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Week 7 Game Balls

Week 7 Game Balls
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick October 13, 2025 @ 01:43 PM
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Jason “Ace” Lartey
Jason “Ace” Lartey 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB/DB | 2026
VA
Nate Caesar
Nate Caesar 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR/DB | 2028
VA
Dillan Wickham
Dillan Wickham 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB | 2027
VA
Dycen Tapscott
Dycen Tapscott 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2028
VA
Kamharie Steelman
Kamharie Steelman 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB/ATH | 2028
VA
Nicholas Bertoni Jr
Nicholas Bertoni Jr 5'8" | 200 lbs | K | 2026
VA
Will Shields
Will Shields 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
VA
Cardin Stover
Cardin Stover 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Reminder when subscribing to use my code Frederick30 for a discount</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1894180"],"_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-68ed38227a2ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Incredible performance by senior linebacker Jason Lartey this past week. Him and the Bulldogs defense saved the day on numerous occasions to finally get by Madison in a thriller. Lartey was on a mission with three takeaways including the game clinching interception on an acrobatic play. He had a fumble return for a score and another pick on the night, really a standout night for the senior. Lartey and the Bulldogs may be region title favorites they proved it in Chantilly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664154"],"_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-68ed3b5eb719b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you don't know yet you are about to regarding West Springfield star running back [player_tooltip player_id='1664154' first='Dillan' last='Wickham']. Transferring in from Texas, Wickam is taking Northern Virginia by storm. A sub 11.0 flat 100 meter dash already, he gashed Yorktown on a count of 207 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The Spartans seem to be peaking at the right time as we approach the playoffs and now opposing teams have to be concerned with [player_tooltip player_id='1664154' first='Dillan' last='Wickham'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CoachNell/status/1977396409293848991","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/CoachNell/status/1977396409293848991 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1324176"],"_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-68ed3b5eb71e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I don't know if South Lakes will qualify for the playoffs yet or not, honestly hope they do every Seahawk game seems to bring nothing but excitement. Our number 1 kicker Nick Bertoni Jr. helped the Hawks get a big win over Oakton with his perfect evening. He nailed three fields and was on point with his punts and kickoffs too. An excellent night all around for Bertoni. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nickbfball2026/status/1977011620774555732","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/nickbfball2026/status/1977011620774555732 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298428"],"_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-68ed3b5eb722e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am thinking of getting a Centreville Wildcat game before seasons end they have some dudes! Not only is top ranked quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1298696' first='Will' last='Shields'] continuing to impress, [player_tooltip player_id='1298428' first='Cardin' last='Stover'] is having his own breakout campaign. In their win over Chantilly, Stover had three scores including an awesome 73-yarder below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CardinStover/status/1977062687818584442","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/CardinStover/status/1977062687818584442 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588839"],"_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-68ed3b5eb7275"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1588839' first='Dycen' last='Tapscott'] has been impressive in multiple roles for Kettle Run High school. He had a heck of a night in their shutout win over John Handley. Two interceptions on defense and passing touchdown on offense, Tapscott does numerous things for the Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DycenTapscott/status/1977755376746389957","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/DycenTapscott/status/1977755376746389957 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693548"],"_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-68ed3b5eb72ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another all state worthy performance by Fredericksburg Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='1693548' first='Nate' last='Caesar']. Nearly 200 total yards, Caesar had 7 receptions with 1 touchdown. The 14th overall ranked prospect in our 2028 class is gaining a lot of steam in the recruiting world too with 3 division 1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PrimetimeNate_C/status/1977754399867834497","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/PrimetimeNate_C/status/1977754399867834497 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1508898"],"_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-68ed3b5eb72ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We may have under ranked William Fleming's [player_tooltip player_id='1508898' first='Kamharie' last='Steelman'] in our 2028 class, the 30th ranked recruit is stealing the spotlight every week. He just galloped for 252 yads on the ground with an astonishing 16.8 yards per carry. This young man is explosive/shift and powerful, a total package at running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Showtime_Zhiy/status/1977489840326279360","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/Showtime_Zhiy/status/1977489840326279360 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Jason “Ace” Lartey

Jason “Ace” Lartey

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
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CLASS 2026
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Weight
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HS
Westfield
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VA
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Dillan Wickham

Dillan Wickham

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2027
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Dillan
Wickham RB
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2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
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HS
New Braunfels Christian
|
VA
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Nicholas Bertoni Jr

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HS
South Lakes
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Cardin Stover

Cardin Stover

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WR
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
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Stover WR
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Height
6'1"
Weight
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HS
Centreville
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VA
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Dycen Tapscott

Dycen Tapscott

VA
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Weight
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HS
Kettle Run
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VA
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Nate Caesar

Nate Caesar

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Weight
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HS
Fredericksburg Christian
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Kamharie Steelman

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Steelman RB/ATH
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Weight
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Fleming
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