Class 6 Quarterfinals Match Ups

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's down to the final eight in Class 6 with the quarterfinal games being played on Friday and Saturday. He is a look at the match ups<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CBC at Jackson<br>- A match up of unbeaten teams and high powered offenses face off as both teams come in 11-0. Cadet QB and K-State commit [player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'] (6'0" 185) was recently named his conference's offensive player of the year. Speedy RB [player_tooltip player_id='2034586' first='Vic' last='Williams'] has possibly been the best player in the playoffs so far and unstoppable at times. On defense LB Cortlaan Collins (6'1" 210) leads the way and has recorded 102 tackles and 7 sacks on the season. Jackson QB Drew Parsons was recently named the most outstanding player in Southeast Missouri by winning the Carr Award. He's thrown for almost 2,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. Shifty RB [player_tooltip player_id='1131009' first='Jaylon' last='Hampton'] (5'7" 175) is a big play back who can beat you running or catching the ball. The Indians feature two D1 offensive linemen in Mizzou commit [player_tooltip player_id='1585595' first='Brysen' last='Wessell'] (6'5" 280) and junior [player_tooltip player_id='1669358' first='Brayden' last='Harris'] (6'7" 285).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty at Lee's Summit<br>- The Blue Jays 10-1 are on the road to face the 7-4 Tigers who have won six straight and feature a trio of playmaking athletes in [player_tooltip player_id='1128438' first='Karsten' last='Fiene'] (6'2" 200), RB [player_tooltip player_id='2004012' first='Preston' last='Hatfield'] (5'9" 175) and WR [player_tooltip player_id='2004009' first='Peyton' last='Hatfield'] (5'10" 165) that are fast and make big plays. They feature big offensive and defensive lines led by [player_tooltip player_id='1667951' first='Will' last='Seiler'] (6'6" 280) and are physical. The defense is led by safety [player_tooltip player_id='1590205' first='Drew' last='Benassi'] (6'3" 205). The Jays are also a physical run team led by RB [player_tooltip player_id='2034590' first='Colt' last='Nolin'] (5'11" 200) who has run for over 1,200 yards behind a massive offensive line. The defense is led by LBs [player_tooltip player_id='1665354' first='Brooks' last='Ragland'] (6'2" 210) and [player_tooltip player_id='1706007' first='Grady' last='Coppinger'] (6'1" 210). D1 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1129822' first='Jonathan' last='Pearcy'] (6'5" 300) is one of the best in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helias at Nixa<br>- Heading to the Southwest part of the state to face the unbeaten Eagles will be a tall order for the Crusaders, but they have been up to the challenge all season themselves coming in at 11-0 in the battle of undefeated. Helias is led by talented dual threat QB Austin Weaver (5'11" 185) who can beat you with his arm or legs depending on what the defense gives him. When he throws it his main target is WR [player_tooltip player_id='1681864' first='Jordan' last='Sykes'] (5'11" 175). On defense they are led by conference defensive player of the year LB Eli Homan (5'11" 190). The Eagles have RB [player_tooltip player_id='849700' first='Jayden' last='McCaster'] (5'9" 190) who has run wild after transferring from De Smet in the offseason. Jr. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1587352' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] is a dual threat with a big arm, and WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1129733' first='Randy' last='Flint'] (6'1" 185) is their other big playmaker. Miami commit and top player in the state [player_tooltip player_id='392779' first='Jackson' last='Cantwell'] (6"8" 300) leads the OL and team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pattonville at Ft. Zumwalt West<br>- The Pirates are one of the best 6-5 teams out there led by talented soph QB Trevor Beckermann (6'1" 185) who has thrown for over 2,600 yards and 24 TDs to a talented group of receivers led by (6'4" 186) Jerrail West who has caught over 1,300 yards from Beckermann. DB Andre Jefferson (6'0" 180) has been a force on defense with 99 tackles. The Jaguars 9-2 feature K-State commit CB/WR [player_tooltip player_id='1128413' first='Garrick' last='Dixon'] (6'1" 175) who has become a top receiving target with over 900 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1252767' first='Clayton' last='O'Bryan'] (6'2" 190) has had a strong season throwing for over 2,300 yards and 22 touchdowns. Another Dixon, (6'3" 300) [player_tooltip player_id='1160675' first='Chase' last='Dixon'] is an anchor along the offensive and defensive lines. LB [player_tooltip player_id='212369' first='Ethan' last='Kidd'] (6'0" 195) is the Jags leading tackler with 82.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->