Rolesville vs. Millbrook – Defensive Standouts
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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…
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Continue ReadingI 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.
Millbrook HS
Jayden Ferguson Jayden Ferguson 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Millbrook | 2024 State NC – LB, 6’0″ 210 (No. 15 LB, No. 141 Overall). 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.
Martel Anderson Martel Anderson 6'1" | 285 lbs | DL Millbrook | 2025 NC – DL, 6’1″ 285. 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.
Quinton Cypher Quinton Cypher 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Millbrook | 2027 State NC – LB, 6’2″ 205 (No. 1 LB, No. 5 Overall). 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.
Christian Uyadi Christian Uyadi 6'3" | 200 lbs | DL Millbrook | 2024 NC – DL, 6’3″ 200. 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.
Chris Newcomb – LB, 5’10” 165 (No. 39 LB, No. 298 Overall). 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.
Rolesville HS
Zavion Griffin-Haynes Zavion Griffin-Haynes 6'6" | 220 lbs | DL Rolesville | 2026 State NC – DL, 6’6″ 220 (No. 5 DL, No. 32 Overall). 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.
Jayden Fry Jayden Fry 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Rolesville | 2025 NC – DL, 6’4″ 210. 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.
Aidan Pounds Aidan Pounds 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB Rolesville | 2024 State NC – LB, 5’10” 205 (No. 18 LB, No. 144 Overall). 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.
Russ Sykes Russ Sykes 6'3" | 255 lbs | DL Rolesville | 2024 State NC – DL, 6’3″ 255 (No. 10 DL, No. 37 Overall). 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.
Kam Manley Kam Manley 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Rolesville | 2024 State NC – DB, 5’8″ 165 (No. 35 DB, No. 288 Overall). 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.
Marquis Bryant Marquis Bryant 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Rolesville | 2027 State NC – DB, 6’0″ 170 (No. 1 DB, No. 3 Overall). 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.