It is state championship weekend for high school teams in the state of Texas. With all the games taking place at AT&T Stadium, big-time players have the opportunity to show off their skills in one of the best football stadiums in the world.
That is exactly what 2021 wide receiver Texas commit Ja’Tavion Sanders did, making a spectacular catch in the 5A Division 1 state championship game. Playing for Denton Ryan, the Raiders faced off against the Shadow Creek Sharks. Down 13 late in the fourth quarter, Sanders caught a touchdown in the corner of the end zone to cut the Shark lead to six.
AND THE RAIDERS ARE STILL ALIVE!
4 ⭐️ WR @Jatavionsanders snatches that TD right out of the air to keep @RyanRaiderFB in this!#UILonFOX | #ForeverTexas | #UILState | #TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/sBWFpEeQTu
— FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) December 21, 2019
Shadow Creek went on to win the game 28-22, but Sanders still had a huge season for Denton Ryan. Considered a two-way player, he also played on the defensive line this season. Listed at 6 feet 3.5 inches and weighing in at 220 pounds, Sanders has been committed to Texas since Sept. 8.
COMMITTED 🧡🤘🏾 @CoachTomHerman @OscarGiles95 @CoachDeLaTorre @MotherJennifer @Butch940 pic.twitter.com/Bvx9uAIivp
— Jatavion (@Jatavionsanders) September 11, 2019
After a successful 2020 class, all eyes are turned to the 2021 class. Currently ranked third in the country, only trailing Notre Dame and Ohio State.
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