St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Columbus: Standout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the marquee matchups in the entire country was between two South Florida teams. Miami-Dade County's Columbus faced off against Broward's St. Thomas Aquinas in a game that pitted the No. 1 and No. 6 teams in the country, according to USA Today. Aquinas emerged victorious with a 31-24 win to remain undefeated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the standout players from the game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671219"],"_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-6a9c721a52910"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The explosive running back could not be stopped all night. He put together an efficient performance, rushing for 321 yards on 14 carries and scoring four touchdowns, including a receiving score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Once Reid found an opening, there were no defenders who could keep up as he outran several top-tier athletes en route to the end zone. The Pitt commit also has the ability to break tackles, thanks to his low center of gravity, making him tough to bring down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Other Offers: Liberty, Middle Tennessee, West Virginia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20012149/691a6244750b30681085db4f">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20012149/691a6244750b30681085db4f</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["689398"],"_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-6a9c721a5298c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown, now 5'10" and 175 pounds, has developed into a dynamic playmaker. In the second half, Brown nearly scored on an explosive catch-and-run that would set up a score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He scored just before the second half and got open often against an impressive secondary. "Dook" makes tough catches in tight coverage and should continue to make big-time plays this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Miami, Nebraska, Oregon, Pitt, Texas A&amp;M</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25762057/682b805bb7365bddf80c7291">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25762057/682b805bb7365bddf80c7291</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680783"],"_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-6a9c721a529de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The transfer from King's Academy seemed to be a magnet to the football against Columbus. He recorded a sack, a forced fumble, a pass breakup, and multiple tackles on the night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Champion is making the argument to be considered the best linebacker in the state and is becoming a key part of a defense on the top team in the country. The Liberty commit steps up quickly to make tackles and could be an elite defender on the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Boston College, East Carolina, FAU, Tulane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18043861/68bc5adb6f07174de308032f">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18043861/68bc5adb6f07174de308032f</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1879570"],"_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-6a9c721a52a2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior from St. Pete is a versatile chess piece who was used as a runner and receiver against Aquinas. Green has good speed and can change direction in the open field to avoid defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top-tier athlete can stop on a dime and has incredible balance when hit to get more yardage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offers: Louisville, Pitt, Tulane, Vanderbilt, USF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25381600/6931b33bcd06d6b43c37615f">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/25381600/6931b33bcd06d6b43c37615f</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682682"],"_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-6a9c721a52a79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Once again, Smith seemed to have the highest motor on a very talented defensive line at Aquinas. Against Columbus, the Ohio State commit mustered a solo sack and a tackle for loss but was constantly in on or close to tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He certainly seems to have the potential to generate 30 tackles for loss this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Offers: Boston College, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior Season Highlights: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20133523/6940c68a540685f13c78790c">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20133523/6940c68a540685f13c78790c</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Top Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>St. Thomas Aquinas:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='895727' first='Jackson' last='Leimberger'], 2027 Linebacker - Two tackles for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='895723' first='Chase' last='Goodrich'], 2027 Defensive Lineman - Two tackles for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Llewellyn Peets, 2028 Defensive Lineman - Sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gabriel Frossard, 2027 Defensive Lineman - Tackle for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cannon Guila, Linebacker - Tackle for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The entire offensive line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Columbus:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1870905' first='Amir' last='Sears'], 2027, Athlete - Red zone touchdown catch, pass breakup, two other intermediate receptions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler Tindel, 2028, Linebacker - Interception</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angel Oroszco, 2027, Offensive/Defensive Lineman - Interception</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fernando Suarez-Soliz, 2028, Linebacker - Sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>All stats are unofficial</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->