2022 Season Preview: RHODE ISLAND LA SALLE ACADEMY “RAMS”

<!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":416485,"width":182,"height":182,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/08/d8551162-8f20-4d89-b853-4d9759fe883f.gif" alt="" class="wp-image-416485" width="182" height="182"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our next Preview is the 2022 Rhode Island La Salle Academy "Rams". The Rams are a top state program with a winning tradition. The Head coach Geoff Marcone will be leading the team once again in 2022. La Salle Academy is a charter member of the <strong>Rhode Island Interscholastic League</strong> (RIIL) and competes within its framework, as well as competes against out of state teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In 2022 </strong>the Rams will return some juniors who saw time last year and are skilled athletes that are worth the price of admission. The La Salle Rams are looking to get back to the state title game after losing last year's championship game to in state rival "Bishop Hendricken". La Salle has a talented team that will compete again at the top of Division I.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2021 Season Results:</strong> The 2021 Rams finished with a 7-4 record while earning a bid in the state championship game. The offense averaged 35.4 points per game while the defense gave up an average 19.3 points per game. Look for the Rams to continue being an offensive threat once again as the returning skill positions are solid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Toughest Losses to Graduation:</strong> Jacob Gibbons (RB), Teshawn Campbell (OLB) = Univ of Umass (Dartmouth), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13507724">Dimetri Iafrate</a> (WR) = Reclass-Marianapolis prep, Peter Habchi (TE), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11645762">Jake Lincourt</a> (DB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402974"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Got a chance to watch Lassiter up close this summer at the 2022 New England Bone Camp where I also met him.  His overall athleticism displayed fluid movement patterns, loose hips, balance and body control, elusiveness, and foot quickness.  Solid recruit who has D1 -D3 offers and will likely pick up more attention after Jr. season.  He is a competitor my nature and a gentleman by name.  Coaches will like meeting this young fellow. Holds offers from D1 schools including the Ivy league. HUDL: u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13677700/61a168619680fb0ac0ab4405u0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13677700/61a168619680fb0ac0ab4405u003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a8688d6f85f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NGP_CoachSilva/status/1540011033099649025?s=20u0026t=zIOrLgJa_GVGB3wypsKQ8g","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NGP_CoachSilva/status/1540011033099649025?s=20&amp;t=zIOrLgJa_GVGB3wypsKQ8g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391921"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u0022Densonu0022 is another athlete I was able to evaluate this summer in a live setting.  He easily passed the eye test.  He carries a lean muscular physique with room to grow and develop. He can play both WR and also DB and being recruited as an athlete.  A very athletic recruit holding D1 offers from Univ of Rhode Island and Sacred Heart Univ.  Will likely get more attention after Jr. season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a8688d6f89f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_justindenson/status/1518386748409237506?s=20u0026t=PoQR7R1AEumxmS47Nh2XMA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_justindenson/status/1518386748409237506?s=20&amp;t=PoQR7R1AEumxmS47Nh2XMA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368145"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Has nice touch on the ball when releasing.   He shows great accuracy on film.  Makes throws that the receiver can easily pull down.  He has the ability to get the ball out quickly and on target and short yardage pass plays. Varrecchione is a D1 prospect who recently committed to Robert Morris Univ while also getting heavy Ivy League interest from Cornell. HUDL: u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2GWcufu0022u003ehttp://www.hudl.com/v/2GWcufu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64a8688d6f8cb"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NCoitABC6/status/1557557277611237377?s=20u0026t=mkOCR9TItL2f-GafJRuICA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NCoitABC6/status/1557557277611237377?s=20&amp;t=mkOCR9TItL2f-GafJRuICA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More Names to Know:</strong>&nbsp;2023 <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14727599">Alejandro Taylor</a> (DL), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13597322">2023 [player_tooltip player_id='637243' first='Amare' last='Fortes']</a> (DB), 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='404009' first='Brady' last='Fisher'] (TE) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022 Schedule/Games to see:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Must games to see are noted below</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure id="schedule" class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Date</th><th scope="col">Opponent</th><th scope="col">Must see</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>9/96:00p</td><td>@&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/staten-island/curtis-warriors/football/">Curtis&nbsp;(Staten Island, NY)</a>Location: Curtis High School</td><td>Must see</td></tr><tr><td>9/167:00p</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/west-roxbury/catholic-memorial-knights/football/">Catholic Memorial&nbsp;(West Roxbury, MA)</a>Location: La Salle Academy</td><td>Must see<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/providence/la-salle-academy-rams/football/media/videos/?videoid=e3212668-fc5b-4dc8-9a19-ee4aa608ec89"></a></td></tr><tr><td>9/241:30p</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/providence/central-knights/football/">Central&nbsp;(Providence, RI)</a>Location: La Salle Academy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9/306:00p</td><td>@&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/danvers/st-johns-prep-eagles/football/">St. John's Prep&nbsp;(Danvers, MA)</a>Location: St. John's Prep</td><td>Must see</td></tr><tr><td>10/77:00p</td><td>@&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/north-kingstown/north-kingstown-skippers/football/">North Kingstown&nbsp;(North Kingstown, RI)</a>Location: North Kingstown High School</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/providence/la-salle-academy-rams/football/media/videos/?videoid=aee8a106-c03b-49ac-a974-6f48b0eaec2d"></a></td></tr><tr><td>10/147:00p</td><td>@&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/warwick/bishop-hendricken-hawks/football/">Bishop Hendricken&nbsp;(Warwick, RI)</a>Location: Bishop Hendricken High School</td><td>Must see<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/providence/la-salle-academy-rams/football/media/videos/?videoid=01082f1a-cfee-4156-a1a6-58ef163561b6"></a></td></tr><tr><td>10/217:00p</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/wakefield/south-kingstown-rebels/football/">South Kingstown&nbsp;(Wakefield, RI)</a>Location: La Salle Academy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10/287:00p</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/pawtucket/shea-raiders/football/">Shea&nbsp;(Pawtucket, RI)</a>Location: La Salle Academy</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11/2410:00a</td><td>@&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ri/east-providence/east-providence-townies/football/">East Providence&nbsp;(East Providence, RI)</a>Location: East Providence High School</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NOTABLES:</strong> <strong>La Salle Academy</strong>&nbsp;is a private Roman Catholic college preparatory school run by the&nbsp;Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools&nbsp;in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded by the Christian Brothers in 1871. the Academy currently enrolls 1,478 students in the sixth through twelfth grades, with the majority of students coming from the&nbsp;Providence metropolitan area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Championship History: </strong>La Salle Academy was noted in May 2005 by Sports Illustrated magazine for having the best athletic program in Rhode Island. The La Salle Rams Football team has been successful&nbsp;<strong><strong>winning the State Championship In 2008 and most recently in 2017</strong>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->