Top Performers From The New Jersey Playoffs

The 2021 New Jersey Playoffs gave us no shortage of standout performances. These performances were the best and were the most impactful throughout the duration of the playoffs. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="140787" first="Thomas" last="Amankwaa"] WR/RB, Hillsborough </strong> Amankwaa made many big plays in every round of the playoffs. The most versatile weapon in the New Jersey area making plays on the ground and through the air. He has the size to carry the load on the ground. With quick feet and good vision displayed on most runs, he is able to break tackles and gain yards above expectation. As a wide receiver, his route running was smooth and explosive while making many plays in contested situations. He uses his size to play through contact and make tough catches in traffic. Amankwaa finished the year with 2000+ all-purpose yards and 27 touchdowns. These gaudy numbers helped Hillsborough win a state title, as Amankwaa looks to further his football journey at the University Of Rutgers. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_amankwaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommy_amankwaa</a>⁩ on his headtop for the TD</p> ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/BoroHigh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BoroHigh</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/hyVRQbuOd1">pic.twitter.com/hyVRQbuOd1</a> — EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) <a href="https://twitter.com/edaniels77/status/1467204972232253443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice throw and Catch for the TD <a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_amankwaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommy_amankwaa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JayMazuera?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayMazuera</a> <a href="https://t.co/nMGuw61Rs8">pic.twitter.com/nMGuw61Rs8</a></p> — EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) <a href="https://twitter.com/edaniels77/status/1461865624691523588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_amankwaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommy_amankwaa</a> with the Truck Stick <a href="https://twitter.com/BoroHigh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BoroHigh</a> <a href="https://t.co/yReCHa9bjG">pic.twitter.com/yReCHa9bjG</a></p> — EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) <a href="https://twitter.com/edaniels77/status/1461856845790908420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="211999" first="Marquis" last="Perry"] HB/WR, North Brunswick </strong> <strong> </strong>Another high-end dual-threat weapon. Perry showed he has speed to burn no matter where he lines up. A very consistent player who makes plays when his number is called. He showed high-end traits both at running back and wide receiver. At running back shows that great burst and vision it takes to gain yards consistently while being very shifty in the open field to force missed tackles. [caption id="attachment_258830" align="alignnone" width="418"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/FHUWq1XWUAAwtl--crop-1440x945-1640711549.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-258830" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2021/12/FHUWq1XWUAAwtl--crop-1440x945-1640711549-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="418" height="275" /></a> Photo: Twiiter[/caption] &nbsp; He is best described as a player who simply needs the ball in his hands to make an impact. He displays this the most on-screen passes. He consistently uses his speed, acceleration, vision, to take screen passes to the endzone. Proving while he was one the best playmakers during the playoffs. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/quis2smoove?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@quis2smoove</a> puttin in work <a href="https://twitter.com/NBTHSRaiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBTHSRaiders</a> <a href="https://t.co/Tgk02DBDH0">pic.twitter.com/Tgk02DBDH0</a></p> — EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) <a href="https://twitter.com/edaniels77/status/1459304427500810240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/quis2smoove?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@quis2smoove</a> in for the TD <a href="https://twitter.com/NBTHSRaiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBTHSRaiders</a> <a href="https://t.co/arPPhOXfVl">pic.twitter.com/arPPhOXfVl</a></p> — EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) <a href="https://twitter.com/edaniels77/status/1459304643595538434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>Michael Estremera WR, Woodrow Wilson</strong> Estremera is a player who has the mentality you look for when you want to instill toughness in the fabric of your team. He is a solid wide receiver that has made plays in every round of the playoffs. He has exhibited solid route running. Showing that fluidity in and out of routes that you need as a wide receiver to use all your movements efficiently. His toughness and mentality are what stand out. Excelling in contested catch situations while always being willing to go over the middle and also fight for extra yards. Estremera was Woodrow Wilson’s unquestioned number one receiver in the playoffs, and even though they ultimately fell short of their state championship dreams. Estremera’s performance in these playoffs was one to remember. &nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🏈 JSZ All-Zone Public Team selection WR: Michael Estremera (<a href="https://twitter.com/moneymikester?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@moneymikester</a>)</p> It’s easy money when Michael Estremera touches the football, the speedster helped lead Wilson to another Sectional Title! Meet JSZ’s All-Zone Public Team here: <a href="https://t.co/3nw7WTfsZQ">https://t.co/3nw7WTfsZQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BatherCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BatherCoach</a> <a href="https://t.co/87V1cuGt6w">pic.twitter.com/87V1cuGt6w</a> — Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1470826097105375242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27993" first="JoJo" last="Bermudez"] WR, Cedar Creek</strong> Bermudez has done nothing but make big plays all year and it didn’t stop in the playoffs. He has been a big play waiting to happen, dominating the deep portions of the field and scoring touchdowns from any alignment. &nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">TD Cedar Creek</p> [player_tooltip player_id="203252" first="JC" last="Landicini"] to [player_tooltip player_id="27993" first="JoJo" last="Bermudez"], 70 yards Wilson 34, Cedar Creek 28, 332 left first half <a href="https://twitter.com/WilsonTigerAD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WilsonTigerAD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BatherCoach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BatherCoach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Beastupacademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Beastupacademy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CCHS_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCHS_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cedar_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cedar_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SJGridironGang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJGridironGang</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WJFCA2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WJFCA2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q8lp3SgTGx">pic.twitter.com/Q8lp3SgTGx</a> — Josh Friedman (@JFriedman57) <a href="https://twitter.com/JFriedman57/status/1467322988991336456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Does a lot of damage as an outside receiver. There is no route on the route tree that he cant run. Shifting opposing team’s coverage having to account for him on literally every play. He can take the top off the defense, and most certainly demands a double team. The Cincinnati commit capped off his senior season by not only breaking the south jersey single-season receiving yards record. He also capped it with a state title. He will go down as one of the most dominant and productive receivers in New Jersey high school football history finishing with 1600+ yards receiving and 14 touchdowns <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cincinnati commit [player_tooltip player_id="27993" first="JoJo" last="Bermudez"] warms up ahead of Cedar Creek’s matchup against Woodrow Wilson. Bermudez is 94 yards shy of breaking the South Jersey single-season receiving yards record. <a href="https://twitter.com/SJSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SJSportsZone</a> 🏈<a href="https://twitter.com/CCHS_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCHS_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cedar_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cedar_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GoBearcatsFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoBearcatsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jojobermudez3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jojobermudez3</a> <a href="https://t.co/FFOdGLFZxA">pic.twitter.com/FFOdGLFZxA</a></p> — Kevin Emmons (@OfficialKEmmons) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialKEmmons/status/1467285171351298052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> &nbsp; <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🏈 The Pirates bring home the title! 🏆 [player_tooltip player_id="27993" first="JoJo" last="Bermudez"] scores a pair of touchdowns as Cedar Creek tops Delsea to stay undefeated and win the South Group 3 championship.</p> FULL highlights + reaction coming later to JSZ ‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/CCHS_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCHS_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cedar_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cedar_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jojobermudez3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jojobermudez3</a> <a href="https://t.co/eAytF2wRlH">pic.twitter.com/eAytF2wRlH</a> — Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1462159089899876353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>