Texas Semifinals: players to watch
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We have highlighted a few athletes for this weekend’s Texas playoff matchups. We have some exciting action going on this weekend with Texas powerhouses like Duncanville and Southlake Carrol, two nationally-ranked teams, face off against each other which we know…
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Continue ReadingWe have highlighted a few athletes for this weekend’s Texas playoff matchups. We have some exciting action going on this weekend with Texas powerhouses like Duncanville and Southlake Carrol, two nationally-ranked teams, face off against each other which we know will prove to be an amazing battle.
Other schools like Denton Ryan, Mansfield Summit, North shore, and Westlake, will all feature big-time play makers to keep an eye on. Learn about some of the well-known playmakers you know about and maybe some you don’t. Enjoy this weekend’s playoff matchups and see how these top players will help their respected team to the Texas state championship game.
Mansfield Summit vs Denton Ryan | AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX | January 8th, 2021
Ryan’s Standout Players:
Austin Jordan Austin Jordan 5'11" | 185 lbs | DB Ryan | 2022 State TX – DB
4-star recruit with big-time DI offers from Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, and Notre-Dame as well as others. Austin has great size for a DB, a terrific athlete who has great speed and agility that’s been proven on the track & field as well. One of the top DBs in his class with huge potential.
Ty Marsh Ty Marsh 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Ryan | 2021 TX – DB
Offers include Houston, Arkansas State, Duke, Lamar, and other universities. Another track and field athlete who does hurdles, long jump, and triple jump.
Bear Alexander Bear Alexander 6'3" | 325 lbs | DL Ryan | 2022 FL – DL
Big 6’3″ 325 ILB defensive tackle who can wreak havoc in the back field. He is on some big-time recruiting boards like Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Billy Bowman Billy Bowman 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Ryan | 2021 State TX – ATH
Signed to play football at the next level at the University of Oklahoma. A great utility player who can play multiple positions. Big-play making machine who will light up the scoreboard.
Mansfield Summit Standout Players:
Jaydon Lott Jaydon Lott 5'9" | 160 lbs | RB Mansfield Summit | 2021 TX – RB
Photo:Twitter @jjayd6n
Hal Presley Hal Presley 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR Mansfield Summit | 2021 TX – WR
Signed to play football at the University of Auburn next year. 2019 Texas District 7-6A first-team selection at receiver as a junior. He helped Mansfield to its first Texas 6A D-II first-round playoff appearance.
Sean Smith Sean Smith 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Mansfield Summit | 2021 TX – DB
Kamren Washington Kamren Washington 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL Mansfield Summit | 2021 TX – DL
https://twitter.com/kamwashington03/status/1335642941528956929
Jacoby Jackson Jacoby Jackson 6'6" | 320 lbs | OL Mansfield Summit | 2021 TX – OL
Texas Tech commit is a large OL at 6’6″ 320ILBS. I’d hate to be lined up on the other side of this bulldozer of an Offensive Tackle. He has great strength and good athleticism to play different positions on the O-line.
Cedar Park vs C.C Memorial | Alamo dome – San Antonio, TX | January 8th, 2021
Cedar Parks Player to Watch:
Ryder Hernandez Ryder Hernandez 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Cedar Park | 2021 TX – QB
Ryder Hernandez Ryder Hernandez 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Cedar Park | 2021 TX , We can not say enough about this “underrated” QB from Cedar Park. If COVID had not transpired last year this QB would be raking in some big-time offers. We have done multiple analysis on Ryder. Click here to view more.
💥W vs Manvel Rd 4 5A Playoffs💥
30-54 Passing
389 Passing Yards
4 Passing TD’s
0 Int#Godstrong#4real#Ryder&theStorm#FinishtheFight pic.twitter.com/nOHbTTWGB2— Ryder Hernandez (@ryderh4) January 3, 2021
Southlake Carrol vs Duncanville | Globe Life Park – Arlington, TX | January 9th, 2021
Southlake Carrol Players to Watch:
Quinn Ewers – QB
Last game Ewers threw for a career-high 450 yards and six touchdowns. It will be fun to watch as two of Texas’s’ powerhouse face off this weekend.
Cinque Williams Cinque Williams 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB Southlake Carroll | 2021 TX – DB
Committed to the University of Hawaii.
Owen Allen | RB | Class of 2023
Prep Redzones Texas player of the year semifinalist. Owen ran for amazing yards during the regular season with over 1800 yards and 24 touchdowns. With a career of 3,097 yards year rushing and he is only a sophomore.
NorthShore vs Westlake | Legacy Stadium – Katy, TX | January 9th,2021
Northshore’s Players to Watch:
Jaeden Roberts Jaeden Roberts 6'5" | 330 lbs | OL North shore | 2021 State TX – OG
6’5″ 340 OG that recently committed to the university of Alabama.
https://twitter.com/jaeden_kings/status/1342579524559581184
Shadrach Banks Shadrach Banks 6'0" | 195 lbs | WR North Shore | 2021 TX – WR
STORY (w/ photo gallery): @NSNationFB advanced to the State Semifinals for a third-straight year after a 56-14 win over Ridge Point on Friday afternoon. #txhsfb
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— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) January 2, 2021
Sherrod Covil – DB
Dematrius Davis Dematrius Davis 5'11" | 195 lbs | QB North Shore | 2021 TX – QB
Edzavier Deblaw Edzavier Deblaw 6'4" | 340 lbs | OL North Shore | 2021 TX – OL
Denver Harris Denver Harris 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB North Shore | 2022 State TX – DB
Westlakes Standout Players to Watch:
Hayden Bray Hayden Bray 6'5" | 270 lbs | DL Westlake | 2021 TX – DL
Aidan Kinnaird Aidan Kinnaird 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL Westlake | 2021 TX – OL
Cade Klubnik Cade Klubnik 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Austin Westlake | 2022 State TX – QB
https://twitter.com/CadeKlubnikQB/status/1346489635258720258
Zane Minors Zane Minors 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Westlake | 2021 TX – RB