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5A Sectionals – Prospects To Watch

5A Sectionals – Prospects To Watch
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Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault October 18, 2024 @ 11:32 AM
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Dominic De Freitas
Dominic De Freitas 6'0" | 180 lbs | K | 2025
IN
Bryce Tolliver
Bryce Tolliver 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR/DB | 2027
IN
Michael Thacker
Michael Thacker 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL | 2025
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Indiana high school football tournament brackets were set last Sunday. While 6A will enjoy the first week off, sectional action for Classes 1A-5A will kick off in full-swing next Friday. Here are five 4A players who could break out and make a big impact in the chase for a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1308724"],"_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-671273adcaac3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tolliver is a very intriguing prospect. At 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, he possesses the frame and arm length to be a top prospect in the Class of 2027. He is a high-impact player for the Brickies who can break on the ball, stay in-phase, and snag interceptions with ease. Hobart opens up against Lowell in the first round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1512365"],"_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-671273adcab18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We spotlighted De Freitas - the fifth-ranked kicker in the country in his class - as a small school stud for a good reason. His 62-yard field goal two weeks ago against Concord flashed his cannon for a leg. If NorthWood gets into tight games (starting with next Friday's opener against South Bend Washington) so common for the late fall, De Freitas could be a difference-maker with the game on the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Jackson Folden","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_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_weight":"190","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lebanon HS","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671273adcabbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Folden is coming off a strong showing last week against Southmont. In a 35-0 victory, he was 17-of-24 for 327 yards and four touchdowns, with just one interception. Lebanon is currently 6-2 under Jeff Smock and back to their winning ways after a rough-and-tumble 2023 season. They open up against Culver Academy next Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Christian Kiptoo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"215","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mount Vernon HS","_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-671273adcac48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mount Vernon-Fortville and New Palestine will match up in round one These two Hancock County teams have a bit of a rivalry history, with the Marauders snapping a longstanding Dragons winning streak back in 2020. Kiptoo is a strong EDGE prospect with outstanding pass rush skills and good pursuit abilities v. the run. Beginning in Week 4 he plays now at defensive tackle, where he has 50 tackles and 4 sacks on the year. He is a key player New Palestine will have to account for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["196670"],"_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-671273adcac8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thacker has seven sacks on the season and is a force to be reckoned with for undefeated New Palestine. The defensive end for the Dragons, who holds a handful of MAC offers, is a strong run defender and upper-tier pass rusher. He has unmatched ability to set a vertical edge and force ballcarriers inside. New Palestine's defense hasn't given up more than 17 points all season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Indiana high school football tournament brackets were set last Sunday. While 6A will enjoy the first week off, sectional action for Classes 1A-5A will kick off in full-swing next Friday. Here are five 4A players who could break out and make a big impact in the chase for a state championship.

Bryce Tolliver

Bryce Tolliver

IN
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2027
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Bryce
Tolliver WR/DB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Hobart Highschool
|
IN
5A Sectionals – Prospects To Watch
Tolliver is a very intriguing prospect. At 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, he possesses the frame and arm length to...
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School: Hobart Highschool
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Dominic De Freitas

Dominic De Freitas

IN
K
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS K
CLASS 2025
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Dominic
De Freitas K
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Northwood
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IN
5A Sectionals – Prospects To Watch
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School: Northwood
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Jackson Folden

Jackson Folden

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2025

Jackson Folden

School: Lebanon HS
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Christian Kiptoo

Christian Kiptoo

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
POS DL
CLASS 2025

Christian Kiptoo

School: Mount Vernon HS
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Michael Thacker

Michael Thacker

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DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 275
POS DL
CLASS 2025
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Michael
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Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
275
HS
New Palestine
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IN
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