Patriot vs Gar-Field Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Patriot Pioneers make the trip over to face Gar-Field tomorrow evening, presenting a very unique and challenge match up for both sides. The Red Wolves are perhaps in the drivers seat for one of the final playoff spots at 4-4 overall but 3-2 in the Cardinal District. Patriot is 5-3 overall but undefeated in the Western District, they're playoff spot is all but sealed up win or loss. If Gar-Field can hold court Friday evening they will most likely clinch one of the last playoff spots remaining. A potential playoff preview may in the works with this contest, here are a few players to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["306236"],"_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":"Excited to watch this young man carry the football for the first time in person, I have seen and heard nothing but good things. The conference leader in rushing yards, McCarter has broken his own school records this season as he has gashed multiple defenses and driven coordinators crazy. It is fun to watchi his highlights tape, when you do, you know he is not just a one trick pony, the junior has tremendous vision. Running track for the Pioneers as well, you can see his track speed on display on each long distant run he breaks in the open for a touchdown. He boast a 3.5 GPA and has garnered the attention of multiple FBS schools including Virginia Tech, James Madison and Ohio University. 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Before getting banged up early in their win last week, Jackson was doing just that, as he took the Red Wolves first three carries and lead their first scoring drive.  One of the fastest backs in the district, Jackson can burn you to the outside and he has the vision to cut back and make the defenders look silly. 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He may be right as the Pioneers are big and nasty up front and it starts with Ahrens who is a force at his center position. Ahrens fires off the snap with a low base and he knows how to extend his arms to make a defender beg for mercy. 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