State Playoffs First Round Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The State Playoffs have started and there were outstanding individual performances across North Carolina. The listed players performances were some of the best during the First Round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Julian Littleton - QB, 6'1" 180 (No. 17 QB, No. 165 Overall), CE Jordan HS</strong>. Julian completed 23 of 25 passes for 245 yards and 2 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Melvin - LB, 5'11" 215 (No. 4 LB, No. 55 Overall), Cleveland HS</strong>. Cameron finished the game with 5 total tackles, 3.5 which were tackles for losses, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 5 QB hurries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jadyn Davis - QB, 6'1" 185 (No. 1 QB, No. 3 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Jadyn completed 12 of 14 passes for 249 yards and 5 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Taylor - QB, 6'2" 165, Harnett Central HS</strong>. Aiden completed 15 of 25 passes for 260 yards and 3 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braden Atkinson - QB, 6'1" 200 (No. 6 QB, No. 41 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Braden completed 10 of 13 passes for 211 yards and 4 TDs. He finished the game with 1 rushing TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaylen Himes - WR, 5'9" 170 (No. 31 WR, Watchlist), Providence Day HS</strong>. Jaylen finished the game with 6 receptions for 104 yards and 4 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quan Dixon - WR, 5'8" 165, Harnett Central HS</strong>. Quan finished the game with 8 receptions for 139 yards and 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brody Barnhardt - DB, 5'11" 170 (No. 4 DB, No. 34 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Brody finished the game with 10 total tackles, 1 which was a tackle for a loss and 1 forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethyn Muhammad - RB, 5'6" 130, Harnett Central HS</strong>. Ethyn finished the game with 30 carries for 230 yards and 2 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Sanders Jr. - OL, 6'6" 260 (No. 1 OL, No. 1 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. David displayed precision footwork and fine-tuned technique to control defenders. He had a dominating performance overpowering defenders throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Marks - OL, 6'2" 300 (No. 3 OL, No. 31 Overall), Rolesville HS</strong>. Gavin displayed very good footwork and good technique to control defenders. He displayed quickness and upper body strength to overpower defenders. Gavin is a punishing blocker with several pancake blocks throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyle Van Dam - LB, 6'0" 190 (No. 25 LB, No. 159 Overall), Providence Day HS</strong>. Kyle finished the game with 7 total tackles, 1 which was a tackle for a loss and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->