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Week 8 Standouts in Northeast Ohio

Week 8 Standouts in Northeast Ohio
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Matt Lofgren
Matt Lofgren
October 12, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
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Kevin Jordan
Kevin Jordan 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB | 2025
OH
Xavier Styles
Xavier Styles 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB | 2024
OH
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Kevin Jordan Kevin Jordan 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Elyria | 2025 State OH

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RB
CLASS 2025

Kevin Jordan Kevin Jordan 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Elyria | 2025 State OH

School: Elyria
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Cole Norris

Cole Norris

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS QB
CLASS 2025

Cole Norris

School: Amherst
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Brendan Spellman

Brendan Spellman

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RB
CLASS 2024

Brendan Spellman

School: Bay Village
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Xavier Styles Xavier Styles 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB St. Edward | 2024 State OH

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS DB
CLASS 2024

Xavier Styles Xavier Styles 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB St. Edward | 2024 State OH

School: St. Edward
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