WPIAL Playoff Preview: 3A Top Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Seed Imani Christian Gets a Bye</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th Seed Southmoreland vs. 9th Seed Highland </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4th Seed Beaver Gets a Bye</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5th Seed Avonworth vs. 12th Seed Greensburg Salem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Seed Central Valley Gets a Bye</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7th Seed Freeport vs. 10th Seed Mt. Pleasant</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Seed Elizabeth Forward Gets a Bye</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6th Seed Deer Lake vs. 11th Seed North Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386032"],"_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-672002e0830a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watching [player_tooltip player_id='386032' first='Dayshaun' last='Burnett']'s film it is easy to see why he is going to Penn State. He is the type of big, physical athlete that any college football team would want. He has a great 1st step and explodes off the ball from his stand-up defensive end position. He has legit speed and can chase balls all over the field. It would be interesting in college because I can see him playing as a defensive or as an off-the-ball linebacker. No matter what, Burnett has one more postseason run for Imani Christian Academy left in him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/dburnett_10/status/1840084143495069829">https://twitter.com/dburnett_10/status/1840084143495069829</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156137"],"_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-672002e0830fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wow, good luck trying to move the ball on Imani Christian. On one side is [player_tooltip player_id='386032' first='Dayshaun' last='Burnett'], and on the other side is [player_tooltip player_id='1156137' first='William' last='Ki Gorman']. Gorman is a big physical athlete. What I love about his film is his ability to play up and down the defensive line. Imani Christian played him at defensive tackle and defensive end. In both positions, he is tough to deal with, and he is unblockable. He just explodes past the offensive line and creates chaos in the backfield. I can easily see him playing as a defensive tackle in College if he packs on some weight. Either way, Gorman has a ton of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/willkigorman/status/1838024290488184907">https://twitter.com/willkigorman/status/1838024290488184907</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386136"],"_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-672002e08313d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">T. Mason Dixon is a homerun hitter at running back. He can score anytime he touches the ball. He has great vision and finds a hole well. Then he hits it with all his speed and usually runs for big plays. He has elusiveness moves to make defenders miss in space. Then he has elite track speed to score from anywhere. He also shows good patience as a runner. Finally, he catches the ball extremely well out of the backfield. Dixon is the complete package at Central Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/TMasonDixon/status/1850509209726562358">https://twitter.com/TMasonDixon/status/1850509209726562358</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647290"],"_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-672002e08317c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647290' first='Ethan' last='Shearer'] is a good athlete that Central Valley moves all over the field. On defense is a match-up piece. He is used as a off the ball linebacker and as a pass rusher on the edge. As an off-the-ball linebacker, he shows good instincts and does a nice job of attacking downhill. Then, as an edge rusher, he shows good pass-rush moves. He is a playmaker who constantly creates chaos in the offensive backfield. He also was used as a tight end and a slot receiver, where he showed the ability to catch the ball well in space. Shearer is a good athlete on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/E_Shearer1092/status/1850900873645375705">https://twitter.com/E_Shearer1092/status/1850900873645375705</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598631"],"_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-672002e0831bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='598631' first='Christopher' last='Climes'] is an excellent lineman on both sides of the ball. Climes plays with an edge and his teammates respond to his playing style. At the defensive line, he has a great combination of speed and athleticism. He also has position versatility in that Climes can be moved up and down the defensive line. Elizabeth Forward even lets him stand up and rush the passer at different angles. It is super impressive to see him do it. He also is a good offensive lineman who destroys defensive players off the ball. Climes is a difference maker at the defensive line and offensive lines. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Cclimes66/status/1812195990717268188">https://twitter.com/Cclimes66/status/1812195990717268188</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1131234"],"_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-672002e083206"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1131234' first='Qualan' last='Cain'] is a good running back for Beaver. He does a nice job of hitting the hole and making defenders miss. He is also good at running the ball out of multiple run plays. Cain does an excellent job of being patient and then hitting the hole. When he gets into the open field he has good speed to run by defenders in the open field. Cain is a dynamic runner and is the big play running back for Beaver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Cain2Quay/status/1838640888991350867">https://twitter.com/Cain2Quay/status/1838640888991350867</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054533"],"_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-672002e083248"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1054533' first='Nikolas' last='Engelmore'] is an elite offensive tackle for Avonworth. He does a great job of firing off the ball and blocking defensive linemen. In the run game, he excels. He fires out of his stance and destroys defensive players. He is excellent at double-teaming defensive linemen and driving them off the ball. As a pass blocker, he also does a good job of moving his feet to stay in front of defenders. Engelmore is a good offensive lineman prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/NEngelmore/status/1753190821904490784">https://twitter.com/NEngelmore/status/1753190821904490784</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598935"],"_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-672002e083285"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='598935' first='Zier' last='Williams'] is a good running back for Deer Lakes. He is a physical running back that is hard to bring down. A classic between the tackles running back. He also does a nice job in the variety of the different run plays that Deer Lakes runs. Williams is able to hit the hole and make defenders miss in space. He also shows off good elusiveness and speed to make defenders miss. Williams is a good running back for Deer Lakes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513009"],"_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-672002e0832c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='513009' first='Drew' last='Ross'] is a good quarterback for Freeport. He does an excellent job of sitting in the pocket and throwing the ball. He throws a good ball on in breaking routes. Routes like digs, posts, and seam routes, he knows how to throw on a rope. He is also a good athlete that moves well. He can used in the run game as well either in designed run plays or when the breaks down. Ross is a good playmaker at quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Drew_Ross_11/status/1839094196138864969">https://twitter.com/Drew_Ross_11/status/1839094196138864969</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1430570"],"_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-6721891767d2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1430570' first='Menage' last='Lucas'] is a playmaker at quarterback. He is equally as good inside as he is outside the pocket. Inside the pocket, he does a good job of throwing the ball. He throws a good deep ball especially. He knows how to put a good amount of touch on the ball. Lucas is excellent at throwing the ball on post routes. Then, as a runner, he is electric. He is good at designed run plays or running the ball when the play breaks down. Lucas is a good prospect at quarterback who has a huge upside. I can see him having a good chance at playing College Football in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/LucasMenage/status/1850615544786858480">https://twitter.com/LucasMenage/status/1850615544786858480</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->