Monday, August 27, 2012

Week 1 Key Matchups in Central Texas!


Week 1 in Central Texas has fewer intriguing matchups as it relates to a number legitimate prospects playing against each other, however, fans will always see good, competitive football played in Central Texas.


Alamo/River City area

Converse Judson vs. Cibolo Steele

For the 2nd consecutive week, San Antonio will have the most intriguing matchup in Central Texas football.  The aforementioned prospects from Week 0 for both teams should not disappoint in this contest.  Expect Judson's Tre Flowers to have a busy game defending the countless offensive weapons that Steele possesses.  Both teams should make deep runs into the postseason and probably won't be as heavily challenged for the rest of the regular season.  (See the prospects' names of these two teams from Week 0 matchups)


Hill Country area

Round Rock vs. Harker Heights

Harker Heights has two '13 Texas commits with Darius James (OL) being the #1 prospect in the Central Texas and one of the top prospects in the nation at his position.  James is the most dominant player in the region and destroys his opponents each play.  He can also line up on defense and be just as devastating as a defensive tackle.  He is a candidate for numerous All-American teams.  Naashon Hughes, another Longhorn commit, for some odd reason is labeled as an outside linebacker prospect, but his true calling should be at cornerback.  He will line up at both safety and corner on defense while getting some snaps at QB and splitting out at receiver on offense.  Unfortunately, Heights will be without the services of '14 running back Marcus Anderson who suffered an injury in a preseason scrimmage.  Anderson, a notable prospect in his respective class, should be back in time for district play to showcase his Division 1 skills.

Round Rock on the other hand has 1 lone legit prospect in '14 in Keyon Dilosa.  The 6'3" receiver may be considered an "Athlete" on many recruiting publications due to his ability to play defensive back just as well.  He has a long wing span, soft hands, can out-leap most defenders, and can stretch defenses.  On the defensive side of the ball, he is a ball hawk and is solid in run support from the free safety position.  '13 Samuel Lawlis is good linebacker prospect with good size at 6-2 and 210 lbs. but needs a super senior season to solidify himself as a Division 1 prospect.  However, expect for him to perform extremely well in this game.

1-AA and Division 2 Prospects

Harker Heights

'13 Tyrel Stokes (DB), Jonte Burton (LB/RB), '14 Damion May (QB)

Round Rock

'13 Dakari Antoine (CB)

College Station A&M Consolidated vs. Waco Midway

Like Cibolo Steele is in the Alamo City area, Midway (the 4A state runner up last year) has the most star power in the Hill Country area.  They possess a two-headed monster at QB with '13 prospect Deondre Ford and LSU baseball commit Kramer Robertson, the son of Baylor women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey.  Ford has a much stronger arm, being deadly accurate on the long ball and is very athletic making several long TD runs.  In contrast, Robertson, who will most likely get selected in the upcoming MLB draft, throws well on the run and is outstanding at improvising to make big plays.  '13 wideout Hunter Jarmon is the most coveted recruit on the team.  He runs precise routes, is not afraid to go across the middle, and has bona fide on-the-field speed to beat cornerbacks deep.  Another two-headed monster occurs in the backfield in '13 running backs BJ Kelly and  DeCharr Greer.  Kelly is more of the nifty type that can hit the home run play at any given point and Greer is more of the bruiser between the tackles who still has good speed.  On defense, '13 Chrishard Buhl is one of the top linebacker prospects in Central Texas.  He can drop back and cover slot receivers very well and also chase down running backs from behind.  Don't be surprised to see him get some recruiting attention at safety. '13 Justin Barnes, has prototype cornerback size at 6'2", which makes him an attractive prospect in a lot of college coaches eyes, but he will need to have a solid and consistent senior campaign to be a "for sure" Division 1 prospect.

After the departure of big time '13 defensive tackle prospect and Nebraska commit Christian Lacouture, A&M Consolidated still has Jimmie Gilbert to anchor the defensive line.  He has long range  at 6'5", great balance, and is very fluid on the edge.  Gilbert uses his basketball and leaping skills to in batting down passes and making diving tackles from behind.

1-AA and Division 2 Prospects

Waco Midway

'13 Chaz Chase (OL), Anthony Degrate (CB), Deondre Degrate (WR), Devon Edwards (DE), Daniel Garza (OL), Carlos Leal (Deep snapper), Harrison Miner (DE)

A&M Consolidated

'13 Weston Garner (QB)


STAY TUNED FOR VERY IMPRESSIVE WEEK 2 MATCHUPS!





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