Midseason Stock-Up Report: NYC and Long Island

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Torres is the best passer in the state and his ability to move in the pocket with a focus downfield has led to massive years from [player_tooltip player_id='231157' first='Ian' last='Strong'] and Korey Duff Jr. who are his top targets.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["253487"],"_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":"On a stacked Holy Trinity offense that has elite speed and notable names everywhere [player_tooltip player_id='253487' first='Jameer' last='Reeder'] is slowly becoming the most integral part of that squad. Reeder has routinely shown week in and week out that he deserves the ball in his hands. Already known as an elite defender Reeder has shown to be just as important on the offensive side of the ball and has become the engine of a really impressive Holy Trinity offense. With Reeder as a threat in the backfield expect more big plays from stars [player_tooltip player_id='241127' first='Josiah' last='Brown'] and [player_tooltip player_id='233589' first='Dylan' last='Braithwaite'] as he continues to open up the offense for Holy Trinity. Reeder's impressive 3 TD 200+ yard performance against Immaculata (NJ) could be the reason Holy Trinity still has a 0 in the loss column.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["277898"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"In his first full season as a starter [player_tooltip player_id='277898' first='Will' last='Currid'] has made his presence known. As a Junior Currid has not been afraid of any moment and leads a high octane Archbishop Stepinac offense. While having a reliable playmakers such as [player_tooltip player_id='241145' first='Jahi' last='Gary'] and [player_tooltip player_id='237044' first='Gjok' last='Dedvukaj'] is helpful Currid is what makes this offense so dangerous. The lefty can make any throw on the field and has routinely impressed with his accuracy in the intermediate range of 10-20 yards. Currid, only a Junior is already our QB1 in the class of 2024. 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With over 700 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns this year O'Garro is not only on pace to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark but could get much higher if we are assuming Iona Prep makes their probable run through the playoffs. With D1 size, O'Garro has had the type of senior season that will get him some late interest as signing day for the class of 2023 is slowly approaching.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["251991"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='251991' first='Dean' last='Aquilina'] had one of the best defensive performances we will see this year when he had 5TFL and 2 Sacks against a potent Cardinal Hayes offense. If you have seen Aquilina play this year you would know that this sort of performance is to no surprise. One of the best defensive lineman in New York Aquilina has had a dominant season. His penetration in the backfield has wreaked havoc for opposing offenses and his ability to bring down these athletic quarterbacks he has faced is impressive.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["342711"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='342711' first='Matthias' last='Lighten'] has come on strong on both sides of the ball this season. A playmaker on the outside Lighten leads an electric Moore Catholic offense with almost 400 yards receiving and 6 TDs. On the defensive side of the ball Lighten has shown his prowess as a ball hawking defensive back where he has 3 INTs this season. Lighten's skillset is that of a top-tier playmaker in New York. However, his defensive prowess and ability as a defensive back could help him continue to get interest from the D1 level.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["434418"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='434418' first='Kenneth' last='Antoine'] is quietly having one of the best running back seasons in all of New York. The Junior through four games had almost 500 yards rushing and 3 TDs. Antoine is a shifty runner with the type of breakaway speed necessary for the next level. His ability to perform against the top competition in New York is also one of his most impressive qualities. Antoine does a really good job of making one cut and getting north up the field avoiding hits in the backfield and around the LOS. Antoines lack of plays with negative or no yardage is what makes him one of the best backs in all of New York State and the class of 2024.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["233650"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Responsible for over 70% of the receiving yards for St. John The Baptist [player_tooltip player_id='233650' first='Jayson' last='Zeva'] is a true playmaker. Zeva has great acceleration of the LOS and his route running ability help him get open consistently. Zeva may lack true D1 size but his ability to get open and athleticism will get him to the field at the next level. 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