First Round (MIAA) Playoff Leadership Performances to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fall season is slowly closing with playoff action beginning in the New England region and on the road to state championships. Playoff performances are usually seen with each teams most talented recruits taking leadership rolls while showing their teammates how to win to advance. This past weekend, the recruits below did exactly that with leadership performances on full display. This preview includes a short bullet list analysis of each recruit listed below skill set, combined with an updated highlight video if it is available. We have also included a direct HUDL link for all recruits' profiles if it is available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63693be8e4074","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385345"],"_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":"Sean Eason is positioned as an RB for his team.  Leaders are known to show out in all games and that's exactly what he did. In a first round MIAA playoff game this weekend, he had 119 receiving yards, 71 rushing yards, and three  — touchdowns, as he boosted his recruiting stock to help lead his team successfully to a 37-34 win. The speedy and quick cutting running back is just sensational and he is only a sophomore. u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/16199799/Shane-Eason/aboutu0022u003eHUDL PROFILEu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/SportVideoMA/status/1588696308269076481?s=20u0026t=idyPWYg3TeLHQ0tCTu9APg","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/SportVideoMA/status/1588696308269076481?s=20&amp;t=idyPWYg3TeLHQ0tCTu9APg </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_63693c15e4075","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16199799/6366838e2aa7ab0748eda4b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6369431be4076","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400873"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='400873' first='Dante' last='Bruschi'] is positioned at linebacker for his team and also plays RB. In a first round MIAA playoff game, he finished with 115 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries; he also recorded 10 tackles, including a tackle for a loss, to help lead his team to victory.  He has a perfect frame for the linebacker position. He can process, read and react to pass or run with good technique. Shows good grit and determination with aggressive play on both sides of the ball.  Also has a great role model and position trainer (Father) NFL Linebacker;  u0022Teddie Bruschiu0022, to show him the way forward.  u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/13437689/Dante-Bruschi/aboutu0022u003eHUDL PROFILEu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/FeehanFootball/status/1580654367715139584?s=20u0026t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/FeehanFootball/status/1580654367715139584?s=20&amp;t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_63694364e4077","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13437689/636880b7b023a304c8042c9b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_636943aee4078","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["400874"],"_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":"Nick Yanchuk is positioned as a running back for his team.  In a first round MIAA playoff game, he lead a ground game with 314 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 23 carries. The senior continues to have outstanding  performances this season.  Repeating performances that show his ability to be a productive RB at the next level. u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/profile/13437695/Nicholas-Yanchuk/aboutu0022u003eHUDL PROFILEu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NicholasYanchuk/status/1539770951516266496?s=20u0026t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NicholasYanchuk/status/1539770951516266496?s=20&amp;t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_6369441ee4079","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13437695/6366c5e0e97a7b0224347b40' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63694460e407a","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368250"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='368250' first='James' last='Murphy'] a popular senior quarterback completed 22 of 34 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns, including a go-ahead 4-yard TD pass to classmate [player_tooltip player_id='368251' first='Ryan' last='Strout'] with 16 seconds remaining that lifted his team to victory in a first round MIAA playoff game. He is another consistent weekly performer who has raised his recruitment stock this season with spectacular play. u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13122609/6327c33e90f8d00c1c95001eu0022u003eHUDL PROFILEu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/kstone06/status/1588704886774190080?s=20u0026t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/kstone06/status/1588704886774190080?s=20&amp;t=ymkJArifvNg1EGSzixeS6w </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_636944cce407b","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13122609/6327c33e90f8d00c1c95001e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63694505e407c","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["368125"],"_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":"In a first round MIAA playoff game, [player_tooltip player_id='368125' first='Matt' last='Festa'] a senior quarterback, threw six touchdown passes and totaled 306 yards through the air to help lead his team to victory. He continues to increase his recruiting opportunities with consistent skilled play this season.  Will see additional college interest after the season. 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