Texas HS Boys Playoffs – Preview – Dobie vs. Jordan

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The playoff field is getting narrower every day in the state of Texas as the UIL postseason continues to progress at full pace all around the Lone Star State. This weekend will be a huge one, with the Regional Tournaments taking place and after that, four teams (one from each region) will emerge for the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Soccer's coverage of the high school season also continues this week and, with some exciting matches set to happen over the next few days, we'll preview a few of them, featuring the teams and some of the top prospects involved in each duel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Dobie vs. Jordan - Region 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Friday, April 7 - 5:30 PM - Abshier Field (Deer Park)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dobie Longhorns from Pasadena were the top team in the UIL Division 6A, district 22 with a campaign of ten wins and two ties. The team remains undefeated in the season, entering the Regional Tournament with 23 victories and four ties. In the playoffs, they defeated Humble 3-0 in the bi-district round, overcame Alief Elsik 1-0 in the area round and eliminated Pearland with a 3-1 victory in the regional quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jordan Warriors from Katy claimed the fourth and last spot in the playoffs on district 19, producing a campaign of nine wins, five losses and two ties. The Warriors hold a 16-7-3 overall record for the season. The team has been strong in its first playoff campaign in Division 6A, having knocked Fort Bend Bush out in the bi-district round with a 4-1 win, beat Cypress Ridge with a 3-2 victory in overtime in the area round and surpassed the regional quarterfinals with a 1-0 triumph over district rivals Paetow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Players to Watch - Dobie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Daniel Blanco","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dobie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Blanco typically plays as a left-sided center back for the Longhorns, making a big defensive impact in the team with his plays. He has excellent positioning on the back and uses his strength to stop plays. A lefty, he also spends time as a left-back and has good quality on the ball and interesting pace to push forward and create chances. Also keep an eye out for Blanco's long throw-in attempts, which often generate goalscoring opportunities for Dobie.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642edc6c35e6d"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":117223,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/IMG_4579.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-117223" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dobie's Daniel Blanco dribbles the ball</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Victor Hernandez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dobie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Hernandez is, at the same time, the heart and the brain of his Dobie team. He plays with a lot of intensity on both sides of the ball in his central midfield role and is very involved with the team's offense, creating some of its best chances. Hernandez is an excellent passer, who not only finds his teammates on good spots, but also does a great job of dictating the team's rhythm. He also likes to make runs into the penalty box to finish chances is very strong in set pieces.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-642edc6c35f0f"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":117141,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/03/IMG_4587.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-117141" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dobie's Victor Hernandez makes a run forward</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jordi Garcia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dobie","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A versatile and dynamic player, Garcia offers a lot of options for the Longhorns in the final third. 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