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Elevating Stars: Rising Prospects on the Horizon

Elevating Stars: Rising Prospects on the Horizon
Earnest Daniels
Earnest Daniels March 30, 2024 @ 09:00 AM
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Ashton Irving
Ashton Irving 6'3" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
NJ
Wes Johnston
Wes Johnston 6'3" | 195 lbs | DB | 2026
NJ
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Giancarlo Scirocco

Giancarlo Scirocco

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 255
POS OL
CLASS 2025

Giancarlo Scirocco

School: DePaul Catholic
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Wes Johnston

Wes Johnston

NJ
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HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Elevating Stars: Rising Prospects on the Horizon
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State: New Jersey
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Max McMillian

Max McMillian

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2025

Max McMillian

School: Paramus Catholic
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Joseph Skronton

Joseph Skronton

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Joseph Skronton

School: DelBarton
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Ashton Irving

Ashton Irving

NJ
DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 175
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CLASS 2025
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Height
6'3"
Weight
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St. Joseph's (Metuchen)
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Elevating Stars: Rising Prospects on the Horizon
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