PSAL 2A and 3A Championship Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday night at Curtis High School, the PSAL 2A Championship takes place where defending champs A. Phillip Randolph will go to battle against an unbeaten South Shore team. On Sunday afternoon, DeWitt Clinton and Boys and Girls High School will fight for the 3A title. APR and South Shore feature some of the most dynamic offensive players in the PSAL. And in the 3A game, Boys and Girls lockdown defense takes on a Clinton offense filled with playmakers. Read about the prospects you have to watch out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2A championship game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">A. Phillip Randolph </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807911"],"_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 PSAL 2A Semifinals, it was APR avenging a regular season loss with a dominant win over Frank J Macchiarola. And the player that stole the show was the star sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='807911' first='Travis' last='Gamble']. He simply couldn't be stopped on the ground and the elusive playmaker was borderline unstoppable whenever he had the chance to make a play. Gamble is a player that could make an impact anywhere on the field and he'll be a big reason if Randolph wins back to back titles on Saturday. 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The senior leadership of Perez and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='806562' first='Jaden' last='Haly'] will go a long way in this game for APR.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656916e45d11e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">South Shore</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1209908' first='Sheldon' last='Robertson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South Shore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One of the most explosive players in the PSAL. Robertson has the ability to make anybody miss in the open field and he can take it to the house at any given moment. Robertson leads the team in rushing with over 700 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He also has contributed 40 tackles on defense. In big games this season is when Robertson shines. Against FJM, was the [player_tooltip player_id='1209908' first='Sheldon' last='Robertson'] show. 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Plaisime is an elite dual threat quarterback that has taken the PSAL 2A Division by storm this season. He can air it out downfield with the best of them in this division. And on the ground, he's been so elusive in the open field and has had a knack for finding the endzone. This game has high scoring written on it and Plaisime will have to have another big game.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656916e45d2bc"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3A championship game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">DeWitt Clinton</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["820173"],"_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":"Clinton's quarterback has turned it on during this hot streak and has helped Clinton run through the AAA. Barreras is a dual threat QB that has been making plays all year. His ability to scramble and extend plays for his team has been excellent all year. He's displayed great accuracy and has gotten better every single game. On the big stage he'll have to make smart decisions and be responsible with the football. 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The ability to create separation has proven to be too easy for Collins. He has burned his defenders downfield all season long. In man coverage, nobody has had an answer for Collins in the 3A division. Despite being just 5'10, Collins can go up and get it with the best of them. He can make adjustments to come down with contested catches, and his athleticism in open space is scary to watch.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656916e45d3cf"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Boys and Girls</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648977"],"_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":"Without a doubt one of the top linebackers in this division. Ryan has had a statement junior season as one of the top 2025 prospects in the PSAL. 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He plays quarterback, leads the defense at safety and will be return specialists for this Boys and Girls team. Smith is going to need to make plays all over the field. He is second in the conference with 11 touchdowns and Boys and Girls will look to get him into space to make plays. Smith will have to anchor this secondary against an explosive Clinton passing attack. Look out for Smith to be an all around playmaker in his last ever high school game. ","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656916e45d4d5"} /-->