PRZNY Team Previews: Christian Brothers Academy – Syracuse

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Last Season (14-0)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season was perfect for the Brothers, as they came home with the AA State Championship. They won every game and coasted through the season with only one scare: they were down 10-0 at halftime to Baldwinsville and then coasted through the second half, winning 20-17. There is little to comment on except that they continued their recent dominance of Section III.</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":["390761"],"_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-66c6590c3bf9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams was the first CBA prospect to commit to Syracuse and for good reason - he is one of the fastest prospects in New York and will actually add a position to his repertoire this season playing some DB for CBA-Syracuse instead of just WR as he likely ends up on the defensive side of the ball at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next Five Prospects</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811663"],"_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-66c6590c3c039"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bacheyie has a special build at 6'5 200+ and he runs a sub 11 100m which is extremely impressive for an athlete his size in New York. He returns as potentially the top target for CBA-Syracuse with Williams playing two ways this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528728"],"_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-66c6590c3c0b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawn, for the last two seasons, has held down the tackle position for CBA-Syracuse, and he is one of the better athletes playing the offensive line position in the state. Hawn is a long, lean tackle who moves really well in space and excels getting his hands on smaller defenders in the screen game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735899"],"_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-66c6590c3c12f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cox, who has continued to lose weight to get in better playing shape, has transformed himself as a prospect over the past season, although there is still more work to go. Offers from Syracuse and Rutgers kicked off the recruitment for the biggest offensive lineman in New York, and his tape flashes some movement and power that is truly one-of-a-kind in New York. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307489"],"_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-66c6590c3c1b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Limited film for Hicks, but a dominant offseason which included an offer from Boston College after camp performance there this summer, is a glimpse of the special player Hicks can be. Last season, it was hard to find reps with Bacheyie, Williams, and seniors Syair Torrence &amp; Jason Brunson but he should replace the loss of Torrence and Brunson at the position. More opportunities for Hicks this season, and they certainly can make some key plays for the CBA Offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402262"],"_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-66c6590c3c23c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A starter last season at LB [player_tooltip player_id='402262' first='Fedel' last='Smith'] is a really talented overall athlete who closes on the ball quickly and can make tackles in space. The primary playmaker for the defense was strong safety/outside linebacker Syair Torrence, and Smith is the type of athlete and player who can start to make some of those big game-changing plays that they lose. </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":["514885"],"_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-66c6590c3c2bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coleman will be the full-time starter with Jamier Handford's graduation. He is a player with a great build for the position at 5'11 "190 lbs. and, headed into his Junior season, flashes some quality stuff as an underclassman. He can impact the game catching the ball and looks to be a true three-down style back for CBA. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coleman has always had talented guys ahead of him, but look for him to take control of the backfield this year, and with the entire offensive line returning Coleman has the guys in front to make a lot of good things happen. </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>[player_tooltip player_id='1420958' first='Steve' last='Grosso']</td><td>DE/TE</td><td>2025</td><td>Impact TE blocker - key piece of DL</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='735900' first='Marquan' last='Saddler Jr']</td><td>DL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning DT - key part of the defense</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1283614' first='Zion' last='Green']</td><td>CB</td><td>2025</td><td>Led the team in INTS - best returning cover corner</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='806575' first='Anthony' last='Kirkman']</td><td>OL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning OL Starter</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='806574' first='Shaun' last='Edenfield']</td><td>OL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning OL Starter</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='528730' first='Amir' last='Butler']</td><td>LB</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning LB starter</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='528729' first='Matthew' last='Capella']</td><td>OL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning OL Starter</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1283936' first='Quinton' last='Lewis']</td><td>ATH</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning