Episcopal School Dominates: Midfielders Controlling the Forefront

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valentine's Day brought excitement for the Episcopal School of Jacksonville with an 18-11 win over St. Edward's. The midfielders for the Eagles proved essential for the program's first win of the season. Three stood out from the rest of the crowd. Let's dive into what made them knockouts.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a9cdd1a48a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='70739' first='Payten' last='Cree'] enters her fifth year on the team, having made notable advances in her scoring abilities. In just the first quarter, Cree had three goals alongside an assist to one of her fellow midfielders. Cree has a dominant left-handed shot that she showcased. She was snaking through her opponents with tight turns, covering the field any way possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70740"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a9cdd1a490b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Commander is a fourth-year player for the Eagles who redefines what a dual position player looks like. She commands all sides of the field as she doubles as an attack. Commander helped to put pressure on St. Edward's during their possession, recapturing the ball for a fast shot into the goal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["70741"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a9cdd1a4951"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sharp turns and a quick wrist are simple words to explain what Brooke McCoy brought to the field. Much of her time on the field was spent assisting her teammates – even securing three goals for herself in the first half. McCoy was active on defense, causing turnovers that allowed scoring opportunities for her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->