Class of 2024: Uncommitted Seniors – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2023-2024 school year nearing the end, there are still several highly talented players in the Western New York area that are looking for their Collegiate opportunity to come. With so many still on the market, I will break the articles up into multiple sections. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806909"],"_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":"","_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":"u003cemu003eSurprisingly unranked in New York State, Sweet Home's [player_tooltip player_id='806909' first='Steven' last='Butler'] had a fantastic breakout senior season making 43 receptions for 749 yards and 11 touchdowns. Averaging 17.4 yards per catch, Butler's ability in the open field after the catch is unparalleled. His less than 4 to 1 catch to touchdown ratio proved he is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He has a great vertical jump and catches the ball at its highest point. Steven can run every route with precision and has solid hands. Making u003c/emu003e2nd team all Western New York and getting Honorable Mention on the All State team has given him some attention from recruiters but still uncommitted. Whichever college lands him will be getting a special athlete.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e7385a5f7d9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16246463/6520a8d9a022cd0b744e5f04' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ea04275fa29"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807031"],"_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":1203840,"_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":"In 2023, in his 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e year on varsity, Maryvale Defensive End [player_tooltip player_id='807031' first='Keenan' last='Banks'] made the All Western New York 1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e team and gained honorable mention from the All State team. He has improved each year he has played, leading the team in sacks as a senior with 8. But on top of his normal duties as a pass rusher, Banks proved to be a playmaker, seemingly always around the ball. He has a great first step and is quick off the ball. Keenan attacks with aggression and plays smart. Rarely does he over pursue. He has superb football instincts and can play the run just as well as he rushes the Quarterback. A good height at 6'3, Banks will need to bulk up but he has the heart and determination to excel at the next level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ea04275fada"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14686687/6557c483ff024c08e808412e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ea04275fb14"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Matteo Molinaro","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Joseph Collegiate Institute","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The kicking game is an often forgotten aspect at the High School level. But it is a needed asset in college. Enter Matteo Molinaro, whose only season playing football saw him successfully kick 14 extra points and make 75% of his field goals, with his longest coming from 43 yards out. Prior to and while playing football, Molinaro was a standout soccer player, winning back to back Monsignor Martin Championships in 2022 and 2023. 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He was a dominate force on offence, accounting for 2,665 yards and 31 touchdowns for the panthers, while throwing just 3 interceptions. He shows fantastic composure and can lead an offense about as good as any QB in the area. He put his mobility on display as well, running for 640 yards and 10 TDs. He has great deep ball strength with pinpoint accuracy. [player_tooltip player_id='807850' first='Nate' last='Snow'] also shined as a part time defensive back, with 65 tackles and 5 interceptions in 3 seasons. [player_tooltip player_id='807850' first='Nate' last='Snow'] should get some hard looks from many colleges as the talent is there.u003c/emu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ea04275fced"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735898"],"_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":1203848,"_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":"A crisp route runner with speed to match, [player_tooltip player_id='735898' first='Zion' last='Lee'] is a tough, go across the middle type of receiver. He has a great vertical leap that allows him to catch the ball at its highest point. Poised to have a great senior season, an injury forced Lee to miss the final 6 games of the 2023 campaign. But in the the three games he played, he brought in 15 catches for 195 yards. 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