Division 1 Finals Preview: St. Edward vs Springfield

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The matchup is set for the Division I State Championship game. The St. Edward Eagles will play the Springfield Wildcats. St. Edward is trying to go for the 3-peat and this season are 14-1 and have averaged 32.7 points per game while giving up 10.8 points per game on defense. Springfield is 10-5 and have averaged 23.9 points per game while giving up 16.9 points per game on defense. There are several great players on both teams in this game many of whom will be playing for an FBS school at the college level. Here are 5 outstanding players to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284552"],"_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":"The future Ohio State Buckeye had a phenomenal season in 2023. He plays as a LG. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base and keeps his feet moving. He exhibits great reactive athleticism as he reads the defense and picks up EDGE twisting towards the inside. He exhibits very good play strength at the point of attack as he negates his man's progress and keeps the QB clean. 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