Cummings vs. Northwood – Offensive 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='1050581' first='Grayson' last='Cox'] - QB, 5'10" 145</strong>. Grayson displayed good arm strength on short passes. He displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914956' first='Gus' last='Ritchey'] - TE, 6'3" 230 (No. 1 TE, No. 10 Overall)</strong>. Gus ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He did a good job of using his body to shield defenders while making catches in traffic. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch to gain yardage. Gus finished the game with 9 receptions for 170 yards and 1 TD. He is a devastating blocker who finished the game with 5 pancake blocks. The NC State commit plays on both sides of the ball for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Thomas - OL, 6'0" 240</strong>. Logan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050775' first='Santana' last='Gabriel'] - OL, 6'2" 220</strong>. Santana displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050623' first='Cam' last='Fowler'] - WR, 6'4" 175</strong>. Cam ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch. He should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050645' first='Isaiah' last='Blair'] - WR, 6'2" 175</strong>. Isaiah ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed the ability to gain additional yardage after the catch. He should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.</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='1050701' first='Devin' last='Witherspoon'] - QB, 5'11" 185</strong>. Devin displayed good arm strength on short passes. He displayed exceptional speed when he tucked it and ran to gain big yardage, scoring 3 TDs. He should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='912945' first='Jonathan' last='Paylor'] - WR, 5'10" 175 (No. 1 WR, No. 4 Overall)</strong>. Jonathan ran precision pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders after making the catch to gain additional yardage. He is an elite-level athlete who was difficult to defend against in man-coverage. The NC State commit finished the game with 4 TDs, an impressive performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050778' first='Kavon' last='Poteat'] - OL, 6'3" 270</strong>. Kavon displayed good footwork and technique while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed upper body strength and quickness while drive-blocking defenders out of the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bobby Logan - OL, 5'10" 240</strong>. Bobby displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Trey Harris - OL, 6'4" 250</strong>. Trey displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050588' first='Kezarrion' last='Gwynn'] - OL, 6'0" 210</strong>. Kezarrion displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed good quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->