Clarke County Season Preview

Josh White June 16, 2022 @ 08:00 AM

The Bulldogs’ 13-3 season would result in a 2A championship. With the journey to the repeat beginning soon and the roster being full of two-way stars contributing on a high level on both ends of the ball- here are some key players to watch out for. https://twitter.com/CCHSFootball4/status/1487478177911951364?s=20&t=aqEAamAGfS9Hp0_MI3gOfA Pace Young 5’8 160 QB Young is a solid QB that wins with stable ball distribution, accuracy, and efficiency. As an undersized QB, he shows solid poise and command of the offense. Young is a smart QB who will throw with accuracy in the quick game and make enough throws in the intermediate to loosen up the defense and drive his team downfield consistently. He operates in stationary and moving pockets and is comfortable throwing off-platform when needed. Though young’s game isn’t predicated on flash, he gets the job done by simply allowing his playmakers to make plays. Rather it’s a simple curl, slant, flare, or screen- he gets the ball out quick and gives his receivers space to operate. Lastly, he can throw killer back shoulder fades which makes him a red zone threat. Look for Young’s presence to lead his team through the fall. Travaun Kelly 5’11 175 QB/WR/FS Kelly is a multi-tool player that can contribute on both sides of the ball. He shows blazing speed, acceleration, and vision on the offensive end. And good things seem to happen when the ball is in his hands. He’s a natural pass catcher who takes the top off the defenses or gains yards after the catch in space. When taking snaps at the QB, he can hit passes in the short game and be a dynamic runner in QB powers and Draws. As a defender, Kelly uses his speed to roam the field and make plays as safety in both the run and pass game. Look for Kelly to be the glue guy of Clarke County and make plays on both ends. https://twitter.com/Travuan2/status/1359312843632484355?s=20&t=GQWhx1M8uCSkilzdX6HuZw JaMicheal Pugh 6’1 245 DT/OT Pugh is an aggressive interior lineman who has a physical approach. He shows a high motor when rushing the backfield and running down plays from behind. Pugh has a swift first step and can frequently jump the gap and get an edge on opposing lineman. With a physical brand of play, he is solidified anchor in the run and always seems to get penetration to the backfield. As a rusher, he will win with effort and consistent drive. Though he won’t wow you with moves or nuance, he will win reps simply because he wants it more. https://twitter.com/CCHSFootball4/status/1473452181487509513?s=20&t=aqEAamAGfS9Hp0_MI3gOfA Jayshuan Stokes 5’8 160 RB/MLB Stokes is another two-way playmaker that will be pivotal for the Clark County Bulldogs. As a versatile player, he makes plays in all phases of the game and a be a crucial piece to another championship run. As a running back, he can. He’s a speedy change of pace back who attack the perimeter and gain yardage. He shows home run playmaking skills as a rotational piece and can be subbed in whenever the team needs a spark. He uses this speed on defense and special teams, to keep ball carriers in front of him in the open field. He shows solid fundamentals when breaking down for tackles and is an asset to the defense and special team unit. Look for Stokes to constantly produce momentum-shifting splash plays through the fall.