WPIAL Playoff Preview: 6A Top Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st Seed Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs. 4th Seed Seneca Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2nd Seed North Allegheny vs. 3rd Seed Mt Lebanon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913488"],"_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-671661e7db506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='913488' first='Brady' last='Brinkley'] is one of the best players and quarterbacks in the WPIAL and the state. He is equally as good inside the pocket as he is outside the pocket. He is a dynamic runner who can score anytime he touches the ball. He can also make every throw. If North Allegheny is going to win the WPIAL in 6A it will be up to Brinkley to do it for them with his playmaking ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/BradyBrink1/status/1843038430428578236">https://twitter.com/BradyBrink1/status/1843038430428578236</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["452962"],"_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-671661e7db5aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='452962' first='Jy'aire' last='Walls'] leads a talented team at PCC as a quarterback. He has all the tools to continue to play well for them to win the WPIAL in 6A. Walls is a classic pocket quarterback and can make every throw. Being the quarterback for PCC allows a player like Walls to trust his weapons and just deliver the ball to the playmakers. Walls has a chance to have a special post-season run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JyWalls15/status/1841189167939928365">https://twitter.com/JyWalls15/status/1841189167939928365</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147879"],"_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-671661e7db61b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If North Allegheny will beat Pittsburgh Central Catholic, Jack Yachenko will need to play well. The Princeton commit continues to play at a high level for NA. He is a mauler in the run game and moves his feet well to stay in front of pass rushers. Yatchenko is a good prospect in the 2025 class and will need to be a difference-maker in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/NATigerAthletic/status/1849956819872956760">https://twitter.com/NATigerAthletic/status/1849956819872956760</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598629"],"_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-671661e7db691"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='598629' first='Bradley' last='Gompers'] is an absolute monster on both sides of the ball. He has legit skills at both wide receiver and as a linebacker. At wide receiver, he does a great job at catching 50/50 balls, and he has the speed to run by defenders. On defense, has great ability as a linebacker. He reads and reacts to plays well and then attacks downhill. Gompers is a great athlete who can do a ton on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/GompersBradley/status/1842676429257060560">https://twitter.com/GompersBradley/status/1842676429257060560</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647246"],"_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-671dab85841fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647246' first='Adam' last='Gehm'] is an absolute stud at tight end for Seneca Valley. Gehm is moved all over the field for Seneca Valley. They use him at tight and as a slot receiver. At both positions he is a difference maker catching the ball and blocking. Gehm is a good prospect who does it all for Seneca Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/adam_gehm/status/1817960071869190358">https://twitter.com/adam_gehm/status/1817960071869190358</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["169963"],"_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-671e66ebc26bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='169963' first='Xxavier' last='Thomas'] is an absolute star on both sides of the ball. The Penn State commit can do it all on the football field. Thomas is an elite athlete with twitchy ability. He is the type of athlete every College Football team wants. As a cornerback, he does a great job in coverage. He also has legit ball skills and he is able to get his hands on multiple balls thrown his way. Then, as a wide receiver, he does a good job of catching the ball and making defenders miss. Thomas is one of the best prospects in the 2025 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Xxavier_Thomas/status/1836582516469186872">https://twitter.com/Xxavier_Thomas/status/1836582516469186872</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386096"],"_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-671e66ebc2719"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='386096' first='Sam' last='Brackney'] is one of the best offensive linemen in the 2025 class. He is equally as good in the run game as he is in pass blocking. He has good feet and moves well. He is especially good in the run game with his mauling style of blocking. Brackney is committed to Brown, which is a huge opportunity for him to play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/sam_brackney/status/1810345821876932724">https://twitter.com/sam_brackney/status/1810345821876932724</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1282069"],"_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-671e6958b1a67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1282069' first='Nicholas' last='Humphries'] is one of the better athletes in the 2025 class. He is underrated because he has so much ability on both sides of the ball. He is a good athlete who is equally as good as an offensive player and as a defensive back. He can also be used in the return game where he shows off his speed and athleticism to make plays. Humphries is a talented prospect in the 2025 class and is committed to Drake. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Nickhumphries_6/status/1843829010536841641">https://twitter.com/Nickhumphries_6/status/1843829010536841641</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["916710"],"_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-671e6958b1ae0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='916710' first='Elijah' last='Faulkner'] is a good running back for PCC. In a talented group of players, Faulkner still stands out as one of the best players on PCC's team. He does a nice job of making defenders miss. He also has the strength to run through contact. Finally, when he gets into the open field, he can score whenever he touches the ball. Faulkner is a good running back and will have a huge hand in how far PCC makes it in the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647287"],"_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-671fd610459d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It has been a rough year on the field for Mt. Lebanon, but Patrick Smith has been a bright spot. At quarterback, he is a dual-threat player. He is equally as good at running as he is throwing the ball. As a runner, he runs like a fullback the way he runs through contact. As a thrower of the football, he has a good touch on the ball, but he needs to continue to get better on that side of the ball. As an outside linebacker, he is a good athlete who makes a ton of plays all over the field. Smith is a good prospect on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://twitter.com/Patrick13Smith/status/1850260504570167593">https://twitter.com/Patrick13Smith/status/1850260504570167593</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->