What he did: In arguably Allen's biggest game of the season, Terrell made big play after big play to help Allen top Plano, 35-26.

Steven Terrell

The stats: Terrell finished with nine tackles, two pass defenses and a fumble recovery. He also blocked a field goal and intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Who is he? A 5-10, 180-pound junior free safety.

He said it: "It's like a rivalry game, and we had a whole week off to prepare for them. I was pretty hyped up, because it's probably the biggest game I've ever been in. Seeing all the people there just made me want to go out and play."

Coach said it: "He's relying on experience. He's one of the few kids that has experience from a year ago, and we expect him to step up and make plays in big ball games like that." – Tom Westerburg

Did you know? Terrell is being recruited by Tulsa, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Kansas, Louisville and Mississippi State. ... He wants to pursue physical therapy in college. ... His greatest accomplishment is making the varsity team as a sophomore, "because that had always been a dream of mine." ... His most prized possession is a chain he wears everyday in remembrance of Travis Dickerson, an Allen player killed in a car crash in 2004. ... Terrell's weighted GPA is 3.8.