Top Ranked Seniors In The River Cities Alliance

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This new conference is going to be quite the interesting storyline in 2024. These West Michigan teams will be carrying a tremendous amount of talent, making for what should be a fun year for these squads! Let's check out the top names in this league for the class of '25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='870328' first='JJ' last='Hirdes'] | OL | 6'5 265 | Coopersville | Pos: 14 State: 58 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Western Michigan commit from Coopersville is going to be one of the best players to watch in this league. He's a very aggressive tackle who is very getting downfield and has no issue with getting out to the 2nd level. I'll definitely be paying attention to see how he has improved this off season and what else he can accomplish in his final high school season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='899504' first='Jeremiah' last='Richards'] | OL | 6'5 285 | Kenowa Hills | Pos: 46 State: 261 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm really expecting a big senior season out of Jeremiah. He has some fantastic measurables, he has some good technique, and he is entering a season with a brand new coaching staff that I have high hopes for. He seems to thrive in the run game and getting out and being a bulldozer. If his passing sets can catch up and he puts together a great season, Jeremiah will see the offers fly in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='286479' first='Beau' last='Harris'] | QB | 6'2 185 | Coopersville | Pos: 28 State: 294 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am a big fan of what Beau shows on film. He is a pocket passer with good size and an ability to hurt defenses with his legs when he sees an opportunity. I think he has pretty good arm strength and accuracy, but I'll be looking for that to take a jump this season. Just a few weeks until we can see it in action! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='899638' first='Jayden' last='Cochrane'] | ATH | 5'11 175 | Sparta | Pos: 35 State: 302 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden is a speedster that can get it done on both sides of the ball. I really like watching him run routes out of the slot as he is able to run accurate routes and speed by slower DBs. The other members of the RCA will have a tough time covering Jayden this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='1290574' first='Noah' last='Long'] | QB | 6'3 215 | Greenville | Pos: 35 State: 365 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah is another one of those QBs that can play from the pocket, or can throw off platform or make off schedule plays with his legs. He makes good decisions, and makes those decisions quickly. On the ground he has good vision and has an abrupt burst that allows him to escape the pocket and go for some explosive plays. Be on the lookout as he tries to lead the his Greenville to success in this newly formed conference! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>| [player_tooltip player_id='899606' first='Case' last='Johnson'] | LB | 5'11 230 | Greenville | Pos: 51 State: 396 | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's not crazy to see Case be one of the best linebackers in West Michigan this season. He is a reactive athlete who reads his keys extremely well and brings some boom with him when he makes the tackle. He blows up screens with ease, he comes downhill to stuff running gaps and is able to pursue well sideline to sideline. Greenville will lean on Case to anchor their defense in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->