Team Preview: Will Richmond Sr. High Repeat?

I have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region.&nbsp; There are a lot of talented players throughout the region.&nbsp; The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured.&nbsp; A high level of competition is expected as the high school season starts in late August. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379162" first="Emoni" last="McBride"] (6'1" 160, QB)</strong> will step up to direct the offense during the upcoming season.&nbsp; He will hand the ball off to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379164" first="Taye" last="Spencer"] (5'8" 175, RB)</strong> who is a combination of speed and power.&nbsp; He displayed the durability to run inside for tough yardage and the speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field.&nbsp; Taye finished last season with 792 rushing yards and 10 TDs.&nbsp; Emoni will deliver passes to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379200" first="Raymond" last="Knotts"] (6'2" 175, WR), [player_tooltip player_id="379194" first="Linden" last="Garcia"] (5'9" 160, WR), and [player_tooltip player_id="379195" first="Jada" last="Zimmerman"] (6'2" 175, WR)</strong>.&nbsp; The trio of receivers are good route runners who separate from defenders to make catches.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379168" first="Jeffrey" last="Linton"] (6'5" 310, OL)</strong> displayed good technique and upper body strength to control defenders to open lanes for the running backs.&nbsp; He will anchor the massive offensive line which includes <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379169" first="Joey" last="Cook"] (6'0" 325, OL) and [player_tooltip player_id="379199" first="Komar" last="Carter"] (6'3" 300, OL)</strong>.&nbsp; The offensive line is expected to control the line of scrimmage. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379196" first="Jacoby" last="Martin"] (6'1" 210, DL)</strong> displayed quickness coming out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops.&nbsp; He is expected to anchor the defensive line along with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379203" first="Zakeius" last="Martin"] (6'0" 200, DL)</strong>.&nbsp; Joe Parson (6'0" 205, LB) displayed good technique and speed to cover ground quickly for stops.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379175" first="Frazion" last="Steele"] (5'10" 170, LB)</strong> displayed quickness and good lateral movement to make stops.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379191" first="Emerson" last="Wall"] (6'0" 170, DB)</strong> displayed patience and good speed to cover ground quickly to make stops.&nbsp; He finished last season with 73 total tackles, 1 tackle was for a loss.&nbsp; Emerson is expected to lead the defensive secondary unit.&nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="379192" first="Messiah" last="Shaw"] (5'10" 165, DB)</strong> is a technique-sound defensive back who covers receivers well, making it difficult to complete a pass against him.&nbsp; Richmond Sr. High is expected to defend the conference crown and advance into the state playoffs.