Week 0 Game Balls Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We saw a ton of action last night and some today in Virginia High School football. Time for the game balls Week 0 listed below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311677"],"_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-6a9337e020b90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oakton very much looked like a playoff team last night in their dominant win over Edison. Harvard Commit [player_tooltip player_id='1311677' first='Deylen' last='Jones'] was absurd, just look at this 100 yard rushing score in the highlights. New Head Coach Said Aziz told me during the Cougars preseason preview to expect them use Jones in a number of ways. He looks more explosive than a year ago which should put the rest of the Concorde district on notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/oaktonfootball/status/2093711101556830460?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/oaktonfootball/status/2093711101556830460?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297629"],"_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-6a9337e020c08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">LSA Blue got things off on the right foot Thursday afternoon with [player_tooltip player_id='1297629' first='Brian' last='Walrath'] leading the way under center. Walrath was lethal throwing for 4 touchdown passes and over 300 yards passing. Watched this young man throw a beautiful deep ball for three years now, it is time to put some respect on his name. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717823"],"_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-6a9337e020c86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mount Vernon has a lot of playmakers back from last seasons National District title squad including [player_tooltip player_id='1718647' first='Treavor' last='Olmstead'], [player_tooltip player_id='2257838' first='Jordan' last='Figueroa'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1908110' first='Joey' last='Lee']. [player_tooltip player_id='1717823' first='CJ' last='James'] may be the most important player they have, the young man had a bunch of receptions, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and a 98 yard kickoff return. You can see the trust him and longtime staring qb Lee have. Watching them connect on a couple of third down conversions you can see the continuity they have. This kid is special and should get a boost in 2027 rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311687"],"_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-6a9337e020cd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1311687' first='Owen' last='Neal'] was spinning it last night, carving up Clark County's defense for 318 passing yards. Neal had three touchdown passing and 1 on the ground, I'd say the top ranked senior looks motivated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Owen_Neal5/status/2093710578665533460?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/Owen_Neal5/status/2093710578665533460?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-6a9337e020d55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tapscott is fun to watch has been for a couple years. In Kettle Run's bludgeoning of Liberty, he had four combined touchdowns including three through the air. Dycen's transition has been impressive, his top 50 ranking is more than worthy. Now with a full year of him being the Cougars starter the potential is extraordinary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190059"],"_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-6a9337e020d9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Really happy to see Marshall running back [player_tooltip player_id='1190059' first='Sultan' last='Nazary'] take flight last night. He is back healthy and looks good, he gashed the Atoms for 250 yards on the ground. Nazary has played a long time and been a playmaker for the Statesmen, he is going to have an all district type of senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nazary_sultan/status/2093581764321026049?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/nazary_sultan/status/2093581764321026049?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313646"],"_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-6a933827f3594"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My colleague Cole Laing told me about [player_tooltip player_id='1313646' first='Zain' last='Elian'] a couple years ago, pretty impressive running back for Tuscarora. Herndon had no answer for him yesterday, he gashed them for 4 touchdowns and over 200 total yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/zainelian4/status/2093680534639558697?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/zainelian4/status/2093680534639558697?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2143690"],"_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-6a9338ba59e7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pretty impressive debut for [player_tooltip player_id='2143690' first='Maddox' last='Noles'] as the Battlefield Bobcats starting quarterback. Noles lead the team in rushing and threw for 3 scores and rushed for 2 more. 5 combined touchdowns against a team that knocked out the Bobcats last season. I said it in my preview write up and for other sites I partner with, I strongly believe Noles under center may be the difference for Battlefield this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->