State Interception Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impact players [player_tooltip player_id='321345' first='Tristan' last='Haley'], [player_tooltip player_id='90672' first='Josh' last='Derry'], and [player_tooltip player_id='247515' first='Jack' last='Ashby Jacobs'] are all tied with 3 INT's along with some athletes mentioned below. We'll take a look at some new names that have been making an impact in the defensive secondary so far this season...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Robinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is tied for the lead in the state with 4 interceptions through 4 games. In his game vs the Landon school Robinson had 2 INT's and had the opportunity to make it 3 in one game. On a 50/50 ball he made a relentless attempt to catch the ball after landing on his back. He came up with the ball, but it was ruled an incomplete pass. Robinson is a 6' 165lb 2024 athlete playing, DB and WR for the Patriots. He has impressive ball skills and competes for the ball on either offense or defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua Narh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Narh is an electrifying athlete for the Duval HS in PG County. He's a 5'11 165lb DB, WR, and RB on the field and a 100m sprinter on the track. He clocked a 10.7 second 100m dash and it definitely translates to the field. On one of his 3 INT's vs Suitland he showed off great breakaway speed and elusiveness. Narh was named player of the week by the Washington Post after rushing for 119 yards on just 5 carries and 2 TD's in last week's win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Joshhh4k/status/1571285107662639105?s=20u0026t=wTzvjlCYCRMFe0UEjJKktw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Joshhh4k/status/1571285107662639105?s=20u0026t=wTzvjlCYCRMFe0UEjJKktw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='325288' first='Dinso' last='Okafor']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Okafor is a 2024 LB at Paint Branch HS, standing 5'11 180lbs. Dinso currently has 3 INT's and 17 tackles on the season. He shows glimpses of athletic game changing plays, if he can consistently play at that high level, he could be a leader for paint branch during his senior year. He's an athletic outside linebacker with ball skills and speed. In coverage he's fast enough to stay in phase with RBs and slots and has the vertical to go up and compete for the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/9timee_/status/1574112572818817031?s=20u0026t=uAmL8xdj8b5OgzBh6hWAfw","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/9timee_/status/1574112572818817031?s=20&amp;t=uAmL8xdj8b5OgzBh6hWAfw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Connor Ballard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ballard is a 5'11 160 lb 2023 DB out of North Harford HS in Harford County. Heas recorded 3 INT's so far this season. In his game vs Perryville he had 2 INT's including a contested deep ball. Ballard also showed the ability to get into the hip of the receiver and locate the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16431128/631363d12347530c547a811e">Perryville - Connor Ballard highlights - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacari Frederick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Frederick is a 5'9 2024 DB at Great Mills HS who currently has 3 INT's for 185 return yards and a touchdown. Jacari contributes on special teams as a returner and on the offensive side of the ball at receiver. He continuously shows his athleticism and versatility making plays in all aspects of the game. In the open field he uses good ball carrying vision to make the best of his opportunities with the ball. He is a 2024 prospect to keep an eye on, with his skill he is an athlete on the potential to have a breakout season in 2023. Check out his film link below at 1:45.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15339763/631e77a84bb2eb0fe4ada1b7">North Point High School - Jacari Frederick highlights - Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->