Tabor Academy vs Williston-Northampton 9/19/26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The reigning ISL champs kicked off their season in a Saturday night showdown in Marion between Williston Northampton. Tabor took an early lead with a 33-yard touchdown scamper by [player_tooltip player_id='1358050' first='Quinn' last='Vanneste']. [player_tooltip player_id='401841' first='Peter' last='Bourque'] with a 20 yard touchdown pass to [player_tooltip player_id='461527' first='Kaiden' last='Drinkwater'] who made a one handed catch over [player_tooltip player_id='1251519' first='Izayah' last='Angeles'] who had outstanding coverage. Williston Northampton scores towards the end of the five-yard touchdown from [player_tooltip player_id='801073' first='Nate' last='Ellis'], who also ran it in for two from the Wildcat formation. Ellis had another touchdown for six yards. [player_tooltip player_id='801073' first='Nate' last='Ellis'] scored a game-breaking 55-yard touchdown run with 4:32 left in the game. [player_tooltip player_id='401841' first='Peter' last='Bourque'] throws a costly interception in the hands of [player_tooltip player_id='801326' first='Gavin' last='Brady']. Williston Northampton takes down the ISL Champions on the road in a Saturday night showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final Score Tabor Academy 14 Williston-Northampton 23 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1270302"],"_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","fullHeight":false,"anchor":"acf-block-6aaf126b27047"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A dynamic two-way player with speed.A prototype slot receiver who can take the top off a defense with his home run speed. He catches the ball with soft hands and has a knack for gaining yards after the catch. He needs to show better effort when springing a block on the perimeter. On defense, he is physical in man coverage, leaving receivers at bay. His instincts are off the chart as he diagnoses plays and closes in rapidly. His ball skills are on display as he keeps attacking the pass. He isn't afraid to get his nose dirty and make a tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stars of the Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1638813"],"_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-6aaf0bdfb2505"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation: </strong>Tall, lean, built frame who brings a ton of speed and athleticism. Versatility to return kicks. He has a knack for stepping up and making tackles in run support, thanks to his heavy-hitting ability. Super physical in man coverage, where he is as sticky as glue. He brings top-notch closing speed when making plays on the ball carrier. As a returner, he needs to trust his blocks to develop and have spatial awareness. Needs to make better decisions on when to let the ball go out of bounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["461527"],"_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-6aaf0bdfb2598"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A crafty route runner with his sticky hands. Constantly adjusts his catch radius, as seen on the touchdown reception. Generates separation against tight-man coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1087675"],"_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-6aaf0bdfb266a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Route running capability and is gaining yardage after the catch. He displays speed and quickness when he touches the ball. His versatility at running back stems from his playmaking ability. He displayed tremendous vison </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358050"],"_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-6aaf0bdfb26b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: Tall, compact-framed back who brings physicality and top-end burst as a runner. He has superb vision and patience to trust his blocks, allowing him to cut back and hit the hole. As a pass catcher, he uses soft hands and is a crisp route runner, gaining yardage after the catch. On defense, he barks out orders to get guys lined up. He's a downhill thumper who swarms the ball but needs to take a better angle on the tackle. Likes to use his quickness to slip past blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801073"],"_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-6aaf0bdfb2780"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: Small running back who plays bigger than his size. He has the vision and patience to trust his blocks to develop and burst through the hole. Extremely shifty in the open space as he cuts back. He has tremendous home-run speed, leaving defenders in the dust. An added bonus is that he is a powerful runner who fires his feet to keep his legs churning on contact. Instinctive in pass protection when picking up the blitz.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["455592"],"_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-6aaf0f1c009cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">His true leadership is on display when he rallies teammates around him. Swarms around the ball, making plays. Instincts and versatility are evident. Consistently runs his motor from sideline to sideline, closing in rapidly on ball carriers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1939979"],"_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-6aaf240c70ba0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A tall, compact-frame edge defender who plays with bad intentions. At the snap of the ball, he has sluggish footwork, though he compensates with an upfield burst. He fires out with a high hat. As a pass rusher, he needs to develop a concrete plan with certain counters. He is known for being a stout run defender who sets the edge with authority. He needs to speed up his hand usage, though when he disengages, he closes in on the ball carrier rapidly as a vicious tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->