Week 1 (Prep) Live Action Report: BB&N vs Milton Academy( Part 1)
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Week 1 New England Prep School opening weekend took us to Milton, Ma on Saturday night, for a battle between two power programs BBN Knights and Milton Academy Mustangs. Both schools have an array of next-level talent and the game didn't disappoint. In the end, the Mustangs survived the battle with a 31-14 win. The following players had a solid performance. This will be a two part series with each team top 5 performers and honorable mentions. We will begin with MIlton Academy “Mustangs”.
Matt Childs
Matt Childs
“Childs” played like a beast on Saturday night. The junior RB compiled 149 yrds rushing and 1 TD on the night. “Childs” has large frame and is seen as an ideal north south runner who can get the tough yards when needed. He also brings great vision when running outside. He showed his ability to find cut back lanes that allowed him to get additional yardage while running. He was also used on kick return where he totaled two kick returns for 150 yards. A strong runner who can easily break tackles for extra yardage. He is also fast in open field. This past summer he recorded the following stats. 40 4.63 | 5-10-5 4.23 | broad jump 110 | vertical 32 inches during his college camp tour . He has high IVY league interest and will likely see more D1 interest/offers during or after the season.
Holtschlag is a smooth operator. He has great command presence behind center. He shows confidence and delivers. The ball comes out quickly when needed and his accuracy was on par. On the night he went 9-of-15 for 156 yards passing and a touchdown. One can easily see why he is a D1 Georgetown Commit. Solid recruit who will do well at the next level.
The nationally ranked TE is special. His presence alone on the field just pops. His confidence and desire to compete is something special you can see in his game. He just loves the game. His blocking ability is superb. He has an added desire to get the extra yards after the catch and he will run through the defender to get them. The Penn State commit is another that will do really well at the next level.
“Crowley” is a Harvard commit had a great night playing the edge. He was a force to reckon with the entire night. He has good technique and very consistent. He holds his ground in the run and pass game and not give up yardage by being driven off the ball. He holds strength in his lower body and drives up his hands and upper body of a blocker. A physical specimen with a gritty desire to tackle.
Owen Howlett Owen Howlett 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Milton Academy | 2024 State New E is a physical LB we had a pleasure to view in live setting. The junior LB plugs holes easily and he is strong on contact. He can be seen pushing the pile when entered. He has great tackling form and rarely misses his target. He identifies pas/run quickly and he can adjust quickly. He is physical and has a relentless motor on defense. He was also used on offense during the night and showed his powering ability to run the ball. He totaled 71 yards rushing yards on the few carries he had and also had, two touchdowns. He will likely see additional college interest at the end of the season and off season.
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