Game Notes, Observations, Father Judge @ La Salle College HS
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Despite the loss, I like what I saw out of Appling, Smith, and Broderick. Offensively, it was tough to run the ball against this front, yet Tyler Yerkov saw some success throwing to the hot name in Nymeir Appling Nymeir Appling 6’2″ | 185 lbs | WR Father Judge | 2024 State PA . Sometimes when things get tough, it’s best to try to get the ball to arguably your best athlete. Father Judge and Tyler Yerkov did just that. Appling’s name is a name I am throwing out to numerous colleges that are taking early looks at juniors. The kid has a catch radius way above his head. Combine that with elite body control, as well as elite DB reps, you might have yourself a top 150 prospect. I can see that kind of jump for him.
Eric Smith Eric Smith 5’10” | 190 lbs | RB Father Judge | 2024 State PA was bottled up in the run sets but had an awesome RAC that went for a score, one that was called back for a hold.
The trio will keep Father Judge in competition with pretty much every Catholic League program. Hard to blow out a team with three top-tier prospects.
Denzel Dunbar
Denzel Dunbar
Again, tough outcome but I like what I saw out of Denzel Dunbar and Jake Marquis Jake Marquis ATH Father Judge | 2023 State PA , this marking the first time I got to see them live. Jake Marquis Jake Marquis ATH Father Judge | 2023 State PA reminds me a ton of the back on the other side of the field, that being Stevie Davis Stevie Davis 5’7″ | 175 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2024 State PA . Marquis didn’t go off in this one, yet I learned valuable information about how he operates on the field. Denzel Dunbar’s size stuck out, his play off the edge did as well. He’s a name I’ll keep my eye out for moving forward.
Tearran Peete
Tearran Peete
Shane Kilbride
Shane Kilbride
3 sacks, 2 TFLs for the grown man that is James Madison commit Darold Dengohe Darold Dengohe 6’3″ | 280 lbs | DL LaSalle College | 2023 State PA . Can’t say I am surprised, to be honest. Dengohe’s quickness inside was too much for the Judge IOL to handle. Quick feet with active hands rep in and rep out, Dengohe’s strength/speed combination was on full display whether he was lined up in the A-gaps or head up on the center or guard. One of the best snap-to-whistle motors you’ll find from a defensive lineman in Pennsylvania. Happy to see him flourishing as the leader of the Explorer defense.
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Brendan O’Connor
Brendan O’Connor
Alongside Dengohe are an additional three incredibly athletic EDGE/OLB prospects that all stand at 6’3 or better. Samuel Ross Samuel Ross 6’3″ | 215 lbs | DL La Salle | 2023 State PA put forth some solid reps. He came away with half a sack and a TFL that was very close to becoming a safety. The offensive line is already at a disadvantage having to deal with the complete package that is Dengohe, now add a prospect that can win with speed around the edge or in the b-gap. Kieran Campbell Kieran Campbell 6’3″ | 230 lbs | DL La Salle College | 2024 State PA and Brendan O’Connor looked good too. A tough front to go up against when they can deploy these kind of prospects.
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Mike Fileppo
Mike Fileppo
I have to speak on the energy provided by Sean McFadden Sean McFadden 6’0″ | 210 lbs | LB La Salle College | 2023 State PA and Mike Fileppo. The linebacking duo were all over the field, playing with their heads on fire it seemed. McFadden had one of his better games of the year, great to see him perform the way he did. Aside Fileppo the MLB, McFadden secured an interception and added a great run back to boot. He hunted down backside run plays and even provided some quality reps at running back in this one. McFadden must have accumulated 30-40 yards on the ground with a score. Fileppo held down the middle of the defense while being vocal and communicating what he saw with each passing rep.
Love what I saw from the secondary group. Mekhi Johnson Mekhi Johnson 6’1″ | 170 lbs | DB La Salle College | 2023 State PA ‘s build is looking great. Will earn looks and attention in camp settings based on his physique and body structure alone. His rank needs to change now that I’ve seen him in person. Some single-high safety reps, some slot corner reps, each alignment allows him to show off the physicality he brings coming downhill.
