<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>I was on the sidelines for the non-conference matchup that featured three of the top running backs in the state. The running backs did not disappoint with their performances on the field. CE Jordan took control of the game and finished with a win (42-29). The listed players' performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">CE Jordan HS</span></strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='170652' first='Julian' last='Littleton'] - QB, 6'0" 195 (No. 14 QB, No. 144 Overall)</strong>. Julian displayed calmness in the pocket while leading the offensive unit throughout the game. He displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws to receivers on target. Julian completed 15 of 18 passes for 211 yards and 3 TDs. He completed 83.3 percent of his passes for the game. He gains yards when he tucked it and ran to avoid being sacked. Julian had 4 carries for 52 yards for the game. He had a solid performance throughout the game.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='380042' first='Amareon' last='Blue'] - RB, 5'8" 190 (No. 1 RB, No. 13 Overall)</strong>. Amareon followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders untouched for big yardage. He displayed durability and good vision while running inside to gain yards. Amareon finished the game with 18 carries for 182 yards and 3 TDs. Amareon plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had a good performance while playing in the defensive secondary. He has received a Power5 and D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1357137' first='Omaris' last='McMiller Jr.'] - WR, 5'10" 170</strong>. Omaris ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic. He finished the game with 6 receptions for 93 yards. Omaris was the primary target of Julian throughout the game. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had a good performance while playing in the defensive secondary.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Edward Brown - OL, 6'0" 250 (No. 47 OL, No. 349 Overall)</strong>. Edward displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays. Edward is the anchor of one of the top offensive lines in the state.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='637131' first='Matthew' last='McDonald'] - OL, 6'4" 270 (No. 11 OL, No. 61 Overall)</strong>. Matt displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive-block defenders out of the play. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had a good performance while playing on the defensive line. Matt has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='120038' first='Tyler' last='Clark'] - OL, 6'3" 280 (No. 15 OL, No. 65 Overall)</strong>. Tyler displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive-block defenders out of the play. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. Tyler had an outstanding performance while playing on the defensive line. He is an athletic offensive lineman who is a D1 prospect and is expected to receive D1 offers. Tyler has received D2 and D3 offers so far, larger school offers should start to come in for him to play on both sides of the ball.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='841718' first='Elijah' last='Bobmanuel'] - OL, 6'2" 240 (No. 33 OL, Watchlist)</strong>. Elijah displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He did a good job of maintaining contact with defenders while drive-blocking them out of the play.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321266' first='Noah' last='Clark'] - OL, 6'3" 290 (No. 6 DL, No. 57 Overall)</strong>. Noah displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive-block defenders out of the play. He plays on both sides of the ball for his team. He had an outstanding performance while playing on the defensive line.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Southern Alamance HS</span></strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='797148' first='Landon' last='Dodson'] - QB, 5'11" 190 (No. 31 QB, Watchlist)</strong>. Landon displayed good arm strength on short throws to receivers. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to receivers. He gains yards when he tucked it and ran to avoid being sacked. Landon did a good job of directing the running game.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Josiah Tysinger - RB, 5'7" 175</strong>. Josiah followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, while scoring 2 TDs. He displayed sure hands while making catches on passing plays. </p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759976' first='Logan' last='Foust'] - RB, 6'0" 180 (No. 6 RB, No. 107 Overall)</strong>. Logan followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed durability to run inside and to run outside to gain yardage throughout the game. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field, while scoring 2 TDs. Landon and Jackson are one of the top running attacks in the state.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='923519' first='Jackson' last='Parrish'] - RB, 6'0" 215 (No. 4 RB, No. 56 Overall)</strong>. Jackson followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He is a power runner who displayed good balance while running inside throughout the game. He does not go down after initial contact is made, continuing to drive his legs and leaning forward for additional yardage.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055616' first='Jacob' last='Asher'] - OL, 5'11" 230</strong>. He displayed good technique and footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He did a good job with lateral movement while run blocking. He displayed quickness while maintaining contact with defenders.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060590' first='Luke' last='White'] - OL, 6'4" 285</strong>. Luke displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good lateral movement while run blocking. He displayed upper body strength and quickness while drive-blocking defenders out of the play.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>Lee Sharpe - OL, 6'1" 230</strong>. Lee displayed good technique and footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good lateral movement while run blocking. He did a good job of maintaining contact with defenders.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060576' first='Chandler' last='Clontz'] - OL, 6'0" 270</strong>. Chandler displayed good technique and good footwork to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good lateral movement while run blocking. He displayed quickness and upper body strength while drive-blocking defenders out of the play.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
I was on the sidelines for the non-conference matchup that featured three of the top running backs in the state. The running backs did not disappoint with their performances on the field. CE Jordan took control of the game and finished with a win (42-29). The listed players' performances caught my attention throughout the game.
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Already a subscriber?
Log in