Chaminade-Madonna vs. True North: Standout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Last season, True North had a historic season, finishing 10-3 overall. Its final loss came in the second round of the playoffs: a 35-14 loss to state runner-up Chaminade-Madonna. The two teams met Friday night again, and Chaminade emerged as the victors with a 42-30 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the top performers from the matchup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1870916"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa411940650f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Chaminade quarterback threw four touchdowns in the win and continues to impress in his junior season. He hits his receivers with pinpoint accuracy on deep routes and throws his pass-catchers open on throws to the corner of the end zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although Quinn has a gun-slinger mentality, he did a good job managing the game and didn't put the team in a position where I could lose the game by protecting the football. His ceiling is limitless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Five schools standing out in recruitment: Florida, Florida State, Purdue, SMU, UCLA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19487425/6aa3cc8c8b2e051faed41489">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19487425/6aa3cc8c8b2e051faed41489</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377390"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aa411940656f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katz nearly willed his team to a victory against national power Chaminade-Madonna. He threatened to run the football every snap, scoring twice on the ground, keeping the Lions' defense off balance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What stands out is his brute strength in taking on tacklers and his arm, which is arguably the strongest in South Florida. He can fit footballs into tight windows and also puts a nice touch on the deep ball. The FIU commit took some hits in the game but still battled through to the end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Offers: Appalachian State, Georgia State, Ole Miss, Purdue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17908883/68cae16c7611e1d19f71d911">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17908883/68cae16c7611e1d19f71d911</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2197988"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537054"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Miami Norland transfer is fitting in nicely at his new school and scored twice, including one on a short pass where he avoided a defender, for Chaminade in the win over True North. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Florida Gator commit already shows high-level body control and knows how to find open spaces for his quarterback. His playmaking is first-class; he can quickly turn a reception into big yardage. Strong is also a supreme route-runner who consistently gets open. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, USC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24638961/693b6531540685f13c774d60">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24638961/693b6531540685f13c774d60</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671133"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537079"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradford was one of many who got into the end zone for the Lions. The West Broward back is a decisive runner who is difficult to bring to the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Purdue commit is shifty in the open field and often makes the first man miss at the line of scrimmage. The senior can also explode through gaps like a freight train, but he stays in total control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Louisville, Miami</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights vs. American Heritage Plantation: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/29567669/6a9bb1712c010b94e7af2b89</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1676609"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab35753709d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The transfer from Georgia was one of quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='377390' first='Zac' last='Katz']'s favorite targets on the night. The Wake Forest commit was a tough cover all night, even with an impressive Chaminade secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He consistently found ways to come down with the football on jump balls and scored late to keep his team in the game. Maestre can develop into an elite deep-ball threat at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisville, West Virginia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19384739/6925cfba042b4dcfd4302a47">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19384739/6925cfba042b4dcfd4302a47</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nakia Lambright","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chaminade-Madonna","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537112"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The explosive young running back had an impressive touchdown run at the end of the game to seal it for the Lions. He shows tremendous balance and plants his foot to charge north and south. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What is frightening is his speed, as he can outrun just about anybody with limited space. Lambright finds ways to sneak through tight spaces and charge into the open field. Could be a superstar in the making. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: LSU, Ole Miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26834461/6aa438630e53e1ad49b2baef">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26834461/6aa438630e53e1ad49b2baef</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1841850"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537138"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The top-level wide receiver caught two touchdown passes for the Lions against True North and continues to make his case as one of the best wide receivers in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When he turns it on, few can keep up with his speed and agility. Isaac has elite straight-line speed and is a top-tier route runner. He has reliable hands and has shown that he can catch the football in heavy traffic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: Florida, Indiana, Miami, Tennessee, Texas A&amp;M</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19498576/69724655fe0b931c97c6d767">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19498576/69724655fe0b931c97c6d767</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895241"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537158"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The True North defender was a magnet to the football all night, as if he were in on every tackle. He finished the night with nine solo tackles, including a tackle for loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Middle Tennessee commit is a high-IQ defender who can be an anchor for any college football team down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: Eastern Michigan, FIU, Maryland, Western Michigan, USF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17631972/6aa49af4680e25a6b23f0e5d">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17631972/6aa49af4680e25a6b23f0e5d</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2254134"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aab357537178"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The two-athlete was a problem to block off the edge for True North. Pierre finished the night leading his team with two sacks and also set the edge well on running plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also added two tackles for loss in the win. He could be settling on the edge position rather than tight end, as colleges like him at both positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notable Offers: Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game Highlights vs. American Heritage Plantation: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23299239/6a9c13aa2c010b94e7b2cb94">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23299239/6a9c13aa2c010b94e7b2cb94</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->