1a Wilson Prep vs Robbinsville Players to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1A State Championship Preview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson Prep's run has been nothing short of remarkable. At one point sitting at <strong>1–4</strong>, the Tigers regrouped, got healthy, and found their stride at the perfect time—now they're one win away from a state title. On the other side is <strong>Robbinsville</strong>, a tradition-rich program that has powered its way to Championship Saturday behind a <strong>disciplined, physical, and stingy defense</strong>. This matchup boils down to <strong>strength vs. strength</strong>: Wilson Prep's explosive playmaking and momentum against the Black Knights' battle-tested defensive identity. One team is chasing a storybook turnaround; the other is relying on championship DNA. This should be a classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2075151"],"_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-6938f2a1cf876"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior RB/LB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2075151' first='Ethan' last='Nelson']</strong> has been the heartbeat of the offense all season, piling up <strong>26 total touchdowns</strong> and proving why he's one of the most dynamic two-way players in 1A football. Last week he delivered again, scoring <strong>two touchdowns</strong> and eclipsing <strong>100 yards rushing</strong>, showing the same explosiveness and toughness that has carried Robbinsville through the postseason. Any time he touches the ball, he's a threat to change the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2060060"],"_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-6938f2a1cf93e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior RB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2060060' first='Travon' last='Usher']</strong> has been a steady force in the backfield all year, sitting second on the team with <strong>18 touchdowns</strong>. He showed that reliability again last week, turning <strong>20 carries into 152 yards and a score</strong>, running with patience, vision, and big-play ability. When Nelson draws attention, Usher punishes defenses just as quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1853840"],"_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-6938f2a1cf9e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Freshman sensation <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1853840' first='Zalik' last='Cannady']</strong> has become one of the breakout stars of the postseason. He dominated the semifinals with <strong>3.5 sacks</strong>, flashing elite first-step quickness and natural pass-rushing instincts well beyond his age. Cannady now sits at <strong>12 sacks on the season</strong>, and he's quickly becoming a problem opponents have no answer for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2075093"],"_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-6938f2a1cfa7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior QB <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2075093' first='Luke' last='Lovin']</strong> was nearly flawless in the semifinals, going <strong>5-for-6 with a touchdown</strong>, continuing the trend that has defined his entire season. He doesn't throw it often, but when Robbinsville puts the ball in his hands, he makes every attempt count. Lovin has been one of the most <strong>efficient, mistake-free quarterbacks</strong> in 1A this year, providing steady leadership and timely playmaking.</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":"Kyzik Teesateskie","_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":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Robbinsville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6938f2a1cfbce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior WR <strong>Kyzik Teesateske</strong> has emerged as Robbinsville's top target, and he delivered a huge performance in the semifinals with <strong>8 catches for 91 yards and 2 touchdowns</strong>. When the Black Knights choose to air it out, Teesateske is the go-to playmaker—strong hands, crisp routes, and the ability to finish drives in the end zone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->