Top Performers from Chicago Academy’s 53-0 win over MLA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Chicago Academy Cougars made history this past weekend. They captured their first Conference Championship in school history while dominating Marine Leadership Academy 53-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cougars have a lot of young talent and are going to be a force to reckon with in the coming years. But as for now, they improve their record to 5-2 and shift their focus to next weeks opponent (Englewood STEM 7-0) as they get ready to make a push for the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So without further ado, let's take a look at some of the in-game highlights and top performers from Chicago Academy's 53-0 win over Marine Leadership Academy…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63442a6acfe73","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["330441"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":472417,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Dezort was hands down the most exciting player on the field during this game. He had two touchdown receptions and channeled his inner Devin Hester as he zigged and zagged his way to the end zone on a punt return. Dezort is a phenomenal athlete with natural playmaking ability. His change of direction speed is also skill that enables him to dominate on the field.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63442a36cfe72","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["353993"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Gaytan is the emotional leader of this team who also gets it done with his physical style of play. I heard him constantly talking on the field and was without a doubt an extension of the coach. Displayed good anticipation and did a good job of diagnosing plays which enabled him to consistently find himself around the ball and pile up the tackles.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63442b3582b58","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["143654"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The senior dual-threat got it done on the ground and through the air in Chicago Academy's blowout win over Marine Leadership Academy. His ability to connect with his receivers throughout the course of the game resulted in a 5 touchdown performance—which is something you don't see that often.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Arman Salman | RB|/LB | 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":472469,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","className":"is-style-default"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0307-225x300.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-472469"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Salman is another young prospect who has a promising future with the Cougars. He has the speed to hit the outside and the strength to run through tacklers. Salman also recorded a sack during the game and flashed some solid play at linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-dots"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><em>In-Game Highlights</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1578785228168245249?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw","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/dclay1889/status/1578785228168245249?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1578792623594012672?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw","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/dclay1889/status/1578792623594012672?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1578795946393026561?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw","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/dclay1889/status/1578795946393026561?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dclay1889/status/1578806821740957696?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw","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/dclay1889/status/1578806821740957696?s=46u0026t=nkGzWK69TQrUIxJk9PF4bw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->