Top Players from National Blue Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>National Blue is returning talent at some of the more pivotal positions in the sport. With returning QBs, RBs, and WRS, this division should see some growth as well as an increase in touchdowns in 2024. Pequannock finished 2023 with a 6-3 record and went 5-0 within the division. With the players they are returning, it will be difficult to knock them off from the top spot. However, two up and coming programs that they have to be weary of are Kinnelon and Boonton. If there is any team I think that could make the biggest jump and go from a 2023 losing record to a division threat in 2024, it is Boonton. National Blue will be an entertaining division to watch out for next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000447"],"_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":"The most dangerous returning quarterback within the division, [player_tooltip player_id='1000447' first='Zach' last='Grande'] is ready for a big senior season. 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