TexasPrepInsider takes an in depth look at the Lufkin SQT including pool predictions from two members of the TPI staff. This  tournament is absolutely loaded full of talent and has only two teams that have already qualified for the 7on7 state tournament in College Station.

*Team has already qualified

Pool A-

Lufkin: With two teams in their pool having already qualified the only game that matters will be against new District 14-5A rival New Caney. Talent wise this should be a no brainer with kids like SR QB Jeffery Claybon, SR RB Trevon Lewis, JR DB Carrington Byndom and SR DB Demarquez Freeman.

*Klein: The Bearcats have looked like a team on a mission all summer as they have won a SQT already and last weekend went 3-0 in pool play. RB Patrick Johnson and RB Dekota Barnes are fast as lightning and DB/WR Tyler Boss  just seems to be all over the field at times.

*Houston Chavez: The Lobos have already qualified and will get a real test of how good they are going up against Klein and Lufkin. SR QB Andre Cole and SR RB Mark Cole lead the offense and the defense will be held down by SR S Roland Veal SR CB Chris Porter.

New Caney: The Eagles get welcomed into 5A by having to face Lufkin in district play and they will get a taste of it here during 7on7 as well. JR WR Joey Hibner, SR RB Joey Sullivan and JR RB Chad Jackson will try to get points on the board while SR LB Zac Barfield will try to shore up the defense.

Jay’s Pick: Lufkin

AZ’s Pick: Lufkin

Pool B-

Klein Collins: New coaching staff means new schemes and this is a perfect way for the Tigers to learn it against varsity speed. LB/RB Malcolm Johson and LB Jesse Beauchamp will try to ralley the group. The Tigers looked very impressive last weekend at the A&M Consolidated SQT.

Kingwood: The Mustangs are led offensively by QB Geofffrey Perrot, RB Michael Schrang and WR/DE Robert Singletary.

Diboll: The Lumberjacks have already qualified for the Class 3A and under State Championship but since Weslaco pulled out they will try their hand at a little bigger of a prize. They will definitely get some good work in as they will face a solid 4A team along with two 5A teams, but don’t count them out!

Lumberton: The Raiders will try to build off an unreal fall performance and will have players like RB/DE Jacob Hanna, LB Anthony Beard and WR Taylor Granato.

Jay’s Pick: Klein Collins

AZ’s Pick: Lumberton

Pool C-

Beaumont Ozen: The Panthers have a challenge getting out of this tough pool but if they do a big day will be needed from 6-6 WR Willie Jefferson, LB Justin Isadore and DB Breon Johnson.

Oak Ridge: The War Eagles don’t run your typical 7on7 type of offense but when you have kids like RB Freddie Dotson, QB Ryan Cyr, DB Demarcus Fitch and LB Jay Buchanan on the field anything can happen.

Huntsville: The Hornets may have been 5-5 last season but they are just stacked with athletes and they can definitely throw the ball around with QB Justin Gilbert and WR Howard Brown. The defense will be ok with LB Kirby Ennis, LB Shaquille Ross and DB James Davidson.

Klein Forest: KF has played in two SQT’s so far and lost a tie breaker by 2 points and a game in OT that would have gotten them qualified. Athletes like JR LB Cameron Nwosu, WR/DB Vernon Rogers, WR/DB Damian Payne, QB Vernell Caldwell and RB Dominic Wilkins will always make every game close.

Jay’s Pick: Klein Forest

AZ’s Pick: Klein Forest

Pool D-

Houston Stratford: Experience will be key here after the lose of team leader QB Andrew Luck but a few players that do have it are RB Rodney Anderson, DB Jackie Simmons and WR Brett Benninger.

Montgomery: With the Bears loss of QB/DB Xavier Webb to Rice it may be a tough season but players that need to step up are RB Elliot Brown, TE Colby Ogletree and CB Brock Moss.

LaMarque: When you think LaMarque you think athletic and this year is no different with LB Jonathan Wev, DB D.J. Johnson and WR Requan Jones.

PA Memorial: The Titans have a ridiculous amount of talent on the both sides of the ball but can they put it all together? QB Jareal Alexander, LB Earl Hines and DB Desmon Gardiner are among the best of the bunch.

Jay’s Pick: PA Memorial

AZ’s Pick: PA Memorial

SEMIFINALS:

Jay’s Pick: Lufkin over Klein Collins and Klein Forest over PA Memorial

AZ’s Pick: Lufkin over Lumberton and PA Memorial over Klein Forest

THIRD-PLACE GAME:

Jay’s Pick: PA Memorial over Klein Collins

AZ’s Pick: Klein Forest over Lumberton

FINALS:

Jay’s Pick: Klein Forest over Lufkin

AZ’s Pick: Lufkin over PA Memorial