PRZVA Team Previews: Loudoun Valley Vikings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Result: 6-5 (Fell to Woodgrove in Region B Class 6 Quarterfinals)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Entering year 6 for Head Coach Dave Bishop, the Loudoun Valley Vikings seem ready to break out. Finishing just above the .500 mark the past three seasons has Coach Bishops squad wanting more. The Vikings have a plethora of stars returning and Coach has been very encouraged with their off-season workouts. Playing in a criminally underrated Dulles District, Loudoun Valley looks poised for a conference title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returnees:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1201847' first='Ethan' last='LaFollette'], [player_tooltip player_id='1206163' first='Aiden' last='Oliver'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297957' first='Macklin' last='Gaffney'], [player_tooltip player_id='1691563' first='Zachary' last='Detweiler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1340923' first='Jolyon' last='White'], [player_tooltip player_id='1298480' first='Brayden' last='Supplee'], [player_tooltip player_id='1205757' first='Hudson' last='Bolton']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1201847"],"_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-68851de0b27da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two time all region selection running back [player_tooltip player_id='1201847' first='Ethan' last='LaFollette'] is one of the best athletes in the 2027 class. Ranked 9th at his position and 93rd overall, I have seen this young man catch the ball out of the backfield effortlessly he belongs at the next level. His recruiting should certainly pick up with a big junior season. Cracking the, 1000 yard rushing mark as a sophomore, he could be used in multiple ways for the Vikings offense this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ethanlaf3/status/1862620407712432574","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/ethanlaf3/status/1862620407712432574 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298480"],"_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-68851de0b2880"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Suplee is kind of a beast on the outside for the Vikings defense. He had 70 tackles last year but also added 4 interceptions with 2 of them going to the house. He looks like a PSAC defender at 6'0 and 195 lbs.. I had to double check through his profile to see but finally saw an offer from Gannon University come through last month. My bet is by seasons end many Division 2 schools are clamoring for Supplee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraydenSupplee/status/1929295549817401348","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/BraydenSupplee/status/1929295549817401348 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1206163"],"_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-68851e2e71b9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid is an animal up front Coach Bishop's squad, [player_tooltip player_id='1206163' first='Aiden' last='Oliver'] has been high in our 2027 class for a while now. Ranked 76th overall, Oliver just benched press 365 lbs., which is absurd for his age, his strength is second to none. Oliver will be clearing holes all season for LaFolette and company he has been doing that for two seasons already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691563"],"_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-68851e2e71c45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A lot to like about quarterback Zach Detweiler's game, he took over midway through his sophomore campaign and played well. Throwing for 7 scores and rushing for 3 more, Detweiler can beat you with his arm and legs. He is not easy to tackle in the open field and wont hesitate to run over any defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zachdetweiler/status/1861087715569135721","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/zachdetweiler/status/1861087715569135721 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297957"],"_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-68851e2e71cc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gaffney is underrated and his 331st ranking does not do him justice. Totaling over 1000 yards as a junior, he is a significant part of their offense. A three year all district performer he looks like a high Division 2 prospect. Recruiters need to get out to Ashburn this fall and see first hand themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GaffneyMac842/status/1858266041635450904","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/GaffneyMac842/status/1858266041635450904 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Newcomers:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1732851' first='Finn' last='Bradley']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1732851"],"_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-68851f7f636f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A name Coach Bishop mentioned for his up and coming 2028 class was receiver/defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1732851' first='Finn' last='Bradley']. The young man was a nightmare to cover and throw on at the Junior Varsity level and will play a lot both ways in 2025. He looks like another potential weapon for the Vikings offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coaches thoughts on the off-season and expectations"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>High expectations for this team with so many skill players returning on Offense and Defense. We had a great off-season 25 players had 90% attendance 40 players had 80% attendance... and fully expect to contend for a District and Regional Championship. 100+ players in the program even though we are the smallest school in Loudoun County.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->