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’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages

’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
Austin Butler
Austin Butler August 19, 2025 @ 05:48 PM
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Joshua Hill Jr
Joshua Hill Jr 5'5" | 115 lbs | ATH | 2030
NC
Brayden Rankin
Brayden Rankin WR | 2030
NC
Henry Strange
Henry Strange 5'9" | 130 lbs | QB/DB | 2031
NC
Jeremiah Jackson
Jeremiah Jackson 5'8" | 160 lbs | DB/WR | 2030
NC
OJ Small
OJ Small ATH | 2030
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2030 and 2031 classes In North Carolina have a ton of names that are already out there and there will be a ton of names that will reach out there and be known this year. However, whether you know them or not, these are names to know now because these special athletes will make a major splash this season and for seasons to come. Let's dive in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1826110"],"_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-68a4030a43c30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Twitchy, athletic, supreme agility and pure special! [player_tooltip player_id='1826110' first='Joshua' last='Hill Jr'] has the ability to make plays any and everywhere on the gridiron. He is a game changer that can help his team win games, he's certainly a big-time difference maker. Keep this young man's name in your notes because he's talented and special now and for years to come!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1705677"],"_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-68a4030a43cbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1705677' first='Brayden' last='Rankin'] is a dynamic and dominant style wide out and he is one of those types of wide outs that will catch and go in a hurry. He's dangerous with the ball in his hands and can score at any point in the game. He's a name to know for the 2030 class in North Carolina!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697799"],"_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-68a4030a43d2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1697799' first='Jeremiah' last='Jackson'] out of North Garner Middle School is a complete game changer at the defensive back and wide out position. He's got the type of talent that can impact his team positively on either side of the ball and he's heavily relied upon and rightfully so, he's a baller! I encourage everyone to keep ears on alert for this name!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697804"],"_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-68a4030a43d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1697804' first='Henry' last='Strange'] is a super quarterback who can make plays with his arm and legs. He is a smart signal caller, high IQ and great ability to hurt defenses off of his versatile ways. He is one of the more impressive quarterbacks in the 2031 class. Look out for strange!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697329"],"_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-68a4030a43dfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best athletes out of the 2030 class happens to be out of Wake Prep out of North Carolina. [player_tooltip player_id='1697329' first='OJ' last='Small'] has a big impact on his team at many different spots and is a guy who the ball must get put into his hands for big plays to happen. He's certainly a name to keep up with because he is what I like to call, dynamic!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

2030 and 2031 classes In North Carolina have a ton of names that are already out there and there will be a ton of names that will reach out there and be known this year. However, whether you know them or not, these are names to know now because these special athletes will make a major splash this season and for seasons to come. Let's dive in!

Joshua Hill Jr

Joshua Hill Jr

HEIGHT 5'5"
WEIGHT 115
POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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Joshua
Hill Jr ATH
Class
2030
Height
5'5"
Weight
115
NC
’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
Twitchy, athletic, supreme agility and pure special! Joshua Hill Jr has the ability to make plays any and...
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Brayden Rankin

Brayden Rankin

POS WR
CLASS 2030
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Brayden
Rankin WR
Class
2030
NC
’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
Brayden Rankin is a dynamic and dominant style wide out and he is one of those types of...
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Brayden Rankin

State: North Carolina
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Jeremiah Jackson

Jeremiah Jackson

HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2030
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Jeremiah
Jackson DB/WR
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
160
HS
North Garner Middle School
|
NC
’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
Jeremiah Jackson out of North Garner Middle School is a complete game changer at the defensive back and...
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School: North Garner Middle School
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Henry Strange

Henry Strange

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 130
POS QB/DB
CLASS 2031
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Henry
Strange QB/DB
Class
2031
Height
5'9"
Weight
130
HS
Martin Middle School
|
NC
’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
Henry Strange is a super quarterback who can make plays with his arm and legs. He is a...
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State: North Carolina
School: Martin Middle School
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OJ Small

OJ Small

POS ATH
CLASS 2030
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OJ
Small ATH
Class
2030
HS
Wake Prep
|
NC
’30-’31s Stars: Martin, N. Garner, Wake Prep and Carolina Savages
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State: North Carolina
School: Wake Prep
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