Division Returners: Patriot Red

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Lincoln led the division with a 7-3 record in 2023, the other teams within Patriot Red are on the come up and are looking to take over as the top team in the division. The two programs that have the best chance at over throwing Lincoln are Bayonne and Orange, both which are returning a ton of talent in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["345384"],"_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":"A big time hitter lining up at the linebacker position for Orange,  [player_tooltip player_id='345384' first='Shamar' last='Myers'] exploded onto the scene in 2023 as he racked up 70 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, a sack and an interception. Delivering punishing hits to pass catchers and runners, opponents instantly regretted crossing the middle of the field when Shamar was there. 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