2024 Premier Athletes: Part 2
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Earlier this week, we took a look at some of the top athletes that the Class of 2024 has in its ranks. Today, that process continues with four more elite athletes. Wade Jones Wade Jones 6'5" | 200 lbs |…
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Continue ReadingEarlier this week, we took a look at some of the top athletes that the Class of 2024 has in its ranks. Today, that process continues with four more elite athletes.
Wade Jones Wade Jones 6'5" | 200 lbs | ATH Tippecanoe Valley | 2024 State IN , 6’5, 185 pounds, Tippecanoe
Wade Jones Wade Jones 6'5" | 200 lbs | ATH Tippecanoe Valley | 2024 State IN excels on both sides of the ball, playing free safety as well as super back. At his free safety position, he reads the eyes of the quarterback like a book. He sees where the quarterback is going and jumps in front. Jones is a ball hawk on the back end, and he can make something happen when he does get the ball. Jones is terrific at making tacklers miss on interception returns, setting the offense up in even better field position. Jones is not afraid to play the run, either. He can come down and make a good form tackle. On offense, Jones can be a solid receiving option. Last year, he caught half-a-dozen passes for 85 yards and one touchdown. He handles punting duties for Tippecanoe, as well. Jones punted 26 times for a net total of 724 yards with eight punts inside the 20-yard line.
Matt Koontz Matt Koontz 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Hanover Central | 2024 State IN , Hanover Central
Matt Koontz Matt Koontz 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Hanover Central | 2024 State IN is a playmaker at quarterback for Hanover Central. The southpaw demonstrates the ability to read the defense and make good decisions. He runs the run-pass-option and the read option with precision. Koontz can scan the field and get the offense into the best play for that situation. Koontz has the ability to use his legs effectively. He can break the pocket and elude tacklers to pick up positive yards. Last season, Koontz threw 24 touchdowns and just seven interceptions with a total of 1,821 passing yards.
Gabe McGuire Gabe McGuire 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Alexandria-Monroe | 2024 State IN , 5’10, 160 pounds, Alexandria-Monroe
Gabe McGuire Gabe McGuire 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Alexandria-Monroe | 2024 State IN is Alexandria-Monroe’s sparkplug in all three phases. On offense, McGuire can hurt teams with his feet and his hands. In 2021, he carried 18 times for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Through the air he was a go-to receiver, totaling 40 receptions for 481 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, McGuire recorded 33 tackles, one interception, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery. On special teams, he served as the team’s punter. He punted 36 times for 1,189 net punting yards with three punts inside the 20. He also showed that he can contribute as a returner, as well, notching 73 kickoff return and 89 punt return yards.
Dontrez Fuller Dontrez Fuller 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Anderson | 2024 State IN , 5’10, 155 pounds, Anderson
Dontrez Fuller Dontrez Fuller 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Anderson | 2024 State IN is an elite, multipurpose prospect. He has the ability to play wide receiver, strong safety and cornerback. At corner, Fuller displays impeccable timing. Fuller has good tackling skills. He can spot the ball and break on it at just the right time to break up the pass. At wide receiver, Fuller has the speed to take the top off the defense, but when working the underneath and intermediate routes, he can create separation. Look for Dontrez Fuller Dontrez Fuller 5'10" | 155 lbs | ATH Anderson | 2024 State IN to have a big junior season.