Six 2027 Difference Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class is shaping up to be a pretty deep one already and these next six players have quickly shown the impact these young freshmen can have. Check out these difference makers, already starting and featuring in key roles for their squads this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2173760"],"_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":"Morris is one of the most talented players in his class and it's no wonder he's jumped right into the fold at Curtis to help them remain atop the SPSL this year with a 10-1 league record. 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