Freddy plays harder and tougher than his 5’7 145 stature may suggest.  He is unafraid to run amongst the big bodies between the tackles and has the speed to get to the edge.  While Freddy paced the Cowboys offense early in the game, his shutdown defense at corner kept this game close breaking up multiple passes downfield against bigger WRs to prevent any big plays on the outside.  Freddy did a great job using his speed to stay in phase with the Highland WRs and consistently locating the ball and batting passes away.  Freddy also made some big tackles in the run game as the edge of the defense limiting multiple runs to under 5 yards that could’ve been broken off for an explosive play.

Lucero had a season high night in rushing against Mitchell. The 5’4 145-pound running back had 5 carries for 129 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lucero has very good athletic ability due to elite acceleration, speed, very good change of direction, and good balance. When the ball is in his hands, he is electric. Using his home run speed to weave through the defense into the endzone. This kid has wheels, and defenders can’t catch him. Lucero has a very explosive quick start, bursting into the hole. Very good vision. Very good inside runner and outside running. Hits the perimeter and is gone. He makes defenders miss with his juke moves, and is like a human joystick on the field. Keep an eye on this guy, he has a lot of potential.

At 5’5, Lucero may not win the eye test on paper, but his game tape tells a different story. Lucero plays with explosive quickness, a fearless mindset, and top end speed that allows him to rip off explosive plays once he finds a crease. He’s not afraid of contact either, frequently running through arm tackles and picking up chunk yardage. His balance and low center of gravity make him incredibly difficult to bring down. With vision that consistently puts him in the right lane and burst that separates him from defenders, Lucero is a rising 2A star who can’t be overlooked by D2/D3 scouts.