Rocky Mount vs. Northeastern – Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines to cover the matchup between Rocky Mount and Northeastern. Rocky Mount's running game kept pounding throughout the game in attempt to match Northeastern's high powered offensive unit. Northeastern's defense made a key stop in the final seconds to secure 52 - 46 victory. The players listed caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Northeastern HS</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devaughan Bell - LB, 5'11" 215</strong>. Devaughan displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly for stops. He finished the game with 12 total tackles, 9 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='297901' first='Tyselle' last='Spencer'] - DB, 5'11" 185 (No. 3 RB, No. 56 Overall)</strong>. Tyselle displayed good change of directions and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 5 total tackles, 3 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty'jae Simpson - DB, 5'10" 165</strong>. Ty'jae displayed good change of directions and speed to cover receivers. He finished the game with 6 total tackles, 5 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885129' first='Jaylin' last='Mallory'] - LB, 5'11" 205 (No. 12 LB, No. 67 Overall)</strong>. Jaylin displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly to make stops. He had an impressive performance which should generate recruiting interest for him. Jaylin finished the game with 14 total tackles, 12 which were solo tackles and 2 tackles for losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Armstrong - LB, 6'0" 185</strong>. Jayden displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 8 total tackles, 6 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='885126' first='Maurice' last='Bowser'] - LB, 6'0" 190 (No. 29 LB, Watchlist)</strong>. Maurice displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 8 total tackles, 6 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davonte Barington - DL, 5'11" 240</strong>. He displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 6 total tackles, 5 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jerod Rogers - DL, 6'0" 340</strong>. Jerod displayed good technique and very good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good mobility for a large defensive lineman, who should start to receive recruiting interest. Jerod finished the game with 5 total tackles, 3 which were solo tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rocky Mount HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micahis Lee Jones - DL, 6'0" 210</strong>. Micahis displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>C'quarhion Mitchell - DB, 5'9" 160</strong>. C'quarhion displayed good change of directions and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He intercepted a pass and sprinted down the sideline into the endzone for a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amarion Dance - LB, 5'9" 185</strong>. Amarion displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Denari Harrison - DL, 6'3" 220</strong>. Denari displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eric Gupton - DL, 6'5" 225</strong>. Eric displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->