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GAMECHANGERS: Midwest Middle School Showcase Top QBs (Part 2)

GAMECHANGERS: Midwest Middle School Showcase Top QBs (Part 2)
Patton Fitzpatrick
Patton Fitzpatrick
January 10, 2024 @ 07:31 PM
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Sam Holcomb
Sam Holcomb 6'0" | 150 lbs | QB | 2030
IL
Julian Oruche
Julian Oruche 5'1" | 100 lbs | QB | 2030
IL
Hudson Lamer
Hudson Lamer 5'4" | 100 lbs | QB | 2029
MI
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This content series is sponsored by GameChanger – The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management & Technology Partner of Prep Redzone.

Hudson Lamer

Hudson Lamer

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WEIGHT 100
POS QB
CLASS 2029
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GAMECHANGERS: Midwest Middle School Showcase Top QBs (Part 2)
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Julian Oruche

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WEIGHT 100
POS QB
CLASS 2030
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Class
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Height
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Weight
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IL
GAMECHANGERS: Midwest Middle School Showcase Top QBs (Part 2)
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