Top Performers From The New Jersey Playoffs
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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. Thomas Amankwaa Thomas Amankwaa 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Hillsborough |…
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Continue ReadingThe 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.
Thomas Amankwaa Thomas Amankwaa 6'0" | 180 lbs | DB Hillsborough | 2022 State NJ WR/RB, Hillsborough
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.
@tommy_amankwaa on his headtop for the TD
@BoroHigh pic.twitter.com/hyVRQbuOd1
— EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) December 4, 2021
Nice throw and Catch for the TD @tommy_amankwaa @JayMazuera pic.twitter.com/nMGuw61Rs8
— EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) November 20, 2021
@tommy_amankwaa with the Truck Stick @BoroHigh pic.twitter.com/yReCHa9bjG
— EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) November 20, 2021
Marquis Perry Marquis Perry 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR North Brunswick | 2022 NJ HB/WR, North Brunswick
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.
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.
@quis2smoove puttin in work @NBTHSRaiders pic.twitter.com/Tgk02DBDH0
— EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) November 12, 2021
@quis2smoove in for the TD @NBTHSRaiders pic.twitter.com/arPPhOXfVl
— EJ Daniels (@edaniels77) November 12, 2021
Michael Estremera WR, Woodrow Wilson
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.
🏈 JSZ All-Zone Public Team selection WR: Michael Estremera (@moneymikester)
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: https://t.co/3nw7WTfsZQ @BatherCoach pic.twitter.com/87V1cuGt6w
— Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) December 14, 2021
JoJo Bermudez JoJo Bermudez 5'10" | WR Cedar Creek | 2022 State NJ WR, Cedar Creek
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.
TD Cedar Creek
JC Landicini JC Landicini 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Cedar Creek | 2022 NJ to JoJo Bermudez JoJo Bermudez 5'10" | WR Cedar Creek | 2022 State NJ , 70 yards
Wilson 34, Cedar Creek 28, 332 left first half @WilsonTigerAD @BatherCoach @Beastupacademy @CCHS_Sports @cedar_football @SJGridironGang @WJFCA2020 pic.twitter.com/Q8lp3SgTGx
— Josh Friedman (@JFriedman57) December 5, 2021
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
Cincinnati commit JoJo Bermudez JoJo Bermudez 5'10" | WR Cedar Creek | 2022 State NJ 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. @SJSportsZone 🏈@CCHS_Sports @cedar_football @GoBearcatsFB @jojobermudez3 pic.twitter.com/FFOdGLFZxA
— Kevin Emmons (@OfficialKEmmons) December 5, 2021
🏈 The Pirates bring home the title! 🏆 JoJo Bermudez JoJo Bermudez 5'10" | WR Cedar Creek | 2022 State NJ scores a pair of touchdowns as Cedar Creek tops Delsea to stay undefeated and win the South Group 3 championship.
FULL highlights + reaction coming later to JSZ ‼️@CCHS_Sports @cedar_football @jojobermudez3 pic.twitter.com/eAytF2wRlH
— Jersey Sports Zone (@JSZ_Sports) November 20, 2021