Underclassmen Standouts on Varsity (Part 2.)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love getting information about all underclassmen performing at a high level. More importantly, the rising freshman and the rare 8th graders, who have cracked their respected High School varsity line-ups early in the season. These special underclassmen have a very high percentage of being future household names in the New England region gridiron world. History has shown us that these student-athletes will likely move on to solid college programs at all levels to enjoy additional years of playing this wonderful game while earning a great education. We will continue this report periodically and when warranted as we get more information about these gifted, special, rising freshmen and middle school prospects. <strong> Part 2.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-6517390fe64f3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943081"],"_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='943081' first='Breven' last='Lyons'] Class of 2027 || 5'11 215 || C/DT || North Quincy High School (MA)rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know: u003c/strongu003eHe is a rising freshman defensive tackle who attends North Quincy High School in Massachusetts. Plays with a motor and relentless effort. He can be seen chasing ball carriers across the field with heavy pursuit and finishing.  He was recently transferred to an offensive guard position on varsity, and he delivered solid play. So much so that he started in his first varsity game and a view of his highlights shows he was very effective and productive.  u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20416498/6521adb1d45eb60778a2c912u0022u003eHUDLu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6518369c764f3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20416498/650451a3d45e0c0460ff3dc4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6522ecf0ea1a6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["673447"],"_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='673447' first='Liam' last='Cunningham'] OL/DL | 6'0 280 lbs | C/O 2027 | Buckingham Browne u0026amp; Nichols (MA)| FBU Mass Alum |Email: liamcunningham508@gmail.com | HC: Mike Willey 508-740-4505rnrnu003cstrongu003eWhat we know:u003c/strongu003e [player_tooltip player_id='673447' first='Liam' last='Cunningham'] will return as the starter at center, a spot he locked down last year as an 8th grader who played on Varsity.  He is now a rising freshman this season. 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