Game Balls Week 2: Cincinnati
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There was a lot of great football in Cincinnati this weekend. Several players on both sides of the ball played great. Here are five players who really stood out in week 2. Griffin Scalf OH #WL QB #20 HEIGHT 6'3"…
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Continue ReadingThere was a lot of great football in Cincinnati this weekend. Several players on both sides of the ball played great. Here are five players who really stood out in week 2.
The Senior QB had a phenomenal game on Friday night as he completed 22 of 30 passes for 466 yards and 4 touchdowns as he led Anderson Raptors to a 42-0 victory over Loveland to improve to 1-1 on the season. He is very elusive in the pocket as he does a good job of escaping the rush. He makes very good decisions and can deliver the ball accurately under pressure. He delivers the ball with very good accuracy, arm strength and touch on short, intermediate and deep passes.
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Braden Kay
Braden Kay
The Junior RB had an awesome game in week 2. Lebanon lost a close game to Milford 42-39 but Braden rushed for 289 yards on 29 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. He displays excellent vision as he quickly finds the open hole and shows quality burst as he gets through the hole quickly. He displays very good acceleration and play speed in the open field as he picks up significant yardage constantly and shows the ability to score on long touchdown runs. He is a reliable receiver in the passing game as well. He runs swing routes out of the backfield and shows solid hands as he makes the catch. He uses his quality athleticism to pick up a first down with ease.
The Senior DB and future Cincinnati Bearcat played great this week as he scored on a 105 yd pick six as Winton Woods defeated Walnut Hills 52-0 to improve to 2-0 on the season. In off man coverage, he uses his quality play speed and athletic ability to keep everything in front of him. He tracks the ball well in the air and shows elite ball skills with great hands as he comes away with the interception. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass and shows excellent closing speed in pursuit. He delivers a powerful hit to the RB behind the LOS for a TFL.
Ryan Mechley
Ryan Mechley
Te Senior WR played very well on Friday night as he caught 2 passes for 118 yds and 2 touchdowns. as Archbishop Moeller defeated the Trinity Shamrocks from Louisville 28-3 to improve to 2-0 on the season. He plays on the outside as an XWR. He is quick off the line and uses his very good athletic ability to get behind the CB in man coverage. He shows good hip fluidity as he breaks off his stem and tracks the ball well in the air. He displays good hands as he makes the catch and uses his very good play speed to outrun all defenders on a long touchdown reception.
Jacob Smith
Jacob Smith
The Senior DB/KR had an amazing game this week as he scored on a kickoff return and a punt return while also making an interception on defense. Against the pass, he effectively reads the QB, shows elite closing speed and times his hands perfectly to disrupt the trajectory of the ball for a PBU. Against the run, he displays great instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit, squares his shoulders and shows good explosiveness as he delivers a nice form tackle on the RB preventing a gain of significant yards.