RB/DB - change of pace playmaker</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1283882' first='Nolen' last='Schmipff']</td><td>DL</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning DL</td></tr><tr><td>Ronnell John</td><td>WR</td><td>2025</td><td>Returning WR</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='278647' first='Brayden' last='Smith']</td><td>QB</td><td>2025</td><td>New QB - got some reps late in games last season</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1212762' first='Adrian' last='Weather']</td><td>DB</td><td>2026</td><td>Young DB with varsity experience</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='806629' first='Christopher' last='Williams']</td><td>WR</td><td>2026</td><td>Young WR to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1344707' first='Cody' last='Cloutier']</td><td>OL</td><td>2026</td><td>Returning OL starter</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1344742' first='Riley' last='Clemons-Butenko']</td><td>LB</td><td>2026</td><td>Returning SAF prospect, also a talented baseball player</td></tr><tr><td>Braydon Johnson</td><td>WR</td><td>2026</td><td>Young WR to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='884201' first='Donovan' last='Collins']</td><td>WR/DB</td><td>2026</td><td>Young ATH to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1279472' first='Amir' last='Parks']</td><td>WR</td><td>2027</td><td>Young WR to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='939933' first='Juelz' last='Burgos']</td><td>DE</td><td>2027</td><td>Young DE with size - varsity reps</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1364029' first='Carter' last='Achuff']</td><td>DE</td><td>2027</td><td>Young DE - got varsity reps last season</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='939906' first='Gradyn' last='Dixon']</td><td>QB</td><td>2027</td><td>Young QB to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='939932' first='Javon' last='Edenfield']</td><td>WR</td><td>2027</td><td>Young WR prospect to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1815334' first='Ryan' last='Smith']</td><td>WR</td><td>2027</td><td>Young WR prospect to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1350552' first='Shaun' last='Philpot']</td><td>ATH</td><td>2027</td><td>Young ATH prospect to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1156245' first='Mekhi' last='Mike']</td><td>WR</td><td>2028</td><td>One of the top Freshman names in NY - MVP UA Camp</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1157663' first='Khalen' last='Reese']</td><td>RB</td><td>2028</td><td><br>One of the top Freshman names in NY - MVP UA Camp</td></tr><tr><td>Maurice Johnson</td><td>WR/CB</td><td>2028</td><td>Young ATH to know</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1084758' first='Dominick' last='Sgambellone III']</td><td>QB</td><td>2028</td><td>2028 Watchlist </td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Losses/Commitments</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH - Syair Torrence - Boston College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB - Matt Porter - Hamilton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - Jason Brunson - Hobart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - Re'Mir Ratchford - Alfred</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB - Jamier Handford - Myrtle Beach Collegiate Post-Grad Academy (PG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Schedule</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/brucewill15/status/1773025609033130046","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/brucewill15/status/1773025609033130046 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2024 Outlook</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HC: Casey Brown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a typical AA schedule, but they start the season with a huge game against Section V Class A champions East, one of the better Section III vs. Section V matchups in recent history. East has elite playmakers, but CBA is much bigger and stronger in the trenches, and both teams bring new quarterbacks into the matchup. Baldwinsville loses some of the talent that helped them scare CBA for a half last season, but CBA does have them away after an away Liverpool game, which will feature a crazy 2027 class from Liverpool. I think you might see 2-3 close games out of this schedule, but CBA will, again, coast through Section III.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Things Going For The Brothers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is only one thing here—it is the best thing any coach could ask for. They bring back top to bottom the best roster in New York—and even though they lost a top-10 prospect from last season, they have so much talent at skill positions that there is just not enough playing time to go around. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1 Area To Be Concerns</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Any year you have to replace your quarterback, you head into the season with some uncertainty about what your team will look like when throwing the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Last Word</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think an appearance in the Section III final is, at minimum, what we will see from CBA-Syracuse; beyond that, it will be dictated by their quarterback play. They have the size and the offensive line to be one-dimensional through the season if they need to be, and they showed last year that with so many offensive playmakers, they could be very creative offensively. However, to win beyond Sectionals, CBA must utilize the multiple FBS WRs on this team and push the ball down the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->