Battle in the Bluegrass State 18U 7v7 Champions: Playmakers Elite

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26 total 18U teams competed for their ticket to the PRZ 7v7 National Championship in April, but only one brought home the Battle in the Bluegrass State championship in Elizabethtown, KY! Congrats to Playmakers Elite 18U on their title run on Championship Sunday, in large part due to these 8 top performers from this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2074534"],"_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-69a4e85ae379b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2074534' first='Carson' last='Riley'] guided Playmakers Elite through championship Sunday with the kind of poise you want under center. The 2027 quarterback maintained a calm presence throughout the weekend and never looked rattled, even when the pressure ramped up late. He did an excellent job distributing the football, spreading it around, and allowing multiple playmakers to showcase their talents. Riley is a touch passer who understands pace and placement, and he stepped up in the biggest moments with timely throws that kept drives alive and ultimately helped seal their title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1176965"],"_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-69a4e85ae3824"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1176965' first='Gabriel' last='Noyola'] showed on championship Sunday and all weekend long that his impact helped seal the title win for Playmakers Elite. Listed as a receiver, the 2026 athlete carries a running back type build that stands out immediately and translates into explosive athleticism on the field. He was sudden in space, snapped off route breaks with authority, and consistently created separation in the short and intermediate areas. Noyola's blend of strength, quickness, and functional burst made him a tough cover all day and a key piece in Playmakers Elite's title run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1402920"],"_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-69a4e85ae3881"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1402920' first='Jaelyn' last='Anderson'] was one of the most exciting young prospects on the field during championship Sunday, and it did not take long to see why he is ranked as the #4 player in Kentucky's 2029 class. The dynamic slot receiver plays with elite burst and quickness, consistently uncovering thanks to high-level change-of-direction, fluid movement without losing momentum, and sharp route breaks. He brings real speed that stresses defenses vertically and laterally, and he seemed to find space on nearly every snap. After seeing him in person this weekend, his status as one of the top young talents in the state comes as no surprise.</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":"Eric Jones","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Christian Academy (KY)","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Playmakers Elite","_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-69a4e85ae395b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eric Jones emerged as one of the biggest stock risers from championship Sunday and the weekend as a whole. The 2027 defensive back came in under the radar and unranked, but he looked every bit like a standout corner while matching up against one of the deepest position groups in attendance. He has a physically built frame that shows up in man coverage and pressing, using his strength and athleticism to stay attached through routes. Jones could run with any receiver he faced and consistently held his own at a position that is notoriously difficult in a 7v7 setting, making his performance one to remember if game film matches what we saw this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1373077"],"_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-69a4e85ae39ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1373077' first='Kinnett' last='Wills'] brought steady production and a strong physical presence to Playmakers Elite's championship run. A Top 20 receiver in Kentucky's 2026 class, he stood out on the left side of their formations with a filled-out frame and good overall athleticism that created matchup issues for defensive backs. He embraced his role within the offense, consistently getting open and doing the little things that keep drives alive even when the ball did not always come his way. Wills' combination of size, reliability, and athletic traits makes him a quality pickup for Georgetown College and a player who contributed meaningfully throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116320"],"_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-69a4e85ae3a10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2116320' first='Trinden' last='Sellers'] proved to be one of the more intriguing unranked receivers we evaluated over championship Sunday and the full weekend. The 2027 wideout stands around 5'9 but carries a muscular, well put together build that helps him compete against bigger defensive backs. He showed good hands throughout the event and flashed body control, contorting to secure difficult catches at times. Sellers' athleticism and toughness at the position allowed him to play bigger than his size and make plays when his team needed them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227250"],"_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-69a4e85ae3a64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227250' first='Brayland' last='Miles'] turned heads throughout championship Sunday and the weekend as a whole with one of the more electric showings among unranked receivers. The 2027 wideout is extremely elusive, showing the same slipperiness in tight quarters as he does in open space. He is a twitchy route runner with light feet who creates problems at the top of routes, and once the ball is in his hands, he becomes even tougher to handle. Miles consistently made defenders miss after the catch and brought a level of suddenness that added a spark to the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2136474"],"_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-69a4e85ae3ab9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2136473' first='Tre' last='Hardin'] showed throughout championship Sunday and the full weekend why he looks like a sneaky good find for Georgetown College. The unranked 2026 defensive back handled slot duties effectively, showing awareness and control in space while matching routes underneath. He projects naturally to free safety or Nickel, and his range was evident as he patrolled the middle of the defense and moved sideline to sideline with ease. Hardin is a quality athlete who plays with good instincts and range, traits that consistently put him around the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->