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Gainesville vs Gar-Field Players to Watch

Gainesville vs Gar-Field Players to Watch
Photo: Gar-Field
Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick September 5, 2024 @ 08:37 AM
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Giovanni King Cooper
Giovanni King Cooper 6'0" | 285 lbs | DL | 2025
VA
Jeramy Stith
Jeramy Stith 6'0" | 245 lbs | DL | 2025
VA
James Blacker
James Blacker 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
VA
Herman Jackson
Herman Jackson 6'0" | 145 lbs | ATH | 2025
VA
Koven Smith
Koven Smith 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2025
VA
Colton Kilmer
Colton Kilmer 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB | 2025
VA
Troy Hamlin
Troy Hamlin 6'2" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2026
VA
Isiah Dougan
Isiah Dougan 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the bigger games in Northern Virginia will feature the Gainesville Cardinals out of the Cedar Run District and the Gar-Field Red Wolves from the Cardinal. Both squads had impressive Week 0 wins with the Cardinals handling Potomac and the Red Wolves dominating Unity Reed. This has turned into an early season playoff worthy type of matchup over in Woodbridge, here are a few players to watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155979"],"_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-66d9b4321b3f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kilmer has looked like an FCS level quarterback since mid last season and he continued his stellar play in Gainesville dominating win over Potomac. Gar-Field looks fearless and fast on defense this will be a true test for the senior quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will be facing a secondary with division 1 corners and a defensive line with a good pass rush. While he has plenty of weapons at his disposal, should be fun to watch how he navigates the Red Wolves defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230142"],"_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-66d9b4321b480"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Cardinals power 5 running back looks healthy and explosive again as he kicked off his senior season with over 100 rushing yards. Smith is a calm, patient runner who can hit you with his breakaway speed at any second. Coach Edmunds defense sure will be keying on him early, can he break free early with his SEC speed?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853095"],"_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-66d9b4321b4d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of my Week 0 game balls went to quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='853095' first='Troy' last='Hamlin'] as he was cooking Unity Reed's defense all afternoon. If you haven't watched yet this young man was throwing ropes against the Lions last week and will look to do the same tomorrow night. Hamlin has a tall task at hand as Gainesville defense is among the best he will see all season. Two division 1 defensive lineman and speedy linebackers shall be pursuing him all evening, if he throws like he did on the run against Unity Reed, you can expect more highlight reel plays come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_TroyHamlin/status/1829855202851074267","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/_TroyHamlin/status/1829855202851074267 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230178"],"_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-66d9b4321b531"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1230178' first='Herman' last='Jackson'] was his typical self last week, you know where he makes ridiculous big plays and doesn't talk much about it. Such a humble young man who deserves your attention, Jackson had an incredible touchdown reception in the Red Wolves victory. I would expect him to be more involved with the running game tomorrow as he is one the best uncommitted backs in the state. Again Gainesville has some dudes at linebacker, should be a great chess match between him and the Cardinals defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Hermanjackson_5/status/1829722971084141003","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/Hermanjackson_5/status/1829722971084141003 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231361"],"_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-66d9b4321b58a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Davidson commit will be looking to get after the quarterback early and often for Gainesville. [player_tooltip player_id='1231361' first='Jeramy' last='Stith'] was dominate last week for the Cardinals notching a pair of sacks in maybe 3 quarters of play. He will sure be difficult to handle all season long, I wonder if teams will start double teaming him soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jeramy_stith/status/1804213807092310075","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/jeramy_stith/status/1804213807092310075 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402766"],"_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-66d9b4321b5e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">They didn't need Dougan much last week as Gainesville ran away from Potomac pretty early on, but this game should be different. [player_tooltip player_id='402766' first='Isiah' last='Dougan'] is a division 1 prospect at receiver for the Cardinals I would expect Kilmer to look his way a few times in this contest. Again he is 6'3 and 185 lbs. while he is not done growing, he had a nice game blocking last week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1230210"],"_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-66d9b4321b62f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Division 1 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1230210' first='James' last='Blacker'] had a day for the Red Wolves last week and will look to continue his momentum this week. Blacker has already received offers for his play at defensive back but he might have a future at receiver at the next level too. Catching a couple of touchdown passes against Unity Reed, he looks like Hamlin's go to target offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1230210' first='James' last='Blacker'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1230210' first='James' last='Blacker'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1334233"],"_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-66d9b4321b683"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can tell on the tape that [player_tooltip player_id='1334233' first='Giovanni' last='King Cooper'] was eager to get back on the field after being away for the past two years. Coach Edmunds was excited about having him back this off-season he went out of his way to point him out to me during the team preview. I can see why as he is in for what should be a nice senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the defensive line it starts with him up front for the Red Wolves and he will command double teams all season long. Offensively he looked smooth and powerful at guard as lead the way blocking on a number of big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="[player_tooltip player_id='1334233' first='Giovanni' last='King Cooper'] HUDL">[player_tooltip player_id='1334233' first='Giovanni' last='King Cooper'] HUDL</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

One of the bigger games in Northern Virginia will feature the Gainesville Cardinals out of the Cedar Run District and the Gar-Field Red Wolves from the Cardinal. Both squads had impressive Week 0 wins with the Cardinals handling Potomac and the Red Wolves dominating Unity Reed. This has turned into an early season playoff worthy type of matchup over in Woodbridge, here are a few players to watch below:

Shippensburg
Colton Kilmer

Colton Kilmer

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
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CLASS 2025
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School: Gainesville
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Lafayette College
Koven Smith

Koven Smith

VA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 180
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Koven
Smith ATH
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
180
HS
Gainesville
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VA
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Lafayette College
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Koven Smith

State: Virginia
School: Gainesville
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Troy Hamlin

Troy Hamlin

VA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2026
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Troy
Hamlin ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
175
HS
Gar-Field
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VA
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Herman Jackson

Herman Jackson

VA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 145
POS ATH
CLASS 2025
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Herman
Jackson ATH
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
145
HS
Gar-Field
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VA
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Davidson
Jeramy Stith

Jeramy Stith

VA
DL
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Jeramy
Stith DL
Class
2025
Height
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Weight
245
HS
Gainesville
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VA
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Davidson
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Hampton
Isiah Dougan

Isiah Dougan

VA
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2026
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Isiah
Dougan WR
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Gainesville
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VA
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Hampton
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School: Gainesville
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Ferrum College
James Blacker

James Blacker

VA
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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James
Blacker DB
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
175
HS
Gar-Field
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VA
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State: Virginia
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Giovanni King Cooper

Giovanni King Cooper

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Giovanni
King Cooper DL
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
285
HS
Gar-Field
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VA
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