PRZVA Team Preview: Western Albemarle

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use code <strong>frederick30</strong> for 30% off your first billing cycle for all annual subscription</em> <em>options</em>***</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Result: 1-10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing in a loaded region the Western Albemarle Warriors hit a setback in 2023 with a 1-10 overall record. In spite of that it hasn't changed the optimism of Albemarle county faithful excited about 2024 as they have a lot studs returning. Head Coach Seth Wilson brings back a ton of talent on both sides of the ball and a senior group eager to go out a winner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key-Returnees: [player_tooltip player_id='1232853' first='Alex' last='Lake'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297928' first='Gray' last='Heilman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1232832' first='Cooper' last='Shelton'], [player_tooltip player_id='1403569' first='Sani' last='Reed'], [player_tooltip player_id='1403573' first='Rj' last='Corbey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1403550' first='Andrew' last='Azzato'], [player_tooltip player_id='1403547' first='Jalen' last='Sims'], Rafael Friedenburg, [player_tooltip player_id='1403552' first='John' last='Van Yperen']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232853"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec798f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Warriors have a baller at linebacker in [player_tooltip player_id='1232853' first='Alex' last='Lake'] he is sideline to sideline and will be playing college ball next year. Has good range and speed, my co-worker Cole has broken down his play before, so you should know he's legit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An offer from Southern Virginia University just the other day seems to be a part of something special for Lake. He has proven himself on the field and he also is the Warriors lead fullback on offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/alex24lake/status/1826042729694150788","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alex24lake/status/1826042729694150788 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297928"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec79f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quarterback/Free Safety [player_tooltip player_id='1297928' first='Gray' last='Heilman'] is legit at 6'3 and 200 lbs. he bring the lumber on offense and defense. On offense he can sling very impressed with his accuracy, one of the more accurate passers I have watched on tape recently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also is elusive in the pocket and not afraid to use his shoulder pads to knock a defender out. Defensively he is a mean Free Safety with good coverage skills, kid is due to blow up this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/gray_heilman7/status/1726278400912896432","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gray_heilman7/status/1726278400912896432 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403573"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7a40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heiliman's favorite target is fellow junior [player_tooltip player_id='1403573' first='Rj' last='Corbey'] who was second team all state at receiver in 2023. This duo is going to set record these next two seasons the way their timing and chemistry are down PAT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corbey is outstanding route runner and makes some really impressive adjustments to footballs thrown in his direction. The sky is the limit for this young man, if the Warriors first scrimmage was any indication, you are going to see him catch a lot of touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RJ_theglitch/status/1722390657220620595","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RJ_theglitch/status/1722390657220620595 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232832"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7a82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I told you about this senior class earlier and [player_tooltip player_id='1232832' first='Cooper' last='Shelton'] is another reason why. The reigning All-Jefferson County First team selection at outside linebacker, Shelton is legit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays the run very well and is used as an extra pass rusher off the edge on blitzes. When he crashes down on the quarterback he displays good form and balance, very talented player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/coopershelton_/status/1796367837994655913","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/coopershelton_/status/1796367837994655913 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403569"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7ac1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Underrated big man [player_tooltip player_id='1403569' first='Sani' last='Reed'] is good along the Warriors defensive line and at tackle offensively. An all district selection a year ago, Reed is a team captain for a reason as he leads by example. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively he is a good pass blocker with his range at 6'5 and 255 lbs.. Defensively I like his fire and drive right off the snap, he may have future at the next level their too. Regardless he needs to be on colleges radars, by the way he has a 4.2 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Sanireed115/status/1827793910841676074","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Sanireed115/status/1827793910841676074 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403550"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7afe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Warriors are really going to have fun watching [player_tooltip player_id='1403550' first='Andrew' last='Azzato'] make plays this fall in Charlottesville. He looks like a big reliable target at tight end and receiver displaying good range and hands. He is 6'1 and 185 lbs. expect a bigger role for Azzato on offense as he enters his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively he is really good at outside linebacker and will be used for his coverage skills too. The big man can run well, again he is a part of a very talented class for Coach Wilson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1403550' first='Andrew' last='Azzato'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1403550' first='Andrew' last='Azzato'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403547"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Promising 2026 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1403547' first='Jalen' last='Sims'] looks prime for a big junior season at wide receiver for Western Albemarle. Good route runner who is not afraid to go over the middle, he should bring another weapon to the Warriors offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1403547' first='Jalen' last='Sims'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1403547' first='Jalen' last='Sims'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1403572"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66cbc45ec7b6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another prospect for Coach Wilson's rising juniors is linebacker/tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1403572' first='Rafael' last='Friedenberg']. Good size at 6'0 and 196 lbs. Friedenberg had significant roles on both sides of the football as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At linebacker he is tough and fierce in the middle, plays the run very well. Offensively they use him a different positions but expect him to be involved more in the passing game in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->