PRZMD Team Previews: Loyola Blakefield

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Season Recap</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final record: 5-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brayden Pross (WR), Cole Mosier (LB), Jimmy Lazzati (K/P), Brady Murn (DB), Bobby O'Toole (OL/DL), Khary Adams (DB), Mason Russell (RB), Sam Levin (LB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Season Schedule (Home games in bold)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>August 28th Scranton Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 11th Georgetown Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>September 26th Bullis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 3rd Gilman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 10th @ Concordia Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 16th McDonogh</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>October 23rd St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 31st @ Mount St. Joseph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noveber 6th @ Archbishop Spalding</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":["825096"],"_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-6a58309dab6d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During the 2025 season, Spencer completed 213-of-390 passes for 2,892 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He's really not looking to run the football (106 carries for 257 yards and 5 touchdowns) and, quite frankly, doesn't need to. Spencer's top target is gone (Brayden Pross,67 catches for 1,146 yards and 10 touchdowns), but he has three receivers coming back that each caught 30 or more passes. 3K in passing yards for Spencer this season is not out of the question. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1631057"],"_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-6a58309dab764"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Black made 21 total tackles on the defensive side of the football from the defensive tackle position. On the offensive side of the football, he lines up at offensive right tackle. He has the ability to plug up the middle and can line up on the edge defensively when need. I actually like what I see out of Block when he lines up at right tackle. Block is aggressive and explosive out of his stance and packs a powerful punch. I can see him as a mauler at guard in an offense the prioritizes the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2248919,"_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-6a58309dab7a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kirkpatrick made 36 total tackles during the 2025 season. I'll revisit evaluating him once he has updated highlights from last season posted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2108367"],"_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-6a58309dab7c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Furst is next in line for the No. 1 wide receiver slot with the graduation of Brayden Pross. Last season, Furst caught 30 passes for 512 yards and five touchdowns. Limited highlights available, but he looks like a solid possession receiver with highlights showing him run short-to-intermediate routes. Also a willing blocker. Worth noting that he also plays safety for LB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2248920,"_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-6a58309dab7e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown was third in receiving last season for LB, catching 45 passes for 486 yards and eight touchdowns. Sizewise, on the smaller side, but shifty and hard to get a hold of in space. Brown is a true mismatch when he lines up in the slot and knows how to find soft spots in the zone. Has good change-of-direction quickness. Wouldn't be surprised to see him catch 50-plus passes and gain 500-plus receiving yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2248922,"_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-6a58309dab805"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is another receiver for LB that should see more targets. During the 2025 season, he caught 35 passes for 375 yards and one touchdown. Jackson also lines up in the slot, catching mostly short-to-intermediate passes. If the route-tree is expanded for him, Jackson has a great chance of improving in both catch and receiving yards categories. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->