2027 ATH Stock Risers: Central Ohio

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the school year ends and we head into summer, now is the time to identify key playmakers who will make some noise in the fall. In Central Ohio, there are many playmakers to identify, but today we will focus on the 2027 athletes. These 5 key athletes are primed for a breakout sophomore year, and will make a lot of noise in Columbus. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946939"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='946939' first='Trysten' last='Pauleus'] from Hilliard Bradley High School is a rising star athlete in Columbus. 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Kacherski is renowned for his remarkable ability to come down with contested catches even in heavy traffic situations, showcasing his reliability and confidence as a receiver. As a key player on his freshman team, he consistently demonstrated his knack for making big plays, indicating his readiness to make a significant impact on the varsity level. Kacherski's exceptional route-running skills, particularly on deep shot plays, make him a formidable threat downfield, capable of stretching defenses and creating scoring opportunities for his team. 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