Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash – Offensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Southern Nash HS </span> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957966' first='Logan' last='Saunders'] - QB, 6'0" 175</strong>. Logan displayed mobility in the pocket while handing the ball off to the running backs throughout the game. He displayed quickness when he ran and pitch the ball to running backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1018711' first='Tylik' last='Mitchell'] - RB, 6'0" 175 (No. 21 RB, Watchlist)</strong>. Tylik followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. He displayed good speed to accelerate past defenders in the open field to gain yards. He finished the game with 26 carries for 215 yards and 4 TDs. Tylik should start to generate recruiting interest from schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jonathan Hines - RB, 5'6" 160</strong>. Jonathan followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed quickness and speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yardage. He finished the game with 9 carries for 147 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keegan Wallace - OL, 5'11" 220</strong>. Keegan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Wiggins - OL, 6'1" 260</strong>. Logan displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leolegario Roblero Jr. - OL, 5'10" 220</strong>. Leolegarion displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087734' first='Kaden' last='Ricks-Tucker'] - RB, 5'7" 140</strong>. Kaden followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yardage. He finished the game with 11 carries for 151 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Northern Nash HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijay Pitt - QB, 6'2" 175</strong>. Elijay displayed good arm strength on short range passes. He displayed good ball velocity and accuracy on throws on target to the receivers. He displayed good speed to gain yards when he tucked it and ran to avoid being sacked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087742' first='Dywhaun' last='Mitchell'] - RB, 6'0" 175</strong>. Dywhaun followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed good vision and balance while running inside for yardage. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yardage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Azariah Loring - RB, 5'7" 165</strong>. Azariah followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yardage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087760' first='Jaquille' last='Arrington'] - WR, 6'0" 155</strong>. Jaquille ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed solid hands while making catches in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sammy Hoddleston - OL, 6'2" 230</strong>. Sammy displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hayden Joyner - OL, 6'0" 260</strong>. Hayden displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087766' first='Tyler' last='Richardson'] - OL, 6'1" 285</strong>. Tyler displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed upper body strength and quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1087754' first='Chason' last='Boseman'] - OL, 6'1" 285</strong>. Chason displayed good footwork and technique to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs. He displayed upper body strength and quickness to maintain contact with defenders while run blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->