Top Players from St. Joe’s Montvale vs. Cherokee
No. 8 St. Joe’s Montvale and No. 9 Cherokee put on a show Friday night. Montvale went up 20-0 in the first quarter but Cherokee was able to fight back. In the end, it was a 36-35 victory for Montvale.…
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Continue ReadingNo. 8 St. Joe’s Montvale and No. 9 Cherokee put on a show Friday night. Montvale went up 20-0 in the first quarter but Cherokee was able to fight back. In the end, it was a 36-35 victory for Montvale. Here are the top players from the matchup.
Audric Estime Audric Estime 6'1" | RB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ (2021) | St. Joe’s Montvale
Estime has been the top running back in the state since the beginning. He showed this once again against Cherokee. He carried the ball 27 times for 296 yards and four touchdowns. This capped off an incredible season from an elite level running back.
Caden Burti (2021) | Cherokee
Burti emerged as the No. 1 receiver on the team this year. In 2020, Burti took that next step and performed well in the biggest games. Against Montvale, Burti finished with six catches for 88 yards and was the best offensive player for Cherokee. He is a reliable receiver who runs great routes and has strong hands.
Billy Osborn (2021) | Cherokee
Osborn is a 6’5 dual-threat quarterback with a huge arm. He finished 26-44 for 239 yards and a touchdown in this game against Montvale. He is a true leader who ran the offense perfectly this season for Cherokee. He was a huge reason why the team saw as much success as they did.
Dorian Nowell Dorian Nowell 6'2" | QB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ (2021) | St. Joe’s Montvale
The Montvale quarterback leans on his running game but can also make a huge play when needed. He finished this game 8-15 for 193 yards and a touchdown. Nowell is a quarterback who knows how to take care of the ball.
James Mullen (2023) | St. Joe’s Montvale
Mullen was the leader of the defense and he continued to prove it on Friday night. He has been productive getting to the quarterback all season and finished with two sacks against Cherokee. He is ahead of his time as a pass rusher and that will continue to improve as he gets older.