Class of 2024 Players to Watch in the OK-Blue

The regular season is over and all teams except Unity Christian have been eliminated from the postseason. Looking ahead to next season, we have a ton of sophomores that could explode during their junior season. Let's explore 6 players from 6 OK-Blue teams that are bound to break out. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Players to Watch</span></strong> <strong>Unity Christian DE <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16979452">Mitchell Sparpana</a></strong> You heard it here first, Sparpana is going to have a huge breakout season next year. Wherever the ball is, Sparpana HAS to be there as he's a relentless player. Great finesse moves on the line, and with plenty of work this offseason he'll thrive. This school produces excellent talent and with a large class of 2022, Sparpana will take on a big varsity role where I know he'll succeed. <strong>West Catholic WR <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15015210">Chaz Vida</a></strong> Vida already has plenty of attention and for good reason. He has a knack for winning 50/50 balls and is very good after the catch. I'm excited to see what he can do as one of the top options next season with a new QB under center. <strong>Coopersville G/DT <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15115563">Jay Rogers</a></strong> At 6'1, 278lbs Rogers is already a natural beast in the trenches. Power is the name of his game as he has a very effective bull rush on defense and he's a brick wall on offense. I'm excited to see how he improves going into next season. <strong>Fruitport G <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15021120">Richard Wiggins IV</a></strong> I had the opportunity to watch Wiggins week 2 against Cadillac, and I was incredibly impressed. He held his own and then some against a state-championship caliber team, even while the rest of his offensive line was struggling. The technique is there, the power is there, and his only weakness is that he's 5'8. <strong>Allendale SB <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11816218">Nolan Spencer</a></strong> Spencer's hudl description just says "my speed kills" and I can't disagree with that. Once this guy finds a lane he's able to make a quick move and he's off to the races in a blink of an eye. I'm excited to see how he prepares himself to bring his game to the next level. <strong>Holland Christian MLB <a class="uni-link--implied" href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14841835">Ryder Gravenhof</a></strong> Standing at 6'3 200lbs, Gravenhof has some impressive sophomore highlights. He's a big hitter and doesn't wait around to sprint towards the ball. His awareness is at a great level and he's an excellent tackler. Like all players on this list, I hope he puts in the necessary time and effort to his craft this winter so he can explode into a great player come next summer and fall.