CCC Finale: Top 6 “Big Skill”

<!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong>Top 6 Trenches Titans: Standout Linemen from Southeast Guilford Carolina Coaches Combine</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>This past Sunday, some of the top rising senior football players in North Carolina gathered at Southeast Guilford High School to compete in the Shrine Bowl Combine. The combine serves as a key evaluation event, with top performers earning the opportunity to be selected for the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas — a showcase of the best senior talent from both North and South Carolina.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>It's important to note that not all Shrine Bowl selections are made solely based on this camp. Athletes who received invitations but were unable to attend are still being considered by the selection committee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>After evaluating performances in the trenches, here's my <strong>Top 6</strong> — the linemen who dominated the day with strength, technique, and relentless motor:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zaveon Hutchinson OL Seventy-First High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Zaveon Hutchinson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2405","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Seventy-First","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbadf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Zaveon Hutchinson – OL – Seventy-First – Class of 2026</strong><br>Hutchinson was dominant at offensive tackle throughout the day. With a strong, polished skill set and an ideal frame, he took on every challenge and consistently held his ground against top-tier edge rushers. What truly set him apart was his willingness to step in on the defensive line when needed — showing versatility and team-first mentality. Hutchinson is a Shrine Bowl lock and one of the top trench prospects in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1602777' first='Josh' last='Terry'] Statesville High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602777"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbae55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1602777' first='Josh' last='Terry'] – OL – Statesville – Class of 2026</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1602777' first='Josh' last='Terry'] is a true diamond in the rough and a name to keep an eye on. At 6 feet tall and nearly 300 pounds, he impressed with his technique and awareness, winning every 1-on-1 rep whether at center or guard. Terry showcased elite fundamentals, staying ready for everything thrown his way — from bull rushes to counters. His consistency, toughness, and football IQ stood out in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1720252' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] DL Jack Britt High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1720252' first='Xavier' last='Johnson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Jack Britt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbaeeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1720252' first='Xavier' last='Johnson'] – DL – Jack Britt – Class of 2026</strong><br>Johnson came into the combine with little fanfare but wasted no time making his presence felt. One of the lesser-heralded prospects in attendance, he competed like he had something to prove — and he delivered. While he didn't win every 1-on-1 rep, he won the majority and consistently battled with high energy and effort. Johnson's performance turned heads and firmly put his name on the radar as one to watch moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321266' first='Noah' last='Clark'] DL Jordan High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321266"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbaf37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='321266' first='Noah' last='Clark'] – DL – Jordan – Class of 2026</strong><br>Clark entered the combine as the most highly touted defensive line prospect in attendance — and he lived up to the billing. At 6'4" and over 325 pounds, he's an absolute anchor in the trenches. Clark consistently drew double teams, yet still managed to showcase advanced counter moves and impressive agility for his size. A dominant force against the run and pass, he's a sure-fire Shrine Bowl selection and a name that will continue to rise on recruiting boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Bispham Havelock High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["612252"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbaf7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='612252' first='Christopher' last='Bispham'] – DL – Havelock – Class of 2026</strong><br>Bispham is a big, strong, and athletic interior force who continues to solidify his reputation as one of the top defensive linemen in the state. During 1-on-1s, he was explosive off the ball and consistently created mismatches with his power and quickness. His combination of size, speed, and strength makes him nearly unblockable at times and a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1693969' first='Makijah' last='Latiker'] DL Westover High School</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1693969' first='Makijah' last='Latiker']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Westover","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-682d3dacbb00c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1693969' first='Makijah' last='Latiker'] – DL – Westover – Class of 2026</strong><br>A late addition to the combine, Latiker proved to be one of the biggest surprises of the day. The nearly 6'6", 250+ pound defensive lineman transferred to Westover last season and has quickly made a name for himself. With an explosive get-off, a relentless motor, and polished counter moves, Latiker showcased his ability to dominate both off the edge and from the interior. His versatility and physical tools make him a name to watch not just for the Shrine Bowl, but on a national level moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->