Coach Weider’s Week 0 Helmet Stickers: District 3 Stars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A helmet sticker is an award that high school football players receive for doing a job well done on Friday nights. As a former coach, I used to give these out weekly. I have decided to bring it back and do it now for players I write about for Prep Redzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848430"],"_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-68aa899133cc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1848430' first='Asher' last='Jones'] was an unknown player until Friday night when he started for Lampeter-Strasburg. In his first start as a quarterback, he threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to help LS beat Solanco in a wild 45-44 win. He has a great frame (6'3") and is a classic dual-threat quarterback for Lampeter-Strasburg. He helped them win a great game against Solanco in overtime. I expect Jones to maintain a high level of play this season. For his success against Solanco, he earns a helmet sticker from me. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848461"],"_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-68aa899133d2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sometimes players have to deal with big circumstances to derail their careers, and that is exactly the case for [player_tooltip player_id='1848461' first='JJ' last='Boas']. Boas has battled injuries for years, as he had not yet gotten to start as a quarterback, until Friday night when he went out and started for Lancaster Catholic. He went out and threw 3 touchdown passes during the game. He showed poise and a good ability to throw accurate throws all night. Boas has a chance to be a great story and have a good year for the Crusaders. He earns a helmet sticker for his ability to overcome injuries and still play High School football at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156003"],"_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-68aa899133d76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156003' first='Cameron' last='Sweeney'] is an explosive athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He is a classic example of a team taking its best athlete and playing him as a quarterback. His ability to run the ball is special. He had 4 rushing touchdowns against Milton Hershey in the victory. That athletic ability and his size (6'2") should translate to the College level as a wide receiver or as a defensive back. He can also throw the ball, as he has solid mechanics in the pocket. There is no doubt about it, he is a fast, twitchy athlete in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453138"],"_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-68aa899133e17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='453138' first='Justice' last='Hardy'] is one of the best athletes in the State of Pennsylvania. Playing his 1st game of the season against Southern Columbia, he put on a show. He rushed for 197 yards, including three touchdowns. One of the touchdowns was for 91 yards, as Hardy showed his speed and ability to make defenders miss on that one play. He also played well as a defensive back. He had a key interception. It will be exciting to see him play all year for Wyomissing. He definitely deserves a helmet sticker for his performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good Week one win! Here are my highlights. 3 TDs 200 Rushing Yards and 1 Int. <a href="https://t.co/fGRWtUxlcQ">pic.twitter.com/fGRWtUxlcQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='453138' first='Justice' last='Hardy'] (@JusticeHardy12) <a href="https://twitter.com/JusticeHardy12/status/1959230540621492615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941136"],"_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-68aa899133e5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lost in the shuffle last season with Muhlenberg last year was [player_tooltip player_id='1743278' first='Michael' last='Miller'] as a dynamic athlete, as a fellow Muhlenberg playmaker, [player_tooltip player_id='1430242' first='Cameron' last='Small'] rushed for 2,000 yards and stole his spotlight. Playing Friday night against Schuylkill Valley, he was the star of the game when he caught 4 passes for 156 yards and a pair of long touchdowns. Small was largely held in check because of the focus from the defense, but Miller made up for it. Miller is a dynamic athlete who can score anytime he touches the ball. He deserves a helmet sticker for stepping up big time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights! Looking forward to improving my skills for my senior season! <a href="https://t.co/9WMsB5NSEp">https://t.co/9WMsB5NSEp</a> <a href="https://t.co/dFXETL2ELL">pic.twitter.com/dFXETL2ELL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1743278' first='Michael' last='Miller'] jr (@mikey_miller1) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikey_miller1/status/1854929145383288983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848860"],"_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-68aa899133ea5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1848860' first='Avery' last='Romain'] has a chance to be a breakout player for Central Dauphin this year. He ran the ball well against York High in a 36-20 win. He rushed well all night for Central Dauphin East. I expect a big year from him as he flashed a good ability last season. He deserves a helmet sticker for his performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Class of 2026 RB/DB. <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Matos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Matos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_MForay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_MForay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBerardelli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBerardelli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachFrenchFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachFrenchFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachnickgould?