Key Player Profile: Big Central Conference Patriot Gold Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the old adage goes, good things come in small packages. In a talented football state like New Jersey, this holds true to the high school football scene as well. With countless high schools having small enrollments, making up group sizes I, II, and II, let's not forget they play football and have talent too!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we scout some of the returning, standout players from these smaller schools, specifically the Big Central Conference's Patriot Gold division. This division includes Bernards, Delaware Valley, Voorhees, South River, and Bound Brook High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380324"],"_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":"Leading the offensive assault for Bernards Mountaineers was the 6'2u0022 180lb QB [player_tooltip player_id='380324' first='Connor' last='Laverty']. Laverty completed 99/167, or 59%, of his passes for 1263 yards with a 17:3 TD to Interception ratio. He also rushed 40 times for 311 yards and 4 TDs.rnrnThe first thing you notice about this signal caller is that he is a lefty. Once you get past that you notice Laverty does a nice job looking off defenders and going through his pass progressions. He does a nice job keeping his eyes downfield when he scrambles, but does an even better job of pinpointing the ball to maximize his receiver's catch radius. By doing so, he enables his receivers to pick up some serious YAC. Moving forward, Laverty would benefit from a quicker, more compact throwing motion. This will help him deliver strikes to his targets more quickly and into tighter windows when necessary.rnrnLaverty has the frame and, seemingly, intangibles to be a legit college prospect.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14176311/636087f54df60c16a48627aeu0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6400a7ecc2ec5"} /--> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1550113' first='Terrence' last='Hanratty']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bernards","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Despite not being their lead back, Bernards HS has the benefit of a punishing RB/LB. Moreover, this bruiser only just completed his sophomore season. His name? [player_tooltip player_id='1550113' first='Terrence' last='Hanratty']. A dual-sport athlete, Hanratty wrestled at 190lbs this season and slashed for 80/477/9 offensively and totaled 57 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, and 1 FR during the 2022 season.rnrnHanratty definitely prefers to be the hammer and not the nail. As a LB, he actively looks to destroy the blocks of oncoming kick-out men. He is able to do this, as well as effectively blitz, because he plays with leverage at the LOS. One thing I did notice was that when facing read option, he effectively plays the surf technique. For Hanratty to have a freakish season, I think he will be well served to work pursuit angles and trust reading his keys. His tackle totals will go from impressive to outstanding.rnrnWith a physical sophomore setting the pace, I feel sorry for opposing offenses over the next two seasons.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16234774/637da7aebed68505f825c604u0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6400a7ecc2fa8"} /--> <!-- 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":"Anderson Olcott","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Delaware Valley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"The Delaware Valley might not necessarily be the biggest football factory in NJ, but the Terrier's defense features one big dog on campus - Anderson Olcott. The 6'4u0022 190lb physical specimen (who also wrestles and plays lacrosse) totaled 91 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 sack on the season.rnrnWhat jumped out on film to me was that Olcott wants to make every play - and he pursues like he does too. By proxy he rallies to the ball and does so by taking good angles of pursuit. He times his blitzes very well, often breaking the LOS relatively unscathed.rnrnGiven his size, stature, and frame Olcott is automatically a college prospect. Should he want to keep playing on the defense's second level in college, I would like to see him take more confident read steps and limit false movements. Given his hustle, this combination will cause his defensive numbers to spikernrnAlthough he is a Terrier and the big dog on campus, Olcott is plays more like a u003cemu003edawgu003c/emu003e.rnrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16340318/638d1764f31cf20aa8e3e720u0022u003eHudlu003c/au003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6400a7ecc303b"} /--> <!-- 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":"Tyler Kinney","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Voorhees","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A standout on defense for the Voorhees Vikings was LB Tyler Kinney. Kinney, who also wrestles at 175lbs, made 61 stops, with 1 TFL, and 1 Int for the season. He also pitched in on offense with 6 catches for 153 yards.rnrnKinney does a good job of being physical when he is called on to blitz. He also does a nice job of mirroring the QBs movements, and thus interrupting passing windows, equally well. He has the desire and willingness to chase down plays from sideline-to-sideline too. Kinney will benefit from a big offseason focusing on speed and ability; once camp breaks I would love to see him disciplined in trusting his keys.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6400a7ecc30c0"} /--> <!-- 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":"Parker Lane","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"South River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"After beating out a senior and earning the right to be the starting QB for the South River Rams, Parker Lane did a lot of things nicely. Also a baseball player, the signal caller threw for 667 yards, 9 TDs, 9 Ints, while completing 28/56 of his passes.rnrnWhen given a pre-snap read, he gets the ball out definitively and in a hurry. He has more than the requisite arm strength to compete at the high school level, routinely hitting receivers in stride, where the ball can travel up to 50 yards through the air. As he matures at the position, Lane will develop a sense of when to be ok with taking a loss rather than forcing something that can turn into a huge play for the defense.rnrnThis Ram is certain to be lead the offense into the end zone plenty of times in 2023.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6401f778383e9"} /-->