CCL Top Scorers: Purple Division

Today we will be taking a look at the Top Scorers in the CCL Purple Division. These teams include St. Viator, St. Patrick, Carmel Catholic, and Marian Central Catholic. <hr /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>St. Viator:</strong></em></span> <img class=" wp-image-57621 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/PJ-Scales-300x285.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="232" /> WR Duo: PJ Scales &amp; Joseph Laterza - Scales &amp; Laterza are both apart of the class of 2021 and go hand in hand as a 1-2 punch for this offensive receiving core. Scales has quick acceleration that he uses to run jet sweeps and get upfield once he catches the ball turning a short route into a big gain. He is elusive/shifty making defenders miss the first tackle and is a deep threat with his speed. Laterza high points the ball which helps him make those contested catches in tight coverages. He goes up and gets the ball, has quick feet when being pressed to stack the defender, blocks downfield, and fights for extra yards. If you try to stop one of these players the other will beat you deep creating a headache for opposing defenses. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11615121 Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9540184 <img class=" wp-image-57494 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/Jack-Ziebka-249x300.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="163" /> Jack Ziebka QB - Ziebka is apart of the class of 2021, he gets the throw off under pressure and puts the ball in the WR basket. He has a solid throw on the run ability by flipping his hips to get the zip on the ball, he also is able to make the level 3 throws on the deep ball with accuracy. Ziebka also possesses solid pocket footwork that he utilizes to scramble out of the pocket if it collapses and nothing is open downfield. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9540200 Lucas Barisas RB - Barisas is apart of the class of 2021, he's more of an E/W running style back that runs hard and reads his blocks well. He has quick acceleration that he uses to burst through the running lane and has the ability to bounce the play outside turning the corner. Barisas has solid footwork which is seen in his fluid jump cuts that he uses to get by defenders and he doesn't go down easily. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9540190 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>St. Patrick:</strong></em></span> Jack Ryle WR - Ryle is apart of the class of 2021, when pressed he has quick feet along with solid use of his hands to get past the defender and high points the ball to make the contested catch downfield. Once he catches the ball he plants his foot to turn upfield where he fights for extra yards. Ryle also works back towards the ball which is a good trait to have heading into his senior season. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9502620 Charlie Argueta Redman T/C - Redman is apart of the class of 2022, he played on Varsity during his sophomore season getting a taste of the speed of the game and competitive nature. Redman has a solid down block where he drives his feet resulting in pancaking defenders and creates running lanes. He holds his own in pass protection keeping the pocket clean and is going to be a solid O-lineman for St. Patrick moving forward. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11253645 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Carmel Catholic:</strong></em></span> <img class="wp-image-54129 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/IMG_3508-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="123" /> [player_tooltip player_id="65429" first="Will" last="McCorkle"] G/T - McCorkle is apart of the class of 2021, he's 6'4 295 lbs and with this frame he gets it done in the trenches. He is solid at pulling, keeps his feet turning during down blocking, plays through the whistle, and keeps the pocket clean in pass protection. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9765872 Gabe Lynch RB - Lynch is apart of the class of 2022, he played on Varsity during his sophomore season where he was a force to be reckoned with. He's an N/S runner that reads blocks well and breaks arm tackles by keeping his feet turning to fight for extra yards. Lynch can catch coming out of the backfield, gets past defenders with his quick acceleration, and picks up the blitz in pass protection. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/8396028 Ryan Medina G - Medina is apart of the class of 2022, he played on Varisty during his sophomore season where he continues to drive his feet pancaking defender in the running game. He's solid at pulling where he creates running lanes by being a lead blocker. Medina has room to grow and develop further, keep an eye on how he progresses. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11155663 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Marian Central Catholic:</strong></em></span> <img class=" wp-image-57570 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/Luke-Dalton-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="161" /> [player_tooltip player_id="65764" first="Luke" last="Dalton"] T - Dalton is apart of the class of 2022, he played up on Varsity during his sophomore season and was a dominant force. He gets to the second level blocks, keeps his feet driving creating running lanes, and holds his own in pass protection as well. Dalton plays through the whistle, he has a high ceiling as he still has untapped potential. He already has a few offers and he's as good in the classroom as well with a 3.7 GPA. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11171498 Brendan Hernon QB - Hernon is apart of the class of 2022, he has a solid throw on the run where his mobility is showcased with his quick acceleration. He has a solid touch on the deep ball putting the ball in the WR basket by making level three throws. Hernon reads blocks well when scrambling and can get the ball out fast. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11540005 <img class="wp-image-57590 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/10/Mike-Gatz-300x295.jpg" alt="" width="168" height="166" /> Mike Gatz C/G - Gatz is apart of the class of 2021, he creates running lanes by utilizing multiple block styles (cut blocks, out blocks, down blocks) by keeping his feet turning to get the upper edge. Gatz also holds his own during pass protection keeping the pocket clean. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9591741 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Notables:</strong></em></span> Brandon Taylor: 2021 C/G St. Viator Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9540187 Isiah Smith: 2022 QB/FS St. Patrick Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11253663 <hr /> Overall, these players are going to play big roles on the offensive side of the ball for each respective team. They all have the ability to play at the next level and don’t be surprised if you see any of these names in the newspaper for huge games this upcoming season.