WPIAL Playoffs: More top performers to check out

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489184"],"_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-67323eb30ef5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489184' first='Gabriel' last='Jenkins'] is one of the top performers and athletes in the 2027 class. Jenkins can do it all on either side of the ball. Jenkins had a big game rushing for 134 yards to help defeat Highlands in the 1st round of the playoffs. Jenkins is also a playmaker on defense with his ability to make plays all over the field. Jenkins continues to be a force on both sides of the ball and Imani Christian will need him going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/gaballday4/status/1703018363469848649">https://twitter.com/gaballday4/status/1703018363469848649</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598630"],"_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-67323eb30efb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Some kids are built to be running backs and that is exactly who [player_tooltip player_id='598630' first='Eric' last='Doerue'] is as a runner. He has a great burst and patience from the running back position. His ability to hit the hole and break through tackles is impressive. In a tight game against Mohawk, he rushed for 193 yards and scored the last two touchdowns to help pull away and get the big win. Doerue continues to excel as a running back for South Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/eric_doerue/status/1855713378993316095","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/eric_doerue/status/1855713378993316095 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388160"],"_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-67323eb30eff5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='388160' first='Da'Ron' last='Barksdale'] was all over the field Friday night for Steel Valley to defeat Western Beaver. He played as a quarterback and rushed for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is a dynamic runner who is hard to bring down. On defense, he played well as a safety. Making several plays from his defensive back position. He even stopped a punt by tackling the punter. He also held for extra points. Barksdale is a killer on both sides of the ball, and he gets to play with a big brother, who is equally as talented. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386107"],"_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-673248ed39f6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The older brother of Da'Ron is a good player as well. The kid makes plays as a running back and as a defensive back. At running back he has great straight-line speed and can score anytime he touches the ball. In the win over Western Beaver he had 175 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Barksdale continues to shine and be one of the best athletes in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/valleyboidon3/status/1841206981937217712">https://twitter.com/valleyboidon3/status/1841206981937217712</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1555739"],"_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-67327d3b72e8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Some kids are just football players and that's who [player_tooltip player_id='1555739' first='Logan' last='King'] is. The kid constantly makes plays on both sides of the ball for Seton Lasalle. On offense he is a bruiser at running back. You better be ready to tackle, because King will run you over if not. He also shows elusiveness as a runner. On defense is a match-up piece that plays well at linebacker or safety. In both positions, he does a great job of providing run support and dropping in pass coverage. Against Riverside, he had 35 carries for 208 and 2 touchdowns in the big win in the playoffs. He also played well on defense as well. King is a good player on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/Loganking30/status/1855696827770937425">https://twitter.com/Loganking30/status/1855696827770937425</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156092"],"_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-67327d3b72edd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Week in and week out [player_tooltip player_id='1156092' first='Kymone' last='Brown'] continues to make plays for his team. In a big upset over Greensburg Central Catholic Brown made a ton of plays for his team to get the win. Brown is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the class of 2026. He threw for 133 yards and also rushed for 139 yards. He also rushed for a touchdown and threw for a touchdown pass as well. Brown was also stellar on defense by intercepting a pass. Brown is one talented player and he continues to lead Jeanette. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/KymoneBrown/status/1845580047597613293">https://twitter.com/KymoneBrown/status/1845580047597613293</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->