and athletic LB who has no problem covering tons of ground to create some impressive stops. Pugh is quick, has great strength, and is an impressive playmaker in pursuit who can shut down the run and make plays in coverage.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm seriously impressed with Pugh's skills against the run. He's quick to diagnose plays and does a terrific job fighting off blocks to create huge stops down near the line of scrimmage. Everyone should watch out for Pugh and this Saraland defense this fall; they're set up for a big year.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pugh has created a ridiculous amount of stops this season. See for yourself below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19354217/68d1fa268a61b935346c64bd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b93181"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660603"],"_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-691bda6e69b50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2044862' first='Jakari' last='Harris'] is a talented LB/RB out of Saraland who's put together an impressive junior season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He's highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won't gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've been really impressed with Harris' play this season. He's a versatile, talented prospect with a bright future ahead. Check out his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22758217/68bdcbb68b63e3d50be17bf3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b9321a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">PIKE ROAD</span></em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603650"],"_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-691bda6e69bed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1603650' first='Miles' last='Khatri'] has been a tackling machine for Pike Road's defense this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Miles is a versatile LB who can make plays on and off the line of scrimmage- he's good at rushing the passer and can drop back into coverage and make plays over the middle.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Khatri is highly athletic- he plays with a ton of speed and instincts, quickly reading and reacting to make huge game-changing plays against opposing offenses.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Khatri has made a ton of plays over the last few seasons. If you haven't watched him before, make sure you check out some of his clips below. He's a talented player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15075151/68e533cad51705a6940ec3a8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b932b3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401115"],"_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-691bda6e69c85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='401115' first='Jordan' last='Holmes'] has made a massive impact in all three phases of the game for Pike Road this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At DB, Holmes showcases exceptional ball skills and the ability to cover both quick slot receivers and bigger threats on the outside. He's quick on his feet, plays with great instincts, and uses his hands to make plays on the ball.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Offensively, Holmes thrives as a rusher/receiver by using his vision and speed. He's great at following blocks, can make defenders miss, and has top-end athleticism he uses to create huge plays both on the ground and out in the secondary.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holmes has had an incredible season on both sides of the ball. He's a dynamic playmaker everyone should take a look at. Check out some of his film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17693749/66e350b19447c8625afab4b0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691c993b9334c"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->