WPIAL Playoff Preview: 2A Top Playmakers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Seed Seton Lasalle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8th Seed Our Lady of Sacred Heart vs. 9th Seed Riverside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4th Seed Steel Valley vs. 13th Seed Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5th Seed Western Beaver vs. 12th Seed Carlynton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Seed South Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7th Seed Mohawk vs. 10th Seed Keystone Oak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Seed Elmwood City </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6th Seed South Allegheny vs. 11th Seed Waynesburg </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489202"],"_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-672035c684609"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'] is one of the best athletes in the state of Pennsylvania. He can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit track speed. When he gets into the open field he just explodes past defenders and makes big plays. On defense is a dynamic defender as well. Taylor is ranked as the top athlete in the 2027 class. If Seton Lasalle makes a run for the District Title. Taylor will have a big hand in that happening. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["599152"],"_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-672035c684666"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='599152' first='Michael' last='Pastirik'] is a good quarterback for Seton Lasalle. He does an excellent job in the pocket throwing the football. His ability to make pre-snap reads and then throw to the proper receivers is impressive. He shows good mechanics and excellent footwork in the pocket. He also does a nice job of throwing the ball on the run. He sets his feet and delivers an excellent football on the run. Pastirik is a good prospect at quarterback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/MikePastirik2/status/1838344076242165983">https://twitter.com/MikePastirik2/status/1838344076242165983</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386216"],"_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-672283818db39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='386216' first='Parker' last='Cunningham'] and his brother [player_tooltip player_id='598939' first='Troy' last='Cunningham'] make a dynamic duo as lineman for South Park. Cunningham is a James Madison commit. He is a mauler at offensive tackle. He does a good job In the run game by driving defenders off the ball. On one block I saw him drive a player like 20 yards down the field. He has good feet and athleticism and moves well by chasing linebackers and pulling. Cunningham is a beast for South Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ParkerC_77/status/1806787361004548287">https://twitter.com/ParkerC_77/status/1806787361004548287</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598939"],"_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-672283818db8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wow, the other Cunningham brother is just as talented. He is projected as a defensive lineman. He is unblockable. The kid does a great job penetrating against offensive linemen and being disruptive in the backfield. He also shows good position versatility. He is able to play both as a defensive tackle and on the edge. In both positions, he shows a good disruptive ability. He also shows good pass-rush moves putting constant pressure on offenses. The two Cunningham brothers are legit players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Troy52C/status/1845987253799223668","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Troy52C/status/1845987253799223668 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386107"],"_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-672283818dbd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wow, [player_tooltip player_id='386107' first='Donald' last='Barksdale'] is a big play machine for Steel Valley. He can score anytime he touches the ball. He has legit speed, and when he gets into the open field, he just runs past defenders. He is also a patient runner. He does an excellent job of waiting for the hole to open up and then he hits it. He is also a physical running back that is hard to bring down. Barksdale is a talented running back for Steel Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/valleyboidon3/status/1841206981937217712","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/valleyboidon3/status/1841206981937217712 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914700"],"_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-672283818dc17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='914700' first='Jaivin' last='Peel'] has some of the best films you see for anyone in the state. The kid is a straight baller as a quarterback. Both inside and outside of the pocket he is dynamic. He has had two fantastic seasons for Western Beaver as he continues to play at a high level. Peel has all the tools to play at the next level, he just needs to continue to grow as a football player. The biggest area of growth I have seen from his film is his ability to read a defense and get rid of the ball in a timely matter. Peel is one special talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/PeelJaivin/status/1851059975772144000">https://twitter.com/PeelJaivin/status/1851059975772144000</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598690"],"_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-672283818dc58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='598690' first='Camden' last='Lewis'] is a good athlete who plays football. He has some legit film as an athlete all over the field. On offense, he plays as an off-the-ball tight end. On one play he caught a short pass in the flat and broke 6 or 7 tackles on his way for a touchdown. It was an incredible play where he used his strength and athleticism to score a touchdown at the goal line. On defense, he is a match-up piece. He is used as both a stand-up outside linebacker and an inside linebacker. At both positions, he makes a ton of plays. He also blocked a punt. Lewis is a heck of an athlete who is starting to get some serious love from Colleges. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/camden_lewis25/status/1848746619623047430">https://twitter.com/camden_lewis25/status/1848746619623047430</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319836"],"_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-672283818dd03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='319836' first='Vann' last='Kavals'] is an excellent player who plays as a quarterback and as a defensive end for Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart. He is committed to Akron to play football. At defensive end he does a great job of playing on the edge. He is so athletic and big that he is so disruptive. He also does an excellent job of chasing plays all over the field. He shows good pass-rushing ability. At quarterback, he is a dynamic player who is a good runner and can also throw the ball well in the pocket. Kavals is a talented player and Akron is getting a good player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/vann_kavals/status/1851019335214452968">https://twitter.com/vann_kavals/status/1851019335214452968</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->