Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash – Defensive Standouts
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I was on the sidelines for the rematch between the teams in the State Second-Round Playoffs game. The two teams took leads throughout the game. Northern Nash sealed the victory during the final two minutes, final score 35 – 32.…
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Continue ReadingI was on the sidelines for the rematch between the teams in the State Second-Round Playoffs game. The two teams took leads throughout the game. Northern Nash sealed the victory during the final two minutes, final score 35 – 32. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.
Southern Nash HS
Malaki Dobbins Malaki Dobbins 6'3" | 230 lbs | DL Southern Nash | 2024 NC – DL, 6’3″ 230. Malaki 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.
Deavon Richardson Deavon Richardson 5'11" | 190 lbs | LB Southern Nash | 2025 NC – LB, 5’11” 190. Deavon displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Ajay Garcia – DL, 6’0″ 205. Ajay 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.
John Tolleson John Tolleson 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Southern Nash | 2024 NC – DL, 6’3″ 240. John 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.
Isaac Joyner – LB, 6’0″ 165. Isaac displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Israel Whitaker – LB, 6’2″ 195. Israel displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Logan Saunders Logan Saunders 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Southern Nash | 2024 State NC – DB, 6’0″ 175 (No. 54 DB, No. 345 Overall). He displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms and technique while defending passes thrown in his direction.
Northern Nash HS
Trey Battle Trey Battle 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Northern Nash | 2024 State NC – DB, 6’1″ 185. Trey displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.
Kaleb Staton Kaleb Staton 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Northern Nash | 2025 NC – DB, 5’9″ 160. Kaleb displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.
Peyton Clay – LB, 5’11” 185. Peyton displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.
Jaquille Arrington Jaquille Arrington 6'0" | 155 lbs | WR Northern Nash | 2024 State NC – DB, 6’0″ 160. Jaquille displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.
Jordan Jones – DL, 6’3″ 215. Jordan 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.
Sammy Huddleston – DL, 6’2″ 230. Sammy 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.
Torrence Porter Jr. – DL, 6’2″ 220. Torrence 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.
Andrew Zipko – DL, 6’3″ 205. Andrew 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.