Road to the Playoffs, Philadelphia: Week 7 Matchups Part Two
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Belmont Charter (5-1) vs Kensington (2-3) Previous Weeks Outcome BMC – 40-0 Win over Overbrook KST – 30-22 Win over George Washington Top Senior Prospect Maceo Gatewood HEIGHT 6'4" POS ATH CLASS 2023 Maceo Gatewood School: Belmont Charter Nasir Simmons…
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Continue ReadingBelmont Charter (5-1) vs Kensington (2-3)
Previous Weeks Outcome
BMC – 40-0 Win over Overbrook
KST – 30-22 Win over George Washington
Top Senior Prospect
Maceo Gatewood
Maceo Gatewood
Prospect/Unit Matchup to Watch:
Gatewood’s two-way presence vs. Kensington’s defense.
I’m just finding out about some of the two-way studs Belmont Charter deploys every Friday night. Kensington is going to have to deal with Maceo Gatewood, a senior who is coming off a six catch, 100+ yard receiving night that led to a score, and can also provide real reps on defense. He isn’t the only two-way player Belmont will throw at Kensington. I love what Kensington has going on, they’re one of the more underrated programs that should be able to compete in this contest.
West Philadelphia (3-2) vs. Benjamin Franklin (0-4)
Previous Weeks Outcome
WP – 22-14 Win over Central
BF – 58-0 Loss to Lincoln
Top Senior Prospect
Jahmir Collins
Jahmir Collins
Prospect/Unit Matchup to Watch:
Both trenches against each other.
Both programs station a ton of underrated linemen on both sides of the ball. Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson Jabriel Rhodes-Nelson 6'4" | 245 lbs | LB West Philadelphia | 2023 State PA and Jahmir Collins are just two of over 8-10 linemen prospects I’m interested in ranking in the future. I suspect this could be a tough night for both offenses, at least running the ball through the trenches.
Central (4-1) vs. Mastery North (3-2)
Previous Weeks Outcome
CTL – 22-14 Loss to West Philadelphia
MNC –
Top Senior Prospect
Abraham Fofana
Abraham Fofana
Highlights
Prospect/Unit Matchup to Watch
Laury, Patton, Jones against Vance Johnson Vance Johnson 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Central (Philadelphia) | 2024 State PA
I got to see Mastery Charter go up against a stellar Lincoln offense and put up a fight. Hudaifah Patton Hudaifah Patton 6'1" | 150 lbs | ATH Mastery Charter North | 2022 State PA is legitimately one of the better pure athletes Philly has to offer. If the kid can pick off Khani Knight Khani Knight 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Abraham Lincoln | 2023 State PA twice in a game, he can strap up anything Central will throw his way. Vance Johnson Vance Johnson 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Central (Philadelphia) | 2024 State PA is a stud wideout but will have his hands full if lined up against Patton. Would love to see this matchup in person. Zymir Laury Zymir Laury 6'4" | 170 lbs | DB Mastery Charter | 2023 State PA and Torrian Jones Torrian Jones 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Mastery North Charter | 2023 State PA are two stud defenders as well.
Abraham Lincoln (4-2) vs. Martin Luther King (1-5)
Previous Weeks Outcome
AL – 58-0 Win over Ben Franklin
MLK – 14-12 Loss to Boys Latin
Top Senior Prospect
Prospect/Unit Matchup to Watch
Khani Knight Khani Knight 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Abraham Lincoln | 2023 State PA led attack against MLK’s defense.
Lincoln is coming off a 58-point victory. Guarantee you they want to hang that same number on the Cougars, yet I think it’ll be tough for MLK to limit this Railsplitter attack. Khani Knight Khani Knight 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Abraham Lincoln | 2023 State PA is shooting back up our boards, as is Koyei Simmons-Greene Koyei Simmons-Greene 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Abraham Lincoln | 2023 State PA . MLK has had a rough start to the season, a win over Lincoln would do wonders for any potential playoff hopes they have. They aren’t devoid of talent.
South Philadelphia (2-2) vs. Overbrook (3-3)
Previous Weeks Outcome
SP – 42-0 Win over Kipp-Dubois
OB – 40-0 Loss to Belmont Charter
Top Senior Prospect
Highlights
Mekhi Gordon
Mekhi Gordon
Prospect/Unit Matchup to Watch
Can anyone stop Razan Parker Razan Parker 5'11" | 210 lbs | ATH South Philadelphia | 2023 State PA on both sides of the ball?
Both South Philadelphia and Overbrook are coming off results on opposite sides of the spectrum. Overbrook is coming off an enormous loss, while the Rams are coming off an overt win over KD. Besides the results from the previous week, Overbrook is going to have to find a way to stop Razan Parker Razan Parker 5'11" | 210 lbs | ATH South Philadelphia | 2023 State PA , one of the fastest-growing stars in Philadelphia who has put his name on the map. At some point, I have to make my way down to Bok Field and see Parker tear up the turf.