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachnickgould</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AmechieWalkerJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmechieWalkerJr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DbeardDan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DbeardDan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJones256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJones256</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Hammock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Hammock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_BNeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_BNeal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceDeane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LanceDeane</a> @OhhBoog <a href="https://twitter.com/AhkeeCowan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AhkeeCowan</a> <a href="https://t.co/jLfE3ZkD3l">https://t.co/jLfE3ZkD3l</a> <a href="https://t.co/k2jTVv73F0">pic.twitter.com/k2jTVv73F0</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1848860' first='Avery' last='Romain'] (@RomainAver72181) <a href="https://twitter.com/RomainAver72181/status/1869380891686125850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155802"],"_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-68aa899133eea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1155802' first='Brooklyn' last='Nace'] is a 3rd year starter for Central York, and he showed it Friday night against Central Dauphin by bringing them back from behind to win 23-9. The Old Dominion University commit passed for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns. He continues to excel for Central York as a dominant quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-68aa899133f2f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672279"],"_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-68ab4866087eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1672279' first='Trent' last='Kauffman'] is someone I have had an eye on since our Prep Redzone Showcase, as he played at a high level at the Showcase against a talented group of other quarterbacks. In probably the biggest shocker in Lancaster-Lebanon in week one, Elizabethtown beat Cocalico 15-14. He threw for 210 yards and rushed for 2 touchdowns, including the game-winner. He was injured most of last season, so it is exciting to see him come out and play well. For this, he deserves a helmet sticker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 QB out of Elizabethtown Area [player_tooltip player_id='1672279' first='Trent' last='Kauffman'] had himself a solid showing. @trentkauffman22 <br><br>I've got to get him represented on the site ASAP. <a href="https://t.co/yCxpBIle7f">pic.twitter.com/yCxpBIle7f</a></p>&mdash; VicCastilloPRZ (@PRZVicCastillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo/status/1921972213986599167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had the chance to watch Harrisburg beat Imhotep 40-26 in the Rose Bowl classic played at Small's Field in York. Penn State committed prospects [player_tooltip player_id='386280' first='Messiah' last='Mickens'] and [player_tooltip player_id='388095' first='Kevin' last='Brown'] were outstanding during the game. Same with Rutgers commit [player_tooltip player_id='212414' first='Elias' last='Coke']. I will focus on three other prospects from Harrisburg for their impact on the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1520472"],"_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-68ab486608886"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1520472' first='Jayion' last='Lewis'] is an outstanding athlete who started at quarterback last season for Harrisburg. He now shifted to playing as a defensive back and made two game-changing interceptions for Harrisburg. Lewis played one series as well at quarterback, but struggled. As the season continues, he could still play some more as a quarterback, but he will continue to make his mark as a defensive back. Lewis deserves a helmet sticker for his performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914946"],"_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-68ab486608904"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mikal Shank made his 2nd start of the career, and overall, he played well for Harrisburg. He threw 3 touchdown passes on the evening. He threw two beautiful touchdown passes to [player_tooltip player_id='212414' first='Elias' last='Coke'] when he hit him on fade passes. Both passes, he put the perfect amount of touch on the ball. He had a late fumble at the end of the game that could have cost Harrisburg, but his defense made a stop to help seal the win. Shank played well and has a chance to continue to grow and play well for Harrisburg each week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648189"],"_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-68ab48660897d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1648189' first='Jasai' last='Johnson'] was a force at defensive tackle against Imhotep. His ability to control a gap inside was impressive. He made it difficult for Imhotep to run inside all night against Harrisburg. They also struggled to score inside the red zone. Johnson showed the ability to control inside runs and make it difficult to run the ball. He also deserves credit for being in shape and playing most of the game. For that reason, he deserves a helmet sticker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/Q14zMvMKL2">pic.twitter.com/Q14zMvMKL2</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1648189' first='Jasai' last='Johnson'] (@jasai_johnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jasai_johnson/status/1957483294234407268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->