Long Island Quarterback Challenge Preview Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the second annual NFF- James. C Metzger Suffolk County Chapter QB Challenge here on Long Island. There are 16 amazing quarterbacks competing for the title this year. There's awards for accuracy, football IQ, anticipation and an overall skills champion. Here are the first 8 that will compete, learn more about the prospects below</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["604407"],"_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 all conference selection from a year ago, was terrific for Massapequa as he led the Chiefs to a Nassau County title appearance. Dulanto threw for well over 1000 yards. 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