CR Week 4 Games to Watch

Non-Conference games are coming to an end which officially means the true season or push to a state championship begins. All off-season teams have kept their goals and focus on chasing that state championship ring but by now, you should know if you are a pretender or a contender. Some teams scheduled tougher opponents to further prepare them for the upcoming season, or to impress MaxPreps numbers. Other teams may have scheduled lighter programs to get as many wins as possible before the conference season kickoffs. Whichever way you got your program here, hopefully you all are healthy for the long run. These 4 games are some of the bests in the state and these are some players to keep an eye on.   3-0 Pinecrest at 2-0 New Hanover    Melton is by far one of the best prospects, regardless of position, in our entire region. 6'5 over 200 pounds and running mid 4.5 40s are all elite numbers. The 2 sport Sr. has offers from several group of 5 offers (ECU, CCU, GSU) but with a couple of great performances in big games like this one tonight could change his option greatly. Phenomenal hands and leaping ability, Elijah is a scoring threat from anywhere on the field.     [player_tooltip player_id='791099' first='Will' last='Miller'] (Navy Commit) is an exceptional athlete at the Safety position. He will also line up at WR whenever the Patriots need it. Miller has the size of an outside linebacker and makes contact like one too! The unquestioned leader in the backend of the Defense, I look for Miller to make his impact mainly on his primary side of the ball.     Jamari is physical at the point of attack and quick enough to get to the sidelines. His numbers may be a little low to this point but that's mainly because the Sr OLB/Edge is getting doubled teamed. Simpson is almost unlockable on pass plays and he's really good against the run.     Monroe has been solid all year for New Hanover. The 2 sport (baseball) athlete has almost 600 yards and 6 TDs in just 2 games! The senior has been very decisive with his passes and only 1 interception from 63 attempts. He's also completed at least 2 passes to 7 different receivers, making defenses spread out which is allowing Hanovers running game to also flourish.    3-0 Tarboro at 3-0 Southwest Edgecombe    Powell is a dynamic athlete with some extraordinary stats! Tyler 4 sacks on the season but also, the Jr. has 5 passing TDs with only 10 completions! Traditionally, Tarboro doesn't pass too much anyway so Tyler's projections are at the edge position but him playing QB is just showing his versatility.     Kamerin is truly a homeroom hitter! The Jr has averaged almost 10 yards per carry for his entire career. This year he has shown pass catching abilities, scoring 2 receiving touchdowns already on this short season.     Quay has been a fixture on the Cougars stingy defense his entire High School career. The 6'5 250+ ATH also plays TE, but I project him being a defensive player at the next level. He can play inside or outside, Darden is a beast!    3-0 Wilson Prep at 3-0 Farmville Central    Omaurie (Respectfully) is a Freak Athlete. He can play in your secondary, Linebacker, or even on the line at edge. The senior also plays on the offensive side of the ball and scored on a 61-yard catch and run last game. Phillips has an interception on the year too and would have more given the opportunity.     Quez is one of the keys to Jags defense. His constant pressure on the QB has wrecked offenses all year. The senior has 9 tackles for loss which 3 sacks, leading his team in both categories. He plays on the offensive side as well, but Edge is where he'll be at the next level.     Jordan had one of the biggest years (stat wise) from a freshman in North Carolina. The dynamic pass rusher had 16 sacks last year! Hamm, now a soph, has 2 sacks on the year with 14 tackles. Hamm also leads the team in receiving yards where he plays TE, a threat to make plays on both sides of the ball. I look for Jordans recruitment to pick up this season tremendously.    3-0 Union Pines at 3-0 Randleman    Milton is another one of those physical freaks. The senior runs track, plays basketball, but will play football at the next level. 6'3 and over 200lbs, Caleb has been the leader on Vikings defense this year. Vikings defense has yet to surrender a single point in 3 games! Milton has scored 5 times this year, but I see him playing on the defensive side of the ball.     John picked up where he left off his sophomore season, scoring 32 touchdowns, with 11 touchdowns in 3 games. The 6'3 QB is averaging right around 230ypg and majority of them yards going to his primary target [player_tooltip player_id='1516030' first='Tyshaun' last='Goldston'] (9 rec TDs). John should be one of the top recruits in the state by the end of his Jr. season if he stays at this pace.

Non-Conference games are coming to an end which officially means the true season or push to a state championship begins.
All off-season teams have kept their goals and focus on chasing that state championship ring but by now, you should know if you are a pretender or a contender. Some teams scheduled tougher opponents to further prepare them for the upcoming season, or to impress MaxPreps numbers. Other teams may have scheduled lighter programs to get as many wins as possible before the conference season kickoffs. Whichever way you got your program here, hopefully you all are healthy for the long run. These 4 games are some of the bests in the state and these are some players to keep an eye on.