Catholic Memorial vs. St.John’s Prep 10/30/26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Catholic Memorial Knights and the St. John's Prep Eagles squared off in the Catholic Conference Championship game in West Roxbury. [player_tooltip player_id='400828' first='Christopher' last='Vargas'] throws a quick slant to [player_tooltip player_id='2150767' first='William' last='Codreanu'] for 30 yards as Codreanu stays on his feet after contact for extra yardage. [player_tooltip player_id='2452001' first='Michael' last='Salemi'] takes in from 58 yards to the house to extend the lead to 14 for the Eagles. Aman Messiah takes it in from one yard out to put CM on the board. After the [player_tooltip player_id='2452001' first='Michael' last='Salemi'] fumble, Kingston Rust finds [player_tooltip player_id='1542880' first='Ramar' last='Thomas'] on a 30-yard strike in a sudden change situation. Also, Kingston Rust calls his own number and takes it in for two, tying the game at 14. [player_tooltip player_id='2452001' first='Michael' last='Salemi'] responds with a short-term memory with a two-yard touchdown. Aman Messiah takes it in again from one yard out. [player_tooltip player_id='943947' first='Jackson' last='Tucker'] with the catch, with tight coverage all over him, for a 25-yard completion from Kingston Rust sets up another Aman Messiah one-yard touchdown, giving the Knights the first lead of the game. [player_tooltip player_id='998736' first='Maxwell' last='Parent'] takes it in from one yard out to tie the game with 3:04 left in the third quarter. [player_tooltip player_id='400828' first='Christopher' last='Vargas'] finds a wide-open [player_tooltip player_id='889581' first='Riley' last='Selvais'], who got the better of [player_tooltip player_id='2469913' first='Rocco' last='Gasbarro'], who has given him a run for his money all night, from 36 yards out. Kingston Rust finds his brother, Christian Rust, for an explosive 80-yard touchdown pass, tying the game. [player_tooltip player_id='998736' first='Maxwell' last='Parent'] takes it in from two yards out to give the Eagles the lead with 27 seconds left in the game. Kingston Rust throws a costly interception as [player_tooltip player_id='2150767' first='William' last='Codreanu'] seals the deal for St. Johns Prep, which moves to 8-0 on the season as the Catholic Conference Champs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Score:</strong> Catholic Memorial: 35, St.John's Prep: 42</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"textAlign":"center"}}} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Standouts of the Game</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400828"],"_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-6ae518a5b73ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tall pure pocket passer who has complete control of the offense. He continues to deliver the ball with a nice zip and velocity. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2150767"],"_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-6ae518a5b741e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: A tall, lean receiver who has shown the versatility week in and week out. Condreau showed some sneaky yards after contact on a 30-yard slant route to the house against Catholic Memorial. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943947"],"_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-6ae518a5b7452"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Offensive Evaluation:</strong> A tall, stocky receiver who brings play speed and crafty route running. Tucker is a feisty competitor in contested catch situations as he climbs the ladder to get the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Evaluation:</strong> A leader who gets teammates aligned. He needs to take sharper angles in the open field, as he whiffs at times. With a sharp angle, he delivers a heavy hit as a physical tackler. In pass coverage, he has unlimited range, so he can give help over the top. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542880"],"_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-6ae518a5b74b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A crafty route runner who gets separation against man coverage. Thomas continues to line up out wide and in the backfield and play wildcat quarterback. He has refined his route running by gaining separation and finding soft spots in zone coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1001464"],"_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-6ae518a5b74e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: A tall, lean-framed edge defender who plays with a non-stop motor every time he steps on the field. At the snap, he gets a clean get-off and a vast upfield burst. Graziani has a pass rush plan that allows him to bend outside with a dip-and-rip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["998736"],"_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-6ae518a5b750d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Offensive Evaluation: </strong>A bell-cow back who can explode through the hole despite having somewhat limited breakaway speed. Parent is an angry runner with a seek-and-destroy mentality when he fights for extra yards of contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Eval</strong>uation: A smart yet instinctive player who comes downhill to deliver heavy hits across the middle to break up passes. He shows tremendous leadership </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889581"],"_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-6ae518a5b753b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A twitchy yet quick receiver with the build of a slot receiver who has become an alpha for the offense in terms of leadership. Selvais is a sneaky deep threat who adjusts his catch radius with diving grabs and takes the top off with his speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452001"],"_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-6ae5388b7b8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: A change of pace back with home run speed. He maintains consistent vision and the patience to trust his blocks, exploding through the hole as he hits another gear at the second level. However, he needs to tighten up his ball security as he coughed </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243642"],"_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-6ae5388b7b8e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation: </strong>A right-handed dual-threat quarterback who consistently takes control of the offense with leadership and poise. Rust is even-keeled in the pocket as he buys time and keeps his eyes downfield. However, he can make hasty decisions when under heavy pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2195403"],"_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-6ae5388b7b90e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: A road-grading mauler who plays the game with ill intent. In pass pro, he has solid lateral movement on quick sets and jump sets. However, he needs to continue to look for work when he is uncovered. In the run game, he moves defenders off the ball with an edge. Yebba is consitently on the moves on his kick out blocks as he is willing to pull in gap schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2133988"],"_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-6ae5388b7b92c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation:</strong> A prototypical slot build who has game-breaking speed to top off opposing secondaries. At the snap, he gets a clean release off the line. Johnson is crafty with the ball in his hands on designed runs such as jet sweeps with vision and patience. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2469913"],"_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-6ae5388b7b948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Evaluation: </strong> A short-statured, lean-framed defensive back who brings play speed and can play all three corner spots and safety. Gasbarro is very sticky in man coverage, as he blanketed [player_tooltip player_id='889581' first='Riley' last='Selvais'] the entire game and knocked an intended pass away from him. His ball skills are second to none as he attacks intended throws. He is a willing tackler who comes up to make plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["243668"],"_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-6ae5388b7b964"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evaluation: A shifty yet quick player who brings game-breaking speed, taking the top off defenses in the passing game. He is a chain mover who finds soft spots in zone coverage and consistently gains yardage after the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->