PRZVA Team Preview: Patriot Pioneers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Years Result:</strong> 8-3 Cardinal District Champs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Sean Finnerty entering year 8 as Head Coach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key Returnees:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1788531' first='Anthony' last='Mallory'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169761' first='Chris' last='Umana'], [player_tooltip player_id='2105584' first='Dheyvion' last='Grant'], [player_tooltip player_id='1073634' first='Ian' last='Song'], [player_tooltip player_id='2135106' first='Louis' last='Kenbeng'], [player_tooltip player_id='1313486' first='Brady' last='Warren'] Evan Tarnovsky<br></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314751"],"_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-6a849b7fb66fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Mathieu Kanu off to Virginia Tech, [player_tooltip player_id='2135106' first='Louis' last='Kenbeng'] looks like the next big thing for Coach Finnerty's defense. I have watched this kid for a couple years now make plays at corner, safety and linebacker. Kenbeng is always around the football picking off 4 interceptions as a junior. Watching him at the PWC showcase I saw him run with corners and backers with Coach mentioning that they expect him to both roles this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LouisKenbeng3/status/1990803074756313471?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LouisKenbeng3/status/1990803074756313471?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1169761"],"_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-6a849b7fb67c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Umana is dominant at defensive tackle that is poised to be one of the best defensive linemen in Virginia. He really excelled as junior obtaining 48 tackles, 2 sacks and 15 Tackles for losses. Offerable prospect who if he was 6'4 or higher you would hear many top flight schools calling. [player_tooltip player_id='1169761' first='Chris' last='Umana'] has played a ton for the Pioneers on both of their lines. He could be an excellent linemen at the division 2 or higher level come a year from now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/UmanaChris/status/1994915933509370093?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/UmanaChris/status/1994915933509370093?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312076"],"_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-6a849b7fb686b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Based on their first scrimmage and word going around, it looks like [player_tooltip player_id='2105584' first='Dheyvion' last='Grant'] is going to get more opportunities carrying the football at running back. He has already been a high caliber safety and has waited patiently for his chance to shine offensively. Grant is a patient runner who will not hesitate to lower his shoulder into anyone. He has earned the opportunity to be Patriot's lead back and I think he will thrive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1788531"],"_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-6a849b7fb68ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I don't think it has been stated enough on how impressive it was to see [player_tooltip player_id='1788531' first='Anthony' last='Mallory'] take over the starting quarterback reigns as a freshmen. To recap Patriot's season Mallory seemingly took control before week 3 and from their the Pioneers got rolling. For him to come in and not only compete in one of the toughest districts is something to be proud of, Mallory not only did that but he lead Patriot to a District title! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Year 2 he enters firmly in control of the Pioneers offense and I expect his stat line to explode. He has looked good during the 7v7 and offseason circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Anthony27932282/status/1991667423255359639?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Anthony27932282/status/1991667423255359639?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1073634"],"_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-6a849b7fb69ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fun prospect to watch on the right side of the Pioneers offensive line is [player_tooltip player_id='1073634' first='Ian' last='Song'], he really improved as the season wore on. A dominant run blocker at times, Song started as a sophomore and is one of the 3 returning starting linemen on this offensive line. He is 6'1 and 240 lbs., adding a lot of muscle this off-season, I expect him to be one of the better linemen in PWC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ian_Song1/status/1997364924788416616?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ian_Song1/status/1997364924788416616?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1172338"],"_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-6a849b7fb6af5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren is a bull at defensive end he is constantly in the backfield particularly against the run. He too has played a lot on both sides throughout his Patriot career. [player_tooltip player_id='1313486' first='Brady' last='Warren'] is stout and when extends the would be blocker he looks like a nightmare to block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->