Two Key Guys to Watch on The Top Lansing Area Programs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>East Lansing Trojans</strong> | <strong>2023 Record: 10-3</strong> | <strong>Reached State Semi-Finals</strong> <strong>(Division-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>East Lansing</strong> head coach Bill Feraco has done a tremendous job of building up this program.<strong> East Lansing </strong>had a tough start to last season, starting 0-2. They rebounded in a big way and were able to reach the state semi-finals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Players to Watch</strong> <strong>For East Lansing in 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587907' first='BJ' last='Windham'] | DB | 2025 | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16658547/655e9950c11b1c082c2f831e">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windham looks very comfortable dropping into zone coverage. He is an excellent open field tackler as well. Windham has good burst and I like his ability to break up passes as well. Windham is very good athlete who will big a key factor in <strong>East Lansing</strong> making a run at a state-title. Windham has fluid hips as well and his ability to open his hips quickly really benefits him when he is playing zone coverage. I love how quickly he reacts to where plays are going. Windham is a guy who I personally look forward to watching play in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587892' first='Owen' last='Fortman'] | WR | 2025 | <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16658554/655f84d34bb2390b90ad58c1">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fortman had a really nice season this past year for <strong>East Lansing. </strong>I like how the coaches would call a lot of screen plays to Fortman to get him in space and allow him to make plays after the catch. Fortman gets off the line of scrimmage well and has good burst and explosiveness. Fortman's game is smooth and he does have a lot of wasted movements to his routes. He has good hands and does a good job of quickly securing the ball in right before he gets up field. Fortman is a very good athlete who has very good body control. I really like <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587892' first='Owen' last='Fortman']'s</strong> game and he will be a key a guy to watch next year for on this <strong>East Lansing </strong>team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DeWitt Panthers | 2023 Record: 7-3 | Reached The 2nd Round of The Playoffs</strong> <strong>(Division 3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key DeWitt Players to Watch in 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587912' first='Elliott' last='Larner'] | QB | 2025 | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15751342/655cc9cfab9d780988144d2a">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love how quickly Larner can get rid of the football. He is very comfortable sitting in the pocket and making throws. I like his ability to make throws accurately rolling to his right. He has good speed and I like that the <strong>DeWitt </strong>coaching staff would run a lot of designed run plays with him to utilize this skill set. Larner is an accurate quarterback who throws a tight spiral. <strong>DeWitt</strong> has had many good quarterbacks in recent years and Larner is right up there. He will have another great year in 2024 and can lead <strong>DeWitt</strong> to deep run in the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1205770' first='Andrew' last='Nehf'] | DT/OL | 2026 | <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2MhuM4">Hudl</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nehf is very good against the run. Nehf is strong at the point of attack and does a good job of getting off blocks. I like how quickly he gets off the snap. His ability to get off the snap is a key factor in why he is so good against the run. With <strong>DeWitt</strong> having such high expectations to win every season, having a guy like Nehf who can be dominant on the interior, will be a big key for them winning games in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->