Leesville Road vs. Cardinal Gibbons – Offensive Highlights
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I was on the sideline for the conference championship game. There were several lead changes throughout the game. Cardinal Gibbons took control late in the game and secured the 33 – 23 victory. The listed players performances caught my attention…
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Continue ReadingI was on the sideline for the conference championship game. There were several lead changes throughout the game. Cardinal Gibbons took control late in the game and secured the 33 – 23 victory. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.
Cardinal Gibbons HS
Gannon Jones Gannon Jones 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Cardinal Gibbons | 2026 State NC – QB, 5’9″ 165 (No. 13 QB, Watchlist). Gannon displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to the receivers. He did a good job of tucking it and running to avoid being sacked to gain yards. Gannon completed 22 of 31 passes for 301 yards and 4 TDs. He completed 71 percent of his passes along with 2 interceptions for a QB rating of 114.4.
Aiden Smalls Aiden Smalls 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Clayton | 2026 State NC – WR, 6’2″ 185 (No. 2 WR, No. 13 Overall). Aiden ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed solid hands while making catches in traffic. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders and made uncontested catches on his way to the end zone, scoring 3 TDs. Aiden has received Power5 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.
Brady Taylor – OL, 6’0″ 235. Connor 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.
Connor Doeren Connor Doeren 6'5" | 250 lbs | OL Cardinal Gibbons | 2024 State NC – OL, 6’5″ 250 (No. 16 OL, No. 73 Overall). Connor 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. He has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him.
Aidan Kranick Aidan Kranick 6'1" | 250 lbs | OL Cardinal Gibbons | 2026 State NC – OL, 6’0″ 240. Aidan 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.
Jack Sheehan Jack Sheehan 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Cardinal Gibbons | 2025 State NC – OL, 6’6″ 300 (No. 6 OL, No. 33 Overall). Jack 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. He has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in during his high school career.
Aaron Tschetter – OL, 6’2″ 235. Aaron 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.
Leesville Road HS
Deiondre Goldston – QB, 6’1″ 170. He displayed good arm strength on short range throws. He was inconsistent with accurate throws throughout the game. He completed 25 of 37 passes for 170 yards and 1 TD. Deiondre completed 68 percent of his passes along with 1 interception for a QB rating of 75.3.
Lyfe Shaw-Stephens Lyfe Shaw-Stephens 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Leesville Road | 2024 State NC – RB, 5’9″ 205. Lyfe followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed power and balance while running inside for short yardage.
Devin Goldston – WR, 5’11” 165. Devin ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic.
William Colombo – OL, 6’2″ 240. William displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while drive blocking them out of the play.
Coleman Bridges Coleman Bridges 6'1" | 220 lbs | DL Leesville Road | 2024 State NC – OL, 6’0″ 220. Coleman displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while drive blocking them out of the play.
Preston Lilley – OL, 6’4″ 255. Preston displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play.
Elisio Torres – OL, 6’2″ 290. Elisio displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play.
Jayden Gary – WR, 5’9″ 160. Jayden ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He did a god job of running the short slant routes throughout the game.