Battle in the Bluegrass State 18U Runner-Ups: O7C Wildcat Elite

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>26 total 18U teams competed for their ticket to the PRZ 7v7 National Championship in April, and a Battle in the Bluegrass State championship in Elizabethtown, KY! The O7C Wildcat Elite made a title run on Championship Sunday, before eventually falling to Playmakers Elite in a tightly contested final game! Here were some of O7C Wilcat Elite's Top Performers from this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1905479"],"_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-69a5bb5e5df5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1905479' first='Jordan' last='Crider'] was one of the most impressive receivers we saw all weekend and a major reason O7C Wildcat Elite made its championship push. At 6'2 with length and athleticism, the 2027 wideout presents a clear mismatch, and it was evident that defenses knew exactly where he lined up on every snap. Despite limited exposure as a junior due to transfer rules, he looked like a seasoned playmaker, showing good speed, reliable hands, and the ability to get himself open consistently. Crider plays with explosion in and out of breaks and has the physical tools and upside that point toward legitimate D1 potential with a big senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1970291"],"_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-69a5bb5e5e011"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady Lawhorn guided O7C Wildcat Elite with steady control throughout championship Sunday and the weekend as a whole. Now listed at 6'2 190, the 2027 quarterback looks the part physically and played with noticeable confidence as he led his team deeper into bracket play. He consistently took what the defense gave him, showing patience rather than forcing throws, and delivered the ball with touch and reliable placement at all three levels. Lawhorn protected the football, managed the offense efficiently, and had his squad in the title mix until the final whistle.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2143151' first='Jack' last='Denier']","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_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":"Harrison","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"O7C Wildcat 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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5bb5e5e1a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2143151' first='Jack' last='Denier'] was, in our view, the most impactful defender for O7C Wildcat Elite over championship Sunday and the entire weekend. The 2027 defensive back has a solid build and pairs it with a high football IQ that showed up snap after snap. He was vocal in making calls, identifying offensive sets, and getting his unit aligned, then backed it up by consistently reading plays and positioning himself to affect the football. Denier may be unranked and under the radar right now, but his instincts, awareness, and steady production suggest that should change in his senior year. </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":"Colton Rehage","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Harrison","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"O7C Wildcat 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-69a5bb5e5e2d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colton Rehage showed throughout championship Sunday and the full weekend why he is one of the more intriguing young athletes on O7C Wildcat Elite's roster. The 2028 prospect is a talented two-way player who lined up at receiver and outside corner, bringing the same level of energy and effectiveness to both spots. He is quick, fluid, and instinctive, traits that allow him to impact plays in multiple phases. Rehage carries himself like a coaches son with a strong feel for the game, and his natural playmaking ability consistently surfaced against quality competition during the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107156"],"_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-69a5bb5e5e36f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='2107156' first='Aaron' last='Davis'] showed encouraging signs throughout championship Sunday and the weekend as a whole, flashing the kind of upside that makes him a developmental prospect worth tracking. The 2028 receiver has a 6'2 moldable frame with length that immediately stands out and forces defenders to account for him. He paired that size with athletic movement and a good release, showing he can grow into a matchup problem as he continues to develop. Davis may still be early in his progression, but he was an underrated contributor to O7C Wildcat Elite's success and looks like a name to remember moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->