Maryland HS Football Players to Watch: Bayside Region
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Prep Redzone looks at a few players that we think you should monitor in the Bayside Region this upcoming season. These teams saw their 2020 season wiped out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We gathered as much information as possible…
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Continue ReadingPrep Redzone looks at a few players that we think you should monitor in the Bayside Region this upcoming season. These teams saw their 2020 season wiped out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We gathered as much information as possible on returning 2022 and 2023 players. Some teams had little for me to go on but that may change towards the start of this season.
CAMBRIDGE-SOUTH DORCHESTER
Tayon Fletcher/5-9/200/RB/2022
Nisim Hawkins/5-9/165/200/2023
Dario Belizaire/LB/2022
Zahcary Gorsuch/5-10/215/DT/2023
Kamren Dockins/5-8/170/RB/2022
Jordan Manokey/5-8/225/RB/2022
Fletcher plays both linebacker and running back, but we will give him the running back designation for now. He was an All-League performer at both positions this past season. Fletcher has a compact build, a north-south running style, and runs hard.
COLONEL RICHARDSON
Cameron Errickson Cameron Errickson 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Colonel Richardson | 2022 MD /5-10/185/RB/2022
KENT COUNTY
Jamar Ringgold/5-7/140/WR/2023
SNOW HILL
Bryce Purnell Bryce Purnell 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Archbishop Spalding | 2022 MD /5-11/250/2022
Zyheem Collick Zyheem Collick 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Snow Hill | 2024 State MD /5-11/QB/2024
WASHINGTON
Michael James/6-0/260/TE/2023
DECATUR
Brycen Coleman/6-4/175/WR/2024
Zimere Handy/5-8/165/RB/2022
RJ Brittingham/5-11/200/DB/2022
Caden Shockley/5-7/170/RB/2023
Jerry Grant/6-0/240/OL/2022
Ashten Snelsire/6-3/210/QB/2022
Shaki Bowen/5-0/192/RB/2022
Luke Mergott/6-2/195/WR/2023
Ashten Snelsire had a strong junior year campaign as he completed 113-of-204 passes for 1,714 yards, 23 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Zimre Handy led the team in catches (35), yards (529), and touchdowns (10). Bryce Coleman is a rising 2024 prospect. Coleman caught 13 passes for 317 yards and two touchdowns in his first season of high school football. I can see Coleman developing into a solid tight end prospect.
EASTON
Kevin O’Connor Kevin O’Connor 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Easton | 2023 State MD /6-4/200/QB-DE/2023
Anthony Brinkley/6-2/235/TE/2023
LJ Murray/5-11/165/WR/2022
Reis Burgstahler/5-10/165/DB/2023
Jordan Nixon/6-0/180/WR/2023
Zachary Bramble/5-9/185/RB/2022
Zachary Bramble is the returning total tackles leader (61 total, 33 solo). Kevin O’Connor Kevin O’Connor 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Easton | 2023 State MD saw most his time on the field this past season on defense. O’Connor made 52 total tackles (18 solo) last season.
KENT ISLAND
Matthew Burnside/6-1/165/QB/2022
NORTH CAROLINE
Owen Doyle/5-11/200/LB/2022
Xavien Parker/5-7/140/DB/2022
McCabe Piavis/6-4/215/DE/2022
Owen Doyle is a prime candidate to get ranked during our update in September. Doyle plays fast, hits hard, and can defend against both the pass and the run effectively. He is a little undersized by FBS standards but he makes his presence known on the football field. McCabe Piavis is another prospect that will benefit from being able to play a full season.
PARKSIDE
William Sadberry IV/6-3/260/DL/2022
Marlin Harding/6-0/160/DB/2022
Sadberry plugs up the middle of the defensive line at the nose guard position. Sadberry, Harding, and his teammates have limited highlights from the 2020 season due to the pandemic.
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
Jordan Johnston/5-10/165/WR/2022
Dillon Meekins Dillon Meekins 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Queen Anne's | 2022 MD /5-11/200/LB/2022
Wilson Smothers Jr./5-10/200/RB/2023
WICOMICO
Malachi Mazzetti/6-2/215/LB/2022
Lennon Cox Lennon Cox 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Wicomico | 2022 MD /6-2/275/OL/2022
Norwid Desir/6-4/270/DL/2022
BJ Cook/5-11/208/RB/2022
Jayce Freeman/6-4/215/TE/2022
I look forward to watching Norwid Desir play this upcoming season. Desir was a match-up nightmare for opponents during the spring season. His size, motor, and power make him hard to block at the high school level. Desir also lines up at offensive tackle for his team. I love his upside on the defensive side of the football. I can see him playing offensive guard as well.