Central Ohio Game of the Night – Gahanna vs Pick North

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Critical matchup tonight in large school Central Ohio football as Gahanna Lincoln travels to Pickerington North.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gahanna Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022 Record: 8-1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Bruce Ward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Recruits</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284432' first='Kamari' last='Burns']</strong>, DE, 2023: Kamari is a 3 star recruit and committed to play for Luke Fickell at Cincinnati. He is one of the best DL in the state. Extremely quick off the snap with great bend in his hips and flat back. He gets to extension quickly and reads plays very well. He is a nightmare to block in the run and pass game. His pass rush is very refined and he uses his long frame to bend around the edge. Very impressive player and will have a big part in the Lions' success going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13078377/Kamari-Burns" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13078377/Kamari-Burns">https://www.hudl.com/profile/13078377/Kamari-Burns</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kamariburns18?lang=en" data-type="URL" data-id="https://twitter.com/kamariburns18?lang=en">https://twitter.com/kamariburns18?lang=en</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='189506' first='Jaden' last='Yates']</strong>, LB, 2023: Jaden is a 3 star recruit and committed to Marshall. He is an on and off ball LB with all the size and tools to be a defensive superstar in college. He is big, fast, and really athletic. He runs well in all directions. He reads plays well and is utilized in a variety of alignments on defense. He plays with his hair on fire and gets to the ball quickly. He is a great blitzer with great ability to read blocks in front of him on a dime. His tackling ability is off the charts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12850165/Jaden-Yates" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12850165/Jaden-Yates">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12850165/Jaden-Yates</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jadenyat5s" data-type="URL" data-id="https://twitter.com/jadenyat5s">https://twitter.com/jadenyat5s</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Grimm</strong>, OL, 2024: Jake is a beast of a RT. He has 6 D1 offers on the table. He stands 6'4 290 and plays with really good athleticism. Primarily plays out of a two-point stance and has great flexibility and quickness. He gets into his defenders quickly with a violent punch. He is very good at the drive block and routinely pancakes defenders. He moves well laterally and gets good coverage. Has advanced pass pro technique with the size needed to keep Edge rushers at bay. Plays both the run and pass with a nasty streak and is fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16386116/Jake-Grimm" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16386116/Jake-Grimm">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16386116/Jake-Grimm</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jakegrimm13" data-type="URL" data-id="https://twitter.com/jakegrimm13">https://twitter.com/jakegrimm13</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pickerington North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2022 Record: 6-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach: Nathan Hillerich</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaedyn Dunbar-White</strong>, SS/OLB, 2023 - Take a long look at the film and you see an athletic beast in the making.  He is a hybrid player with good twitch and running ability.  He can take on blocks and shed easily with his strength.  Plays multi techniques well and transitions well between them.  Closes fast in the run game and forces the ball inside.  Closes out underneath routes and can run with slot receivers.  Very good tackler with aggression and hip drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12912415/Kaedyn-DunbarWhite" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/12912415/Kaedyn-DunbarWhite">https://www.hudl.com/profile/12912415/Kaedyn-DunbarWhite</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/kaedyndunbar" data-type="URL" data-id="https://mobile.twitter.com/kaedyndunbar">https://mobile.twitter.com/kaedyndunbar</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284600' first='Landon' last='O'Connell']</strong>, QB, 2024 - Landon has had a great season so far and is a 3 star.  He is tall and muscular with great arm strength.  He commands a presence in the pocket and has the footwork to effectively manage all the throws.  He can really spin the ball when needed and has touch on the deep ball.  He is a tough tackle and when he pulls the ball down he makes defenders miss.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14390995/Landon-OConnell" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14390995/Landon-OConnell">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14390995/Landon-OConnell</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/Landon_614" data-type="URL" data-id="https://mobile.twitter.com/Landon_614">https://mobile.twitter.com/Landon_614</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284549' first='Angelo' last='McCullom']</strong>, DL, 2024 - Angelo is a beast and has 5 D1 offers on the table. He can play both on the interior and edge. One of the best DL in Ohio as a junior. Very athletic with a lot of twitch. He is extremely strong and gets extension really well. He moves very well forward and down the LOS. He is always in his gap and playing behind the LOS. His pass rush moves are advanced and he couples it with great bend and finish at the QB. Outstanding talent and should garner a lot more interest going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUDL: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14833371/Angelo-McCullom" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14833371/Angelo-McCullom">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14833371/Angelo-McCullom</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/AngeloMcCullom" data-type="URL" data-id="https://mobile.twitter.com/AngeloMcCullom">https://mobile.twitter.com/AngeloMcCullom</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->