District 3 Playoff Preview Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6A </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>November 10th Games</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st Seed Manheim Township vs. 8th Seed William Penn </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2nd Seed Harrisburg vs. 7th Seed Cedar Crest </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3rd Seed Central York vs. 6th Seed Central Dauphin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4th Seed Cumberland Valley vs. Wilson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Favorite to win District Title</strong>: Manheim Township and Harrisburg. Manheim Township has been darn right nasty as a football team, but Harrisburg has been very good as well. They played earlier this year when Township beat them 38-6. I expect a good chance to see a rematch of these two teams in the District Championship game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Team:</strong> Cumberland Valley has won 5 straight after starting the season losing 4 of the 1st 5. They are playing good football and already played Manheim Township and Central York earlier this year, even though both were losses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Prospects:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["222655"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923e9f04"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914950' first='Hayden' last='Johnson'] Manheim Township</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='914950' first='Hayden' last='Johnson'] has thrown for 2233 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Yes, 40 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. It's a really impressive showing for the Lehigh commit. We will see if he can lead Township to a District Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["256168"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923e9f56"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='256168' first='Landon' last='Kennel'] Manheim Township.</strong> Johnson's top target has had a great Senior year for Township. He has caught 51 passes, 866 yards, and an eye-popping 22 touchdown passes. The Monmouth commit has had a great Senior Year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212414"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923e9f9a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='212414' first='Elias' last='Coke'] Harrisburg</strong>. Coke has had a good Sophomore season for Harrisburg. He helped Harrisburg win the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Championship. Since Harrisburg's week 3 loss to Manheim Township they have won 7 straight, Coke is one of the biggest reasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["263040"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923e9fda"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shawn Lee Harrisburg</strong>. Lee plays quarterback and defensive back as well for Harrisburg. Lee is a talented player who is a dual threat at quarterback and makes big plays on defense as well. He is the key to the District Championship run for Harrisburg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["558777"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea016"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='558777' first='Tommy' last='Hunsicker'] Wilson</strong>. He has had a strong season for Wilson at Quarterback. Hunsicker has thrown for 2024 yards and 22 touchdowns on the year. Before losing to Township Hunsicker had led Wilson to 6 straight wins. </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":"Fernando Marquez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cedar Crest ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea09c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fernando Marquez Cedar Crest.</strong> Marquez is someone who exploded onto the scene this year. He has rushed for 847 yards and 19 touchdowns. Helping Cedar Crest to make the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>November 3rd Games</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st Seed New Oxford gets a bye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th Seed Hershey vs. 9th Seed Exeter = winner plays New Oxford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4th Seed Garden Spot gets a bye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5th Seed Ephrata vs. 12th Seed Lower Dauphin = winner plays Garden Spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2nd Seed Cedar Cliff gets a bye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7th Seed South Western vs. 10th Seed Greencastle-Antrim = winner plays Garden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3rd Seed Cocalico gets a bye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6th Seed Conestoga Valley vs. 11th Seed Dover = winner plays Cocalico</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Favorite to win District Title</strong>. To me, the best two teams are Cocalico and Cedar Cliff. I know that might sound strange considering they are not the top seed. Cocalico is the defending District Champion and Cedar Cliff has had a great year, so I think they have a chance at winning the District Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Team</strong>: Garden Spot. Garden Spot has had a good year with a 9-1 season. They are a seasoned and talented team. They will be a tough out for anyone who plays them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best Prospects</strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827551"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea0e6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea123"} /--> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1105939' first='Aaryn' last='Longenecker']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cocalico ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea196"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827551' first='Sam' last='Steffey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1105939' first='Aaryn' last='Longenecker'] Cocalico</strong>. In Cocalico's veer offense, Steffey and Lonenecker are the two key runners. They both are tough to stop and if anyone is going to knock them off they will need to contain these two runners. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["558285"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea1d5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='558285' first='Idriz' last='Ahmetovic'] New Oxford.</strong> The dual-threat quarterback and defensive back has helped New Oxford to an impressive 9-1 season. Admetovic is a dynamic playmaker on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769372"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea211"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769372' first='Brennan' last='Holmes'] New Oxford</strong>. Holmes the top target for New Oxford has had a good Senior Year for them. He has been a catalyst and making a ton of good plays for New Oxford. </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":"Kye Harting","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Garden Spot","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea27f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kye Harting Garden Spot</strong>. Harting has had a good year for Garden Spot and helped them have a 9-1 record. He has thrown for 1776 yards, and 32 touchdowns. He also has rushed for over 1000 yards on the year as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4A</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1st Seed McDevitt gets a bye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th Seed Milton Hershey vs. 9th Seed Eastern York. = winner plays McDevitt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4th Seed East Pennsboro vs. 5th Lampeter Strasburg = winner plays winner of above game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2nd Seed Twin Valley gets a bye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7th Seed Elco vs.10th Seed Big Spring. = winner plays Twin Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3rd Seed Manheim Central vs. 6th Seed Susquehanna Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Favorite to win District Title</strong>. With apologies to everyone, McDevitt is the overwhelming favorite to win the District Title. They are also trying to go back to back with State Titles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper Team.</strong> Manheim Central has a ton of talent, and I feel like if they make it they should be able to play McDevitt tough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["154352"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea2c0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='154352' first='Stone' last='Saunders'] McDevitt</strong>. The 6th best prospect in the state and the Kentucky commit is a difference maker at quarterback. He has had a good year as he has led them to a 10-0 record so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["255045"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea2fb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='255045' first='Rico' last='Scott'] McDevitt. </strong>Scott the Alabama commit is one of the best players and wide receivers in the State. Scott is the top target for Saunders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377418"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea335"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='377418' first='Zac' last='Hahn'] Manheim Central</strong>. Hahn has had a monster season for Central this year. He has thrown for 2302 yards and 33 touchdowns. He has helped Central win the Section 2 Title in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893517"],"_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_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653f0923ea36f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='893517' first='Aaron' last='Enterline'] Manheim Central.</strong> Enterline is Hahn's top target. During the season the huge receiver had 62 catches, 1245, and 22 touchdowns. He is a dynamic receiver you can move all over the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->