St. John’s Wins Game of the Week
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St. John’s and Good Counsel have a historic rivalry. So much so, in fact, that over the past decade the two teams have an even record of 6-6 against each other. These games are as competitive as it gets, and…
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Continue ReadingSt. John’s and Good Counsel have a historic rivalry. So much so, in fact, that over the past decade the two teams have an even record of 6-6 against each other. These games are as competitive as it gets, and that was certainly the case this past Saturday. It was a back and forth battle until the very end, with both teams executing on both sides of the ball and making big time plays. Let’s take a look at the performances of some standout players from both teams.
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2022 6’1 190 QB – Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD
Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD opened up the scoring early for the Cadets with a 95 yard touchdown pass to Sean Williams on third down. After Good Counsel responded, Hagan drove the length of the field and found DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD in the back of the end zone for the play of the game. Hagan faced a ton of pressure and was hit a lot in this game, but it didn’t faze him at all. He stood stoically in the pocket, went through his progressions, and ultimately he made big play after big play. Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD continues to impress and prove that he is going to do big things next year at the college level. He handles himself like a division one quarterback on and off the field already.
2022 6’4 180 WR – DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD
DJ Linkins DJ Linkins 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR St. John's | 2022 State MD hauled in yet another touchdown pass in this game, and it also happened to be the #1 play of the contest. Hagan’s throw was placed only where Linkins could catch it, but the concentration and focus of Linkins to haul it in and also to keep a foot in bounds was truly spectacular to see. Linkins also showcased his elite blocking ability, cementing himself as the best blocking wide receiver in the area. The star wide receiver will do big things at the next level.
2023 6’1 180 WR – Sean Williams
Sean Williams caught the first touchdown pass of the game, and it came at a very crucial moment early on for the Cadets. St. John’s was backed up on their own 5 yard line on third down, and, while facing a blitz, Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD slung the ball about forty yards to the right center hash marks and hit Sean Williams perfectly in stride. With his blazing speed and athleticism, Sean Williams could easily be the #1 receiver on this St. John’s team next season. He has a ton of division one potential.
2022 5’6 170 RB – Jamar Curtis Jamar Curtis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB St. John's (DC) | 2022 State MD
The second half of this game was absolutely the Jamar Curtis Jamar Curtis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB St. John's (DC) | 2022 State MD show. While it took him a half to get going, when he did get going Jamar Curtis Jamar Curtis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB St. John's (DC) | 2022 State MD won the game for St. John’s. The Cadets were down by a touchdown, and they were punting to Good Counsel when the punt was muffed and recovered by the Cadets in Good Counsel territory. On, literally, the very next play Jamar Curtis Jamar Curtis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB St. John's (DC) | 2022 State MD broke free for a fifteen yard touchdown run which tied the game with an entire quarter to play. Once St. John’s got the ball back, Curtis scored on yet another touchdown run, this time for 74 yards, and the Cadets took a 28-21 lead with only five minutes left to play. Jamar Curtis Jamar Curtis 5'6" | 170 lbs | RB St. John's (DC) | 2022 State MD has proved time and time again that he deserves first team All-WCAC honors this season, and after this performance it’s more than clear.
2022 6’1 215 LB – Kendel Sims
Kendel Sims made the top defensive play of the day for the Cadets. He intercepted Frankie Weaver and took the ball all the way back to the house for a pick six, sealing the deal for St. John’s 34-21. The Senior linebacker was absolutely everywhere in this contest, and it’s safe to say that he played his best game of the year in this one. Sims is absolutely a division one level talent with huge upside.
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2024 6’0 180 RB – Dilin Jones
Dilin Jones opened up the scoring for Good Counsel with a 74 yard touchdown run on a draw play which essentially tied the game for the Falcons. While there were many different runners in the backfield for Good Counsel, none were more impressive than Sophomore Dilin Jones who averaged more than five yards per carry. He also protected the football immensely well, and he always blocked for his quarterback when necessary. The future of Good Counsel’s backfield is very bright with Dilin Jones in the mix.
2022 5’10 180 RB – Jareel Hampton
With less than a minute left in the first half of this game, Jareel Hampton scored on one of the most unlikely touchdown scores you will ever see. Hampton caught a screen pass near the sideline, and he ended up breaking one tackle and, somehow, scoring a 65 yard touchdown for the Falcons to bring them within one point at half. This score really kept Good Counsel in the ball game, therefore without Jareel Hampton this game might not have been so close.
2023 6’5 230 DL – Neeo Avery Neeo Avery 6'6" | 230 lbs | DL Our Lady of Good Counsel | 2023 State MD
Neeo Avery Neeo Avery 6'6" | 230 lbs | DL Our Lady of Good Counsel | 2023 State MD has thrived at defensive end since his switch there from quarterback. His size and speed are a huge problem for even WCAC offensive linemen, and he seems to infiltrate the opposing backfield on every play at will. Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD was hit countless times by Avery in this contest, and the Good Counsel pressure was a huge reason for their near upset. Junior defensive end Neeo Avery Neeo Avery 6'6" | 230 lbs | DL Our Lady of Good Counsel | 2023 State MD should be seen as one of the top defensive ends in the class. He is going to do huge things next year for his Senior campaign and beyond at the college level.
2023 5’5 160 RB – Kamari Randall
Kamari Randall tied the game for Good Counsel, and he essentially did all of the hard work for that entire touchdown drive. The Falcons just pounded the rock with their running backs, and, with his stature, Randall found and exploited every conceivable hole created for him by his offensive line. He eventually found the end zone on a goal line score, and, after a successful two point conversion, this brought the game to a tie score. Kamari Randall must not be over looked for his size, because he is one of the best pound for pound running backs in the entire Junior class.
2024 6’5 175 QB – Frankie Weaver
Frankie Weaver proved that he is already an elite level WCAC quarterback who is afraid of nothing. Weaver went back and forth with Wyatt Hagan Wyatt Hagan 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB St. John's | 2022 State MD all game long, and Hagan is a much older and more experience quarterback. Weaver was even successful on a gutsy two point conversion run which tied the game late in the third quarter. Frankie Weaver has size and length which both add to his overall beautiful throwing motion, and he continues to prove his running ability with every game. Frankie Weaver is absolutely the future of Good Counsel football, and the future is very bright.