PRZNY Team Previews: Health Sciences Falcons

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season (10-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After winning 5 Section VI titles in 6 years in the Class B division, Health Sciences joined Class A in 2025. And their regular season couldn't have gone better as they rolled their opponents going 8-0. But after two dominant playoff performances, the Falcons were stunned in the Section Vi finals by the McKinley Macks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Prospect</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698601"],"_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-6a55197836ba5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ridgeway went from a "player to know" last off-season to arguably the best Linebacker in Section VI. He burst on to the scene in 2025 with over 140 tackles 9 sacks and 2 INTs. He can do everything from stuff the run in the middle of the field to rush the QB and has the fluid hip movement to defend the pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Three X-Factors</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1639420"],"_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-6a55197836c23"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moye has excellent speed for someone his size. He is a dominant two-way player that racked up 91 tackles and 11 sacks on defense while being an exceptional RG on one of the most explosive offenses in WNY. Tyjhaun should be in consideration for the Trench Trophy by year's end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1285256"],"_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-6a55197836c7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steward is a ruthless blocker and has blocked for 3 different 1,000 yard backs in the past two years. He has a massive presence and has the most varsity experience on the Falcons Offensive Line. No matter who is running the ball for Health this season, Krishawn will be the anchor for their success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2121672"],"_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-6a55197836cd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another stud O Lineman for Health is Marshall. The Falcons have always been run heavy and this season should be no exception. Jihad is a big body that can move defenders around with ease. He has incredible strength and consistently blocks to the whistle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Breakout Player</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1513388"],"_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-6a55197836d2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I had Stevens pegged as the breakout candidate last season as well but the emergence of Pitts and Guy hogged majority of the carries. Both of them have graduated leaving the door wide open for Arieun to run wild behind one of the best run games in WNY.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Names to Know</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PRZ Rank</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1339477' first='Jason' last='Love']</td><td>2027</td><td>234</td></tr><tr><td>WR</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2143338' first='Arnette' last='Williams']</td><td>2027</td><td>326</td></tr><tr><td>DL</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1554644' first='Kendall' last='Dudley']</td><td>2027</td><td>447</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2103126' first='Terrance' last='Shuford']</td><td>2029</td><td>Watch List</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1654604' first='Marlon' last='Barnaby']</td><td>2027</td><td>Watch List</td></tr><tr><td>QB</td><td>Jacob Dowdell</td><td>2028</td><td>Unranked</td></tr><tr><td>ATH</td><td>Nathan Lewis Jr</td><td>2028</td><td>Unranked</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Losses</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Position</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Commitment/Contributions</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Kevin Guy</td><td>Erie Community College</td></tr><tr><td>RB</td><td>Kaivohn Pitts</td><td>1,700 yards rushing and a Connolly Cup Finalist</td></tr><tr><td>DB</td><td>Alante Green</td><td>Western New England</td></tr><tr><td>OL/DL</td><td>Quincey Patterson</td><td>Trench Trophy Finalist</td></tr><tr><td>QB</td><td>Jordan Oliver</td><td>2025 Starting QB</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Schedule</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Date</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Opponent</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/09-05-2026/football-26/canisius-vs-health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts.htm?c=XYiXnEvvWkuIU3WPlpcP7A">9/5</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/buffalo/canisius/football/">vs Canisius</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/09-11-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-jamestown.htm?c=pZtX5FQCyUO3mN0SBI3E2A">9/11</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/jamestown/jamestown-red-and-green/football/">@ Jamestown</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/09-18-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-lancaster.htm?c=9XizsnhFq0uA-t7vI0hxnw">9/18</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/lancaster/lancaster-legends/football/">@ Lancaster</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/09-25-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-lewis-j-bennett-olmsted-middle-early-college-east.htm?c=N3ADJO1o8EGTbKdLdEOvJg">9/2</a>5</td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/buffalo/lewis-j-bennett-olmsted-middle-early-college-east-tigers/football/">vs Bennett</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/10-02-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-lockport.htm?c=HNQFdhNVk0i5wMunRgu3DQ">10/2</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/lockport/lockport-lions/football/">vs Lockport</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/10-09-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-steubenville.htm?c=qloLAjNGf0qW2i5-jQf6xg">10/9</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/oh/steubenville/steubenville-big-red/football/">@ Steubenville</a> (OH)</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/10-16-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-hutchinson-central-tech-emerson-vo-tech-city-honors.htm?c=20H47ocB60SxQwDj-It6vg">10/16</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/buffalo/hutchinson-central-tech-emerson-vo-tech-city-honors-engineers/football/">vs Hutch-Tech</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/games/10-25-2026/football-26/health-sciences-buffalo-academy-of-science-global-concepts-vs-niagara-falls.htm?c=clo_09u7JE-GM3NZah3vAg">10/25</a></td><td><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/ny/niagara-falls/niagara-falls-wolverines/football/">@ Niagara Falls</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Outlook</strong><strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Current Head Coach:</strong> Ty Parker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After 1 season in Class A, Health Sciences will be joining AA for the 2026 campaign. Before they get in to league competition, they will be playing host to MMHSAA powerhouse, Canisius as the Crusaders and Falcons play a must see game on a Saturday afternoon. Health then takes on three straight AA perennial playoff opponents in Jamestown, Lancaster and Bennett.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Health Sciences is always a team to beat no matter what class that are in and their upgrade to AA is no exception. The have a fairly young team and being a charter school, they have the advantage of recruiting over public schools. I fully expect the Falcons to be among the final four and most likely in the Section Championship game at UB Stadium in November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->