Cummings vs. Northwood – Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines to cover the conference matchup between the two schools and the winner is likely to become conference champion after next week's game. Cummings HS took control of the game in the second half and went on secure a decisive 48 – 29 victory. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Northwood HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914956' first='Gus' last='Ritchey'] - DL, 6'3" 230 (No. 1 TE, No. 10 Overall)</strong>. Gus displayed quickness out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 6 total tackles. The NC State commit pressured the quarterback out of the pocket on several plays throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AJ Rhone-Mason - DL, 5'8" 270</strong>. AJ 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>[player_tooltip player_id='336743' first='Mason' last='Powell'] - LB, 6'3" 225</strong> <strong>(No. 46 LB, Watchlist)</strong>. Mason displayed good lateral movement while closing in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to pursue the ball carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050775' first='Santana' last='Gabriel'] - DL, 6'2" 220</strong>. Santana displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050623' first='Cam' last='Fowler'] - DB, 6'4" 175</strong>. Cam displayed the ability to change directions while covering receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050645' first='Isaiah' last='Blair'] - DB, 6'2" 175</strong>. Isaiah displayed good change of directions while covering receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Cummings HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='912945' first='Jonathan' last='Paylor'] - DB, 5'10" 175 (No. 1 WR, No. 4 Overall)</strong>. Jonathan displayed very good change of directions and speed while covering receivers. He displayed good technique and good use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction. The NC State commit deflected a few passes throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jamari Jones - DL, 6'0" 255</strong>. Jamari displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751588' first='Jaidyn' last='Briskey'] - LB, 6'0" 210</strong>. Jaidyn displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Corey Wiley - DL, 6'3" 250</strong>. Corey displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them to make stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->