Shining Stars of Thursday Night 9/28

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last night under the glow of stadium lights, we witnessed something special on the gridiron. From the young guns proving their mettle to seasoned players reminding us why we love this game, it was a night brimming with heart, grit, and sheer talent. So grab a seat and maybe a snack, because we're about to dive into some of the most memorable performances that had us all on the edge of our seats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday Night's Shining Stars</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["115519"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='115519' first='Demond' last='Williams'], Basha's standout QB, was an electrifying force in last night's 31-13 trouncing of Brophy. From the get-go, it was evident that Williams had a game plan, bulldozing his way through the defense. 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