North Allegheny 2023 Season Preview:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Allegheny is hoping to bring some of the magic they had last year back into the 2023 season. The Tigers went undefeated in conference play at 4-0 and 11-2 overall. They had a stellar 6-0 record at home and an impressive 4-1 record away last season. North Allegheny emerged victorious in the WPiAL and triumphed over Pittsburgh Central Catholic and Cannon Mac in the playoffs. However, their playoff journey came to an end with a 28-7 loss to State College. This year, North Allegheny kicks off their season on August 25, 2023, against Taylor Allderdice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='377365' first='Tyree' last='Alualu']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='147895' first='Cameron' last='Chmura']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='557197' first='Daniel' last='Sellers'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Evan Lyon </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='558219' first='Khiryn' last='Boyd'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='893575' first='Logan' last='Kushner'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='377416' first='Aidan' last='Buggey'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='147879' first='Jack' last='Yatchenko'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='256742' first='Liam' last='Flaherty']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='915484' first='Kyle' last='Langdon'] </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='407439' first='Brody' last='Thomas']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tyreealux2/status/1675578423870373888?s=46u0026amp;t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g","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/tyreealux2/status/1675578423870373888?s=46u0026amp;t=Z9HVsIfxlYpUmBtFJHGC4g </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["377365"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eu003cspan class=u0022s1u0022u003eYou can see that NFL pedigree shining through in Tyree's defensive approach, much like his father Tyson who made a name for himself as a former DL for the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Tyree is in pursuit of ball carriers, his lateral movement is truly impressive, allowing him to track them down with precision. His blitzes are relentless, putting intense pressure on the QB time and time again. Tyree has exceptional strength and he's not afraid to use it. When he makes a tackle, he delivers physicality that can dislodge the ball from RBs, causing turnovers and changing the game's momentum. Tyree is a true game-changer, wreaking havoc on the field with his open-field tackles. Tyree, the Tasmanian Devil, was recently named LB MVP at ESPN's Elite Hawaii Camp. 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He excels at blitzing from a two or three-point stance, utilizing his speed to overwhelm QBs whether he's pass rushing from LB depth or off the line of scrimmage. When playing as a DE, his explosive first step allows him to swiftly redirect and pursue the ball carrier along the line. With his strength, he can deliver punishing hits to opposing ball carriers, taking advantage of his low center of gravity to generate power against offensive linemen and block as a fullback. He demonstrates excellent hand violence, synchronizing it with his movements to effectively disrupt opponents. On the offensive side, Buggey exhibits quick-twitch athleticism when running the ball and making cuts. His strength enables him to break tackles, while his ball skills contribute to his success in catching passes. 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He moves well, displaying agility and quickness despite his bulk. When he lines up on the interior, his strength and low pad level become a real headache for opposing defenses. He's got the power and mobility to make things happen in tight spaces. He consistently runs his feet through contact with aggression. He brings a nasty demeanor to the field, relishing in asserting his physicality against opponents. When it comes to pass protection, his footwork and punch are solid, and he consistently establishes proper hand placement on his blocks. He's talented atu003cspan class=u0022Apple-converted-spaceu0022u003e  u003c/spanu003eexecuting zone and down blocks. 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Liam appears to have improved his speed and explosion by working at The Lab Sports Performance in Cranberry, PA, during the offseason. 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