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Atascocita LB Jadon Ducos
DING DING: Atascocita's Ducos ready for Eastside Bowl
Despite the fact that North Shore has been the big brother over the past few years, Atascocita’s defense -- led by LB Jadon Ducos -- will have something to say about that when they face off on Friday.
“I will always tell the guys it’s win or go home,” said Ducos. “Against North Shore, there is only one option... WIN. So we are attacking every day with that mindset.”
Ducos has enjoyed a stellar senior season, leading much of the city of Houston in total tackles. He was all over field against North Shore in a heartbreaking loss in the regular season 16-13 on VYPE's Thursday Night Showdown.
“I can’t take credit at all [for my success],” Ducos said. “It’s God and willing, unselfish teammates. They do their jobs, even if it means not making the big plays and tackles.”
But this game just means more... it's for a trip to the State Semis. It could also mark the last time Ducos and his squad suit up in the red, white and blue.
“It is very exciting to have made it this far,” said Ducos. “I am thankful for another opportunity to go play ball. We are just taking it in and playing one day at a time.”
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This thought process is sure to bring up some nostalgic memories for the players, Ducos included. Coincidentally, the majority of the Atascocita roster grew up playing ball against, or with, the athletes in North Shore.
“I know a few of those [North Shore] guys, personally,” Ducos said. “I grew up two minutes away from North Shore Middle School, so I would go to their field with my uncle and brother and play with the kids there. That’s what sparked my love for the game.”
Ducos and the Eagles intend to flip the script in Friday’s rematch, to keep their hopes of a State title alive.
“It’s going to take all we’ve got,” said Ducos. “It doesn’t matter who we play. But, I’m just glad we have another opportunity against these guys.”
VYPE's 2022 Hot 100: The Ultimate List of the Top recruits for 2023, 2024, 2025
Class of 2023 (Top 75)
1 Jaquaize Pettaway, WR, Langham Creek, Oklahoma
2 David Hicks, DT, Paetow
3 Rueben Owens, RB, El Campo, Louisville
4 Braylan Shelby, DE, Friendswood, USC
5 Terrance Green, DT, Cy Woods, Oregon
6 Tay’Shawn Wilson, DB, Mayde Creek, Baylor
7 Dylan Spencer, DE , CE King, Texas
8 Samu Taumanupepe, DT, Atascocita, Texas A&M
9 Jonah Wilson, WR, Dekaney, Texas
10 Daymion Sanford, LB, Paetow, Texas A&M
11 Ashton Porter, DL, Cy Ranch, Northwestern
12 Nick Fattig, OL , Clear Springs, Texas Tech
13 Ryan Niblett, DB, Eisenhower, Texas
14 Hawkins Polley, TE, Stratford, Baylor
15 Kedrick Reescano, RB, New Caney, Michigan State
16 Cor y Huff Jr., DB, Nimitz, Baylor
17 Dylan Rogers, DE, Cy Woods, Nebraska
18 Jayven Anderson, DB, North Shore
19 Seth Davis, RB, Katy, Mississippi State
20 Micah Bell, DB, Kinkaid, Notre Dame
21 Corey Kelly, LB, Clear Falls, Baylor
22 Christian Brathwaite, LB, Cy Ranch, Baylor
23 Randon Fontenette, Athlete, Brazosport, Utah
24 Vernon Glover Jr., DB, Dickinson, TCU
25 Marques Neal, WR, Channelview
26 CJ Blocker, DB, New Caney, Utah
27 Johnathan Hall, LB, Katy, Utah
28 Ja’Koby Banks, Athlete, FB Marshall, Houston
29 Brad Spence, DE, Klein Forest, Arkansas
30 Arian Parish, DB, Katy, Arizona
31 Jacoby Davis, DB, North Shore
32 Trent Thomas, DE, FB Marshall, Baylor
33 Justin Cryer, LB, Royal, Northwestern
34 DK Kalu, DL, Ridge Point, Baylor
35 Tyrone West, WR, Humble, Texas Tech
36 Brandon High, RB, Grand Oaks, UTSA
37 Zachary Chapman, DT, FB Marshall, TCU
38 Marquis Johnson, WR, Dickinson, Missouri
39 Parker Jenkins, RB, Klein Forest, Houston
40 Kam Bizor, DE, CE King, Colorado
41 Theorin Randle, DL, Shadow Creek, Washington State
42 Chico Holt, TE, Strake Jesuit, Northwestern
43 Jo’Laison Landry, DL, CE King, Utah
44 Reagan Gill, OL, Jersey Village, SMU
45 Michael Patterson, DB, FB Marshall, Houston
46 Reid Mikeska, TE, Bridgeland, Miami
47 Jarred Sample, WR, Cy Ranch, Kansas
48 Kaleb Black, Athlete, Klein Oak, Memphis
49 Alex Kilgore, LB, Paetow, SMU
50 Ty Stamey, TE, Klein Collins, ULL
51 David Amador, WR, North Shore, UTSA
52 Camron Heard, DB, Furr, Oklahoma State
53 Serigne Tounkara, DL , Clear Springs
54 Jalen O’Neal, DB, Manvel, Oregon State
55 Hudson Perroni, OL, Stratford
56 Christopher Clark-Jolivet, DL , Furr, Rice
57 Justin Williams, WR, MacArthur, ULL
58 Caleb Komolafe, DB, Tompkins, Memphis
59 Tyler Hutcherson, DB, Eisenhower, SFA
60 Ashton Schumann, WR, Clear Springs, Tulsa
61 Louis Williams III, WR, Conroe
62 Davin Martin, CB, Klein Cain, ULL
63 Kyler Wilson, DB, Montgomery, Northern Arizona
64 Myles Arterberry, RB, Klein, Army
65 Ezell Jolly, RB, Ridge Point
66 Gavin Rutherford, QB, Cinco Ranch, SFA
67 Jaelen Smith, WR, Klein Cain
68 Taylor Davis, DB, Ridge Point, Kansas
69 AJ Stephens, DB, MacArthur, Rice
70 Hayden Davis, TE, Clear Springs
71 Jarra Anderson, DL, Paetow
72 Cobe Williams, OL, College Park
73 Cameron Thomas, WR, Conroe
74 James Walley Jr., DE, Ridge Point, UTSA
75 Arkez Gomez, WR, The Woodlands
Class of 2024 (15)
1 DJ Lagway, QB, Willis
2 Ashton Funk, OL , Tompkins
3 Mabrey Mettauer, QB, The Woodlands
4 Jelani Watkins, WR, Klein Forest
5 Maurice Williams, DB, Shadow Creek, LSU
6 Justin Williams, LB, Oak Ridge
7 Zion Kearney, WR, Hightower
8 Dakyus Brinkley, DE, Seven Lakes
9 Jeremy Payne, RB, Hightower
10 Blake Ivy, OL, Clear Springs
11 Demari Maxson, DB, Clear Lake
12 Trey Owens, QB, Cy Fair
13 Ian Flynt, TE , Katy Taylor
14 Zechariah Sample, WR, Jordan
15 Logan Thomas, DE, Paetow
Class of 2025 (10)
1 Andrew Marsh, WR, Jordan
2 Quanell X Farrakhan Jr., WR, The Woodlands
3 Jacorey Watson, Athlete, Shadow Creek
4 Kaleb Bailey, QB, North Shore
5 Tory Blaylock, Athlete, Atascocita
6 Devin Sanchez, DB, North Shore
7 Deyjhon Pettaway, DB, Paetow
8 Landon Rink, DE, Cy Fair
9 Trent Spence, DE, Klein Forest
10 Warren Nolen, OL, The Woodlands