2024 Team Preview: Lone Peak Knights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lone Peak Knights are part of the 6A class in the state of Utah. The team went 5-7 last season finishing 5th in their region and they look to have a very competitive roster this season to compete for the state championship. Coach Bart Brockbank will lead the Knights against a competitive 6A class with a roster filled with prospects that can play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tough Losses to Graduation: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offense: Brooks Wilde (HB), Trey Robinson (WR) and Jackson Blake (QB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense: Easton Anderson (LB), Teagan Towle (DL), Matthias Nawahine (DB) and Jaxon Arrington (DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='905088' first='Bott' last='Mulitalo'] - The 6'5 EDGE prospect will look to have another productive year to help the Knights on defense. Plays with initial quickness and strength at the POA to shed blocks and find the ball carriers in the run game. Effort to push the pocket as a power rusher to get to the QB. Has received offers from programs like Minnesota and Michigan State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> [player_tooltip player_id='1287028' first='Jayden' last='Mayberry'] - Mayberry will be the ball hawk in the secondary to help the Knights create turnovers. His willingness to come up in run support and ball skills to make a play on the ball makes him an interesting prospect for colleges coaches. Has received an offer from Penn.. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='894686' first='Austin' last='Pay'] - The 6'7 prospect that plays with bend and balance at the LOS makes him a top prospect being recruited by several top college programs. His services to play the run and pass will play big role in their offense against the tough competition in 6A class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hidden Gems: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaheim Suavao - The 6'2 prospect shows bend and balance to play along the offensive interior. Shows leg drive, hips and hand placement to drive defenders off the LOS . Ability to pull and block out in space. Hands to give contact and sustain his balance in pass protection. Will get to showcase his skills against some tough competition in the 6A class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='894738' first='Aaron' last='Park'] - This 5'8 prospect plays the SLOT position in the Knight's offense. Has the ability to locate/adjust the to the ball in the air and make a play. Route agility to get in and out of cuts quickly and an elusive runner after the catch. Look for Park to help make plays in the passing game for the Knights. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1287026' first='Halafihi' last='Mounga'] - The 6'2 interior prospect will look to be disruptive along the defensive interior. Has ability to control and shed blocks in the run game. Effort to push the pocket as a power type rusher. Mounga will be needed to up against a group of productive offensive lines in the 6A Class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prospect Ready to Break Out: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1149952' first='Kepa' last='Niumeitolu'] - The 6'2 QB prospect has had an productive off season to showcase his ability with Knights. Has the arm strength, accuracy and mobility to help make plays downfield and score points will needed against some tough defenses in the 6A class on their schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Underclassmen to Watch</em>:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jesean Mayberry - The Knight's offense will need some playmaking abilities from their WR prospect. Has the speed to get separation and make a play at the top of the route. Route agility to get in and out of routes quickly and an elusive type runner after the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->