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5 Big Takeaways: North Shore defeats Shadow Creek
So, what did we learn? Here are my five big takeaways.
1) LOCKDOWN CORNER - Denver Harris is legit
- As a sophomore last year, in the six playoff games for North Shore, Harris had four interceptions. He is the No. 1 defensive back in the country for a reason. He showed that he carried that momentum over to his junior season. Harris finished with two interceptions on Friday night. Both came while he was covering CJ Guidry, which is one of the better receivers for the Sharks. Harris took one of them back for a 95-yard pick six. On that interception return, Harris truly showed off his speed. Harris is going to be a problem for opposing wide receivers this season.
2) SPEEDSTER - CJ Guidry is really fast
- CJ Guidry is really fast. That may be an understatement. He turned on the jets on an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Then he did it on a little screen before busting off a 48-yard touchdown reception. His speed in person is ultra-impressive. I mean he can fly. He will be one to watch this year and he is verbally committed to the University of Houston.
3) THE RING KING - Davis takes care of business
- Was this Davis' cleanest game. No. He had a fumble early and was picked as well in this game. But ... when it mattered, Davis took care of business. Davis finished the night 14 of 20 for 197 yards, one touchdown and one pick, while rushing for another 78 yards and a score on 14 carries. Davis admitted after the game that they have to fix some things but felt confident. Oh by the way he is 38-2 as a starter in his high school career now.
4) WELCOME TO 6A - Shadow Creek battled well
- Many will look at this score and think, well North Shore beat Shadow Creek by 17. That is true. But here is the thing the only teams that Shadow Creek has lost to in its existence have been Highland Park (2018 Class 5A Division I State Champions) and North Shore (Back-to-Back State Champions). Shadow Creek is a team to watch this season Kelvon Brown has speed out of the backfield, Kyron Drones will improve from his 6 of 18 night where he passed for 160 yards, one TD and one INT. He also rushed for 72 yards as well. CJ Guidry is a playmaker and Randy Masters will factor in as well. DeJuan Lewis hadn an interception and Kullen Murrell laid some hard hits on people. This team was down 21-14 at the half and was right in it. Shadow Creek will be a team to watch this season and they get a BIG test next week playing Bridgeland.
5) BIG-TIME TARGET - Charles King is a top target
- Dematrius Davis considers Charles King among the best WRs in the city. He showed off that skill on Friday. King had a ridiculous 47-yard catch which he had to soar into the air. He is big, he can go get the ball and come down with it. King finished leading the team with four catches for 115 yards and a score. King opposite Shadrach Banks is going to be a challenge for opposing defenses, who do you cover? That's the real question. King will be a name to remember.
VYPE Football 2020 Preview: All-VYPE Public School Team
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Dematrius Davis, North Shore
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Trevor Woods, Katy Taylor
First Team
Quarterback
Kyron Drones, Shadow Creek
Jalen Milroe, Tompkins
Cardell Williams, Westfield
Offensive Line
Hayden Conner, Katy Taylor
Kam Dewberry, Atascocita
Reuben Fatheree II, Foster
Bryce Foster, Katy Taylor
Jaeden Roberts, North Shore
Running Back
Jaydon Blue, Klein Cain
L.J. Johnson, Cy-Fair
Julius Loughridge, Mayde Creek
Mitch Hall, Magnolia
Wide Receiver
Shadrach Banks, North Shore
Dylan Goffney, Bridgeland
Cody Jackson, Foster
Joseph Manjack IV, Tomball Memorial
Tight End
Elijah Bean, Summer Creek
Fernando Garza, Katy
Donovan Green, Dickinson
Landen King, Atascocita
Kicker/Punter
Carter Brown, Pearland Dawson
Nemanja Lazic, Katy
Defensive Line
Taurean Crawford, Elkins
Anthony Holmes Jr., Westfield
Albert Regis, La Porte
Malick Sylla, Katy
Cameron Whitfield, Pearland Dawson
Linebacker
Shepherd Bowling, Katy
Terrence Cooks Jr, Shadow Creek
Derrick Harris Jr., New Caney
Justin Medlock, Manvel
Secondary
Robin Neely, Cypress Ranch
Cameron Oliver, Fort Bend Travis
Hunter Washington, Katy
Mark Wilson, Clear Lake
Second Team
Quarterback
Ronald Holmes, Northside
Colton Marwill, Tomball Memorial
Daelyn Williams, DeKaney
Offensive Line
Kelvin Banks, Summer Creek
Canon Boone, Dickinson
Caleb Rodkey, Ridge Point
PJ Williams, Dickinson
Matthew Wykoff, Magnolia
Running Back
Dashawn Daniels, Chavez
JP Martin, Cy Falls
Alton McCaskill, Oak Ridge
Ahmonte Watkins, Klein Forest
Wide Receiver
Matthew Golden, Klein Cain
CJ Guidry, Shadow Creek
Charles King, North Shore
John Paul Richardson, Ridge Point
Tight End
Marcus Collins, Magnolia West
Ben Postma, Cypress Ranch
Mason Tharp, Klein
Jack Witmer, Cy-Fair
Kicker/Punter
Caleb Mendez, Pearland
Sean Nesemeier, Atascocita
Defensive Line
Keith Cooper, Dickinson
DeMone Green, Heights
Jacob Psyk, Strake Jesuit
Kason Tullos, Klein Oak
Trent Ward, Klein Collins
Linebacker
Rodney Dansby, Bellaire
Dylan Hazen, College Park
Ty Kana, Katy
Harold Perkins, Cy Park
Secondary
Jalen Emery, Shadow Creek
Denver Harris, North Shore
Bryce McMorris, Bridgeland
Blake Thompson, Elkins
Honorable Mention
Quarterback
Aldyn Bradley, Spring
Luke Grden, Friendswood
Jalen Morrison, Heights
Conner Weigman, Bridgeland
Offensive Line
Luke Lapeze, Summer Creek
Max Merril, Strake Jesuit
Ethan Onienwa, Cinco Ranch
Aaron Session, Morton Ranch
Lamont Vaz, Fort Bend Marshall
Running Back
Damon Bankston, Katy Paetow
Marquis Shoulders, Tompkins
Ja'Den Stewart, Dawson
Wide Receiver
Tre Harden, Montgomery
Randy Masters, Shadow Creek
Latrell Neville, Fort Bend Hightower
Tight End
Var'Keyes Gumms, Dekaney
Parker Menefee, Ridge Point
Trent McGaughey, Shadow Creek
Kicker/Punter
Enock Gota, Dekaney
Sergio Rubio, Fort Bend Travis
Defensive Line
Alonzo Brown, North Shore
Kevon Garcia, Dekaney
Michael Noubussi, Manvel
Tyler Onyedim, Foster
Lukia Rawls, Klein Cain
Ryan Williams, Shadow Creek
Linebacker
Dylan Dixson, Pearland
Jayhvion Gipson, Langham Creek
Aarun Lockett, Humble
KC Ossai, Oak Ridge
Joey Verret, Cy Creek
Secondary
Javon Gipson, George Ranch
Travis Greenawalt, La Porte
Julian Humphrey, Clear Lake
Dalton Johnson, Katy
Donald Lee, Klein Collins
Cameron Moore, Fort Bend Travis
Romario Noel, Cypress Ranch
Dru Polidore, Katy Tompkins