Kelby Hampton Kelby Hampton 6’2″ | 180 lbs | DB Salisbury School | 2025 NewE is ranked as a top-10 defensive back, he’s really starting to prove it in his tape and play on the field. I trust this young man to man up against the majority of athletes in his class, he’s shown he can do so this Fall. Promising reps at Wood, Roman, now against Judge. Nymeir Appling Nymeir Appling 6’2″ | 185 lbs | WR Father Judge | 2024 State PA had his fair share of big plays in this one, yet Judge wideouts were kept bottled up and in check. Wouldn’t be surprised to see his name blow up amongst FCS schools recruiting DBs in Philly.
I can say the same for Del Jackson. This is the first time seeing him work live. He fits the tall, long-limbed mold that Mekhi Johnson Mekhi Johnson 6’1″ | 170 lbs | DB La Salle College | 2023 State PA and Kelby Hampton Kelby Hampton 6’2″ | 180 lbs | DB Salisbury School | 2025 NewE set. 6-foot, aware, and in constant communication with his teammates. Understands how to manipulate leverage and play physically despite his light frame. Love this trio working together.
How about another elite trio in Left tackle Lukas Donahue Lukas Donahue 6’3″ | 300 lbs | OL La Salle College | 2024 State PA , right tackle Cole Kozloxswski Cole Kozloxswski 6’4″ | 280 lbs | OL LaSalle College | 2023 PA , and uber-athletic interchangeable guard Michael Carroll Michael Carroll 6’6″ | 290 lbs | OL Central Bucks East | 2025 State PA . Quite the performance these three put on display a week ago, especially dominant in the run game. All three fired off the ball. Luke Donahue worked to his second-level blocks efficiently and timely. He didn’t get to show off his sweet feet in pass pro too often, yet he was able to flex his muscles a bit in run-blocking sets.
Speaking of flexing their muscles, Coel Kozlowski was pancaking kids left and right in this one. Every time I could key in on the Explorer right tackle, he was driving a Crusader 5-10 yards off the ball. Can’t wait to peek at his senior tape, he might be due for a rankings boost. Awesome lower body strength out of Kozlowski.
Michael Carroll Michael Carroll 6’6″ | 290 lbs | OL Central Bucks East | 2025 State PA is looking incredible in space. I got a chance to see Carroll pull two to three times in this one, he looked beyond his years in many ways. He sniffed out his assignment quickly while on the move, no hesitation through the gap. He hardly false steps out of his stance, he squares up quickly, he’s proving how athletic he can be with each passing week.
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John McSorley John McSorley ATH State PA
John McSorley John McSorley ATH State PA
Nole Henry
Nole Henry
Every time I see Stevie Davis Stevie Davis 5’7″ | 175 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2024 State PA live, or on tape, he’s busting a 60-70 yard run for a score. He went for a long score in this one as well. I’m hardly surprised when Darold Dengohe Darold Dengohe 6’3″ | 280 lbs | DL LaSalle College | 2023 State PA goes off for three sacks. Same goes for Stevie Davis Stevie Davis 5’7″ | 175 lbs | RB La Salle College | 2024 State PA . The junior back is a home run hitter, which is surprising considering his short stride. His acceleration and vision outside the tackles are damn near elite. You need to account for this kid every time he touches the ball, regardless of who is at quarterback or this kid’s size. Don’t lose track or sight of him, he might be 50 yards downfield by the time you do.
The Explorers have explored various options at quarterback since Gavin Sidwar Gavin Sidwar 6’3″ | 185 lbs | QB LaSalle College | 2026 State PA went down with a collarbone injury. Excuse the pun. John McSorley John McSorley ATH State PA was tasked with operating the offense, something he did well last Saturday night. I’m unsure of McSorley’s experience level at QB or other positions for that matter, but my introduction to his game was a pleasant one. He made some smart decisions and delivered some accurate throws to Nole Henry and Ryan Sorge Ryan Sorge 6’3″ | 195 lbs | WR LaSalle College | 2023 State PA in this one. Tasked with a tough assignment, I can only imagine that the LaSalle coaching staff came away pleased with McSorley’s overall performance. Couldn’t have asked for more.