St. Edward’s Takes Down Santa Fe in SSAA Playoff Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Edward's made the long trip from Vero Beach and arrived in Polk prepared, executing situational football and making adjustments late. Santa Fe battled with a young roster and showed flashes of where this program is headed, but fell short in a tight finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final</strong>: St. Edward's 24, Santa Fe 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Impact Players</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Edward's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Connor O'Brien | WR | 2026 | @BrienConno35527</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second in the state in receiving yards, O'Brien delivered again under playoff pressure. His ability to stretch the field and win in space showed up repeatedly in the second half. He flipped momentum with chunk plays and added value defensively by matching up with Santa Fe's most explosive athletes. Easily the most impactful player on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dylan Colontrelle | QB | 2028 | @DylanTrelle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colontrelle's competitiveness stood out. He sparked the offense with his mobility, extended plays when pockets collapsed, and hit timely throws late — all while dealing with visible bumps and soreness. Also rotated at safety, giving the coaching staff versatility. This is the type of player who helps you survive playoff football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Also Notable</strong>: Ivan Kelly (2026), Max Pohl (2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Santa Fe</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1682016' first='Reagan' last='Korlacki'] | RB | 2027 | @ReaganKorlacki</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polk County's top statistical rusher saw his season come to an end, but he ran with toughness all night. He consistently churned out positive yards and kept the offense balanced. With another offseason ahead, camps and showcases should elevate his recruiting profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zyrell Thomas | ATH | 2026 | @863ZyrellThomas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas did everything he could for Santa Fe. He flashed versatility, found space as a runner and receiver, and competed defensively. His quickness and open-field ability translate, and college staffs should spend time on his film. A late-season breakout that deserved more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Also Notable</strong>: Jordan Harris (2029), Brody Davis (2027), Jayce Thomas (2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->