Central Bucks Rising Seniors Showcase (Video)

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Michael Pietrangelo | May 4, 2024

The Suburban One League is home to three Central Bucks Schools and for just the second time in their histories, they held a combined College football showcase. C. B. East, West, & South had twenty-five rising senior student-athletes on display for an array of coaches from 15 different colleges and Universities in and around the Commonwealth.  Each athlete completed multiple reps in their respective position drills. Unfortunately, I must admit I missed the Kickers and Punters portion, and I apologize to Brody Wojnicki of East and Ryan Clemens of West. Head Coach John Donnelly of  East who was also dubbed the brains behind the Showcase (by West’s Rob Rowan) said, “The event has grown into what it is today because the college coaches coming to the area to see our kids thought it a good idea to have everyone in the same location.”  John then called Rob and Tom Hetrick (South)  and their prospect showcase was born. I’m sure the coaches appreciate it especially because they have a lot of traveling and prospects to see during this time. I will say, that I enjoyed the informational packet and schedule of events that also came with all competing prospects’ information. Below is the video of the event.

My Observations

Who Caught My Eye- OL portion

CB South- Nick Micewski 6’3” 265 lbs OL/G

-Mini Bulldozer with quick feet, drives through the whistle/block & stays low

CB West- Finn McGowan 6’3” 270 lbs OT/C

-Powerful upper body, mean hands and can move, intelligent

CB East- Mike Meridth 6’2” 282 lbs OT

-Sound technique, great hands and has a powerful lower body, confident

Who Caught My Eye- DL portion

CB South-Eddie Bowen 6’2” 240 lbs DE

-Very high motor, great footwork, great first step/ initial burst,  playmaker, added 20 lbs of good weight since the end of season

CB West- AJ Gerace 6’0” 200 lbs DE/OLB

-Speed, speed, and more speed, good recovery,  & nice bend, great effort

CB South- Isaiah Gardiner 5’9” 220 lbs DT

-Good first step, takes advantage of low center of gravity, speedy, great effort

Who Caught My Eye- TE portion

CB East- Connor Simkiss 6’2” 235 lbs TE

-Powerful blocker, fluid route runner, good instincts, extends to make the catch, great recovery speed

CB South-Eddie Bowen 6’2” 240 lbs TE

-Fast, Powerful, reliable, playmaker, high motor

Who Caught My Eye- LB portion

CB East- Connor Simkiss 6’2” 235 LB

–Smooth transition, loose hips, great instincts, great recovery , good hands

CB East- Logan Simkiss 6’2” 225 LB

–good footwork, flows to the ball, great balance, intelligent

CB South- James Wade  5’11” 195 OLB

–Speedy, good instincts, flys to the ball, quick feet, good change of direction

CB West- Jake Ambuster 6’0” 220 LB

–Intelligent, strong, instinctive, calm

Who Caught My Eye- DB Portion

CB South- Danny Gies 6’2” 160 lbs DB

–Long body, large catch radius, good instincts, recovers quickly

CB South- Dan McCusker 6’2” 195 lbs DB

–Great size, good hands, good hip twitch, great at high pointing a football, tough

CB West- Noah Miller 6’1” 180 lbs S

–Speedy, good hands, fluid hips, good instincts, good recovery

Who Caught My Eye- RB portion

CB West- Ryan Clemens 5’7” 180 lbs RB

–Powerful burst, great footwork, fluid hips, great balance, low center of gravity, high motor, elite effort

CB South- James Wade 5’11” 195 lbs RB

–Runs with power, good change of direction, good instincts

Who Caught My Eye- QB/WR Portion

CB East- Logan Simkiss 6’2” 225 lbs QB

–Quick release, accurate, can throw on the run, good ball placement

CB West- Noah Miller 6’1” 180 lbs QB

–fluid release, soft touch, good instincts on the run,

CB West-Vance Morelli 5’11” 160 lbs WR

–Shifty, good route runner, good hands, smooth release

CB South- Matt Harmon 6’1” 175lbs WR

–reliable, great extension, good balance, good tracking ability

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