Scouting Report Week 2
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Week two features a highly anticipated matchup of two of the best quarterbacks in the entire Midwest as Olentangy travels up to Medina for a showdown of Division I powerhouse programs. With exceptional quarterback play expected, here are the players…
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Continue ReadingWeek two features a highly anticipated matchup of two of the best quarterbacks in the entire Midwest as Olentangy travels up to Medina for a showdown of Division I powerhouse programs. With exceptional quarterback play expected, here are the players that will turn the game in their school’s favor in a playoff atmosphere matchup.
When it’s strength against strength between a strong offensive line against a strong defensive line, it’s good to have a player Kevin Porter Kevin Porter 6’2″ | 220 lbs | DL Olentangy | 2024 State OH on your side to be a difference maker. Playing alongside a number of talented players, Porter stepped up in week one to make stops and get after the quarterback. Comes off the edge hard with strength to overwhelm offensive tackles. Has the ability to read blocks to fight against them to plug up holes. He has the patience to see where the play is headed and attack at small openings against linemen. Has good closing speed to attack plays run to the opposite play side. Relies on his strength to get off blocks, but has the quickness to pull off spin moves. Is a player that can’t be overlooked along a talented defensive line to show the true strength of the Braves defense.
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Micah Krenek
Micah Krenek
Micah Krenek comes into his junior season with a wealth of varsity experience to his name playing along the interior offensive line. Krenek plays with the edge coaches need to see out of an interior linemen to take the fight up the middle and win. He is a quick player that delivers explosive hits to quickly clear out space for his backs to work into the second level. Handles one-on-one pass blocks against bigger defensive linemen with great strength and flexibility to bend and gain leverage to give his quarterback ample time to get the ball off. Provides double-team blocks when he is left uncovered. Shows good aggression when crashing down on his pull blocks to not give up a step to knock defenders out of the play. Krenek plays from center with a lot of confidence that radiates around an offensive line that doesn’t give up much pressure.
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Pete Jarvis Pete Jarvis 6’2″ | 280 lbs | OL Medina | 2024 State OH has a well-documented past of keeping his quarterback’s jersey clean while taking down some of the best defensive linemen in all of Northeast Ohio and he continued that trend in week one. Jarvis plays a dominating brand of football from the offensive tackle position. Showing good flexibility to take contact and redirect his man, he will be a key point along the offensive line to keep his quarterback upright and the offense moving. He has great strength in his upper body to control his blocks to open holes in the running game. Plays well in pass protection with fluid movements and soft feet to keep his body in front of a defender to create a brick wall effect. Pass protection will be the key to Medina’s success with Division I talent lined up against the Bees and Jarvis will need to be a leader by example to set the tone for the offense at the point of attack,
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The X-factor in this matchup comes down to playmakers once the ball gets to them with two great quarterbacks expected to sling the ball all over the field. Jack Wojciak Jack Wojciak 6’1″ | 185 lbs | WR Medina | 2024 State OH plays the X-factor in this one as one of the most reliable pass catchers for the Bees. He proved himself game in and game out all last season as a player who can make difficult catches and work upfield. He is a dangerous runner in space track star speed and quickness. He gravitates to open space when his route is cleared to provide an open look for his quarterback to find on pressure plays. Is a dangerous option in the first and second level as he comes back to attack the ball to ensure positive yardage. Does not take plays off with a team-first mentality to block for his team. Is a major factor in the return game to help set up his offense. Wojciak shows up big every Friday night and will need to be at his best in a game that could turn into a shootout.
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