The Circuit: Piqua Indians Preview: Senior Talent
The Circuit: Piqua Indians Tuesday the 13th of July was overcast and rainy. However, it was Bright and Shiny on the field at Alexander Stadium, The home of the Piqua Indians. This report will cover the roster by class. We’ll…
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Tuesday the 13th of July was overcast and rainy. However, it was Bright and Shiny on the field at Alexander Stadium, The home of the Piqua Indians. This report will cover the roster by class.
We’ll start with the Seniors of this team. Here are the players that caught my attention.
Tanner Kemp~RB/OLB 6’0 175. ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Has Nose for the endzone. Solid Vision, weaves his way through the defense. Speed is deceptive and builds as the play advances. Runs away from Secondary with ease. Is a threat to score each carry. Also, plays Outside Linebacker. Uses good leverage and drives feet through tackles. Has solid instincts in Zone coverage. Made a game-sealing Touchdown versus Troy(Rival).
Josiah Medley~RB/SAFETY 6’0 188. ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. FAST! Boasts 4.4 40 yd dash. Runs track and has posted a 10.9 100m dash. A true Playmaker on both sides of the ball. At Running Back is, a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Has good acceleration and gets to top speed quickly. Once he reaches the third level of the defense, he is tough to bring down. Has above-average vision. Sees the hole and bursts through. A three-down back. At the Free Safety position has a good range. Can cover sideline to sideline. Loves contact and breaks up a ton of passes with well-timed collisions. Has soft hands to make interceptions. Is a willing run defender that fills alleys with solid Hit Power.
Cory Miller~RB/H 6’0 170 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Hard Nosed Runner, Embraces Contact. Is a willing blocker. Is a one-cut runner. Will tend to bounce the ball outside if he doesn’t like the hole. Is a leader on Special Teams. Gives solid effort and is a solid tackler.
Braiden Strayer~CB/WR 5’9 160 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Plays the game with a chip on his shoulder. Has good Instincts in Zone Coverage. Plays from Wide Receiver to the Quarterback. Does a nice job in Run Support assisting linebackers and setting an edge. Has good hands to make Interceptions on tipped or underthrown passes.
Aiden Meyer~CB 5’9 165 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Tough as Nails. Understands zone concept and plays through the Wide Receiver to the Quarterback. Is willing to come up with run support. Makes Interceptions routine with soft hands.
Tate Adams~DE 6’2 220 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Hard Worker. A motor that never stops. Does a good job of reading keys and locating the football. Uses Long Arms to keep Offensive lineman from gaining outside leverage. Burst off the line is solid. Great competitive spirit.
Mason Osborne~MLB/OLB 6’0 175 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Tremendous work ethic! Gives an all-out effort every rep. Is a solid tackler who plays behind his pads. Is a Special Teams leader. Versatile and Unselfish, Definition of a team player.
Wyatt Dobbins~DT 6’2 230 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Has a Thick frame. Knows how to use leverage consistently. Has solid Swim and Rip technique. Tough and has a solid motor. Will run hard in pursuit. Has a knack for making bi
g plays when needed most in critical situations.
Caleb Lyons~DT/G 6’4 285 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Big Frame, can support more weight. Can Dominate on both sides of the ball. Can Pull and Locate. Aggressive Natured, Routinely finishes blocks with a Pancake. Has the quickness to reach linebackers and neutralize. At the Defensive Tackle position, he uses Strength and leverage to routinely Bull Rush lineman. Splits doubles and Anchors with ease.
Zach McGuire~Center 6’1 270. ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Is a Wall. Has a nice frame that’s capable of supporting more weight. Has a decent get-off. Can dig out Defensive Tackles with good strength and technique. Sets up quickly in Pass Pro. He’s one to watch this fall. Shows competitiveness and plays through the whistle.
Landon Hare~DE 6’1 210. ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. A motor that never stops. Relentless effort to get to the Quarterback. Is Ultra Aggressive and tackles with good force. Takes good angles to make tackles. Can get his hands up and tip passes. Use a technique to gain leverage. Does a nice job keeping his Outside arm free to set an edge. Uses Rip, Swim and, Can Bull Rush.
Giovanni Barron~WR/DB 6’1 180 ℅ 22. Piqua Highschool. Has a tall muscular frame. Good Height, Weight, Speed Combo. Uses long arms and athletic ability to highpoint football routinely. Has good hands. A strong upper body allows him to make catches in traffic. Has good route running skills. Understands alignments. Does a nice job beating press coverage? Barron is an interesting prospect to watch this fall.