Playoff Preview Week 1 NE Ohio – Solon vs Hudson

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very intriguing matchup in the Suburbs of Cleveland next weekend as Solon travels to Hudson. Hudson won the first meeting between the two squads back in August 14-13.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Solon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022 Record: 6-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Brian Wisniewski</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Recruits:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joel Kpassou</strong>, Ath, 2023 - Joel is an outstanding and talented player. His kick returns are extraordinary and require constant attention from the opponent. On defense he plays corner at an elite level. His technique is very advanced and transitions from zone to man easily. He is patient in his backpedals and has good hips to transition back to the ball quickly. He makes plays on the ball through the hands and is always a threat for an interception. On offense he plays receiver and is one of the best players on the field. He runs great routes and gets yards after the catch. He has great athleticism, wiggle, and speed. He is multi-dimensional and can be utilized in numerous ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13257703/Joel-Kpassou" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13257703/Joel-Kpassou">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13257703/Joel-Kpassou</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keean Porter</strong>, DB/WR, 2023 - Keean is an absolute stud on both sides of the ball. On defense he plays a variety of positions and is very athletic. He is patient in his backpedals and has great hips to get over the top of the deep ball. Transitions well back to the underneath routes and makes plays through the hands. He is a highlight reel of a tackler. He brings it every time. On offense he plays WR and runs very good routes. Has the speed to run by and the athleticism to get open underneath. Attacks the ball in the air and wins the tweener balls. Certainly worth a long look on film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871137/Keean-Porter" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871137/Keean-Porter">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871137/Keean-Porter</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Divad Bush</strong>, DB, 2023 - Divad is a two sport outstanding athlete. He plays DB like a really good LB and devastates ball carriers and receivers with his hits and tackling. He is very athletic and has great quickness and transitions. He can play SS and Corner and does them equally well. His zone skills are very advanced in regard to the underneath routes. He is aggressive against his blockers and sets and edge or makes plays downhill. At Corner is patient in his backpedals and transitions well based on the route. Impressive player worth every second of film.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871123/Divad-Bush" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871123/Divad-Bush">https://www.hudl.com/profile/9871123/Divad-Bush</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022 Record: 10-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Jeff Gough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top Recruits</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284586' first='Tommy' last='Ricard']</strong>, OL, 2024 - Tommy is a beast and has visited top tier schools this fall like Ohio State and Notre Dame. His run blocking technique is very advanced. Great flexibility and quickness in his movements. He gets up and under the defenders and drives to and through the whistle. He covers up defenders quickly on outside runs and gets great drive on inside runs. Finishes defenders into the dirt routinely. Not much on film in terms of pass blocking but with his athleticism wouldn't take long for him to dominate that as well. Carries a 4.38 GPA and is a Captain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14458771/Tommy-Ricard" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14458771/Tommy-Ricard">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14458771/Tommy-Ricard</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Kampa</strong>, OL, 2023 - John is beast of a Guard with some big time visits this fall to top tier schools. He is a very physical player with a huge frame. Stands 6'4 and weighs in at 290 pounds. Great flexibility in his stance and fires off the ball quickly. His drive blocking is advanced and he is always up and through the defenders. He covers defenders quickly laterally and runs his feet really well through the defenders. His middle name must be syrup with all the pancakes he leaves on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13016725/John-Kampa" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13016725/John-Kampa">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13016725/John-Kampa</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Michael Peri</strong>, DL, 2023 - Michael is a very good talent on the interior of the defensive line. He comes off the snap low and hard and fires his hands quickly. He does a great job of reading blocks and maintaining gap leverage. He rips off and to the ball quickly and makes the tough tackles on the interior. Runs well down the LOS on ball away. His bull rush is his best pass rush move and he collapses pockets. Impressive player with a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12910762/Michael-Peri" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12910762/Michael-Peri">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12910762/Michael-Peri</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->