Flip off the tv and go outdoors as a result of the very best play of the weekend already has occurred. Until, after all, it’s to observe this great spotlight play on ESPN SportsCenter Prime 10 later tonight.
In a recreation popping out of the Decrease Hudson Valley (Part 1 A-League A to be precise), Harrison defensive again Chris McLaughlin supplied a jaw-droppingly good play.
The 85-yard interception return for the landing noticed McLaughlin break 4 tackles and weave his approach by way of the Rye staff. After discovering little house whereas making an attempt a vertical run following his leaping interception, McLaughlin begins to interrupt deal with after deal with earlier than turning on the jets to run the ultimate 67 yards untouched for the landing.
It was some spectacular athleticism from McLaughlin, a category of 2024 participant who traces up as a defensive again, extensive receiver and operating again for Harrison.
Possibly the very best INT return I’ve ever seen. Chris McLaughlin picks it off and gained’t be denied. Landing Harrison.
Harrison 14, Rye 0. 5:30 left in half pic.twitter.com/tpwKTpTN6q
— Kevin Devaney Jr. (@KDJmedia1) September 2, 2023
McLaughlin actually has a formidable resume. Named all-state final 12 months, he has twice been chosen to each the all-league and all-section.
He additionally runs a reported 4.49 time within the 40.