Standout Performers From St. Augustine Vs Cherokee

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["852416"],"_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-68cc5e0322d88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='852416' first='Roman' last='Coney'], the No. 1 running back in the 2027 class, lived up to his billing. The 5'9”, 170-pound playmaker put on a dominant display against Cherokee, finishing with a career-high 184 yards and four touchdowns—all in the first half on just 10 carries. His burst, speed, and acceleration were on full display, breaking off multiple runs of 20-plus yards. Coney's performance showed why he's considered the top back in his class, as he simply overwhelmed an overmatched defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/Db7OJhXalo">https://t.co/Db7OJhXalo</a> First 3 games of the season 9 touchdowns 530 rushing yards <a href="https://twitter.com/HermitsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HermitsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_DLaws?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_DLaws</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rickymremax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rickymremax</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GoMVB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoMVB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedmanAdamm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriedmanAdamm</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='852416' first='Roman' last='Coney'] (@thekidromee) <a href="https://twitter.com/thekidromee/status/1968463275932131661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Danny Francis ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"201","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Augustine ","_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-68cc5e0322eb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danny Francis made his presence felt all night against Cherokee. The linebacker has the frame and athletic build you want, and he showed it by covering ground with ease and reading plays quickly. Francis looked smooth in space and proved he could do it all—whether in coverage or against the run. He finished with six tackles and was a true force at the second level of St. Augustine's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18212176/68c8ce3cef03be564f28a248' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc6e2aa3386"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1524452"],"_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-68cc5e0322f32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1524452' first='Bryce' last='Clark'], a transfer from Camden Catholic, wasted no time making an impact for St. Augustine. He showed off his speed and elusiveness with the ball in his hands, electrifying the crowd every time he touched it. On defense, Clark flashed his instincts and ball skills, breaking on passes with confidence. His highlight moment came on a 30-yard grab over three defenders, a play that showcased his elite athleticism. With performances like this, Clark's recruitment should only heat up as the season goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/hPbUk2lxgm">https://t.co/hPbUk2lxgm</a><br>Here's my first 3 weeks film only up from here 🫡<br>Stats: <br>6 Catches 109 yards<br>4 Solo tackles<br>6 total tackles <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/HermitsFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HermitsFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rickymremax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rickymremax</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FBCGilliam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FBCGilliam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneNJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneNJ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1524452' first='Bryce' last='Clark'] (@Bryce_Clark2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bryce_Clark2/status/1967979831372767602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562050"],"_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-68cc5e0322fa4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1562050' first='Ty' last='McLeer'] proved to be a key two-way contributor for St. Augustine. His biggest highlight came on a 30-yard touchdown catch between two defenders, where he displayed focus, ball-tracking ability, and soft hands. As one of the team captains, McLeer also showed his leadership by stepping up in critical moments and setting the tone on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17874400/67098cd3202b8296d02f27e7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc6e2aa340d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["829432"],"_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-68cc5e032301f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='829432' first='Damari' last='Simeon'] might be one of the best interior linemen in New Jersey, but in this game, he slid to the edge and dominated. He recorded a sack in each half and constantly disrupted Cherokee's offense. His blend of power and quickness proved too much for an overmatched line. With his senior year underway, Simeon looks ready to put on a show before heading to The Ohio State University.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1279669"],"_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-68cc5e032308b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In his first year on varsity, [player_tooltip player_id='1279669' first='Akeem' last='Jones Jr.'] wasted no time making an impact. At 6'2”, 215 pounds, he blended power and explosiveness to dominate in run defense against Cherokee. Rated as the No. 2 edge in the 2028 class by Prep Red Zone, Jones Jr. flashed why his stock is rising fast. With early offers already in from Pitt and Syracuse, his trajectory looks sky-high.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22610848/68bca3c9c5193763f87fce24' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68cc6e2aa34ab"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250901"],"_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-68cc5e03230f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6'2”, 315 pounds, [player_tooltip player_id='1250901' first='Ethan' last='Muller'] showcased his power and movement skills from the guard spot. He consistently set the tone in the run game, highlighted by a key block that sprung [player_tooltip player_id='852416' first='Roman' last='Coney'] for a touchdown. His leverage and ability to finish blocks stood out, even drawing praise from the game's commentators. Committed to Long Island University, Muller proved he has the tools and upside to be a strong addition at the next level.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Josh Taylor","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"290","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cherokee","_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-68cc5e03231d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite Cherokee's struggles, Josh Taylor stood out as a steady force on the offensive line. Playing at tackle, he showed strong leverage, consistent aggression, and the ability to finish blocks through the whistle. His effort to get downfield and move defenders opened lanes in the run game. Even in a tough matchup, Taylor's physical play and motor made him a bright spot for Cherokee.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->