Cincinnati Game Balls: Week 1
The first week of the 2023 season is now complete. There was some great football all over the state. Here are five of the many players who had an outstanding game in week one! Demico Harris HEIGHT 5'5" POS RB…
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Continue ReadingThe first week of the 2023 season is now complete. There was some great football all over the state. Here are five of the many players who had an outstanding game in week one!
Demico Harris
Demico Harris
Demico had an amazing game last night as he ran for 5 touchdowns and helped the St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Titans defeat the Dayton Christian Warriors 42-0 to secure their first win of the season. He shows good vision as he finds the open hole and shows solid burst as he accelerates to top speed quickly once in the secondary. He does a great job of running behind his pads and displays good contact balance as he breaks tackles from DB and LB with ease. He displays very good mental toughness as he rises to the occasion in the redzone.
Luke Dunn
Luke Dunn
Luke had an awesome game on Thursday night as he threw 4 TD passes and led the Withrow Tigers to a 42-0 defeat of the Walnut Hills Eagles. He does a good job of reading the defense and makes good decisions quickly. He transfers his weight to his front foot as he steps into the throw and delivers the ball with very good velocity on short and intermediate passes. He displays good accuracy as he places the ball on the correct shoulder giving the receiver an opportunity to maximize YAC. He throws the deep ball with good accuracy and touch. He shows very good accuracy when rolling out and throwing on the move.
Drew Enginger
Drew Enginger
Drew had a very good game as he had a key interception last night and was a big part of the defense who shutout Hamilton 18-0 on Friday night. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he displays very good play strength and physical toughness as he quickly disengages from the TE. He displays good instincts in pursuit before showing good form as he makes the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he uses his great athleticism to penetrate the LOS. He uses his good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack or a hurry. He is very good in coverage as he reads the QB, uses his good play speed to put himself in position and shows great hands as he comes down with an interception.
Bubba Smart
Bubba Smart
Bubba Smart’s outstanding play (3 passing TD) helped the Roger Bacon Spartans overcome a 14-0 early deficit and defeat the Indian Hill Braves 33-20. He effectively reads the defense and delivers the ball with very good accuracy and touch to all 3 levels of the field. He displays solid arm strength as he passes the ball 40+ yards with ease. He displays good mobility as he escapes the rush and picks up a big first down on his own. His outstanding mental toughness allows him to elevate his play when the team is in the redzone.
Justice Burnham
Justice Burnham
Justice’s phenomenal game where he completed 17 of 18 passes (94.44% completion) for 256 yds and 6 TD helped lead the Anderson Raptors to a 44-15 win against the South Oldham Dragons. He does a great job of reading the defense and makes very good decisions with the football. He displays excellent accuracy as he places the ball on the correct shoulder of the WR allowing him to run after the catch. He displays solid arm strength delivering the ball with good velocity. He displays good athleticism and play speed as he escapes the rush and picks up a first down on his own.