Preseason Preview: Park Hill South
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The Panthers look to replace a lot of talent lost to graduation from their 2022 team with some young players who look ready to step up and be next, combined with the returnees who saw a lot of action last…
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Continue ReadingThe Panthers look to replace a lot of talent lost to graduation from their 2022 team with some young players who look ready to step up and be next, combined with the returnees who saw a lot of action last year.
Senior Drew Paulakovich (6’4″ 195) steps up to take over the offense in 2023 after having a good offseason and summer running the offense. The Panther coaching staff are high on him and his ability to lead the team. Here is a look at some of the top players to watch for.
A pair of big senior targets in TE Marcus Parker Marcus Parker 6'5" | 240 lbs | TE Park Hill South | 2024 State MO (6’5″ 230) and WR Kyle Dunaway (6’4″ 195) return for Paulakovich to throw to. Parker is an outstanding athlete combine and camp season. He is drawing the attention of multiple colleges. Dunaway had a good junior season and will be called upon more in 2023. Sophomores Chance Taylor Chance Taylor 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Park Hill South | 2026 State MO (6’0″ 165) and Tyree Flowers, along with junior Darryle Jumper (5’10” 170) are expected to contribute to the passing game as well. Taylor had a great spring and showed he is a future college prospect at camps and combines, including the Elite Football Combine in St. Louis. Jumper is another outstanding athlete who will also factor in the run game.
Junior Tobi Falubi (5’7″ 184) is considered the top newcomer at running back for the Panthers.
OT Max Gerken (6’5″ 290) is back and will be the leader of the offensive line as a senior after earning multiple postseason honors for his play last year. He’ll be joined by senior C Ethan Saft and sophomore OT Hudson Lundberg on the O-Line.
Senior D1 prospect Kiros Martin Kiros Martin 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Park Hill South | 2024 State MO (6’2″ 220) returns at DE/OLB to lead the defense along with junior DL Brock Harmon Brock Harmon 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Park Hill South | 2025 MO (6’3″ 235), who stepped up last year in his role. Senior Xavier Freckelton (5’10” 250) with line up at NG.
Kadin Sebree (5’11” 185 ) is the top returning linebacker as a senior, and will be joined by newcomer sophomores Mason Wright Mason Wright 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Park Hill South | 2026 State MO (6’2″ 195) and Dillon Nutter (5’11” 185).
The defensive backfield is experienced and talented. Marcel Milner (5’8″ 160), D’Ante Wells (6’1″ 180) and Jayvius Smith ( 5’11” 175) were all big contributors last season and are back for their senior years.
The Panthers also return to of the best special teams players in the country in K/P Mason Love Mason Love 6'0" | 170 lbs | P Park Hill South | 2024 State MO (6’0″ 180) and LS Bryce Aldridge. Love is committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks.