Stars Of The State – Week 5
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Week 5 brought out a ton of great performances across the state! Let’s take a look at them in this week’s edition of Stars Of The State! Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB West Charlotte |…
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Continue ReadingWeek 5 brought out a ton of great performances across the state! Let’s take a look at them in this week’s edition of Stars Of The State!
Jaden Smith Jaden Smith 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB West Charlotte | 2024 State NC – West Charlotte – 12 Tackles, 1 Tackle For Loss, Blocked Field Goal, and Game Winning Tackle vs. Mallard Creek
Dequinder Williams – West Charlotte – Interception and Game Saving Tackle in victory over Mallard Creek
Benjamin Black Benjamin Black 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Mallard Creek | 2024 State NC – Mallard Creek – Long TD Catch and incredible overall speed and playmaking ability versus West Charlotte
Kaegan Chambers Kaegan Chambers 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB Chesterfield | 2025 NC – Monroe – Two Rushing Touchdowns, great accuracy and playmaking in victory over Porter Ridge
Jordan Young – Monroe – Big catches on 3rd down to keep the chains moving and fumble recovery in victory
Jared Lockhart Jared Lockhart 6'4" | 175 lbs | QB Porter Ridge | 2025 State NC – Porter Ridge – Two Rushing Touchdowns versus Monroe
Jatavien Taylor – Porter Ridge – 95 Yard Fumble Recovery return for Touchdown and made plays on offense versus Monroe
Jay Mcneilly – Shelby – 10 Tackles, 6 Tackles For Loss, 2 Sacks in victory over Cherryville
JT Lattimore – North Gaston – 3 Catches for 105 yards and 2 Touchdowns and an interception in victory over Forestview
Zay Bolden – South Mecklenburg – Fumble Return for TD and Game Sealing Pick 6 in victory over Olympic with 12 Tackles
Dominic Testa Dominic Testa 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR JM Robinson | 2025 NC – Hickory Ridge – 8 Catches for 154 Yards and 2 Touchdowns in victory over AL Brown
Ryan Connotillo Ryan Connotillo 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL Pine Lake Prep | 2025 NC – Pine Lake – 6 Tackles, 5 Tackles For Loss, 3.5 Sacks and 2 Hurries in victory over Mountain Island
Ryan Payne Ryan Payne 6'0" | 165 lbs | WR Murphy | 2026 State NC – Murphy – 13 Tackles, 3 Interceptions and 49 Yards Receiving in victory
Caleb Shugart Caleb Shugart 6'0" | 225 lbs | OL East Rowan | 2025 NC – East Rowan – 7 Pancake Blocks in tough game versus Concord
Turbo Richard – Northwestern – Kickoff Return TD and 2 Rushing Touchdowns plus Shrine Bowl selection in victory
Jaelan Pile – Covenant Day – 11 Receptions and 142 Yards and 3 Touchdowns in victory over Asheville Christian
RayJay Waters – Northwest Cabarrus – 9 Carries, 119 Yards, and 4 Touchdowns in victory over South Rowan
Billy Wilkes Billy Wilkes 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB Providence | 2024 State NC – Providence – 15 Tackles, 2 Tackles For Loss, Sack, Interception and Touchdown versus Charlotte Catholic
Devin Walker Devin Walker 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Olympic | 2025 State NC – Olympic – 33 Carries, 261 Yards, 2 Touchdowns versus South Mecklenburg
Jaylan Mays – Chambers – 2 Sacks, Tackle For Loss, and perfect snapping in victory over West Mecklenburg
Jelon Springs – Hickory Ridge – 10 Tackles and an interception in victory over AL Brown
Caleb Edstrom Caleb Edstrom 5'11" | 205 lbs | LB Mooresville | 2024 State NC – Mooresville – 8 Tackles, 2 Tackles For Loss, and a Pick 6 in victory over Cox Mill
Kadynce Watson – Atkins – 12 Tackles, 3 Tackles For Loss, 3 Sacks, Passing Touchdown versus Ben L. Smith
Garrison Dibble – Atkins – 12 Tackles, 3 Tackles For Loss, 2 Sacks versus Ben L Smith
Brody Norman Brody Norman 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Mooresville | 2026 State NC – Mooresville – 215 Yards Passing and 5 Touchdowns in victory over Cox Mill
Ny’Tavious Huskey – Crest – 256 Yards Passing and 3 Touchdowns, 64 Yards Rushing and 2 Touchdowns in victory
Jayden Nordtveit Jayden Nordtveit 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH North Iredell | 2026 State NC – North Iredell – 243 Rushing Yards and 3 Touchdowns in victory