Class of 2025: Top Running Backs in WNY

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Most schools are following the NFL way of being a "Passing League" but I firmly believe in all levels of football that if you can't run the ball (or have a threat of running the ball) you can't win. This is a list of my top incoming Seniors that control the ground game in Section VI and the Monsignor Martin League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807029"],"_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":1262175,"_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":"Not to discredit the Running Backs to follow but [player_tooltip player_id='807029' first='Brayden' last='Tryon'] is my #1 ranked at this position. I love the way he plays; it's all business on the field. He plays with a humility you don't see very often. Tryon was the featured back for a dynamic Maryvale rushing attack, gaining 1,214 yards on the ground and an amazing 24 touchdowns on just 123 carries (averaging 9.9 yards per carry and 1 touchdown for every 5 rushing attempts). 2023 was a remarkable season as Brayden earned 1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team All Western New York and All State Honorable Mention honors. He was also a Connolly Cup finalist. Because of his strength, balance, and impeccable vision, he was a menace for opposing defenses. Tryon also has blazing speed as half of his rushing touchdowns were from at least 40 yards out. 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He is also quick with extraordinary balance. His vision is one of the best in the area. Among other accolades, Earnst earned 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e team All Western New York and 3u003csupu003erdu003c/supu003e team All State. This season brought Christian several Junior Day invitations. 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He is incredibly fast as the offensive scheme is designed to get him outside the tackles to work the sidelines. After playing sparingly as a Sophomore, Davis's usage increased immensely in 2023 and was awarded 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e team All-League. At this rate, [player_tooltip player_id='806838' first='Jahkwon' last='Davis'] should be a name to look for this upcoming season.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["806953"],"_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":1208027,"_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":"u003cemu003eJoe Richardson received many accolades in 2023; 1u003csupu003estu003c/supu003e Team All League, 4u003csupu003ethu003c/supu003e Team All State and All Western New York Honorable Mention. He displays patience when following his blockers and is an explosive, tough runner between the tackles. 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