New Bern vs. Cleveland – Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines for the much-anticipated matchup between the two teams. Cleveland took control of the State Third Round Playoffs game in the first quarter. Cleveland's dominant performance throughout the game lead to a 56 - 13 victory. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Cleveland HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='264956' first='Jackson' last='Byrd'] - QB, 6'0" 195 (No. 7 QB, No. 42 Overall)</strong>. Jackson displayed good arm strength on short and medium range throws. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to the receivers and running backs. He displayed a quick and fluid release in his throwing motion. Jackson completed 10 of 16 passes for 308 yards and 4 TDs. He finished the game with 4 carries for 16 yards and 2 TDs. The recruiting interest should speed up for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092176' first='Tyson' last='Stokes'] - RB, 5'9" 190</strong>. Tyson followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good balance and vision while running inside. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field after making the catch to gain big yardage. Tyson finished the game with 9 carries for 64 yards and 1 TD. He had 3 receptions for 125 yards and 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092180' first='Cameron' last='Goins'] - WR, 5'10" 180</strong>. Cameron ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed sure hands while making catches in traffic. He finished the game with 4 receptions for 133 yards and 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092178' first='Jamarious' last='Pegues'] - OL, 6'0" 245</strong>. Jemarious 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aubrey Stanley - OL, 6'0" 260</strong>. Aubrey 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Holland - OL, 5'10" 200</strong>. Nathan 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='338915' first='Kedar' last='Mangum'] - OL, 6'3" 285 (No. 31 OL, No. 194 Overall)</strong>. Kedar 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. He displayed a solid base while protecting the quarterback on passing plays. Kedar is a solid offensive lineman prospect who should start to receive offers from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Bern HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421782' first='Emmanuel' last='Johnson'] - QB, 6'0" 170</strong>. Emmanuel was under constant pressure and was only able to complete a few throws throughout the game. A few of his throws were intercepted and disrupted any offensive momentum during the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1084981' first='Karvin' last='Magwood'] - RB, 5'9" 170</strong> <strong>(No. 1 RB, No. 22 Overall)</strong>. Karvin followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yards. He has a bright upside as a young running back as he continues to develop his skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092182' first='Ezekiel' last='Best'] - RB, 6'0" 170</strong>. Ezekiel followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yards. He has a bright upside as a young running back as he continues to develop his skillset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='703217' first='Robert' last='Magwood'] - OL, 6'1" 295 (No. 27 OL, No. 85 Overall)</strong>. Robert 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='385280' first='Mikal' last='Masionet'] - OL, 6'0" 325 (No. 44 OL, No. 313 Overall)</strong>. Mikal 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->