Southern Alamance vs. Eastern Alamance – Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 - 7 victory in the time of possession dominated contest. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Eastern Alamance HS </span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='771187' first='Jason' last='Ball'] - QB, 6'0" 170 (No. 34 QB, No. 176 Overall)</strong>. Jason displayed good arm strength on the short-range passes. He did a good job of moving around in the pocket while handing the ball off to the running backs throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='869963' first='Tyrek' last='Samuel'] - RB, 5'8" 190 (No. 9 RB, No. 55 Overall)</strong>. Tyrek displayed good balance and vision while running inside for yards. He ran with power and did not go down after initial contact was made. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field while running outside. Tyrek should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='297900' first='Joshua' last='Murray'] - RB, 5'9" 175 (No. 12 RB, No. 210 Overall)</strong>. Joshua displayed quickness and balance while running inside for yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field while running outside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1084422' first='Dawson' last='Nelson'] - OL, 5'11" 295</strong>. Dawson displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed upper body strength and quickness to drive block defenders out of the play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sawyer Clayton - OL, 5'10" 205</strong>. Sawyer displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He did a good job of maintaining contact with the defender while run blocking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1084429' first='Jean' last='Caminos'] - OL, 6'2" 255</strong>. Jean displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He did a good job of maintaining contact with the defender while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Southern Alamance HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='797148' first='Landon' last='Dodson'] - QB, 5'11" 195 (No. 35 QB, Watchlist)</strong>. Landon displayed good arm strength on short-range passes. He did a good job of moving around in the pocket while handing the ball off to the running backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='759976' first='Logan' last='Foust'] - RB, 6'0" 180 (No. 10 RB, No. 115 Overall)</strong>. Logan displayed good balance and power while running inside to gain yards. He does not go down after initial contact is made. He continues to drive his legs for additional yardage after contact has been made. Logan displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain big yardage, scoring 2 TDs. He has received D2 offers, more are expected to come in for him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='923519' first='Jackson' last='Parrish'] - RB, 6'0" 215 (No. 5 RB, No. 60 Overall)</strong>. Jackson displayed good balance and power while running inside to gain yards. He is a power runner who drags tacklers along for additional yardage. He has received a D1 and D2 offers, more are expected to come in for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055616' first='Jacob' last='Asher'] - OL, 5'11" 230</strong>. Jacob displayed good footwork and technique to control blockers while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and maintained contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060590' first='Luke' last='White'] - OL, 6'4" 285</strong>. Luke displayed good footwork and technique to control blockers while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and maintained contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tucker Freitas - OL, 5'10" 270</strong>. Tucker displayed good footwork and technique to control blockers while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060576' first='Chandler' last='Clontz'] - TE, 6'0" 270</strong>. Chandler displayed good footwork and technique to control blockers while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->