PRZMD Team Preview: Calvert Cavaliers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 SEASON RECAP</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final record: 8-2, lost 20-14 to Lackey in the MPSSAA 2A/1A state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derrick Jones (OL), Devon Strawser (OL), Jordan Johnson (QB-ATH), Derrick Brown (ATH), Keshawn Cobbs (DL), Tyson Daniel-Thompson (DL), Leroy Owens (LB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Season Schedule (HOME games in bold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>August 28th @ North Point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 4th @ Leonardtown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 10th @ McDonough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 18th Lackey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>September 25th @ LaPlata</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 2nd @ Chopticon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 9th Great Mills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 15th @ Northern</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 24th Patuxent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEY RETURNERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708723"],"_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-6a5249749e570"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Douglas led the team in rushing last season as a junior. He carried the football 141 times for 949 yards (6.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns. Douglas rushed for 100-plus yards in four games. I'm hoping he puts up some highlights during the 2026 season so I can truly evaluate him as a prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2134565],"_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-6a5249749e5e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas is probably the best two-way player on the team (wide receiver and cornerback). He led the team in receiving as a sophomore, catching 47 passes for 768 yards (16.3 yards per catch) and eight touchdowns last season. Defensively, he made 28 total tackles (6.5 tackles for a loss).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is what I previously had to say about Thomas as a prospect:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I think the most interesting thing about this evaluation is that he is ranked as a wide receiver, but he also comes away impressed with his athletic skills on defense. Defensively, he lined up at cornerback and linebacker and made plays as a pass defender (interception, for example), pass rusher (pressure on the QB), and a run defender (tackle for a loss). From a wide receiver standpoint, Thomas has the ability to crack the top 10 at that position if given enough opportunities. His size, ball skills, and ability to accelerate after the catch all make him a matchup nightmare. Currently at 195 pounds, he has room to add good weight. I think he is a long strider from a speed standpoint. Also, physically, there are plays on his highlights where he runs through tackles and wins 50/50 balls. I'll say this much: I wouldn't be surprised if he is also being recruited on defense. Some additional weight and added strength, and you have a solid linebacker prospect with great athleticism for the position. Just a thought.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think he has the talent to be amongst the best in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1644551"],"_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-6a5249749e67d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marroquin was the second-leading receiver on the team, catching 24 passes for 447 yards and four touchdowns. From his safety position, he made 87 total tackles (61 solo) and intercepted an incredible nine passes. It's safe to say his future is on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2246026' first='Jack' last='Conochan'] | 5-5 | 155 | Linebacker | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conochan made 66 total tackles (43 solo) during the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wesley Conner | Linebacker | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conner made 41 total tackles (23 solo, 18 tackles for a loss) last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Conor Martin | Defensive Line | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the 2025 season, Martin made 37 total tackles (25 solo, 7 tackles for a loss) and sacked the quarterback 4.5 times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Krolcyzk | Linebacker | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Krolczyk made 31 total tackles (13 solo, four tackles for a loss) during the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->