Queen City Conference Media Day Observations

<p>The Queen City Conference held their Media Day recently and Prep Redzone North Carolina was in attendance. The Queen City Conference includes the following schools: Hough, Mallard Creek, Chambers, North Mecklenburg, West Charlotte, West Mecklenburg, Hopewell, and Harding. We have observations from each school. </p>   <p>First off, the Hough Huskies had QB [player_tooltip player_id='371459' first='Trey' last='Blakeney'], RB [player_tooltip player_id='905224' first='Jycen' last='Anciso'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='284097' first='Samari' last='Matthews'], and LB Ayden Bell in attendance with Head Coach Deshawn Baker. I asked Baker about how the Huskies will find a way to get over the playoff hump and get into the state championship game. He responded with a good observation, which you can see below:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818390803896508509 </div></figure>   <p>I also asked highly recruited DB [player_tooltip player_id='284097' first='Samari' last='Matthews'] about his current recruiting status and if he had any favorites so far. Check out his response below:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818391458610884822 </div></figure>   <p>Up next were the Mallard Creek Mavericks who had RB Curtis Clark, QB [player_tooltip player_id='1257574' first='Evan' last='Rambert'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='1303818' first='Nassor' last='Ashenafi'], and DB [player_tooltip player_id='1254540' first='Brandon' last='Rose'] in attendance along with Head Coach Kennedy Tinsley. I asked Coach Tinsley about the luxury of having 40 seniors on his roster. His response is below. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818392161655615604 </div></figure>   <p>Defensive Back [player_tooltip player_id='1254540' first='Brandon' last='Rose'] recently committed to play college football at Coastal Carolina. I asked Rose what went into that decision, and he shared the following, check it out. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818392652511166717 </div></figure>   <p>Up next were the Chambers Cougars, who had DL/LB Alique Hart, DB AJ Hayes, QB Bryson Wright, ATH Marquise Byrd joined by Head Coach Brandon Wiggins. I asked Coach Wiggins if Chambers would have any scheme changes due to the multiple changes on the coaching staff. Hear his response below:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818394045833527384 </div></figure>   <p>Up next, I asked defender Alique Hart about being a leader on the Cougars defense and who are some other standout players we should know this season. Check out his response:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818394691072614483 </div></figure>   <p>Overall, I was impressed with Chambers QB Bryson Wright. Bryson was the only player during the media day who stood up when answering questions. When asked why he did that, Bryson stated that he wanted to make sure everyone saw him because he planned on becoming a standout player this upcoming season. If anyone on your team, you want your quarterback to exude that kind of confidence for sure. Impressive. </p>   <p>Up next were the North Mecklenburg Vikings who had LB Mikey Mcgill, LB [player_tooltip player_id='1283601' first='Ryan' last='Hailey'], DL [player_tooltip player_id='719690' first='Charles' last='House'], WR [player_tooltip player_id='612108' first='Landon' last='Gilmore'], and DB Jon Snipes in attendance along with Head Coach Daryl Vereen. I asked Coach Vereen two questions - what's been the biggest challenge so far as Head Coach, and what's it like to lead his alma mater on Friday Nights. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818396093098660214 </div></figure>   <p>Defensive Lineman [player_tooltip player_id='719690' first='Charles' last='House'] recently committed to play college football, I asked him what went into that big decision. Check out his response below:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818395214748467665 </div></figure>   <p>Up next were the West Charlotte Lions who had WR/TE [player_tooltip player_id='1321100' first='Rakim' last='Finch'], OL [player_tooltip player_id='1360432' first='Justin' last='Wilson'], WR [player_tooltip player_id='378926' first='Davion' last='Jones'], and ATH Kianthony Smith (Cotton) in attendance along with Head Coach Sam Greiner. I asked Coach Greiner what was the key for the Lions to get past the 3rd round of the state playoffs. Check out his answer here:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818396879291551881 </div></figure>   <p>Lions Wide Receiver [player_tooltip player_id='378926' first='Davion' last='Jones'] is a highly recruited prospect, I asked him about his recruiting process so far, and he named an early favorite in that process. Check it out:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818397449125523733 </div></figure>   <p>Up next were the West Mecklenburg Hawks who had OL Demarion Williams, LB [player_tooltip player_id='1222362' first='Mark' last='Foster'], DL Cam Gibson, and ATH [player_tooltip player_id='674843' first='Brian' last='Thompson'] in attendance along with Head Coach Beady Waddell. I asked Coach Waddell about some standout players for them who were not in attendance in person at the Media Day. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818398627577971023 </div></figure>   <p>I then asked OL Demarion Williams and DL Cam Gibson about the strengths of their game. I think both of these players are under-the-radar prospects with great size - Williams is 6'5 280 pounds and Gibson is 6'4 285 pounds. Check out their response:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818399762585915693 </div></figure>   <p>Up next were the Hopewell Titans who had OL [player_tooltip player_id='808161' first='Jackson' last='Kerley'], RB [player_tooltip player_id='1671864' first='Marvin' last='Reed Jr']., LB Edmond McClure, and LB [player_tooltip player_id='1303654' first='Jamarious' last='Mosley'] in attendance along with Head Coach Brandon Gentry. I asked Coach Gentry what his opinion was on the strengths of his football team this upcoming season. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818400845043503457 </div></figure>   <p>Linebackers Edmond McClure and [player_tooltip player_id='1303654' first='Jamarious' last='Mosley'] share their thoughts on how they can help lead the Titans' defense to a strong overall year this season.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818401686333096191 </div></figure>   <p>The last team in attendance were the Harding Rams, who had OL/DL Zack Wilson, LB Gavin Proctor, LB Chris Smith, ATH Jonquerious Moody in attendance with Head Coach JT Stone. I asked Coach Stone about the challenges in building his program, and he shared his response below:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818403195435336003 </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">.</figcaption></figure>   <p>OL/DL Zack Wilson shares some of the best things he does on the football field for the Rams:</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/pepman704/status/1818402172498821573 </div></figure>   <p><br></p>

The Queen City Conference held their Media Day recently and Prep Redzone North Carolina was in attendance. The Queen City Conference includes the following schools: Hough, Mallard Creek, Chambers, North Mecklenburg, West Charlotte, West Mecklenburg, Hopewell, and Harding. We have observations from each school.