2025 Team Preview: Park City Miners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Park City Miners are part of the 4A class in the region 8 area in the state of Utah. The team finished 10-2 and will look to build on another productive season. Check out what key players and hidden gems should be on your recruiting radar this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games to Watch: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/22 vs. Ridgeline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/5 vs. Olympus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/12 vs. Bountiful </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returns: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149945"],"_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-687e86524953c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warner returns as the Miner's leading rusher from last season. Has the quick feet, burst and acceleration on inside runs. Speed to bend the corner and accelerate on outside runs. An elusive runner in the open field to avoid tacklers in the open field. Warner has the size and athletic ability to running back or slot receiver at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429071"],"_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-687e8652495e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knapp returns as one of top tacklers from last season. Has the ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to find ball carriers. Hands to shed blocks. Burst/take off as a blitz rusher. A wrap up type tackler that will make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Knapp has the size and athletic ability to play the MIKE or WILL linebacker position in a 4-3 defensive scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625203"],"_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-687e8652496a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan returns as one of top leaders in interceptions last season. Plays the free safety position in the Miner's defensive scheme. Shows willingness to come up in run support. Ball skills to track the ball in the air and make a play. A physical tackler that can make the sure hit in the open field. Morgan has the size and athletic ability to play the free safety position in a zone cover type defensive scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hidden Gems:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563725"],"_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-688115b82b85d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Souza returns as one of the top tackers from last season. Has the ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to find the ball carrier on inside runs. Lateral quickness to move across the LOS. Range to close in on open field tackles. An explosive tackler that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Souza has the size and athletic ability to the MIKE linebacker position in a 3-4 defensive type scheme. </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":"Paul Pratchett","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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_weight":"240","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Park City","_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-688115b82b921"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pratchett returns after contributing the Miner's offensive line last season. Shows explosion as a run blocker with leg drive, effort and brings his feet. Ability to pull and trap block. Quickness to set hi base, hands to strike and sustain his feet in pass protection. Pratchett has the size and movement to play along the offensive interior in a Gap blocking type scheme at next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625182"],"_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-688115b82b970"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cusimano returns to the Miners as one of the top leaders in receptions last season. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in the air and make a play. Speed to get separation at the LOS and in and out of his breaks. A determined runner after the catch to fight for more yards. Cusimano has the size and athleticism to play in a Spread or Pro Style type offense at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Hidden Gems to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625185' first='Cole' last='Morgan']: QB || 6'1 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563720' first='Noah' last='Joiner']: OL || 6'2 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563709' first='Ethan' last='Cunningham']: HB || 6'0 || c/o 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625197' first='Luke' last='Diamond']: DB || 5'9|| c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625210' first='Parker' last='Jones']: DB || 5'10 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1690741' first='Reid' last='McCurdy']: ATH || 5'11 || c/o 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1686302' first='Xavi' last='Gonzalez']: DB || 5'7 || c/o 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ario Long: OL || 6'3 || c/o 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->