Regional Final: Upper Arlington vs. Hillard Bradley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A rematch of Upper Arlington vs. Hilliard Bradley happens to fall in the regional final. This will be Bradleys first shot at a regional title in school history as they opened in 2009. Under Justin Buttermore, this will be Upper Arlington's second shot at winning a regional title with the first one coming in 2021 (over Pickerington Central) . In the regular season, Bradley topped Upper Arlington 24-22, so this rematch should be a good one. Here are the top 5 prospects to watch out for in this rematch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["422486"],"_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":"u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2LkJ8wu0022u003ehttp://www.hudl.com/v/2LkJ8wu003c/au003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnHilliard Bradley quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='422486' first='Bradyn' last='Fleharty'] is a 2024 prospect that has had a great career. Fleharty is the engine that makes Bradley go on offense, and that will be no different on Friday. Bradley operates in 3 and 4 wide sets giving Fleharty a ton of freedom to operate. Coming in at 6u00223', Fleharty has all the physical tools to succeed at the next level, and his technique is no different. Fleharty has a fluid and quick release that stems from a solid base. Bradley puts a lot on his shoulders in the run game, running a multitude of zone/power read options. 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In the OCC, it's rare to see an athlete dominate both sides of the ball (LB/WR), but Tebbetts can do just that. Bradley runs an odd front, and places Tebbetts both inside and outside of the box. He is able to play both zone and man coverage vs the pass. With his skill level, Bradley will also put him out wide as the #1 WR and take shot plays to him. It is RARE to see a LB get shot plays in the passing game, and Tebbetts does just that. If you are looking for a defensive player that can be a box player, and a player out in space Tebbetts is that guy.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1132718' first='Zach' last='Corna']","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Upper Arlington","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/12843439/Zach-Cornau0022u003ehttps://www.hudl.com/profile/12843439/Zach-Cornau003c/au003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnFirst team All District DB [player_tooltip player_id='1132718' first='Zach' last='Corna'] will be the defensive back to try and stop Fleharty. The Golden Bears defense utilizes an array of coverages with Corna playing cover 2, 2 read, quarters, and more. Corna is able to play all these coverages and techniques flawlessly. Opposing quarterbacks have struggled throwing successfully on this defense, and it starts with Corna in the backend. Corna is a DB that is very explosive and can play with the hips (which is huge in 2-read coverage), as he is explosive to the ball. Teams have tried double moves on Corna, and have been unsuccessful. 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Thursh is able to play horizontally against outside zone runs, and take on pulling guards vs gap. Thrush wrecked Gahanna's running game in the regional semi-final, and I foresee him doing the same. He has the physical traits to play against any run style, and can also envision him playing in a 2 gap system. 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Upper Arlington will have their hands full in the run game with the likes of Dandridge and Tebbetts. Dandridge is 6u00224' 235 who also plays in the 4 technique spot similar to Rush in Bradley's 3 man front. Dandridge can play as a 2 gap DE that plays head up on a tackle. With a break out junior year, Dandridge has outperformed this year. With his size, college coaches will love to see the phyiscalness he utilizes in this 3 man front.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65538e9675a53"} /-->