All State Team: MMHSAA

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the New York Football All State teams being released, I have been reviewing each class from Section VI. Today, I will review the All State student-athletes that made All State honors from the Monsignor Martin High School Athletic Association.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521455"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1171857,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Speed, quickness, strength, fantastic footwork, and superior form. [player_tooltip player_id='521455' first='Marcus' last='Harrison'] has it all. Harrison is ranked as the #1 Offensive Linemen and #3 overall athlete is all of New York State so it is no surprised he was named to the 1st team All State team at Left Tackle. The 2023 Western New York Trench Trophy winner is a dominating force. At 6'8 335 lbs, Marcus truly plays like a man amongst boys. [player_tooltip player_id='521455' first='Marcus' last='Harrison'] will be playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. If his talents transfer to the collegiate level as I think they will, we should be seeing him play on Sundays.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["450619"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"After quiet sophomore and junior seasons where he accrued 824 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns, [player_tooltip player_id='450619' first='Terrence' last='Pendergrass'] blew up in 2023 gaining 1,443 all purpose yards and 21 scores. Terrance has excellent vision with a quick burst through the line of scrimmage. He has the elusiveness to get around defenders and the toughness to go through them. Pendergrass is a true workhorse Running Back with pass catching abilities. He will continue his athletic and academic career at Edinboro University.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["390762"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"In just 2 years, Clark is already Canisius' all time school receiving leader with 110 receptions for 1,541 yards and 12 touchdowns. That school record is sure to grow as he is just in his Junior year. A physically gifted athlete, Clark is a crisp route runner with explosive speed and tremendous hands. He has a great vertical leap to catch the ball at its highest point, explosiveness to go deep and displays his toughness by going over the middle. Jahyden translated his dominance to defense racking up 206 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries in 2 years. With several collegiates already showing interest, [player_tooltip player_id='390762' first='Jahyden' last='Clark'] will have many options on where to play football at the next level in 2025.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["747249"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":1169943,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"In his first year on Varsity, Welka threw for 1,266 yards and 13 TDs and gave the Red Raiders their third straight A Division Championship in the Monsignor Martin league. Welka put his mobility on display running the ball 60 times for 221 yards and another 5 touchdowns, including 2 in the Division Championship game. Landon carries himself with great poise and is extremely tough. [player_tooltip player_id='747249' first='Landon' last='Welka'] rarely gets sacked and seldomly turns the ball over. Welka will be a senior in 2024 and will look to bring St. Francis another title. He has all the tools needed to be successful at the next level.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["778700"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"A remarkable athlete, [player_tooltip player_id='778700' first='Elijah' last='Kimble'] was voted to the Max Preps All America Team in his Freshman season. He took Western New York by storm in 2023, rushing for 1,821 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has tremendous instincts, great awareness and can jump cut better than just about anyone in the area. As a Freshman, [player_tooltip player_id='778700' first='Elijah' last='Kimble'] has already received offers from prestigious programs like Oregon, West Virginia, among others. This amazing player still has three more years of High School football left so sky is the limit for this young man.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["747223"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":1171859,"_player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"2023 was a breakout season for [player_tooltip player_id='747223' first='Jeremiah' last='Neely'] who led the Red Raiders in receiving; catching 30 passes for 499 yards and 9 touchdowns. At 6'3, Neely has the prototypical size to be a #1 receiver. He has great body control with the ability to separate himself from defensive backs. His stature allows him to win jump balls. He has excellent footwork and soft hands. This is a talented player with a promising future. [player_tooltip player_id='747223' first='Jeremiah' last='Neely'] has committed to Diviision II Edinboro University for the 2024 season.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["628854"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":1171861,"_player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"A 3rd team all state Defensive Lineman, [player_tooltip player_id='628854' first='Patrick' last='Sullivan'] dominated both sides of the trenches as a Center and Defensive Tackle. Sullivan is tough and plays with a mean streak. He is quick off the ball and plays with intensity. Always blocking to the whistle, Patrick has a non stop motor. He has excellent footwork, great hand placement and understands the power of leverage. Still uncommitted, [player_tooltip player_id='628854' first='Patrick' last='Sullivan'] has generated interest from many colleges like St. Francis University and the University of Rochester. It is only a matter of time before he accepts an offer to play football at the next level.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["450895"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_player_featured_image":1171863,"_player_evaluations_7_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"A wrecking machine at Linebacker, [player_tooltip player_id='450895' first='Hunter' last='Jantzi'] has orchestrated a fierce Crusaders defense for the pass two seasons, posting 180 tackles (25 for loss) and 4 sacks. Hunter attacks the ball carrier with ruthless aggression and possesses fantastic closing speed. He is great at play recognition; his read and react timing is impeccable. After an excellent 2 years at Canisius, [player_tooltip player_id='450895' first='Hunter' last='Jantzi'] will continue his playing career at Division II Seton Hill University.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["604424"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_player_featured_image":1171865,"_player_evaluations_8_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"A superb all purpose back, [player_tooltip player_id='604424' first='James' last='McNeil'] leaves Bishop Timon High School with 1,743 yards from scrimmage and 23 total touchdowns. With just 108 carries and 37 receptions, McNeil averaged 12 yards per touch. Big and physical, he possesses the speed to score every time he touches the ball, as displayed by his 6 to 1 touchdown ratio. James has great vision and extraordinary balance. He has great hands and proved to be an essential safety valve out of the backfield. [player_tooltip player_id='604424' first='James' last='McNeil'] will stay in his hometown and attend the University at Buffalo.","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":9,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65baa491b62cc"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65bb9e0dadf89"} /-->