Battle of the Stars (Thompson v. Chelsea)
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Featuring: Thompson High School vs. Chelsea High School Week 4 is where the lights shine a little brighter on some of the Alabama high school teams in the state. Week 4 is where we see teams either fall or rise…
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Week 4 is where the lights shine a little brighter on some of the Alabama high school teams in the state. Week 4 is where we see teams either fall or rise during their season. By this time, players have adjusted to a stage where they’re more comfortable and understand the importance of being elite week in and week out.
Week 4 features some raw talent that I’m very excited to jump in on. I had the privilege of covering some of these athletes in the 2021 season, but now watching them for the first time in 2022 is mind-blowing, and the world needs to know what is about to be revealed! This matchup was very solid on paper but not on the scoreboards, with Thompson High School taking home the win, 48-3 over Chelsea High School. Are you ready for some football talk? If so, let’s ride!
Trent Seaborn Trent Seaborn 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Thompson | 2027 State AL , 5’11 170lbs, 8th Grade, Thompson High School
OMG! Trent has been hard at work this offseason, and it has paid off in front of the entire Alabama High School Athletic Association against Chelsea High School! Trent has been extremely light on his feet, flying around, moving in and out of the pocket swiftly, has been the next level of athlete. Trent is an eighth grader playing for one of the top high school programs in the country. Trent showed on Friday that he has the strength, arm power, and ability to quickly read a defense to make accurate and precise passes to his teammates. Trent came into the game, throwing amazing passes on the fly for 2 touchdowns. This season is a season for Trent to prove that he is up there with being the top QB in the state of Alabama. Trent Seaborn Trent Seaborn 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Thompson | 2027 State AL is on a mission not only to raise his stats, receive high recognition, and prove to the state that he’s going to be that elite athlete, but he is on a mission to win championships in the future for the Warriors. Keep your eyes open; Trent is coming for the throne!
AJ Green, 5’10 205lbs, Junior, Thompson High School
Aggressive, creative, speed, football IQ, and fast downhill all describe AJ Green. AJ has put up some numbers during his matchup versus the Chelsea High School Hornets. When he has the ball, he makes plays that help the entire Warriors offense. The fact is that when Green comes out of the backfield, he demands all of the free land and territory around him by using his speed to create space opportunities. This play alone lets his offensive lineman know that he can get open at any moment. Green has given an excellent showcase in front of his home fans. Green has so much in his bag that it will keep anyone guessing. What’s next? There’s a record showing Green holding an offer from Charlotte University, and from the looks of it, there will be more coming soon!
Tony Mitchell Tony Mitchell 6'2" | 100 lbs | DB Thompson | 2023 State AL , 6’2 180lbs, Senior, Thompson High School
Tony Mitchell Tony Mitchell 6'2" | 100 lbs | DB Thompson | 2023 State AL was such a poised cornerback for the Warriors, who led the team to a huge victory. A.J. Mitchell is a cornerback any opposing quarterback does not want to target. This kid can do it all, which is why he is so valuable to the warriors. He’s so athletic with so many different skill levels with his ability to track the pass and run plays. Tony Mitchell Tony Mitchell 6'2" | 100 lbs | DB Thompson | 2023 State AL ‘s ability to stop a play from happening from its original design and to make sure there’s no gap in between him and the receivers is elite. This guy has lockdown instincts running through his mind on every play. Watching Tony grow and develop throughout the year has boosted his opportunities tremendously for the next level. Tony is a five-star recruit and is committed to the University of Alabama, and his legacy will go a very long way. I am looking forward to watching this athlete for the rest of the year as he attempts to lead his team to another state championship for the Warriors.
Jake Ivie Jake Ivie 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Thompson | 2023 State AL , 6’0 205lbs, Senior, Thompson High School
Ivie showed up a lot in this game for the defense. Ivie is a very valuable asset for the Thompson Warrior, who has a very smooth pursuit angle when it comes to tracking down the ball. He is a class of ’23 athlete that has a lot of potential ahead of him in his career. During the game ivie, he had a period pretty much on every play and tackle that was swarmed by the Thompson Warrior defense. As you all know, the outside linebacker position is a position where you become a two-way player. I feel that Jake has the athleticism to play the outside perimeters as well as the inside runs. I am looking forward to seeing what this kid pulls out of his sleeve in the near future for the Warriors.
Jake holds offers from the following schools: Columbia University and Eastern Kentucky University.
Carter Dotson, 6’1 180lbs, Sophomore, Chelsea High School
Carter looked extremely well for the Chelsea High School Hornets. Even though the scoreboard did not show it, he still produced in a high manner for his team. Carter, who is only a sophomore, looks to be something special within the next few years. Carter knows his way around the football field by leading his receivers to open land to create big spaces to make and execute plays. Carter is very talented and has a great record of completing passes and analyzing what the defense is doing in and out of the plays on the field. One of the most important things that Carter Dotson has shown in the matchup versus Thompson High School is that he has a good ability to control the offense in any situation and make adjustments on the fly. Carter currently does not have any offers, but he is a very good athlete that can throw the ball well and could easily be considered for a roster spot for a collegiate team.