PRZNY Team Previews: Clarence Red Devils

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season (7-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clarence entered 2024 as a Class A favorite and they lived up to their potential with a 6 game winning streak following an opening night non-league loss. But an upset defeat at the hands of McKinley in the regular season finale cost Clarence the #1 seed which forced them to go on the road and face Sweet Home in the semifinals. The Red Devils lost 41-34.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Prospect</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1275964"],"_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-687986ad283f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brody missed a couple games last season because of a hand injury but he still led the Red Devils in sacks with 5. He possesses ideal size and his read and reaction timing is outstanding. He will be one of the leaders on the Clarence's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Three X-Factors</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624518"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1717293,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-687986ad28506"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mattoon made 2nd team All WNY and 1st team All State as Clarence's RG in 2024. He has incredible lower body strength and completely man handles opposing D-Linemen. Kaius is the catalyst for one of the most destructive OLs in WNY.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806821"],"_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-687986ad285cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior, Engasser made 3rd team All State at Left Tackle. He has great awareness and throws defenders around like ragdolls. Talon exhibits phenomenal strength and a wicked kick step in pass protection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["806822"],"_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-687986ad28687"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pusloskie is the Right Tackle of the group. He drive blocks well and has the wherewithal to pick up blitzers with ease. He consistently blocks to the whistle and has excellent footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Breakout Player</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1717289,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1733893' first='Jackson' last='Turski']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Clarence","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-687986ad28852"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Of all the QBs making their varsity debut this season, Turski may be the most varsity ready. He has ideal size with incredible arm strength and excellent athleticism. His JV film last year was nothing short of outstanding so he is a prime candidate for breakout player of the year throughout Section VI.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Names to Know</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Class</strong></td><td><strong>Notes</strong></td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1811635' first='Jake' last='Overholt']</td><td>2027</td><td>RB/LB player that was one of their stars on JV last season - Extremely versatile - Could come out as the Red Devils leading rusher</td></tr><tr><td>LB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1717813' first='Trevor' last='Mueller']</td><td>2028</td><td>Excellent instincts and a hard hitter - Played JV last season. Could be brought up to varsity for his sophomore season and make an immediate impact</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1707540' first='Harper' last='McKenzie']</td><td>2027</td><td>Ideal size for a #1 WR - Player with solid hands and a good route runner. Should lead the team in receiving this year</td></tr><tr><td>OL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1707346' first='Jack' last='Obrien']</td><td>2026</td><td>Incredibly strong OL that could emerge as the team's starting Center</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1743190' first='Ryan' last='Premielewski']</td><td>2026</td><td>I had him as a breakout player last season - He did make his varsity debut but was used sparingly. Played RB &amp; LB but has the skillset of a solid DB</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Position</strong></td><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Notes</strong></td></tr><tr><td>QB</td><td>Bryce Tubin</td><td>John Carroll</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>Patrick Wind</td><td>Clarence's All-Time leading receiver</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Jefferson Long</td><td>Wagner College</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>David Van Horn</td><td>Clarence's #1 RB and #2 receiver in 2024</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Mike McCarthy</td><td>Alfred State (Baseball)</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>Riley Lincoln</td><td>Wheeling University (Lacrosse)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Schedule</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1717295,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/Clarence-2025-Schedule.jpg?w=576" alt="" class="wp-image-1717295" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: X</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Outlook</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Chris Dickson - Entering his first year as Head Coach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After their home opener against Hutch-Tech, Clarence will go on the road and take on the team the ended their 2024 season - Sweet Home. That begins a tough three game stretch where they will also host West Seneca West and go to Buffalo to play Bennett in a non-league game. October 10 vs Kenmore West and October 24th at Williamsville North will be telling signs of how this new look Clarence team will fare heading into the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clarence has a new Head Coach in Chris Dickson and a new QB in [player_tooltip player_id='1733893' first='Jackson' last='Turski']. How they will contend in the next level is yet to be seen but there is no shortage of talent on this Red Devils team. Outside of their skill positions, Clarence has one of, if not THE best OL in Section VI. Games are won and lost in the trenches so the odds are on Clarence's side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->