Breakout Performers at the Beast of the Northeast

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was an invigorating couple days at the Beast of the Northeast. I can't help but reflect on the difference over the past couple of years and all that we've gone through to get here.&nbsp;&nbsp;There were a lot of talented teams and players all under one roof for the inaugural Beast of the Northeast hosted by Notre Dame Academy held at the Community First Champion Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;And, as always, I love to find some new talent and new names.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players who caught my attention in this 24-team preseason tournament.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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