Class of 2023 Players to Watch: Valley Vista

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valley Vista, 4-2 on the year, are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. Here are some players to watch the rest of the year from the class of 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6344d97ab01d6","name":"acf/evaluation-block","align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6344d9b0b01d7","name":"acf/evaluation-block","align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='394834' first='Jonah' last='Flowers'], Linebacker, 6'0" 200 lbs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great size, shoots the gap very well. Plays fast and can lay the hammer if you are in his way. Blitzes the quarterback very well from the middle linebacker position, and can read the run as well. 2nd team All District honors, 70+ tackles a season ago, and currently has 80 on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jonahflow/status/1538656409100746752?s=20u0026t=LF9T_bPy5AvowMBzPIG5DA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jonahflow/status/1538656409100746752?s=20&amp;t=LF9T_bPy5AvowMBzPIG5DA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='165914' first='Mikel' last='Henderson'], Wide Receiver, 6'0" 180 lbs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>467 yards on the year, averaging 78 yards a game, with 4 TDs. Fast, super dynamic player that can do a lot with the ball in his hands. Direct snaps in wild cat, fly sweeps, quick screens, just get Henderson the ball and he will gain chunk yards in a hurry. Considered one of the best ATH in the state, and you can definitely see that once you see him play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AJ Crespin, Quarterback, 6'1" 160 lbs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shifty quarterback in the pocket, who can maneuver defenders and still make accurate passes down field. Shows the ability to roll out both ways and make passes downfield in tight windows. 1130 yards on the year and 11 TD throws and can also hurt you with his field if needed. Gets the ball out quick and can drop it in a bucket deep down field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='110094' first='Blaise' last='Nelson'], Wide Receiver, 5'11" 165 lbs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>365 yards, 4 TDs on the year for Nelson. Nelson is one of the best deep ball threats in the state. Track athlete with a 10.75 100 m dash time, Nelson takes the top of the defense easily. And even though Nelson can burn you, he can run any route in the route tree, can make cuts on a dime, and can make space for easy receptions. Already on multiple college's radars, Nelson will definitely gain more traction before the year is over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/blaisenelson17/status/1554239581943316480?s=20u0026t=LF9T_bPy5AvowMBzPIG5DA","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/blaisenelson17/status/1554239581943316480?s=20&amp;t=LF9T_bPy5AvowMBzPIG5DA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->