Team Preview: Will Southern Durham Defense Repeat?
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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.
Jordan McClure (6’0″ 190, QB) will direct the run-oriented offensive unit. He will be handing the ball off to Tiakeise Brickous (5’11” 190, RB) who will ignite the running attack and carry the load. Tiakeise finished last season with 455 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs. John Ceek John Ceek 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR NC (5’10” 175, Slot WR) will be the primary target when Jordan decides to throw the ball. Justin finished last season with 331 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Benjamin Hicks Benjamin Hicks 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’3″ 270, OL) and Oliver Cherry Oliver Cherry 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 270, OL) are both technique-sound offensive linemen who will control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. Benjamin and Oliver will anchor the offensive line.
Southern Durham has one of the top defensive units in the state. Jaybron Harvey Jaybron Harvey 6'3" | 215 lbs | DL Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 220, DE), Anthony Mebane Anthony Mebane 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 245, DE), and Khalil Muhammad Khalil Muhammad 6'3" | 270 lbs | DL Southern Durham | 2024 State NC (6’3″ 270, DL) will anchor the defensive line. Jaybron finished last season with 129 total tackles, 35 of the tackles were for losses. Anthony finished last season with 117 total tackles, 27 of the tackles were for losses. Jaybron and Anthony will be difficult to block and will draw double teams in attempts to slow them down. Dontray McClain Dontray McClain 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (5’11” 215, LB), Avery Hall Avery Hall 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’3″ 220, LB), and Jamarcus Nance Jamarcus Nance 6'3" | 245 lbs | LB Southern Durham | 2023 State NC (6’3″ 245, LB) will anchor the second level of defense. Dontray, Avery, and Jamarcus are physical tacklers who move well laterally to make stops. Zion Black Zion Black 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Riverside Durham | 2023 State NC (6’0″ 175, DB), Jordan Glover Jordan Glover 6'3" | 190 lbs | DB Southern Durham | 2024 State NC (6’3″ 190, DB) and Tyler Lee Tyler Lee 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Southern Durham | 2024 State NC (5’11” 175, DB) will anchor the defensive secondary. Zion, Jordan, and Tyler are technique-sound defensive backs with good speed who make it difficult for receivers to complete catches. Southern Durham is expected to defend the conference crown, regional crown, and advance into the state playoffs.