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THE ELITE 11: Houston High School Football's Brightest Stars
It's playoff time in the State of Texas and this is when legends are made.
Here are the Elite 11 Houston area stars who could build on their legacies over the next month.
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THE ELITE 11
Dematrius Davis, North Shore QB, Senior
The best player in the history of Houston High School football. He's a generational guy, who has a football IQ that is unmatched for what he is asked to do. North Shore is the No. 2 team in the COUNTRY… he's why.
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Conner Weigman, Bridgeland, QB, Junior
The Bears have been to the postseason once in school history… last season and they lost. Weigman will make school history by getting the team's first postseason win and beyond. He's a program-changer, not at the high school level… the college level.
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Jalen Milroe, Tompkins, QB, Senior
HOT TAKE ALERT: Can Milroe out-duel North Shore and Dematrius Davis in the high school version of the IRON BOWL? Davis is committed to Auburn and Milroe to Alabama. If anyone beats North Shore in the Region, it's going to be Milroe and Tompkins.
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Joseph Manjack, Tomball Memorial, WR, Senior
Manjack? More like Man-Child. Manjack affects the game like no other from the WR/RB/Wildcat position. You have to see this kid to appreciate him. He's big, fast and is a highlight waiting to happen. He can return kicks also. He's picked up offers from Utah, USC and UH since decommitting from Washington State.
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Cameron Gray, Dobie, QB, Junior
Dobie is a Top 5 storyline this season. The Longhorns can ball and at the center of their success is QB Cameron Gray. Gray is accurate and can run an offense to perfection. He's also big enough to take off and run for chunk plays. Tough first-round opponent against Atascocita, but he's a great talent and just a junior.
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Bishop Davenport, Spring, QB, Junior
Ooooh… weeee. Spring is fun to watch. The undefeated Lions' signature win was on a Hail Mary against Westfield. Davenport is big with a great arm. He also has targets to get the ball to. Davenport is that QB who can put Spring into the Regional Rounds.
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The Davis Brothers (Jalen and Seth), Katy, RB, Senior and Sophomore
Coach Gary Joseph could ride these guys all the way to the Class 6A DII Region III title. They are different backs – Jalen is a bull between the tackles and Seth can bounce it outside with speed. Don't sleep on Jalen's speed, however. The Davis' are the most important pieces at Katy with an inexperienced QB and WRs on the outside.
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The FB Marshall Defense
The Buffs' defense has to get their respect. They have given up 20 points in nine games. If you are doing the math… that's 2.2 points per game. Staggering. Kenneth Seymour, Joshua Ulmer, Jaylon Williams, Laurence Tillman, Zachary Chapman, Jacobe Chester, Adari Haulcy and Chris Stephens are getting it done.
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Jaydon Blue, Klein Cain, RB, Junior
Ok, sometimes you forget about someone's ability because they get so much publicity. But… Jaydon Blue had over 1,900 total yards out of the backfield. Don't forget how good this guy is. Remember Trey Williams of Dekankey, who led the Wildcats to a state title? Well, Blue is that kind of guy.
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Cody Jackson, Foster, WR, Senior
The 6-foot-2 WR is making everyone else look like they are in slow motion. Foster is the big-play guy that has to be accounted for all the time. Even then, he makes plays. The OU-commit shines when the lights are brightest, but does Foster have enough around him to make that run?
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Mitch Hall, Magnolia, RB, Senior
This guy is the lead Dawg on the Doghouse at Magnolia. He is so underrated as a featured back in the state of Texas. He rushed for over 2,000 yards as a junior. He's led Magnolia to a district title and is riding a wave of momentum into the postseason. He's no dummy either, following the blocks of Matthew Wykoff, who is headed to Texas A&M.
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THE NEXT 10: LJ Johnson, (RB), Cy-Fair; Brock Bolfing (QB), Montgomery; Ty Harris, (RB) Manvel; Shadrach Banks (WR), North Shore; Damon Bankston (RB), Paetow; Kameron Kincheon (QB), CE King; Kendrick Rhymes (Athlete), Heights; Cameron King (RB,KR, DB), Cy Park; Torrance Burgess (RB), Dawson; Luke Sampson (QB), Clear Springs; Lonnie Madison (Coach), College Park
5 Big Takeaways: Magnolia wins 7th-straight, beats Mag West 21-14
MAGNOLIA - Every senior wanted to hold the trophy.
They wanted to group together on the field after and make sure they captured the moment. To the outgoing Magnolia seniors winning the Magnolia Bowl trophy for a second-straight year was special.
"It's something I'll never forget," Magnolia quarterback Travis Moore said after the 21-14 victory over Magnolia West. "The rivalry between Mag and Mag West is just one of the greatest feelings in the world. I've never been more honored to share this with my team."
Matthew Wykoff added: "It's awesome. I've been playing with these boys since the seventh grade and it's a great feeling to walk off as a senior and know we'll never lose that game. Won it two years in a row, it's a great feeling."
The win marked the seventh-straight for Magnolia as it improved to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in District 8-5A-DI play with games against Porter and New Caney left on the regular season docket.
Here are my five big takeaways from the 2020 Magnolia Bowl!
