Rolesville vs. Millbrook – Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sideline for the conference matchup between two teams which features high-scoring offensive units. The teams played evenly to end the first half. Rolesville offensive unit exploded in the second half and went on to a decisive 53 - 30 victory. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Millbrook HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357813' first='Jayden' last='Ferguson'] - LB, 6'0" 210 (No. 15 LB, No. 141 Overall)</strong>. Jayden displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting quickly. The Davidson University commit finished the game with 8 total tackles, 4 which were tackles for losses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050692' first='Martel' last='Anderson'] - DL, 6'1" 285</strong>. Martel 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='651173' first='Quinton' last='Cypher'] - LB, 6'2" 205 (No. 1 LB, No. 5 Overall)</strong>. Quinton displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover a lot of ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He finished the game with 11 total tackles. Quinton is a talented young linebacker who is already receiving recruiting interest from Power5 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050725' first='Christian' last='Uyadi'] - DL, 6'3" 200</strong>. Christian 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>Chris Newcomb - LB, 5'10" 165 (No. 39 LB, No. 298 Overall)</strong>. Chris displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed quickness and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He finished the game with 7 total tackles, 4 which were tackles for losses, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rolesville HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='662372' first='Zavion' last='Griffin-Haynes'] - DL, 6'6" 220 (No. 5 DL, No. 32 Overall)</strong>. Zavion displayed quickness out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. Zavion has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him during his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1038348' first='Jayden' last='Fry'] - DL, 6'4" 210</strong>. Jayden 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='265089' first='Aidan' last='Pounds'] - LB, 5'10" 205 (No. 18 LB, No. 144 Overall)</strong>. Aidan displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier for stops. He plays at a high energy level throughout the game and makes a lot of tackles. Aidan has received D3 offers, more are expected to come in for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817342' first='Russ' last='Sykes'] - DL, 6'3" 255 (No. 10 DL, No. 37 Overall)</strong>. Russ displayed quickness out of his stance to make contact with blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. Russ has received D1 offers, more are expected to come in for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='345341' first='Kam' last='Manley'] - DB, 5'8" 165 (No. 35 DB, No. 288 Overall)</strong>. Kam displayed good technique and good use of arms while defending receivers. He displayed good speed and change of directions quickly while covering receivers. Kam should start to receive recruiting interest from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='946850' first='Marquis' last='Bryant'] - DB, 6'0" 170 (No. 1 DB, No. 3 Overall)</strong>. Marquis displayed good technique and good use of arms while defending receivers. He displayed good speed and change of directions quickly while covering receivers. Marquis is a talented young defensive back who is already receiving recruiting interest from Power5 schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->