Preseason Preview: Providence Catholic Celtics

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are under a month away from kickoff for the 2023 season. As the season approaches, we will be previewing some of the top programs across the state. Next up is last year's 4A IHSA Runner Up, the Providence Celtics. The Celtics have one of the best defensive backfields in the Land of Lincoln as well as some talented athletes on offense that should be major contributors in their quest for a state title. Let's take a deeper dive into some key starters returning for the Celtics, as well as some other prospects who are ready to step up and take on a bigger role this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["299449"],"_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":"Hagan is an all-around athlete who burst onto the scene in his sophomore campaign. The 6'1, 180 lbs lockdown corner has tremendous athleticism and ball skills that put him in a position to create turnovers. Hagan has extremely polished technique, especially considering he's entering his junior season. He is a smooth backpedaler with fluid hips and plays an aggressive style of football. Hagan has the speed to run with any receiver in the CCL and can move in and out of breaks swiftly to take the ball the other way or break up a pass. He is strong in press man to man, showing off his quickness and athleticism. Additionally, Hagan is an extremely poised return with vision and speed in the open field. He may even take on a bigger role on offense in his junior year. 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He has a knack for taking the football away, whether its forcing a fumble with a strip or driving on the ball for an interception. Mikulski can backpedal with urgency and transition his hips to stay on top of speed slot receivers in man coverage. In zone, Mikulski shows tremendous range by covering hash to hash to take away the middle of the field. Heading into his junior season, Mikulski's stock is soaring.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["898628"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Gibson is a 6'2, 215 lbs tight end who showed flashes in his junior season. The 2024 stand out has plus athleticism and great speed that makes him a match up nightmare as a down tight end or when split out in the slot. He is faster than most linebackers, allowing him to beat them vertically when running up the seam or on wheel routes up the sideline. He uses his big frame when matched up against defensive backs to create separation and box them out. He has soft hands, can make contested catches, and understands where the gaps are in zone coverage to allow himself to run open. 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He hustles to the ball, making a good amount of his plays by working secondary pass rush moves or sprinting down the line of scrimmage to chase down ball carriers. Bochenczak plays with low pad level and physicality, making him difficult to drive off the ball. Look out for Bochenczak in his senior campaign, as he should be the anchor of the Celtics' defensive line.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["472057"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Barry is a 6'4, 285 lbs offensive linemen who flew under the radar last year. Barry holds several Division II offers, as the athletic left tackle is sure to see more roll in during his senior season. 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