Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash – Offensive 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
Logan Saunders Logan Saunders 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB Southern Nash | 2024 State NC – QB, 6’0″ 175. 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.
Tylik Mitchell Tylik Mitchell 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Southern Nash | 2025 NC – RB, 6’0″ 175 (No. 21 RB, Watchlist). 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.
Jonathan Hines – RB, 5’6″ 160. 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.
Keegan Wallace – OL, 5’11” 220. 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.
Logan Wiggins – OL, 6’1″ 260. 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.
Leolegario Roblero Jr. – OL, 5’10” 220. 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.
Kaden Ricks-Tucker Kaden Ricks-Tucker 5'7" | 140 lbs | RB Southern Nash | 2024 State NC – RB, 5’7″ 140. 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.
Northern Nash HS
Elijay Pitt – QB, 6’2″ 175. 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.
Dywhaun Mitchell Dywhaun Mitchell 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Northern Nash | 2024 State NC – RB, 6’0″ 175. 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.
Azariah Loring – RB, 5’7″ 165. Azariah followed blockers while looking for an opening to gain yards. He displayed speed to accelerate past defenders while running outside to gain yardage.
Jaquille Arrington Jaquille Arrington 6'0" | 155 lbs | WR Northern Nash | 2024 State NC – WR, 6’0″ 155. Jaquille ran good pass routes and separation from defenders to make catches. He displayed solid hands while making catches in traffic.
Sammy Hoddleston – OL, 6’2″ 230. 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.
Hayden Joyner – OL, 6’0″ 260. 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.
Tyler Richardson Tyler Richardson 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL Northern Nash | 2026 State NC – OL, 6’1″ 285. 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.
Chason Boseman Chason Boseman 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL Northern Nash | 2024 State NC – OL, 6’1″ 285. 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.