Cummings vs. Northwood – Offensive Standouts
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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…
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Continue ReadingI 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.
Northwood HS
Grayson Cox Grayson Cox 5'10" | 145 lbs | QB Northwood | 2026 NC – QB, 5’10” 145. Grayson displayed good arm strength on short passes. He displayed good speed when he tucked it and ran to gain yards.
Gus Ritchey Gus Ritchey 6'3" | 245 lbs | TE Cary | 2025 State NC – TE, 6’3″ 230 (No. 1 TE, No. 10 Overall). 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.
Logan Thomas – OL, 6’0″ 240. 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.
Santana Gabriel Santana Gabriel 6'2" | 220 lbs | OL Northwood | 2024 State NC – OL, 6’2″ 220. 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.
Cam Fowler Cam Fowler 6'4" | 175 lbs | WR Northwood | 2026 State NC – WR, 6’4″ 175. 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.
Isaiah Blair Isaiah Blair 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Northwood | 2025 NC – WR, 6’2″ 175. 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.
Cummings HS
Devin Witherspoon Devin Witherspoon 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Cummings | 2026 NC – QB, 5’11” 185. 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.
Jonathan Paylor – WR, 5’10” 175 (No. 1 WR, No. 4 Overall). 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.
Kavon Poteat Kavon Poteat 6'3" | 270 lbs | OL Cummings | 2024 State NC – OL, 6’3″ 270. 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.
Bobby Logan – OL, 5’10” 240. 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.
Trey Harris – OL, 6’4″ 250. 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.
Kezarrion Gwynn Kezarrion Gwynn 6'0" | 210 lbs | OL Cummings | 2026 State NC – OL, 6’0″ 210. 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.