Tom’s River North @ Donovan Catholic Standout Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284069"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650a253901fe8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Calhoun was the consistent bellcow last night as Donovan Catholic defeated TRN 21-7. Calhoun showed his game-changing speed as Donovan Catholic used Najee to take advantage of the edges of the&nbsp; North defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Najee has the size, speed, and agility combo. He can move well and run with a game-changing level of physicality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Calhoun was the player of the game as he rushed for 158 yards on two touchdowns.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1702871824642515379","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JSZ_Sports/status/1702871824642515379 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172516"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650a253902058"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Any Tom's River North game has to start with [player_tooltip player_id='172516' first='Micah' last='Ford'] as he is the engine that makes the Tom's River offense go.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, Ford went out of the game with a leg injury. However, prior to that, he threw North's only touchdown to [player_tooltip player_id='447441' first='Jeremiah' last='Pruitt']. And had some key runs on a drive they got into scoring range to have a pass ultimately dropped that would've led to a game-tying score.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford had a solid performance in this game before his injury.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Bob_Badders/status/1700292570633404636","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Bob_Badders/status/1700292570633404636 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["447441"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650a2539020a7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In most games, Pruitt is the Jack of all trades on offense and defense and this game was no different.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pruitt caught the only touchdown for TRN of the game and made great plays on defense in the game finishing on one tackle.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pruitt had a solid all-around performance in this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Bob_Badders/status/1700292570633404636","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Bob_Badders/status/1700292570633404636 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Zaeir Day ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Donovan Catholic ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650a253902142"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day terrorized the TRN OL all night. Referred to by Tom's River North Head Coach O as one of the best defensive linemen he's seen in a while. And last Friday night he earned that title.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He's a flexible edge rusher who has the ability to rush with his hand in the dirt or standing up. He has an explosive first step and a relentless motor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this game, he has been able to create some key pressures down the stretch and create havoc in run defense. Propelling Donovan Catholic to the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ZaeirD/status/1703157988624613486","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ZaeirD/status/1703157988624613486 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["675568"],"_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_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-650a253902190"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lou put together a solid performance side on both sides of the line. First off, he assisted and created running lanes for a 100-yard.   In addition, caused havoc on the interior of the line and finished his performance with the game-winning fumble recovery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/lou_dibiase23/status/1703104555720831402","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/lou_dibiase23/status/1703104555720831402 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->