Miami Carol City vs. West Boca: Standout players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The long-awaited Week 0 matchup between South Florida state title contenders did not disappoint. This was a fairly even contest that could have gone either way, but Miami Carol City would emerge victorious over West Boca in a 24-23 overtime thriller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a missed field goal by Carol City sent the game into overtime, the Chiefs scored first with a jaw-dropping throw and catch from [player_tooltip player_id='2245759' first='Malik' last='Leonard'] to [player_tooltip player_id='1419098' first='Nick' last='Lennear']. West Boca would answer as quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='2251474' first='Trey' last='Moran'] would get into the end zone on the ground, but a failed two-point conversion run up the middle would award Carol City the victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the standout players from the game. Game Highlights are season highlights unless specified.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1419098"],"_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-6a80d786ef61a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The blue-chip Miami commit had a relatively quiet night, tallying about four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. He also played on defense as a cornerback and was not tested much. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His touchdown catch in overtime was of elite quality. Lennear, who has amazing body control, secured the football and got two feet down for the score while being pushed out of bounds simultaneously. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lennear is a tremendous talent who should make plenty of highlight plays on the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19539314/656cda9a66558d0c38198e07">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19539314/656cda9a66558d0c38198e07</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2245759"],"_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-6a80d786ef67d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore quarterback is now a two-year starter and could not get in a rhythm offensively because of the suffocating West Boca defensive front. He made a dazzling play, however, rolling out to his left and finding a wide-open Joshua Sylvain with plenty of pressure on his neck. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leonard did not throw an interception in this one but lost a fumble on a devastating hit from [player_tooltip player_id='2081478' first='Makarion' last='Owens']. Probably most impressive was his toughness: after that hit, Leonard still ran the offense as efficiently as possible. He had some nice throws but would likely have more with less pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25428037/69718d2e7942eab403f9107e">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25428037/69718d2e7942eab403f9107e</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671124"],"_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-6a80d786ef6bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson was an absolute menace in the middle. He frequently caused disruption, and I logged him for three tackles for loss and several pressures. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is seemingly playing with a higher motor this season and is consistent with his technique and effort on every snap. The Georgia Tech commit is a gem of a get for the Yellow Jackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19981273/6944c36d0367f3595f98f2c1">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19981273/6944c36d0367f3595f98f2c1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2081478"],"_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-6a80d786ef6f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Owens was one of the many on the West Boca defensive front causing havoc against Carol City. He dislodged the football with a punishing hit on the Chiefs' quarterback, leading to a turnover at a critical juncture. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior comes off the edge quickly and hits with authority. He has a solid frame and knocks offensive linemen off their feet. Owens sheds blockers well and drives with force to the football. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Definitely a prospect to watch for the next two seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miami Carol City Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22886475/6a80757f8a3b94ad414d7e96">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22886475/6a80757f8a3b94ad414d7e96</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2251474"],"_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-6a80d786ef732"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moran was the engine of the offense, moving the football forward with his running ability. He made some good throws but had little time in the pocket as he frequently shifted outside it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moran turned the ball over twice (interception and fumble) and will need to identify holes in coverage pre-snap to be more successful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19314418/693eff78f56a71fc48dde07a">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19314418/693eff78f56a71fc48dde07a</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2333873,"_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-6a80d786ef76c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clancy has developed into a sharp route-runner, and aside from Lennear's decisive catch in overtime, had one of the more impressive catches down the sideline with a defender in his face. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior will have plenty of opportunities to raise his stock this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Eastern Michigan, FAU, Western Michigan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19359019/68c72f861b6bea044000d641">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19359019/68c72f861b6bea044000d641</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2138789"],"_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-6a80e43854f03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Georgia commit was all over the field and has a passion for the game. Campbell forced a fumble on the West Boca quarterback and recovered the football to set his team up in plus territory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletic linebacker is a playmaker and will likely serve as an anchor for the Carol City defense all season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25479393/695e93af6c38be24ee25e8dc">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25479393/695e93af6c38be24ee25e8dc</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->