252/919 BTW Global Winter Classic: Standouts, Pt I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Year 2 of the 252/919 BTW Global Winter Classic went down without a hitch this past weekend. Take a look at the prospects that stood out in Part I.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854893"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Dobie came out firing on all cylinders for First Flight High as they kicked things off with a win for Team 252 to start off the day. He finished with 28 points (18 in the first half), to lead the way for the Nighthawks as they jumped out to a big lead then held on until the very end. 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