Mustangs Want All the Smoke from Trinity
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Laurel Highlands is 4-2 overall with a 2-1 record in conference play. The Mustangs have rode their 4-star horse to success this far in 22′. Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2023 State…
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Continue ReadingLaurel Highlands is 4-2 overall with a 2-1 record in conference play. The Mustangs have rode their 4-star horse to success this far in 22′. Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | 160 lbs | ATH Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA was recently selected to All American Bowl, which will air on NBC following the conclusion of the season. Trinity will have their hands full attempting to stop specialists QB Gallagher, WR/RB Antwan Black & WR Keondre Deshields Keondre Deshields 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA . Last season, the Mustangs pulled out a close victory beating the Hillers in front of their home crowd. Trinity High School will be aiming to avenge last years defeat, and The team leaders such as Ty Banco Ty Banco 6'2" | 265 lbs | DL Trinity | 2023 State PA , Braeden Helmkamp & senior RB/LB Joey Hello will have to step up to do it.
Gallagher was just named to the 2022 All-American Bowl team, which will air on NBC. The prep star has 1,056 total yards & 15 TDs through 6 games in 22′. The Laurel Highlands senior leader has committed to WVU after fielding several power 5 offers across the nation. The 4-star recruit does it all for Laurel Highlands in dominant fashion. He’s also a stud basketball player that held several offers to power 5 programs as well. The senior signal caller is flat out dangerous scrambling or running the zone read. Rodney is smooth off of the line, & also a fluid route runner with great hands, speed & agility. The blue-chip recruit even scored an impressive TD at RB on a pitch. He’s also capable of being a primetime DB on the FBS level. Gallagher is a dynamo return man that will assist in elevating WVU’s special teams.
Parker Hoff
Parker Hoff
Parker is a scrappy underclassman for the Laurel Highland mustangs. On film, he displays the ability to re-route & effectively zone drop into coverage. Hoff plays with intensity all over the field consistently. He displays good instincts & moves well laterally chasing the ball carrier. The 25′ LB’s a sure tackler that forces fumbles & creates turnovers. Parker plays with a low pad level & a physicality that will continually develop. Hoff also possesses the ability to make tackles on special teams for the LH Mustangs. Watch out for Hoff versus Trinity in this storied matchup.
Keondre like Gallagher is a 2 sport star that has a division one basketball offer to Pitt. The senior wide receiver also has a football offer from FCS St. Francis, and he’s been receiving interest from WVU as well. Deshields hasn’t received an FBS offer for football, but I believe he’s capable of playing on that level. He has good footwork off the line in press man & gets into his route quickly. Keondre has a big 6’3 200 pound frame with great catching & leaping ability. He’s never played with a high-volume pro-style QB, which would elevate his production. Keondre possesses FBS attributes & would be a Redzone jump ball weapon.
Antwan Black
Antwan Black
Antwan is yet another D1 prospect that’s capable of breaking a game wide open. The sophomore athlete has elite breakaway speed, agility, and play-making ability. He’s elusive and able to change direction easily at full speed. The 25′ prospect runs good routes, and is a skilled pass catcher. Antwan also displays good acceleration & body control evading defenders. He’s only a sophomore, but his speed makes him very formidable on deep routes. Black is another utility player that’s capable of playing FBS-level football. He has the size & speed to be a D1 DB as well.
Banco is receiving some FCS and D2 interest for his college recruitment. The 2023 prospect is a great puller who is athletic enough to get multiple blocks. He displays good strength on reach & combo blocks. Banco‘s a physical Offensive Lineman that’s capable of playing Guard or Center in college. On defense, he’s stout in the run, & he uses his hands well playing off of blocks. Ty’s motor doesn’t stop & his agility redirecting is decent running to the sideline.
Braeden Helmkamp
Braeden Helmkamp
Braeden has been a 2-way starter since he was a sophomore. He’s physical & bends well in his stance. The junior prospect moves well getting to the LB & finishes his blocking assignments aggressively. On defense, Braeden fires out of his stance with a low pad level. His height is a problem for smaller QBs trying to throw around him. Helmkamp is a multi-sport D1 OT prospect that still has another year to grow.
Joey Hello
Joey Hello
Joey has been getting college interest from a few quality lower-level programs. His athletic ability at RB translates well to his Will LB position on defense. Hello is sideline to sideline & is skilled at beating blocks with speed. The senior prospect plays bigger than his size, in terms of strength & durability. Joey was selected to the All-Academic team & maintains a 3.7 GPA.