Edgar vs Boyceville: Recap & Top Prospects of the Game

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Use code Johnson30 for 30% off a new subscription!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Level 3 had me heading towards northwest WI to take in a battle between two stud teams playing in the lower divisions. Undefeated Boyceville played host to one loss Edgar with a trip to Level 4 of the WIAA Playoffs on the line. It was a great night for football. Cold, but no precipitation or wind. The stage was set for us to see the best vs the best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of Edgar's best started the game off hot as senior<strong> RB [player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt']</strong> punched in a TD with 5:32 to go in the first for the 6-0 lead. On the next drive, Edgar's special teams stepped up big as <strong>RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='944010' first='Jase' last='Apfelbeck']</strong> busted through to block the punt. The ball ended up rolling out of the endzone for the safety, and 8-0 Edgar lead. Just before the first quarter expired, Edgar again busted into the endzone on the back of <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt']</strong>. Boyceville was the ones to start the 2nd quarter strong. Senior<strong> RB Nick Olson </strong>was able to find a seam and show off the game breaking speed down the sideline for the long TD run. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt']</strong> wasn't going to give Boyceville any space to catch up in the game, though. He responded by busting off a 54 yard TD run to put Edgar up 23-6. Boyceville did great to not give up as Edgar continued to pour it on. Stud sophomore <strong>FB/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1220660' first='Zach' last='Hellendrung']</strong> reeled in a 4th down pass and was able to score a 43 yard receiving TD. Just before the first half whistle blew,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt'] </strong>added another notch in the TD column from 4 yards out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyceville were the ones who started the second half off hot. We saw them release <strong>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1185565' first='Caden' last='Wold'] </strong>on the Edgar secondary, and it resulted in big plays. The first being an 82 yard receiving TD. Edgar ensured their would be no comeback, though. It was again <strong>RB [player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt']</strong>, however this time the RB threw a pass to <strong>TE Brett Baumgartner</strong> from 18 yards out. Boyceville's Wold again broke free on the next possession, going 49 yards for another deep TD pass. It was too little too late for Boyceville. Edgar proved to be too dominant on the ground. They added two 4th quarter TDs by senior<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='104987' first='Karter' last='Butt']</strong> giving him a career day on top of a career record breaking night. Edgar will advance to Level 4 as they continue the road to Madison!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Prospects of the Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["104987"],"_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":"u003cemu003eStats: 37 Carries, 317 Yards, 6 TDs, 1/1, 18 Yards, 1 TD, 6 Tacklesu003c/emu003ernrnIt was a single game, and career record setting night for the Edgar senior. There was no doubt coming into the night what Edgar wanted to do. Even with that, Boyceville couldn't slow down the bowling ball of an RB. Butt is a such a violent runner. His contact balance and power made him a nightmare to wrap up and drag down. Karter piled up the yards after contact and the broken tackles had to definitely be in double digits. The senior also showed off patience to allow blocks to develop. Once the lane was there, Karter would attack it and punish defenders. This is the most slept on RB in WI. Give him the look he deserves.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6548414283565"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["634992"],"_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":"In the trenches leading the way for Edgar was senior LT [player_tooltip player_id='634992' first='Harrison' last='Graveen']. The senior impressed me with his athleticism. In the trenches, Harrison showed the quick feet to get himself in position to have leverage advantage and get himself between the ball and defender. 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He has position versatility between TE and DE/OLB. At TE, Brett showed he could get deep and high point in traffic. However, his most impressive work was acting as an extra OL, opening up running lanes, and breaking contain. On defense, Brett set a strong edge as Boyceville tried to get their run game going. Brett is a raw prospect, but he has size, solid feet, and budding strength. 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