Florida commit DJ Lagway makes statement in final regular season game
WILLIS, Texas - The stage was set for DJ Lagway on Friday night. It was the final time that he would play a regular season game on the high school level and it was senior night for the Florida commitment.
Not only that, but a district championship was on the line. And the opponent just so happened to feature multiple FBS prospects, including a pair of recruits committed to play for Lagway's future SEC rival, Georgia, in five-star linebacker Justin Williams and four-star defensive end Joseph Jonah-Ajonye.
With all eyes on him, the Rivals100 signal caller rose to the occasion and delivered a memorable performance to clinch a district title and an undefeated regular season - the first 10-0 campaign in school history.
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"It was amazing," Lagway told Rivals.com following Willis' 49-35 victory over Conroe Oak Ridge. "That was a great defense that we played, especially up front. They have some dogs up there so it was good competition."
Lagway accounted for six total touchdowns on the night. He threw four scores - another one was negated due to offensive holding - and ran in two more. Whether it was with his big arm or dynamic legs, Lagway found different ways to move the ball and light up the scoreboard.
The performance coming against a player of Williams' status made it even more memorable for Lagway. Both are regarded as top-7 recruits in Texas and top-40 prospects nationally and are set to have many more games against each other in the SEC.
"It was amazing getting to play against a great player like himself," said Lagway. "We've been playing against each other since little league. So it was great to get the last blow in high school and we'll obviously see each other in college."
The future Gators signal caller has been at the center of five-star discussions throughout his senior campaign as he has posted video game numbers and won big games week in and week out. He certainly did his best to make the statement on Friday night that he's well-deserving of that lofty status.
Lagway and Willis open the playoff slate next Friday night at home against Aldine Nimitz inside Berton A. Yates Stadium, setting the QB up to add to his high school legacy.
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