Thursday Night Impact: DFW Playmakers Step Up in Week Three

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thursday night football brought some the top talent across the DFW area, as several prospects delivered difference making performances under the lights. From explosive offensive plays to game-changing defensive stops, these ballers stepped up when their teams needed them most. We spotlight several game changers who had impactful Thursday night performances in week three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602466"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a275"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strange was the driving force offensively for the Waxahachie Indians as they came away with a big road win against a quality 6A opponent in Guyer 44-30 on Thursday night. He rushed for 192 yards on 24 carries, scoring 3 touchdowns, while averaging 8 yards a carry. Strange ran with power between the tackles, he showed nifty feet and shiftiness in space to make defenders miss. He has superb vision that enables him to set up his blocks and he has the burst out of his cuts to turn short runs into big plays. Strange is off to a fast start this season and he is setting the tone for the Indians running game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2161534"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a2ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moore was active in the trenches for the Indians on Thursday night. He has an explosive first step, he has violent hands at the point of attack that enables him to gain leverage early and this allowed to create disruption in the Guyer backfield. Moore had the biggest play of the night, scooping up a fumble caused by sack and taking it to the house to seal the win for the Indians. He is apart of a deep rotation of defensive lineman at Waxahacie and Moore made his presence felt against Guyer in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447339"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a2ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reese was a go to guy for Guyer on Thursday against Waxahachie and he has been a consistent playmaker for the Wildcats early on this season. He finished with 7 catches for 121 yards, showing ability to get open and excel a runs after the catch. Reese is phone booth quick, he is explosive off the ball, which enables him to stack defenders and win on his routes consistently. He has strong, reliable hands that make him a safety valve for his quarterback. DJ has the speed to stretch the field and he can turn short routes into a house call for six. In a week two win over Melissa, Reese had 13 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown. With Reese in the lineup, the Wildcats have a bonafide playmaker who is a game changer when he has the ball in his hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2221877"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a2ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Combs had a monster week three performance in a 49-41 win over Irving MacArthur. He had 11 receptions for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns, while averaging 21 yards per reception. His ability to create separation and stretch the field showed that he has the skill set to get behind the defense and produce chunk plays. Combs has the ability make catches in heavy traffic, make one cut and get north in a hurry at the second level. He has excellent short area quickness that enables him to win in close quarters. Week one against Abilene Cooper, he collected 12 receptions and 3 touchdowns. He is prospect to keep track of as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2149390"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a30b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blake is a strong runner between tackles, he makes decisive cuts and he has the burst to create separation at the second level to turn short runs into big plays. He shows great patience in the hole and his superb vision enables him to find creases in the defense for big gains. He is a reliable target in the passing game out of the backfield, displaying the skill set to get open and win his matchups in space. Blake had a monster week three performance on Thursday night, rushing for 230 yards and a touchdown. Previously in week two, he rushed for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground, also adding a receiving touchdown. Dyniewski is putting up quality numbers early on this season and his stellar play is a big reason that the Keller Indians have started out the season 3-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248022"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa47cbc3a329"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blake is an elite runner, who can change directions quickly without false steps and his burst at the second level allows him to turn short runs into big plays. He is shifty in space, displaying the quickness and wiggle to make defenders miss. Blake led Wylie to 58-26 win over Horn in week three to help them improve to 3-0 on the season. He threw for 205 yards and a touchdown. Blake also rushed for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns. With Blake under center the Pirates have a dual threat signal caller who can strike any time he has the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->