Final 8, Class 1A Quarterfinals: Prospect Spotlight
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The final 48 teams are set in the PIAA playoff tournament. The final 8 in Class 1A are loaded with talent. Underdogs, powerhouses, and dark horses are among all class brackets. Let’s take a dive into each of the four…
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Continue ReadingThe final 48 teams are set in the PIAA playoff tournament. The final 8 in Class 1A are loaded with talent. Underdogs, powerhouses, and dark horses are among all class brackets. Let’s take a dive into each of the four matchups and prospects I am looking forward to seeing from each team!
Juniata Valley vs. Bishop Guilfoyle
Jayce Rand Jayce Rand 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Juanita Valley | 2022 PA | 6’0, 195 | RB/DE | Juniata Valley | 2022
Cooper Rother Cooper Rother 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Bishop Guilfoyle | 2023 State PA | 5’10, 175 | DB/RB | Bishop Guilfoyle | 2023
Canton vs. Old Forge
Cooper Kitchen | 5’10, 160 | QB | Canton | 2022
Lou Castaldi | 6’1, 210 | OL/DL | Old Forge | 2022
Wanted to talk about two unranked prospects on teams who are currently on great playoff runs. Lou Castaldi out of Old Forge is an honest oversight. This kid is not only talented to the untrained eye, but he’s also clearly talented to the trained eye as he is pretty heavily recruited as of right now. Violent finisher, ton of pancakes seen in just three or four games watched. Incredible drive and motor, easily a top 25 offensive lineman in his class. That’s easily said.
Cooper Kitchen is a name I’ve heard thrown around when discussing Canton HS. There is hardly any real film to review so a spot on the rankings is a big reach. I do see some special runs in a run-heavy unorthodox offense Canton is running. I’ll have my eye out for him and his teammates!
Our Lady Sacred Heart vs. Bishop Canevin
Dion McIntosh Dion McIntosh 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Our Lady Sacred Heart | 2022 State PA | 6’3, 285 | OL/DL | OLSH | 2022
Xavier Nelson Xavier Nelson 5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH Bishop Canevin | 2023 State PA | 5’9, 160 | WR/DB | Bishop Canevin | 2023
I am a fan of many kids on both of these teams. The list is long when discussing potential ranked players from both of these programs. I am glad to see both squads making deep playoff runs. One has to go down. This would be a game I’d love to scout in person.
Congrats to Dion McIntosh Dion McIntosh 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Our Lady Sacred Heart | 2022 State PA on his recent offer from Clarion University!
After a great conversation with @vrizz52 today, I’m blessed to receive my 2nd offer from Clarion University @ClarionFootball #CUlture  pic.twitter.com/Z6OcifqBuK
— Dion McIntosh (@McIntosh55_) November 22, 2021
Redbank Valley vs. Northern Bedford
Joseph Mansfield Joseph Mansfield 6'2" | 195 lbs | DL Redbank Valley | 2022 State PA | 6’2, 195 | DL | Redbank Valley | 2022
Adam Johnson | 5’10, 175 | RB/LB | Northern Bedford | 2024