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NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers

NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
Caleb Holfoth
Caleb Holfoth
November 8, 2022 @ 12:57 PM
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Richard Pacheco Jr
Richard Pacheco Jr 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB | 2026
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John Michalski
John Michalski 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB | 2023
NY
Dowan Coachman
Dowan Coachman 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB | 2023
NY
Elijah Alvarez
Elijah Alvarez 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2023
NY
Luka Skoda
Luka Skoda 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB | 2025
NY
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The NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals were this past weekend and we saw several great performances from players on both sides of the ball. Before things heat up in the semifinals this weekend lets take a look at who performed best in round one of the playoffs.

Richard Pacheco Jr

Richard Pacheco Jr

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Richard
Pacheco Jr RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Moore Catholic
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NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
Richard Pacheco Jr. had a really solid performance on the ground for Moore Catholic. 15 carries for 101...
Written by Caleb Holfoth
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Richard Pacheco Jr

State: New England
School: Moore Catholic
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Sacred Heart (CT)
John Michalski

John Michalski

NY
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2023
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John
Michalski QB
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Moore Catholic
|
NY
NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
John Michalski did not have his best day as a passer but he made up for it on...
Written by Caleb Holfoth
Sacred Heart (CT)
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John Michalski

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State: New York
School: Moore Catholic
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West Virginia Wesleyan
Dowan Coachman

Dowan Coachman

NY
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2023
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Dowan
Coachman LB
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
Weight
190
HS
Moore Catholic
|
NY
NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
Dowan Coachman was all over the field for the Moore Catholic defense as he had 11 total tackles....
Written by Caleb Holfoth
West Virginia Wesleyan
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Dowan Coachman

State: New York
School: Moore Catholic
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Jericho Ancheta

Jericho Ancheta

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS WR
CLASS 2023

Jericho Ancheta

School: Fordham Prep
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Charlie English

Charlie English

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RB
CLASS 2023

Charlie English

School: Fordham Prep
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SUNY-Cortland
Elijah Alvarez

Elijah Alvarez

NY
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Elijah
Alvarez ATH
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
St. John the Baptist
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NY
NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
A dominant win for St. John the Baptist all started because of the performance of star running back...
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SUNY-Cortland
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Elijah Alvarez

Twitter
State: New York
School: St. John the Baptist
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Franklin Pierce
Luka Skoda

Luka Skoda

NY
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB
CLASS 2025
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Luka
Skoda LB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
210
HS
St. John the Baptist
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NY
NYCHSFL AA Quarterfinals Top Performers
Luka Skoda is only a sophomore but he plays like a veteran. 13 Tackles, 8 Solo, 1 TFL...
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Franklin Pierce
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Luka Skoda

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State: New York
School: St. John the Baptist
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Nick Duryea

Nick Duryea

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS RB
CLASS 2023

Nick Duryea

School: Kennedy Catholic
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