Team Preview: Maiden Looking for Revenge in 2022
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I have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition…
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Continue ReadingI have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition is expected as the high school season starts in late August.
Wesley Thompson Wesley Thompson 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 185, QB) will direct a high-powered offensive unit in the Fall. He finished the season at Ashe County HS with 1,939 passing yards and 16 passing TDs. Wesley’s primary target of his passes, Chris Culliver Chris Culliver 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 175, WR) will be difficult to defend in man-coverage. Alec Hall Alec Hall 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 195, WR) and Jacob Sigmon Jacob Sigmon 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Maiden | 2023 State NC (5’10” 165, WR), both are good route runners who will get their shares of catches.) Daniel Spring (6’0″ 245, OL), Jackson Hensley Jackson Hensley 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 220, OL), and Quinn Rembert Quinn Rembert 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 230, OL) are all technique-sound offensive linemen who use upper body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs and protecting the quarterback. Ben Gibbs Ben Gibbs 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB Maiden | 2023 State NC (5’9″ 165, RB) displayed good footwork and speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yardage.
Daniel Spring (6’0″ 245, DL) and Jackson Hensley Jackson Hensley 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 220, DL) both use their upper body strength and good technique to control blockers and make stops. Daniel and Jackson will anchor the defensive line. Alec Hall Alec Hall 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 195, LB) and Quinn Rembert Quinn Rembert 6'2" | 230 lbs | LB Maiden | 2023 State NC (6’2″ 230, LB) both run well in the open field and displayed good lateral movement. Alec and Quinn will anchor the second level of defense. Ben Gibbs Ben Gibbs 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB Maiden | 2023 State NC (5’9″ 165, DB) and Jacob Sigmon Jacob Sigmon 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Maiden | 2023 State NC (5’10” 165, DB) both are technique-sound defensive backs with good speed in the open field. Ben and Jacob make it difficult for receivers to complete catches. Maiden High School is expected to defend its conference crown and compete for a state crown.