PRZNY Team Previews: Bishop Timon-St. Jude Tigers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Last Season (8-1)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timon flew through a schedule handling most of their competition throughout the season, there were solid close games against St. Francis Prep (NYC) and St. Andrews (CAN) but outside of a close loss to Huron Heights (CAN) Timon was largely untouchable in Monsignor Martin Division B. In 2024 they will move up to Monsignor A and be in contention to win the MM championship and face the Catholic champion from NYC. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Prospect</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648835"],"_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-66c523f89c9a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCloud Jr returns as the leading wide receiver and one of the top two-way players in Buffalo. I saw him live at CTC 7v7 playing with the UAS Blaze, and he is a special type of athlete. He has some noticeable explosiveness and bounce to his game, with the ability to make tough contested catches. On tape, you see the same thing with the pads: a player that can separate against man coverage and make plays after the catch. I could see him on either side of the ball right now at the next level and he has a chance to have an even bigger season this year with the graduation of McNeil. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next Three Prospects</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["505854"],"_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-66c523f89ca42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anzalone returns as one of the top Quarterback prospects in the 2026 class. Already with an offer from Saint Francis, the dual-threat prospect was excellent last season for Timon, coasting them through the season to an 8-1 record. On tape he flashes a strong arm, the ability to change his arm angle and make throws in between pockets of defenders by changing velocity and loft to his balls. As a runner, he is big and strong and flashes some speed when he gets moving. He took a solid step forward from Freshman to Sophomore season adding the running to his game, the next step will be continuing to develop as a passer - accuracy and efficiency. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806442"],"_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-66db367ac253f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lattimore comes back as the defensive leader for Timon. A smaller LB prospect, he has been a significant performer for the past two years and is the top returning tackler from a year ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lattimore is a consistent tackler and has some solid sophomore season tape where he was also one of the top defenders on the Tigers - his junior season tape is split up between a few games. Still, he does a good job of fighting through traffic and blocks and is able to wrap up and finish guys to the ground at a high rate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakout Player</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423892"],"_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-66db367ac25a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris was a big playmaker down the stretch for the Tigers with three games in October with 40+ yards and touchdowns in each game. He is primarily a basketball player, and at 6'4, the Guard is super athletic - no football tape, so there is not a complete evaluation football-wise but he is a really talented athlete at WR whose size and bounce make him a dangerous #2 target alongside McCloud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Names To Know</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>Position</th><th>Year</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pat Harig</td><td>IOL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning Center</td></tr><tr><td>Gabe Farley</td><td>DE</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning DL prospect</td></tr><tr><td>Jacob Stachowski</td><td>DL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning DL prospect</td></tr><tr><td>London Cobb</td><td>LB</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning LB prospect</td></tr><tr><td>Wesley Miller</td><td>LB</td><td>2026</td><td>Returning LB prospect</td></tr><tr><td>Joey Insera</td><td>WR</td><td>2026</td><td>Top WR prospect from JV 6'3 175</td></tr><tr><td>Mason Conrad</td><td>OL</td><td>2026</td><td>Big OL prospect - 6'3 280</td></tr><tr><td>Ryan Smith</td><td>ATH</td><td>2026</td><td>Returning ATH - played both varsity and JV last season</td></tr><tr><td>Javonte Solomon</td><td>RB</td><td>2026</td><td>Top returning rusher from last season - spent some time on JV</td></tr><tr><td>Jovan Bocanegra</td><td>OL/DL</td><td>2026</td><td>6' 240lb prospect</td></tr><tr><td>Christian Fulgham</td><td>WR/DB</td><td>2026</td><td>Two-way player, returns with varsity experience</td></tr><tr><td>Caiden Velazquez</td><td>DL</td><td>2026</td><td>Young DL prospect - 6'1 225</td></tr><tr><td>Julius Afrifa</td><td>WR/DB</td><td>2026</td><td>Returning with some varsity experience</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1339482' first='Amari' last='Worthy']</td><td>DB</td><td>2027</td><td>Twitchy DB was with varsity &amp; JV last season</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1339491' first='Dallante' last='Owens']</td><td>DB</td><td>2027</td><td>Young DB prospect with Varsity Experience</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Losses/Commitments</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH - James McNeil - Buffalo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - DeMaris Scarver - Clarke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB - Jayvon Newkirk - Edinboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL - Richard Smith Jr - Seton Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='1283976' first='Vidal' last='Dinkins'] - Transfer to Sweet Home</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachMcCannERT/status/1816490981614612776","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/CoachMcCannERT/status/1816490981614612776 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Outlook</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HC: Matt Weiser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The usual mix in the schedule for a Monsignor Martin team with tough competition from Canada on the schedule, a Section V matchup, and a really tough three-game stretch in the middle that is a result of moving up to the A division, and they face Huron Heights (CAN), Canisius, and St. Francis in a row. Huron Heights gave them their only loss last season, and they followed up with two powerhouses in the A division in MM. They officially move up to Monsignor Martin A division this season, and while they have the playmakers to compete, it will be the trenches where Timon will likely be a bit smaller than teams like Canisius and St. Francis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Things Going For The Tigers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They return one of the best QB/WR duos in New York in Anzalone and McCloud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They have a really talented group of WRs behind McCloud that brings some size and length to the table</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young defensive backs who have a lot of potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1 Area To Be Concerns</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The do-it-all skillset of James McNeil is very difficult to replace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Last Word</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timon had some significant losses in the backfield, but they should be able to overcome that with Anzalone and the ability to throw even more on teams this season. McCloud is in for a very big season, and some young WR prospects bring size and athleticism to the rest of the group. Some young DBs will be tested by a tough schedule, especially early, but they have a lot of talent skill-wise. Their ability to replace the loss on the offensive and defensive line will dictate their season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->