What Sets Them Apart Series: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 high school year is coming to an end across the state, and many seniors are closing this chapter in their lives.  It has been a joy to see these athletes compete at high levels during their careers, and they are going on to play in college.  Let's take a look at some of the top athletes in our 2023 rankings, and examine what sets them apart that led to them gaining the focus of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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