New Bern vs. Millbrook – Offensive Standouts
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I was on the sidelines for the 4A Eastern Regional Finals that featured New Bern high-powered running attack and Millbrook’s high-powered passing attack. New Bern has the top running game in the state and Millbrook has the top passing game…
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Continue ReadingI was on the sidelines for the 4A Eastern Regional Finals that featured New Bern high-powered running attack and Millbrook’s high-powered passing attack. New Bern has the top running game in the state and Millbrook has the top passing game in the state. The defensive units are two of the best in the state. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.
New Bern
Damaree Tucker – QB, 6’1″ 185. Damaree displayed calmness in directing the offensive unit throughout the game. He did a great job in quickly handing off to one of the running backs. Damaree is exceptionally quick and displays speed when he decides to tuck it and run to gain yardage. He delivered one medium-range pass for a TD.
Aronne Herring Aronne Herring 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB New Bern | 2023 State NC – RB, 5’10” 175 (No. 7 RB, No. 37 Overall). Arone displayed great speed and great acceleration to move past defenders once he finds an open lane to gain yardage. He displayed good vision and balance while following blockers to find an open lane. Arone is a threat to score once in the open field.
Jayden Wallace – RB, 5’7″ 155. Jayden displayed great speed and great acceleration to move past defenders once he finds an open lane to gain yardage. He is slashing-style runner who is a threat to score once in the open field.
Dylan Wagner Dylan Wagner 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL New Bern | 2023 State NC – T, 6’2″ 280 (No. 25 OL, No. 205 Overall). Dylan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He used upper body strength and quickness while controlling defenders on the running plays. Dylan is the leader and anchor of the offensive line.
Qua’Mari Wright – T, 6’0″ 280. Qua’ displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is technique-sound while run-blocking leading the way for the running backs.
Mikal Masionet Mikal Masionet 6'0" | 325 lbs | OL New Bern | 2024 State NC – G, 6’0″ 325 (No. 20 OL, No. 122 Overall). Mikal displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is technique-sound while run-blocking leading the way for the running backs.
Jamar Bell Jamar Bell 6'2" | 260 lbs | OL New Bern | 2023 State NC – G, 6’1″ 235 (No. 52 OL, No. 304 Overall). Jamar displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He is technique-sound while run-blocking leading the way for the running backs.
Millbrook
Mason Fortune Mason Fortune 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Millbrook | 2024 State NC – QB, 6’1″ 195 (No. 3 QB, No. 12 Overall). Mason displayed leadership while directing the offensive unit throughout the game. He displayed quickness to elude defenders closing in on him in the pocket. Mason displayed accuracy on short range passes completed throughout the game. He completed 18 of 44 passes for 243 yards, 1 TD, and 2 interceptions.
Xavier Pugh Xavier Pugh 5'10" | 190 lbs | DB Millbrook | 2023 State NC – RB, 5’10” 195 (No. 36 DB, No. 343 Overall). He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Xavier displayed toughness and good balance while running inside for yards. He followed blockers while looking for an open lane to accelerate past defenders for big yardage. Xavier is a durable running back who gains yards inside and running outside in the open field. He finished the game with 27 carries for 132 yards and 1 TD. Xavier had 5 receptions for 51 yards for a 10.2 yards per reception average.
David Santiago David Santiago 6'3" | 230 lbs | ATH Millbrook | 2023 State NC – TE, 6’3″ 230 (No. 9 ATH, No. 103 Overall). David plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He ran good pass routes and used his body to shield defenders on catches made in traffic. David finished the game with 5 receptions for 79 yards and 1 TD. He averaged 15.8 yards per reception in the game.
Ty Broughton Ty Broughton 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Millbrook | 2023 State NC – WR, 6’2″ 180 (No. 23 WR, No. 238 Overall). Ty ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches.
Nathan Leacock Nathan Leacock 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR Millbrook | 2023 State NC – WR, 6’3″ 200 (No. 2 WR, No. 6 Overall). Nathan ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He finished the game with 4 receptions for 53 yards for a 13.3 yards per reception average.
Blake Mobley – T, 6’0″ 220. Blake displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.
Felix Waturu – T, 6’0″ 200. Felix displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.
Carson Herrera – C, 6’2″ 240. Carson displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.
Jaylon Johnson Jaylon Johnson 6'3" | 275 lbs | DL Millbrook | 2023 State NC – G, 6’2″ 270 (No. 38 DL, No. 322 Overall). Jaylon plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.
Tyler Heggins Hill Tyler Heggins Hill 6'4" | 290 lbs | DL Millbrook | 2023 State NC – G, 6’4″ 260 (No. 29 DL, No. 168 Overall). Tyler plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.