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Notable Week 1 Performances From Across The State

Notable Week 1 Performances From Across The State
Tyler Graham
Tyler Graham September 3, 2024 @ 05:49 PM
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Madix Gorleski
Madix Gorleski 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB | 2027
MI
PJ DeYoung
PJ DeYoung 5'7" | 190 lbs | RB/DB | 2025
MI
Ryland Watters
Ryland Watters 6'3" | 215 lbs | QB/LB | 2026
MI
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wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1007780"],"_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-66d7925f7ed6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-201 Rushing yards, 3TDs+8 tackles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great 2 way performance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes defenders miss both in the hole or outside in space </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hits the hole with tremendous speed and turns on the jets at the 2nd level </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very patient, able to follow his blockers and doesn't bounce out too quickly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1315775"],"_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-66d7925f7eddf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-18/28, 250 Passing yards, 4 TDs, no INTs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tremendous performance for only a sophomore </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his strong arm and ability to throw off platform </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great accuracy over the middle of the field </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some good patience in chaotic situations </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Week 1 was a fun way to kick off the season, with some notable upsets, big wins and breakout performances. In this article we'll be highlighting some of the standouts from week 1!

Owen Pittenger

Owen Pittenger

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Owen Pittenger

School: Livonia Franklin
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Ryland Watters

Ryland Watters

MI
QB/LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Ryland
Watters QB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
215
HS
Rochester Adams
|
MI
Notable Week 1 Performances From Across The State
-7/8 Passing for 93 yards and game winning 2pt conversion -21 Rushing attempts, 156 yards, 2 TDs -Exceptional...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Ryland Watters

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State: Michigan
School: Rochester Adams
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Kaven Unangst

Kaven Unangst

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 150
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Kaven Unangst

School: New Lothrop
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PJ DeYoung

PJ DeYoung

MI
RB/DB
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2025
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PJ
DeYoung RB/DB
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
Weight
190
HS
Paw Paw
|
MI
Notable Week 1 Performances From Across The State
-201 Rushing yards, 3TDs+8 tackles -Great 2 way performance -Makes defenders miss both in the hole or outside...
Written by Tyler Graham
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PJ DeYoung

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State: Michigan
School: Paw Paw
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Madix Gorleski

Madix Gorleski

MI
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Madix
Gorleski QB
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Vassar
|
MI
Notable Week 1 Performances From Across The State
-18/28, 250 Passing yards, 4 TDs, no INTs -Tremendous performance for only a sophomore -Showed off his strong...
Written by Tyler Graham
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Madix Gorleski

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State: Michigan
School: Vassar
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