Friendship Christian Vs Mt Juliet Game Recap / Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mt Juliet came ready to play Friday night, starting the game off with a 41-yard field goal off the leg of senior kicker [player_tooltip player_id='2374787' first='Tate' last='Merbitz']. The Bears did not slow down from there, scoring two more rushing touchdowns off the legs of senior wide receiver/quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='2220103' first='Yonas' last='Gizaw']. Going into halftime, Mt. Juliet led Friendship Christian 17-0. Mt Juliet started the third quarter strong with another rushing touchdown from QB [player_tooltip player_id='2220103' first='Yonas' last='Gizaw']. Junior running back Eli Driver finished the scoring Friday night with a rushing touchdown, making it 30-0 and bringing Mt. Juliet the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"style":{"typography":{"textAlign":"center"}}} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Mt Juliet &amp; FCS Top Performers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2220103,"_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-6a9ba5f024ff2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yonas is a wide receiver who is playing quarterback this year. He is a fast, shifty playmaker who is best on the run. His throw on the run stands out, and he shows solid accuracy for someone whose main position is receiver. He finds open run lanes and makes big plays happen with his legs. He finished 11-for-16 passing for 110 yards and seven carries for 54 yards with three total touchdowns Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2374787,"_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-6a9ba5f025064"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tate has a big leg, nailing a 41-yard field goal to start the game for the Bears. He went 3/4 on extra points and put all of his kickoffs back for touchbacks. Along with playing punter for the Bears, he pinned the Commanders back inside their own 20. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2374793,"_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-6a9ba5f0250ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Phillip brought a strong presence all night against the Commanders' offensive line, bull-rushing his way to pressure the quarterback and make his night a long one. He is quick off the line, making it hard for bigger lineman to get their hands on him before he has already made a play in the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2087716"],"_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-6a9ba5f0250f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vinny is the heart of the Commanders' defense, tailing multiple tackles and causing pressure in the backfield. A high-IQ linebacker who knows where to meet the running back in the backfield before he reaches his designed gap. If he gets his hands on you, he will bring you down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855561"],"_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-6a9ba5f025139"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gideon made multiple plays in the first half against the Bears, showing his strong tackling ability and ability to get in the backfield to make the quarterback's job a lot harder. He suffered an unknown injury near the end of the second quarter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":2374822,"_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-6a9ba5f02517c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryder was a bright spot for the Commanders' offense in an overall rough game; he showed quickness and elusiveness throughout the game, giving the Commanders multiple first downs when first downs were hard to come by. His vision and ability to make defenders miss stood out Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->