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Film Review Top Kickers In State Part 2

Film Review Top Kickers In State Part 2
Pat Weider
Pat Weider December 13, 2023 @ 06:05 PM
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Gavin Mentzer
Gavin Mentzer 6'1" | 200 lbs | K | 2025
PA
Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker 6'2" | 205 lbs | K | 2025
PA
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Gavin Mentzer

Gavin Mentzer

PA
K
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS K
CLASS 2025
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Gavin
Mentzer K
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
North Schuylkill
|
PA
Film Review Top Kickers In State Part 2
Gavin Mentzer has a strong leg and shows it off with his kicking ability. He also shows his...
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State: Pennsylvania
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Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker

PA
K
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
POS K
CLASS 2025
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Matthew
Parker K
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Central York
|
PA
Film Review Top Kickers In State Part 2
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John Zipf

John Zipf

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS K
CLASS 2024

John Zipf

School: State College
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Connor Poole

Connor Poole

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CLASS 2024

Connor Poole

School: Williamsport Area
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Ben Bosio

Ben Bosio

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS K
CLASS 2024

Ben Bosio

School: Pope John Paul II
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