Travis Moore is Dynamic
🎥 VYPE Clip - WOOP!! @DogFootball QB @travis__moore put a defender on skates ... He is very elusive! Moore has had some big runs tonight already. #txhsfb @WykoffMatthew @BenColigan_ @_gharp @MaxPreps @nathanhakes11 @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD @ToddFreed57 pic.twitter.com/53fsDYzrVy
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
When you look at Magnolia, Mitch Hall pops off the stat sheet. Don't worry we will get to him next. But first let's talk about Moore. The signal-caller is dynamic. He knows when to put it in the gut of Hall but also when to pull it back and go. He can shake a defender and has the speed to get downfield. He had multiple long runs in the game. He finished with 204 yards rushing but he can also sling it as he passed for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Moore and Hall have chemistry in the backfield and it is fun to watch as they have a little trickery up his sleeve on how he sells the run versus the pass. (Stats from Jon Poorman of Conroe Courier)
Postgame Interview: Magnolia QB Travis Moore
VYPE POSTGAME: @DogFootball QB @travis__moore stops by to talk after winning the Magnolia Bowl. A few big runs by him in the game and clutch throws. #txhsfb@WykoffMatthew @travis_moore @BenColigan_ @_gharp @mitchhallll @nathanhakes11 @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/UsPo9cmvYe
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
Mitch Hall is Patient & Powerful
TOUCHDOWN: @DogFootball: RB @mitchhallll patiently waits for the holes to open and he’s in from 18 yards out! #txhsfb
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
1st - 0:30@DogFootball - 14@MagWestFootball - 0@WykoffMatthew @BenColigan_ @_gharp @travis__moore @nathanhakes11 @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/uXtxh1KWiI
A good running back will be patient. He will allow the lanes to open up and then hit the throttle for the score. Hall holds the ball up high as he runs. He is really patient when it comes to running the ball. I really like his running style and he has the build of a big running back. Hall had 124 yards on the ground by night's end.
After the game, VYPE talked with center Matthew Wykoff, who is verbally committed to Texas A&M. and he said, "Travis and Mitch they are both studs. I'm so blessed to have them behind me. As much as I try to make them look good, they make me look better." High praise from one of the big men up front.
Postgame Interview: Magnolia Head Coach Craig Martin
VYPE POSTGAME: Caught up with @DogFootball HC Craig Martin as his team wins the #MagnoliaBowl 21-14 and improves to 7-1 on the year and 6-0 in district. #txhsfb @WykoffMatthew @travis_moore @BenColigan_ @mitchhallll @nathanhakes11 @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/b2Bj7X4PZm
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
Dog Defense has Bite
On fourth down the @DogFootball defense HOLDS!!! Turnover on downs with 1:30 left in game. #txhsfb@WykoffMatthew @travis_moore @BenColigan_ @_gharp @MaxPreps @nathanhakes11 @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD @ToddFreed57 @mitchhallll pic.twitter.com/VeFeIgptBA
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
This was hands down the biggest game of the season for either team and each defense would be tested. The Magnolia defense didn't get scored on in the first two quarters of the play. To open the third quarter, Will Alexander picked off Brock Dalton. At the end of the game, after giving up a pair of scores, the Magnolia defense held taught as Dalton was forced to throw before he wanted too and it was off-target. Magnolia's defense is really good. It has hard-hitting linebacker, power up front and a good secondary. Magnolia's defense has helped the team win seven-straight games.
Hunter Bilbo - A Hard Runner
TOUCHDOWN @MagWestFootball: RB @HunterBilbo goes rumbling through the defenders to plow in from 13 yards out. Mustangs on the board. #txhsfb
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
3rd - 6:36 @DogFootball - 14@westmustangs - 7@MarcCollins88 @brockdalton03 @HaydenJansky @MagnoliaISD @KPRC2RandyMc @MagWestVB pic.twitter.com/OOHueEtotp
When Magnolia West needed back in the game, the Mustangs turned to their veteran running back. Hunter Bilbo, we knew about him coming into the year. Compared to Mitch Hall, his rival back across town, Bilbo looks a littler smaller and stockier. Bilbo is that third-down back who can power through the line. On his first score of the night, Bilbo knows how to put his foot in the turf and make a cut. He then showed his power blowing right through a pair of would-be tacklers. Bilbo rushed for 103 yards on 22 carries, according to the Conroe Courier's Jon Poorman. Bilbo is a nice back and key to Magnolia West the rest of the way.
Ben Coligan - Big Offensive Target
TOUCHDOWN @DogFootball: QB Travis Moore hits @BenColigan_ for the 11 yard touchdown.
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020
1st - 4:16 @MagnoliaHighTX - 7@MagWestFootball - 0#txhsfb @TXHSFB @KPRC2RandyMc @WykoffMatthew @mitchhallll @nathanhakes11 @MagnoliaISD @ToddFreed57 @HTownHSS pic.twitter.com/yxW2xqM5Ha
While Travis Moore and Mitch Hall were running all over the defense on Friday night, one of the big options through the air was Ben Coligan. The senior tight end is a quality route runner. Look at the route on his 11-yard touchdown reception. Coligan comes off the end, looks off the linebacker with his head to his left with a quick twitch before cutting the route back across the middle, which got him open for the score. It was a quick but very nice route. Coligan also had an 87-yard reception to begin the fourth quarter. I really like what he brings to the offense for Magnolia. A nice target for Travis Moore.
Postgame Interview: Magnolia OL Matthew Wykoff
VYPE Postgame: Caught up with @WykoffMatthew (@AggieFootball commit) after the game to talk the win over Mag West, the season and looking forward towards the rest of the year. #txhsfb @DogFootball @travis_moore @BenColigan_ @TexAgs @CedricHarris12 @KPRC2RandyMc @MagnoliaISD pic.twitter.com/okwMGAvHBA
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) November 14, 2020