Week six of Texas High School Football hit last Friday Night like a title fight in boxing. As district play kicked off around the state of Texas, the Lewisville versus Coppell matchup had several ballers who put a stamp on their games. These players made plays during their games regardless of the outcome. We will highlight several guys who brought their “A” game in a key district matchup between the Lewisville Farmers and Coppell Cowboys.
Viron Ellison II | Lewisville High School | Class of 2024 | Running Back
Ellison II is a slasher, who is phone booth quick, he has a killer jump cut and his ability to contort his body in the hole are traits in his game that stick out. Viron has a lean, athletic build with great arm length combined with strong, soft hands that enable him to be a threat in the passing game either lined up out as a wideout or out of the backfield. Viron made a highlight reel catch in the second half on a wheel route, he used his speed to get by the first the first defender and made a contested grab in double coverage to score a touchdown on a deep pass. Ellison II came out after halftime and exploded offensively to ignite Lewisville. He accounted for four touchdowns with 146 rushing and 92 yards receiving. The Tulsa commit is a guy who needs the ball in his hands, and he is a difference maker that can make plays.
Edward Griffin | Coppell High School | Class of 2025 | Quarterback
Griffin has superb field vision, which allows him to view the field to make pinpoint throws in rhythm, he has a quick release, he navigates the pocket with clean footwork and Edward has the skill set to throw lasers on the run. The 6’2 195 quarterback has the athleticism to use his legs in the running game and he has the speed to escape pocket pressure to extend drives. Griffin has the arm talent to make every throw on the route tree and his ability to be accurate with the football are traits in his game that lead to Coppell putting up 49 points in a key district win versus Lewisville. Edward had a phenomenal game, passing for 313 yards and 3 touchdowns. Griffin is building a resume this season that will get college programs attention and you can expect the Coppell gunslinger to continue carve up defenses as the Cowboys get deep into district play.
Baron Tipton | Coppell High School | Class of 2024 | Wide Receiver
Tipton is one of the top ranked wide receivers in the Class of 2024 in the DFW area. At six foot five, Tipton is a mismatch for most defensive backs, he has an extended catch radius with sticky hands, and he is a red zone threat due to his skill to win on the 50/50 contested catches. Although Tipton didn’t have a monster night statistically, he paid dividends within the Cowboys offense with his physical blocking from his receiver position, using his lean frame to work on the outside to help break big runs. Tipton had a head topping grab in the first half that was called out of bounds, but he displayed his dynamic leaping ability and superb body control in close coverage. The North Texas commit will be a key player in the Cowboys’ offense as they head deep into district play.
Xavier Mosley | Coppell High School | Class of 2024 | Running Back
Mosley runs with power between the tackles, he has the quickness in space to make defenders miss and his shiftiness in the open field allows him to explode to the second level with the potential to make a house call for six. Xavier plays with a low center of gravity; he runs with a powerful forward lean and his ability to break arm tackles makes him a weapon in the Coppell Cowboys offense. Mosley was a threat all game long, he had multiple rushing touchdowns and an electric run after catch where he leapt into the end zone for a score. Xavier will be a steal for a college program looking for a go to back to come and tote the rock.
Zach Cody | Coppell High School |Class of 2024 | Defensive Back
Cody is a sticky defender, his footwork is superb combined with oily hips that enable him to turn, cut and run with receivers. Zach is physical in press coverage using his violent hands to reroute wideouts, he transitions into his backpedal smoothly, which allows him to stay in phase and his ability to lock in on his opponents makes him one of the key defenders on the Cowboys defense. His game was in full bloom versus Lewisville, as he was able to hold down his half of the field showing his prowess as a lockdown defender. A 3-Star recruit, Cody has great length combined with the speed to blanket receivers and he is a ballhawk when the football is in his zone. The Costal Carolina commit has the skill set that would allow him to get on campus and challenge for early playing time.
Devin Love | Lewisville High School | Class of 2024 |OL
Love, a San Diego State commit, plays with a physical nature, he has a stiff punch at engagement, and he has a nastiness to his game that can’t be coached. At 6’4 315 pounds, Devin has clean footwork, he has extended length in his arms that allows him to keep defenders under control and his ability to bend well at that hip allows him to use great leverage to move get a great push upfront. Love and the offensive line ignited the Lewisville ground game in the second half, that saw Ellison have a breakout game behind Devin’s physical play upfront. Love’s presence will be key for the Lewisville offense as the Farmers look to rebound from a tough loss to Coppell and position themselves in their district to head to the playoffs.
