2024 Rankings: Catawba River Highlights
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Our updated 2024 rankings have been released in the Catawba River Region. There are several impact players who have quickly made their name known as the non-region schedule wraps up and we head into region play next Friday night. Here…
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Continue ReadingOur updated 2024 rankings have been released in the Catawba River Region. There are several impact players who have quickly made their name known as the non-region schedule wraps up and we head into region play next Friday night. Here are a few highlights:
Turbo Richard Turbo Richard 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Northwestern | 2024 State SC | RB | Northwestern
Richard has gotten bigger and stronger since we saw him last season. And he’s making a huge impact. The Boston College commit has run for 547 yards and six touchdowns so far in 2023. He’s averaging 8 yards per carry. He can make an impact on special teams as well, like against Gaffney in Week 4 – he took the opening kickoff and a punt back to the house.
Chris Dixon Chris Dixon 6'2" | 260 lbs | DL South Pointe | 2024 State SC | DL | South Pointe
It’s hard to find many cut ups of Dixon’s midseason film where an offensive lineman was able to hold a block against him for more than about 5 seconds. That’s how quick and active he is off the line. He takes great pursuit angles and will get to the quarterback in a hurry. He can also shed tackles quickly against the run to either limit the play to a short gain or it’s a tackle for loss.
Kyan Kennedy Kyan Kennedy 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE Chester | 2024 State SC | TE | Chester
Kennedy is listed as a tight end, but his impact goes beyond the offensive side of the football. He can line up on the defensive front and make sure tackles against the run. He’s tough to block because of his size and ability to move quickly from end to end. That size is perfect for his tight end position because it’s hard for teams to single him one-on-one and he’ll run right past you.
Trey Thompson Trey Thompson 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Andrew Jackson | 2024 State SC | RB | Andrew Jackson
Thompson is a load to tackle at the running back position. He has the unique burst of power and speed that you need at the position. He can run through arm tackles and runs hard. We were really impressed with the way he caught the ball out of the backfield when we saw the Volunteers against Lamar back in early September.
Zantwan Nelson Zantwan Nelson 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB South Pointe | 2024 State SC | DB | South Pointe
Nelson has probably been one of the more active defensive backs we’ve seen on tape and in person so far in 2023. He can play off five to ten yards and read and react to the play and make the interception. He doesn’t allow the receiver to get inside and there were several plays where if he didn’t make the play, he could knock it away. The Shrine Bowl selection has two interceptions on the year so far.
Landon Armstrong Landon Armstrong 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Rock Hill | 2024 State SC | LB | Rock Hill
Armstrong (pictured above) is a load to deal with from his linebacker spot. He can shoot gaps and hit the runner in the backfield quickly. He comes at the ball carrier at full speed and will not let up until the whistle blows. He takes good angles to the ball as he’s able to turn and bounce around once he recognizes the play, which again, doesn’t take long for the young man to do. He had 33 tackles as of September 6.
Elijah Coleman Elijah Coleman 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Clover | 2024 State SC | RB | Chester
Once Coleman finds the green grass, there is a possibility for it to be a house call. He is a physical, downhill running back who is not afraid of contact and will run right through arm tackles. He also showed an ability to catch balls out of the backfield on screens. He doesn’t waste time dancing in space, it’s solid north – south running. Prior to last Friday night, he has ran for 479 yards on the year and 5 touchdowns.