2022 CIAC Championship Performances to know Part 1.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>2022 CIAC </strong>High School Football Championships were held this weekend in "Connecticut". In this piece, we will preview top recruit performances seen during this championship weekend. Big games come with pressure to be the best. Many athletes leave it all on the field during championships games, and this weekend the recruits below did just that. This will be a three-part series beginning with part 1 below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389528"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='389528' first='Ty' last='Groff'] is 5'10 180lbs who was positioned at QB Kicker and Punter for his team this season. He is a three sport athlete in football, lacrosse and basketball.  He has a 3.4 GPA listed. During championship play, His 1st field goal was for (41 yards) and was the 25th of his career, and was also a state record. His 2nd field goal was for (24 yards) and was his 14th of the season, which is also a state record. His 3rd field goal was for 19 yards with 2:34 left  in the game that won the championship.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a0c9"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ty_Groff/status/1602042805660024839?s=20u0026amp;t=zEmMZyz5NhSY4mKed1Z2ng","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/Ty_Groff/status/1602042805660024839?s=20&amp;t=zEmMZyz5NhSY4mKed1Z2ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13307303/63977b5232dcd212580405d3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a153"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/nc0hflX4bw4","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/nc0hflX4bw4 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389298"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='389298' first='Charlie' last='Dixon'] is 6'1u0022 190lbs who was positioned at wide receiver and free safety for his team this season.  During championship play, he had 3 interceptions (1 for a pick 6), He also had five catches for 61 yards; a highlight-reel tackle; a time-killing safety to avoid punting from the end zone.  He is a deep throw WR who high points and makes plays! Willing to block all game with no targets if needed!  He also total of 5 Interceptions during his team playoff run in the season.  One of his Asst Coaches u0022u003cspan style=u0022font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serifu0022u003eRiis Laneu0022, stated u0022u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serifu0022u003eIf any college football team wants a “DOG” that plays Defense, Offense, and Special Teams; [player_tooltip player_id='389298' first='Charlie' last='Dixon'] is your guy. He played like a man possessed, put the team on his back during the state championship! True football playeru0022  He also holds a 3.3 GPA. u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a1fe"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cdixon1272/status/1602146577224798213?s=20u0026amp;t=zEmMZyz5NhSY4mKed1Z2ng","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/cdixon1272/status/1602146577224798213?s=20&amp;t=zEmMZyz5NhSY4mKed1Z2ng </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13326841/6383c4f40dc1910d743d6431' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a238"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/EcKU940icAM","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/EcKU940icAM </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["389299"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='389299' first='Jack' last='Wilson'] is 6'4u0022 205 lbs positioned at QB for his team this season. He has a timed 40yrd of 4.7. His GPA is 3.9. His performance this season help earn him All FCIAC - Top 45 honors. He was also a Captain of his team. During championship play this weekend, he was 11-for-19 for 116 yards and ran for two 1-yard touchdowns.  He has good footwork and balance in his throwing motion. Puts good velocity on the ball with accuracy. Very composed in the pocket.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a2bb"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jack_wilson14/status/1564053493022875650?s=20u0026amp;t=-26MTzyhNTk086LI5mhuog","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/jack_wilson14/status/1564053493022875650?s=20&amp;t=-26MTzyhNTk086LI5mhuog </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11878213/637434fc3448830a0ca89bf4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a2f2"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/EcKU940icAM","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/EcKU940icAM </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391639"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='391639' first='David' last='Cassetti Jr'] is 5'10u0022 205lbs; athlete who was positioned at LB for his team this season. He has a 3.7 GPA and a member of the National Honor Society. During this weekend championship action, he ran for 171 yards on 34 carries.  He also threw a touchdown pass and ran for the go-ahead two-point conversion. He was a solid performer the entire year. He totalled 102 carries for 944 yards and 13 td's on offense during the season. On defense, he had 45 tackles 3 sacks and 1 interception. His play this season earned him All-State honors along with 2022 Max Preps Connecticut player of the year honors. He has good athleticism. Plays fast and consistent on both sides of the ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a36c"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cassetti_jr/status/1602727368480935936?s=20u0026amp;t=dYOUocyONMBv2zz6KgISgw","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/cassetti_jr/status/1602727368480935936?s=20u0026amp;t=dYOUocyONMBv2zz6KgISgw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14812975/6357f07890eeae0acc415965' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a39c"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/rC6P8kdt790","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/rC6P8kdt790 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391662"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='391662' first='Danny' last='Shaban'] is 6'1u0022 205lbs; who played multiple positions for his team this season including triple option QB play, RB, DE, and LB. He has a recorded timed 40yrd at 4.7 with a vertical of 30'. On offense, he totalled 2048 rushing yards with 35td's along with 700 passing yards and 11 passing td's during the season. On defense, he totalled 70 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks duirng the season.  His performance earned him 2022 all state and all conference honors.  During this weekend championship game, he left it all on the field. He ran for 175 yards, scored five touchdowns and completed two passes. He is a relentless and determined runner.  He does a good job with rpo. He has very good vision in open field as a ball carrier. Has D1 offer from Wagner with more interest likely to come.rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a40d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/danny_shaban/status/1588316375877292032?s=20u0026amp;t=dYOUocyONMBv2zz6KgISgw","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/danny_shaban/status/1588316375877292032?s=20&amp;t=dYOUocyONMBv2zz6KgISgw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14512569/632f9ca6066c120bf4627866' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399eccaea0ac"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/zstx7GvsqL8","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/zstx7GvsqL8 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["548034"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='548034' first='Davien' last='Kerr'] is 6'0u0022 180lbs; athlete who was positioned at wide receiver, corner and free safety for his team this season. He is a two sport athlete playing both football and basketball for his high school. He also has a twin brother u0022Davionu0022 that is on the team.  During this weekend championship action, he had 16 carries for a total of 150 yards and two touchdowns.  He is slippery in open field. Knows how to get separation from defenders. Has good balance and body control when going up for the ball.  Has a athletic frame with room for growth.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399cf3a0a48e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16552035/6344cc330660a008dcccd6da' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6399eccaea145"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/rC6P8kdt790","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/rC6P8kdt790 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->