Iron Hawks 18U 7v7 Notes II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 7v7 Season is upon us, and this season I have worked closely with members of the Iron Hawks 7v7 team. In this article, we break down their roster, and how Coaches from Iona Prep, St. Anthony's and other top programs in New York, have come together to create an elite 18u squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While NY has had their Stock Up Showcase, many other states still have showcases. If you want to attend, use this code <strong>LemerWinterPRZ</strong>, for a few dollars off your registration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want to stay updated with the latest news and articles from Prep Redzone NY? Follow me on Twitter <strong><a href="https://x.com/PRZcory">PrzCory</a></strong> so you never miss a beat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- 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":"Philip Halpin","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Hun School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697e8aa9d2b84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Halpin is one of a few athletes who makes the cross state journey to compete with Iron Hawks. The 2028 WR, plays at the prestigious Hun School in NJ, and stands at 6'0" 175-Pounds, displaying a good build for a WR. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halpin III, played mainly on the defensive side of the ball during his Sophomore Season, and with games against IMG, and St. Francis, he played his fair share of outstanding receivers. Halpin III, showed good footwork, along with outstanding pass coverage skills. I liked his vision, which allowed him to make plays on balls in coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall a solid athlete, who after making the switch to the defensive side, has had an outstanding Sophomore year, and will make a real impact for the Iron Hawks squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1803713"],"_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-697e8aa9d2c43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bellard is a star athlete for the Holy Trinity squad, and can play on both sides of the field. His name is spelled wrong, which will be fixed. Standing at 5'10" 150-Pounds, displaying a solid build for an Athlete. I want to see him reach the 180-Pound mark to fill out his frame, as he progresses through High School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellard has outstanding hands, and can make great catches on both sides of the ball. His IQ, and tracking ability is amazing, as he can make an amazing recovery on routes when he was beat. I like his footwork on coverage reps, which allows him to stay with his man or in his zone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bellard is an outstanding two-way athlete, who is a major star for Holy Trinity. The 7v7 circuit is made for players like Bellard, which makes him an outstanding playmaker for Iron Hawks. </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":"Shaye Sykes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chaminade","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697e8aa9d2d7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing at 5'9" 155-Pounds, Shaye Sykes is one of the up and coming young playmakers in the Catholic League. Displaying a solid build, I want to see him add 10-15 pounds, of good weight to help him fill out his frame. He mainly played at Safety for Chaminade, but can play on both sides of the ball making him a versatile athletes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sykes was the true definition of a ball hawk, he has a great IQ, and always finds his way to effect a passing play. I like his footwork when back pedaling, and he showcases fluid hips, allowing him to get turned around to make plays in coverage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a 7v7 setting, he is the perfect Athlete to have on a football field, making him the perfect prospect for Iron Hawks 18U team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639428"],"_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-697e8aa9d2e78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Next up is Holy Trinity's [player_tooltip player_id='1639428' first='Darnell' last='Rink']. The Catholic League Athlete, stands at 6'0" 150-Pounds, displaying an undersized build for a WR. I want to see him add 10-15 Pounds of good weight to help fill out his frame, as he progresses through his Senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He played on both sides of the ball as a Junior, and on Defense, he displayed a high IQ, which allows him to make plays on the ball. On the offensive side, he has a good release, which can help him beat Corners off the line. I like his ability to go up and make catches in traffic, and he is a consistent after the catch threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rink is a playmaker I am really high on as a prospect, and seeing him in a 7v7 setting is a massive plus for any team. Iron Hawks bringing in a guy like Rink is a major win for the program. </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":"Amari Graves","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Babylon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-697e8aa9d2fa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last in Part Two is Amari Graves. Graves is a new name for me in the 2027 class, and a playmaker I will be watching closely this offseason, and throughout his Senior Year. Standing at 6'1" 160-Pounds, the North Babylon Athlete has a solid frame, but should look to add 10-15 Pounds of good muscle as he move through his Senior Season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Film was limited for Graves, but from what I saw, he showcased a good IQ, with the ability to read an offense. He is a solid tackler and can blow up holes if needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graves is an underrated playmaker who I am curious to watch this season. With limited film, and not much known about the Long Island Native, he can easily become a sneaky good addition for Iron Hawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->