Look Ahead: Season winding down
Rivals.com analysts are canvassing the country again this week to check out the top talent in person. Here's where they'll be and where their attention will be focused.
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Analyst: Barry Every | Follow Barry on Twitter: @barryevery
Game: Roebuck (S.C.) Dorman vs. Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes, Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C.
Top prospects:
Destafano highlightsClick Patrick Destefano Dorman, 6-4/275, OT, 2012 prospectHere to view this Link.
With eight BCS offers, he is one of the most heavily recruited underclassmen in the state of South Carolina.
Humphries highlightsClick Adam Humphries Dorman, 5-11/176, ATHHere to view this Link.
Clemson commit could play receiver or defensive back for the Tigers?
Peake highlightsClick Charone Peake Dorman, 6-3/200, WRHere to view this Link.
Clemson commit and U.S. Army All-American is trying to stake claim as the top receiver in the country.
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This is a heated rivalry between two teams that met last year in the South Carolina 4-DI state championship. Dorman coach Dave Gutshall brings his team with a perfect 14-0 record in quest of back-to-back titles. Byrnes coach Chris Miller has his squad at 11-3 and would like nothing better than avenge the pain his team suffered in last year's state championship loss.
Analyst: Adam Gorney | Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamgorney
Game:Corona (Calif.) Centennial at Chino Hills, Friday
Top prospects:
Eubank highlightsClick Michael Eubank Centennial, 6-5/232, QBHere to view this Link.
Eubank is a master running Centennial's hurry-up offense and he's finally starting to pick up some serious offers. Arizona State, Vanderbilt, Washington and others are involved. Eubank has thrown for more than 2,300 yards with 20 touchdowns and he's also rushed for 17 scores.
Collins highlightsClick Barrinton Collins Centennial, 5-8/185, RBHere to view this Link.
Collins played wide receiver last season but moved back to his natural position as a senior and it's proven to work extremely well. The diminutive back has rushed for nearly 2,000 yards with 34 touchdowns and is exceptionally shifty coming out of the backfield.
Scott highlightsClick Larry Scott Centennial, 6-1/170, WRHere to view this Link.
Scott has 37 receptions and nine touchdowns this season and is one of two favorite targets for Eubank in Centennial's electric offense. Oregon State just offered Scott, who is athletic and versatile enough to play receiver or defensive back in college.
Jack highlightsClick Ryan Jack Centennial, 6-1/202, LBHere to view this Link.
Jack is a hard-hitting and intense linebacker who seemingly never takes a play off. He recently committed to San Diego State and the Aztecs are getting a good one because Jack is always around the football making plays.
Ekpre-Olomu highlightsClick Ifo Ekpre-Olomu Chino Hills, 5-10/180, DB/RBHere to view this Link.
Two weeks ago in a playoff game against Corona, Ekpre-Olomu finished with touchdown runs of 53, 7 and 6 from the wildcat, and he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score. The recent Oregon commit is also a big hitter on defense.
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Chino Hills' offense is hitting its stride. The Huskies scored 45 points last week in a win over Etiwanda and set a school record two weeks ago with 70 points against Corona. Ekpre-Olomu is hardly ever off the field and that's because he's spectacular in all three phases. … Want to talk about explosive offenses? Corona Centennial has scored 723 points in 13 games this season and hasn't scored fewer than 44 points in a game all season.
Analyst: Barry Every | Follow Barry on Twitter: @barryevery
Game: Greenwood (S.C.) vs. Rock Hill (S.C.) Northwestern, Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C.
Top prospects:
Byers highlightsClick Roderick Byers Northwestern, 6-4/262, SDEHere to view this Link.
Huge defensive end that may grow into an interior defensive lineman. Could be down to South Carolina and Georgia Tech.
Gerald Dixon, Jr. Northwestern, 6-2/250, DT
Will he follow in his father's foot steps and play for the Gamecocks?
Worley highlightsClick Justin Worley Northwestern, 6-4/196, PQBHere to view this Link.
Tennessee commit has amassed 4,788 passing yards with 56 touchdowns this season.
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Northwestern coach Moose Wallace brings the Trojans into their third straight state championship game. The difference this time is that his squad is on a roll at 14-0, outscoring opponents 577-252 this season. Greenwood coach Gene Cathcart had a tough job replacing the legendary Shell Dula. But in his second year at the helm the Eagles are 13-1 and looking to win another state championship. He will rely on his defense that is only giving up 12.5 points a game to slow down the Trojans.
Analyst: Brian Perroni | Follow Brian on Twitter: @bperroni
Game: El Dorado (Kan.) Butler C.C. vs. Corsicana (Texas) Navarro College, Sunday at Pittsburg State University
Top prospects:
Michael Bowie Navarro, 6-6/300, OT
The former Tulsa prep standout will head back to play for Oklahoma State next year.
Daniel Campbell Navarro, 6-5/350, OT
Carradine highlightsClick Cornellius Carradine Butler, 6-5/245, SDEHere to view this Link.
The current No. 2 overall JUCO prospect, he could end up at No. 1 when all is said and done.
Toby Jackson Navarro, 6-5/265, SDE
The former Rivals100 prospect signed with Georgia out of high school but failed to qualify.
Kennard highlightsClick Marcus Kennard Butler, 6-4/185, WRHere to view this Link.
Kansas State appears to have found yet another junior college gem as he is averaging more than 20 yards per reception with 13 touchdown catches.
Mettenberger highlightsClick Zach Mettenberger Butler, 6-5/245, PQBHere to view this Link.
The former Georgia Bulldog has had an incredible season, throwing 31 touchdowns to only three interceptions.
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The Citizens Bank Bowl in Pittsburg, Kan., has been dubbed the official NJCAA national championship game this year. It also held that title last season when Brenham (Texas) Blinn College defeated Fort Scott (Kan.) C.C. behind the efforts of quarterback Cameron Newton. … The two teams met in the season opener with Butler winning 16-10. … Butler comes in at 11-0 and is the Jayhawk Conference champion while Navarro is 10-1 and the SWJCFC champion. … Navarro has two other players committed to Houston in addition to Campbell. Cornerbacks Chevy Bennett and D.J. Hayden have also pledged to the Cougars.