2A Up for Grabs: Steel Valley vs Sto Rox 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sto Rox &amp; Steel Valley arrive into the 2022 season both coming off of a one loss 2021 season. Besides all of the success these two programs have experienced their matchup will determine who the big dogs of 2A truly are in the Pittsburgh region. Sto Rox comes into 22' ranked 7th in state while Steel Valley is #13. There is multiple prospects playing in this game so it should be an electric season opener. Both of these WPIAL schools have a dynamic signal caller that run their respective offenses well. Who should you be looking for you ask? Below I've compiled a list of recruits you should keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6312441e567f1","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["91825"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eDre has a good pedal u0026amp; fluid hips changing directions. He has great ball skills u0026amp; tracks the ball well at WR. He is a ballhawk on defense u0026amp; contest the ball at the highest point on vertical passes. Ross possesses breakaway speed u0026amp; has the ability to return an INT for a TD anywhere on the field.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eHe comes up u0026amp; punishes receivers crossing the field from his Free Safety position. Dre is an elite athlete that will enhance any program's special teams on Day 1.u003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["64012"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eThe Lefty displays good footwork in the pocket. Jenkins has a strong arm, u0026amp; knows when to put touch on the football. Josh is able to complete deep balls with precision u0026amp; accuracy. He is a high volume passer that spreads the ball around to arsenal of weapons. JJ will be great in a zone read u0026amp; RPO offensive schemes on the next level. His 40 yd dash is 4.5 u0026amp; he is nightmare scrambling. Jenkins is clearly a gifted athlete that is capable of playing multiple positions in the college ranks. 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