PRZVA Team Previews: Westfield Bulldogs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Results: 9-3 (Fell to James Madison in the Region D Semi-Finals)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Westfield Bulldogs have been knocking on the region title doors for a couple years now and this group may be the one who gets them over the hump. Head Coach Scott Vossler did an incredible job last year in his first year leading Westfield (previously at Robinson), and they were twice within a couple of plays of knocking off long time rival James Madison. A good core is back in 2025 and despite some losses to graduation and transfers, the Bulldogs look legit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returnees:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1297938' first='Ryan' last='Carlson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1566389' first='Malachi' last='Lee'], [player_tooltip player_id='1692399' first='Wesley' last='Flamer'], Noah Cardenas, Jake Brubaker, Gio Harris</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297938"],"_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-6893c8eb96089"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1297938' first='Ryan' last='Carlson'] is a legit Division 2 or higher prospect, I have seen him up close sling it and I can attest the young man can ball. Since we last spoke on him, he has picked up offers from Hampton-Sydney and Ferrum College. He really navigates the field and controls the line of scrimmage, some school is going to pick up an instant winner. The all-conference qb is back for one final turn to help the Bulldogs get over the Warhawk hump. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ryancarlson22/status/1934770002432831822","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/ryancarlson22/status/1934770002432831822 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566389"],"_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-6893c8eb96117"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of stars for the Bulldogs and the entire region was two standout [player_tooltip player_id='1566389' first='Malachi' last='Lee']. The 20th ranked 2028 prospect was a nightmare to cover and to throw against, Lee is already making his mark. With 1 offer from Syracuse in his pocket, he will be one of the vocal points offensively and Carlson's primary target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Malachi_ballin1/status/1935726594581999983","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/Malachi_ballin1/status/1935726594581999983 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1692399"],"_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-6893c8eb96193"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Returning All District selection at linebacker is junior [player_tooltip player_id='1692399' first='Wesley' last='Flamer']. A stud at 6'2 and 200 lbs., Flamer had 112 tackles with 4 sacks last year. He is a physical menacing presence, several bone crunching hits in his tape below. A name to remember for our upcoming 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22873388/Wesley-Flamer">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22873388/Wesley-Flamer</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Newcomers:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1682710' first='John' last='Ryan'], [player_tooltip player_id='1682701' first='JJ' last='Hill'], [player_tooltip player_id='1313469' first='Maurice' last='Vance']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313469"],"_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-6893c98595ff8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A big potential right tackle may be on hands for Coach Voss, [player_tooltip player_id='1313469' first='Maurice' last='Vance'] certainly has the size and mentality to play a lot this fall. Vance is 6'6 and 300 lbs., still a work in progress, you wont miss him if he is on the field. The potential is their with Vance, he is ranked 281st for many reasons, time to show it at the varsity level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19653787/Maurice-Vance">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19653787/Maurice-Vance</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682701"],"_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-6893c98596054"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the Thompson brothers transferring out, the Bulldogs will need more first timers to step out and take pressure of Lee. [player_tooltip player_id='1682701' first='JJ' last='Hill'] is a potential option and he too screams a ton of upside. He already looks the part on defense, a very physical/aggressive corner. The speed and talent is there for him to have a role offensively too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682710"],"_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-6893c9859609b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big fan of this defensive lineman, 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1682710' first='John' last='Ryan'], he is an athletic specimen. A lacrosse standout for the Bulldogs already, [player_tooltip player_id='1682710' first='John' last='Ryan'] can get after the quarterback and has a relentless motor. Still unpolished as a football player, he has a chance for an all district type of season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach Scott Vossler's Thoughts on the off-season and expectations:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>We've had a good off-season with 42 players meeting our goal of 80% or better workout attendance.  We have a talented, but somewhat inexperienced team.  Our success will be dependent upon how well we mature, develop, and improve over the course of the season.  If we put the work in, we should be competitive within our region.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->