PRZVA Team Preview: Kettle Run

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Result:</strong> 13-2 Class 3 Runner Up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kettle Run Cougars have been so close way too many times, reaching the Class 3 State Title game 3 out of the last four seasons including the past two, the state championship gold has yet to reach their grasps. Against Lake Taylor in 2025 Kettle Run was in a instant classic losing in double overtime. Coach Christian's squad returns a lot of fire power from his region title squad and a number of newcomers that have waited patiently ready to make their mark. <em> "Excited to see the how this group gels together to continue the tradition of winning at KR.&nbsp; Many of these guys have been paitently waiting their turn to play and have been working hard since the end of last season to show what they can do."</em> Coach Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Returning Starters:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1588839' first='Dycen' last='Tapscott'], [player_tooltip player_id='2246257' first='Carter' last='Lubbe'], [player_tooltip player_id='1693581' first='Jack' last='McCartney'], [player_tooltip player_id='2246261' first='Pete' last='Kuzma'], [player_tooltip player_id='2246262' first='Jackson' last='Spiece'], [player_tooltip player_id='2246263' first='Barrett' last='Ross']</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1588839"],"_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-6a5390dceede3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">All state and future all-american candidate [player_tooltip player_id='1588839' first='Dycen' last='Tapscott'] is the Cougars key playmaker. He had 5 touchdowns in the state title game ranking 41st overall in our 2028 class. Incredible athlete who was an all region selection at defensive back and punt returner as well. Tapscott had 6 interceptions as a sophomore and threw for 22 touchdowns!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DycenTapscott/status/2005395374169596385?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DycenTapscott/status/2005395374169596385?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1693581"],"_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-6a5393c9d9cd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ranked 81st overall in the 2028 class is stud tight end [player_tooltip player_id='1693581' first='Jack' last='McCartney']. He is 6'3 and has a ridiculous wing span, McCartney is division 1 prospect. 4 receiving touchdowns last fall, I expect him to get more targets this season, this kid can run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JMcCartney2028/status/2050011064784273665?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JMcCartney2028/status/2050011064784273665?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2246257"],"_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-6a5393c9d9d2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the leading rushers in the region [player_tooltip player_id='2246257' first='Carter' last='Lubbe'] is back for his senior season. Tough back who gashed defenses with 14 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards rushing during his junior campaign. Lubbe's quick feet and vision are what sets him a part though, he can scoot with a knack of finding the endzone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Where I think colleges may come after though is at defensive back. His athleticism and toughness are on full display there, he had 54 tackles and 6 pass break ups as a junior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/carterlubbe2/status/2028276796907454665?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/carterlubbe2/status/2028276796907454665?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2246261"],"_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-6a5393c9d9d77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kuzma was outstanding at linebacker for the Cougars in 2025 and no reason to believe he wont do more of the same heading into his senior year. He flies through anytime being sent on a blitz notching 6 sacks a year ago. Kuzma has solid size too, 74 solo tackles the kid is everywhere on the field!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PeteKuzma5/status/2054681618707595498?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PeteKuzma5/status/2054681618707595498?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2246263"],"_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-6a5393c9d9dbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good looking defensive back with two interceptions last year [player_tooltip player_id='2246263' first='Barrett' last='Ross'] is back. Ross has great catch up speed and does not seem to error much in the Cougars secondary. They seem to have him on an island a lot in their defensive schemes and he doesn't appear to back down from any wideout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2246262"],"_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-6a5393c9d9e04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A returning all region defensive linemen, [player_tooltip player_id='2246262' first='Jackson' last='Spiece'] is a menace at defensive tackle. He is stronger and quicker than most of the linemen he faces, we should of ranked him prior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Newcomers: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1634885' first='Jayden' last='Brown'], JJ Garrett, Victor Castro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1634885"],"_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-6a5398362b881"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have covered [player_tooltip player_id='1634885' first='Jayden' last='Brown'] here prior and are fully aware of his potential. Brown is a number of rising juniors and sophomores that are expected to contribute. He can run close to a 4.6 40 and will be another target on the outside for Tapscott. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->