Southern Alamance vs. Eastern Alamance – Defensive Standouts
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I was on the sidelines for the matchup between two teams that featured high-powered running games. Southern Alamance got off to a great start with their running game and controlled the game to the end. Southern Alamance secured a 14…
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Continue ReadingI was on the sidelines for the matchup between two teams that featured high-powered running games. Southern Alamance got off to a great start with their running game and controlled the game to the end. Southern Alamance secured a 14 – 7 victory in the time of possession dominated contest. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.
Eastern Alamance HS
Ziere Ray Ziere Ray 6'1" | 205 lbs | DL Eastern Alamance | 2024 NC – DL, 6’1″ 205 (No. 66 DL, Watchlist). Ziere 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.
Davian Wilson – DL, 5’10” 250. Davian 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.
Isaiah Hairston – DL, 6’2″ 225. Isaiah displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops.
Javontae Poteat Javontae Poteat 6'0" | 250 lbs | DL Eastern Alamance | 2024 State NC – DL, 6’0″ 240 (No. 27 DL, No. 203 Overall). Javontae displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Javontae should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.
Payton Wright Payton Wright 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Eastern Alamance | 2024 State NC – LB, 6’0″ 200 (No. 28 LB, No. 205 Overall). Payton displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He plays with a high motor and makes a high number of tackles. He should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.
Tajon Roberson Tajon Roberson 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Eastern Alamance | 2024 State NC – DB, 6’0″ 170. Tajon displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms and technique while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction.
Zephaniah Gattis – LB, 5’10” 175. Zephaniah displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He intercepted a pass and returned it for a TD.
Southern Alamance HS
Carson Bolton – LB, 5’9″ 175. Carson displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Wesley Smith Wesley Smith 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Southern Alamance | 2024 NC – LB, 6’2″ 220. Wesley displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Jake Whitt Jake Whitt 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Southern Alamance | 2025 NC – DL, 6’3″ 230. Jake displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Chris Ray – DL, 6’1″ 215. Chris displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance and was able to move into the backfield to pressure the quarterback on several plays.
Chandler Clontz Chandler Clontz 6'0" | 270 lbs | DL Southern Alamance | 2024 NC – DL, 6’0″ 270. Chandler displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Myles Darroch – DB, 6’2″ 170. Myles displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction.
Kater Cornwell III Kater Cornwell III 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Southern Alamance | 2025 NC – DB, 5’9″ 160. Kater displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction, intercepting a pass.