Archbishop Stepinac Film Study

The Crusaders, entered the Saturday matchup, looking to takedown the Friars. Archbishop Stepinac, played a solid game, and ultimately fell short with the game ending in a final score of 49-21. Despite the loss, multiple Crusaders stood out on film. In this article, we look at some guys whose presence was felt on the Archbishop Stepinac Sideline.   Prep Redzone's Winter Showcase is back for 2025 with more locations than ever. Looking to attend? Register <a href="https://prepredzone.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">here</a>. Save a few dollars off the cost of registration by using my special promo code, LemerWinterPRZ   Be sure to follow me on <a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a> @<a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PRZCory</a> for the latest New York high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />    Hong played mainly the second half for the Crusaders, where he kept Archbishop Stepinac in the game and created some offense for the Crusaders.   Hong displayed, good footwork, along with a solid release. His timing was solid, and he made the right reads on a majority of his throws. His accuracy was solid, and I liked his ability to move around the pocket, to create plays for the Crusaders. Hong is a guy to watch next season for the Crusaders.     Smith has been a long standing Watch List player, who will be elevated to the rankings in the next update. Smith had himself a good game, in both the receiving and rushing aspect.   Smith displayed great hands for the Crusaders, as he made a key catch and run for a TD, keeping Stepinac in the game at that point. On the ground, he showed good footwork, and a quick first step, used when he hit the A-gap. I liked what I saw from Smith throughout the game.     Graham is listed as a Middletown ATH, but attends, and plays for Stepinac. Graham has been a valuable threat for the Crusaders in the run game, and he showcased this on Saturday.   Graham is the more physical back for the Crusaders. His physicality, is displayed in every run. He has good strength, and is not afraid of contact, as he can push through opposing defenders. He has good footwork, and is a solid underrated athlete.     Eaton, has always been my favorite athlete in the WR room for the Crusaders. He had himself a solid day, in a game where the ground game was used the most.   Eaton took a nasty hit early in the game, and stood up, showing his strength. As a receiver, he had a few catches, and showed good hands, and footwork. After the catch, he is an elusive threat, who can take off for major gains.     Gonzalez, is an underrated WR, in this Stepinac room. He had a valuable game, that gave Stepinac some early offense. He will likely step into a bigger role next season.   He is an elusive threat, on special teams. The Junior, returned a kick early in the game to the 1 yard line, where he displayed, elite footwork, excellent speed, and good vision, as he moved in and out of defenders. Gonzalez is a real underrated threat for the Crusaders.     Bucci, had the task of Center for the Crusaders against the Friars. He had himself a solid game, and certainly showcased some skills.   Bucci, had a great first step off the line, and showcased elite footwork. He had good leverage, and was rarely moved back. In the run game, he created holes in the A-gap for his RB's, and was a major factor in the success of the running game.     Davitt, is a big guy, standing at 6'8. His size is seen across the field and he was tasked with playing Tackle, against this Friars D-Line.   For a 6'8 Lineman, he showcased, good footwork, and moved well for a guy with his frame. He had excellent hands, and kept his side of the line clear throughout the game. I like his strength, and his size gives him an advantage in the blocking department.     Hardy was tasked with a difficult Safety position, in an attempt to stop the outstanding Friars offense. He was a vocal leader throughout the game.   Hardy, displayed excellent footwork, and had good vision. He was an excellent tackler, who moved sideline to sideline, and was a vocal leader, calling out plays, and making adjustments on the defense. I liked his Pursuit, as he took off with exceptional speed.     "Gator" is my top EDGE rusher in the state for a good reason. The Stepinac Senior, has outstanding size, and had a major impact on the Defensive side of the ball.   The 6'2" 230-Pound EDGE Rusher, has outstanding speed. He has elite strength, and had a FF, showing good hands. The ball was ran away from him, as he a major force for the Crusaders. He was held multiple times (most not called), and was a huge threat for the Friars offense.     Murray, lined up on the inside across from the Center-Guards, where he had a solid impact for the Crusaders against the Friars.   I liked his strength in this game. The Senior DL, had a great first step, and seemed to control the LOS. He had solid hands throughout the game, and crashed the line on multiple occasions forcing the RB/QB out of the pocket or towards the outside. His game might not show in the stat sheet, but on tape, he is a major impact player.     Watson is the first new player on the Crusaders I am looking at. The Senior LB, has solid size standing at 5'10" 190-Pounds, and had a good game against the Friars.   Watson was used mainly in a pass rushing scheme against St. Anthony's. The Senior Crusader, had a sack, and multiple tackles. He displayed good speed, and solid strength, which helped him reach the backfield, and have an impact for Archbishop Stepinac.     The Junior ATH, has been a big player I have watched in both my trips to Stepinac. I like what I see from Muniz, and he could easily be a guy to watch next year.   Tasked mainly on defense in the secondary, was not easy with [player_tooltip player_id='1208765' first='Kevin' last='Moore'], and [player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala'] on the offense. I liked his motor, and he had good speed, moving sideline-sideline. He was a physical athlete, who was not afraid of contact. These guys are my favorite, as they always make impacts on the field.

The Crusaders, entered the Saturday matchup, looking to takedown the Friars. Archbishop Stepinac, played a solid game, and ultimately fell short with the game ending in a final score of 49-21. Despite the loss, multiple Crusaders stood out on film. In this article, we look at some guys whose presence was felt on the Archbishop Stepinac Sideline.