Quaker Valley vs Beaver: Top Spots at Stake

At Chuck Knox Stadium (Leetsdale), the Quaker Valley Quakers host the Beaver Bobcats. QV looks to press high and switch through midfield; Beaver stays compact and breaks into the channels. First duels, second balls, back-post runs win those moments. On set pieces: near-post flick, back-post crash; defend tight on the main target. Kick off, execute, finish.    Brayden Cosky (#5, Beaver Area) profiles as a tall, very fast back-line “insurance” piece first to sense danger, to cover space. He uses recovery pace to erase balls in behind, times shoulder-to-shoulder duels well, and anchors the line with clear communication. On the ball, he's composed: clean first touch, head up, and a clear passing profile plays firm outlets to fullbacks/6, can step in to break a line, and will clip the diagonal when the winger's free. Transition work is strong: wins, secures, and releases early to start the counter. Areas to refine: earlier scanning to play forward one-touch under pressure, weak-foot range when pressed inside, and aerial timing on back-post service. Projects as a pacey CB in a back four or a stopper/cover CB in a back three, with potential to moonlight as a conservative 6 against direct opponents.     Anthony Furda (#7, Beaver Area) is a direct, high-pace attacker with tight ball control and real strike power. He accelerates with the ball, not just to clean touches at top speed, which lets him separate in 1v1s and drive into the half-space. The first step is explosive, with hips opening quickly to attack the inside lane, and he can hit a heavy shot off minimal backlift from either edge of the box. On the ball, he keeps his head up enough to slip vertical passes after drawing a second defender; off it, he presses on cues and threatens depth with diagonal runs.     Luke Conner (#17, Beaver Area) is a high-IQ, high-engine central midfielder constantly available, covering lanes, and stitching phases together. He scans early, checks both shoulders, and chooses sensible options: simple one- and two-touch outlets to beat pressure, quick switches to the weak side, and firm vertical passes into the 9 or wide runners. Defensively, he's a dynamo, arrives first to second balls, tracks late box runners, and presses with good angles to force play wide. In transition, he wins, secures, and releases early, then continues his run to offer a late option at the top of the box.     Shane Ebbitt (#24, Beaver Area) is a quick, ball-winning midfielder who pairs naturally with Luke Conner when Conner organizes; Ebbitt hunts. He closes ground fast, times tackles cleanly, and turns wins into simple forward outlets or a direct carry through the half-space. In possession, he plays at tempo, offering constant support angles and switching play when the near side is crowded. On restarts, he handled multiple corners with good pace and shape (mix of driven outswingers and lofted far-post service), creating second-ball pressure. He also arrives late at the top of the box for cut-backs.     Colin Benge (#7, Quaker Valley) is a tall, forward who thrives playing back-to-goal and linking the attack uses his frame to pin center backs, set clean lay-offs, and keep midfielders involved. First touch is generally secure under contact, and he scans early to slip the wide runner or bounce the ball to the trailing 8. In the box, he shows “hit” quality: strikes through the ball with power and attacks aerials on crosses and set pieces. Off the ball, he works back to help the midfield screen, then spins out to make near-post and penalty-spot runs.     Sutton Hoehl (#8, Quaker Valley) is a fast, two-role attacker who toggles between midfield and forward and keeps the game connected with his passing. He checks into pockets to offer a clean wall pass, plays quick bounce-outs to the 6/8, and can slip runners with well-weighted through balls; when he pulls wider, he'll switch play early to the far flank. Off the ball, he's active, presses on cues, makes third-man and near-post runs, and recovers to help screen in midfield. First touch is generally tidy at speed, and he links with virtually every line on the field.     Asher Muretisch (#32, Quaker Valley) is a high-work-rate right back who covers big ground and connects lines with his long distribution. He overlaps to stretch the flank, then hits driven diagonals or clipped balls into the forward's run; in settled build-out, he can switch play early to the weak side. Defensively, he's front-foot closes quickly, channels to the touchline, and shows reliable recovery speed on balls in behind, with awareness to track the back-post runner when play flips.

At Chuck Knox Stadium (Leetsdale), the Quaker Valley Quakers host the Beaver Bobcats. QV looks to press high and switch through midfield; Beaver stays compact and breaks into the channels. First duels, second balls, back-post runs win those moments. On set pieces: near-post flick, back-post crash; defend tight on the main target. Kick off, execute, finish.