Cincinnati GOTW Week 3: Winton Woods vs West Clermont
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On Friday night, Winton Woods Warriors will play the West Clermont Wolves. The Warriors are undefeated at 2-0 and are ranked 23rd in the state by MaxPreps. Last week, they defeated Walnut Hills 52-0. The Wolves are 1-1 and last…
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Continue ReadingOn Friday night, Winton Woods Warriors will play the West Clermont Wolves. The Warriors are undefeated at 2-0 and are ranked 23rd in the state by MaxPreps. Last week, they defeated Walnut Hills 52-0. The Wolves are 1-1 and last week they scored their first victory over Little Miami by the score of 21-16. There are several awesome players on both teams and here are five of those players to keep an eye on Friday night.
KC plays as a slot WR. He displays very good hip fluidity as he breaks off his stem at a 45 degree angle on a slant route. He shows good hands as he makes the catch with ease. He shows good contact balance as he bounces off the attempted tackle by the DB before using his outstanding athleticism and play speed as he races towards the end zone for a touchdown. On deep routes, he does a good job of getting behind the DB while tracking the ball well in the air before making a nice catch over his shoulder.
Henry plays as a LT. While run blocking, he shows good athletic ability and play speed as he gets tot he 2nd level. he delivers a powerful punch to the frame of the LB sending him to ground. On zone blocks, he moves very quickly to win the outside shoulder of the DE before using his good hands and play strength to finish the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he sets up vertically, plays at a good base and keeps his feet moving before effectively using his play strength and hands to negate the progress of the DE before using his leverage to anchor.
He displays good mobility in the pocket as he keeps his eyes downfield with good poise when there is a defender in his face. He displays quality arm strength as he passes the ball 45+ yards with very good accuracy and touch. On short and intermediate passes he shows a smooth release before delivering an accurate ball with good velocity placing the ball in a spot where only the receiver can catch it. On zone reads, he shows good elusiveness in the open field as he picks up a first down with ease.
Connor plays as an OLB. Against the run, he displays excellent play speed and instincts in pursuit while showing a great motor. He plays with good leverage before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he displays great football intelligence as he quickly keys and diagnoses the play. He uses his very good play strength to get off blocks before showing great closing speed in pursuit and making the tackle on the receiver preventing a gain of significant yardage.
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Landen Earley
Landen Earley
Landen Earley plays as an OLB. Against the run, he shows very good burst off the ball and shows excellent use of hands as he quickly sheds the block from the TE. He quickly locates the ball carrier and uses his very good closing speed in pursuit before making the tackle in the endzone for a safety. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball before using his good play strength to defeat the block from the TE in pass pro. He plays with a great motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack.