Mona Shores vs. Rockford Standout Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most anticipated games of the season did not disappoint, as Rockford came back to win this one 31-27. Even though the Rams came out victorious, there were many players on both teams that played impressively. Here are 8 players that impressed me! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63123f52e746a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["241258"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Named Rockford's Defensive Player of the Game, [player_tooltip player_id='241258' first='Austin' last='Harvey'] was a key part of the Ram's gutsy win.rnrnHarvey was responsible for many of the games biggest defensive plays, including a pass breakup leading to a game-defining INT, 2 blocked XPs, 6 tackles, and 2 more PBUs.rnrnAgainst a Mona Shores team full of gifted athletes, Harvey matched athleticism while adding a high IQ, allowing him to react quickly. Without Harvey's performance, Rockford has a much harder time winning this game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["243090"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Looking back at the film, [player_tooltip player_id='243090' first='Sam' last='Wahlberg'] had a good game under center.rnrnThere are many videos I took where Wahlberg is playing through the whistle, and sometimes manhandling the defensive line. I love this guy's technique and violent play.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["232200"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"10-17, 249 Yards, 3TDs.rnrn[player_tooltip player_id='232200' first='Mac' last='VandenHout'] looked uncomfortable in the first half, but one he started to heat up at the end of the 3rd quarter, there was no stopping him.rnrnI saw a fire in his eyes towards the end of the game. He orchestrated a monumental comeback after 40 mins of nothing going their way. From being down 27-7 having just thrown an INT, to rallying the troops with big time throws to win the game. I love his game.  I adore the leadership. 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