Sandhills Region Preview: Overhills

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sandhills Region Preview: Overhills Jaguars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sandhills Region Preview rolls on with the Jaguars of Overhills High School. Overhills enters the 2026 season with plenty of reasons for optimism, returning a high-powered offense, a physical and experienced front seven, and veteran leadership throughout the secondary. The Jaguars will lean on that experience as they navigate one of the toughest conferences in the state. Overhills has established itself as a competitive program in Harnett County and will once again look to challenge the top teams on its schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With playmakers returning on both sides of the ball and a roster filled with upperclassmen, expect the Jaguars to be a tough out every Friday night. If the offense continues to produce at a high level and the defense lives up to its potential, Overhills could emerge as one of the biggest surprises in the Sandhills this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531724"],"_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-6a29f81bc104a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531724' first='Josiah' last='Bedford']</strong> is one of the top defensive playmakers returning for Overhills. The Class of 2027 defensive back brings a physical presence to the secondary and has the versatility to play either cornerback or safety at the next level. A reliable tackler who consistently finds his way to the football, Bedford plays with confidence and toughness. What separates him is his ability to hold up in man coverage, making him a defender coaches can trust on an island against some of the region's top receivers. With his combination of physicality, instincts, and versatility, Bedford is poised for a big season in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720935"],"_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-6a29f81bc10b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Rick Trower</strong> has been making plays for the Jaguars for what feels like forever, and now the rising senior linebacker is ready for his biggest season yet. At 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Trower brings a physical presence to the defense and is one of the leaders of the unit. He excels in run support, attacking downhill and filling gaps with authority, while also showing the ability to drop into coverage and make plays against the pass. His experience, toughness, and football IQ make him a key piece of Overhills' defense heading into the 2026 season.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1607055"],"_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-6a29f81bc1104"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607055' first='Ryyan' last='Coley']</strong> is a true game-breaker with elite speed and home-run ability every time he touches the football. The explosive playmaker can score from anywhere on the field, whether it's on offense, kickoff returns, or punt returns. Coley's speed forces defenses to account for him on every snap, and once he gets a step on a defender, he's gone. He showcased that big-play ability last season with a 100-yard receiving game and an 8-catch performance, proving he can be a high-volume target as well as a deep threat. With the ability to take the top off a defense and change a game in an instant, he's one of the most dangerous weapons in the Jaguars' arsenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Jadyn Goldwire","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Overhills","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6a29f81bc11b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jadyn Goldwire</strong> is one of the most explosive athletes in the Sandhills Region. With track-level speed, the Jaguars' playmaker is a threat to score every time he touches the football. Goldwire produced nearly 1,000 total yards and 5 touchdowns last season, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Whether it's as a runner, receiver, or in space, his speed puts constant pressure on defenses and makes him one of the biggest big-play threats on Overhills' roster heading into 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Clarence Tecwia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Overhills","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6a29f81bc124d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>Clarence Tecwia</strong> is set to be the feature back for Overhills this season and has all the tools to thrive in an expanded role. The physical and productive runner found the end zone 9 times last year, including a kickoff return touchdown, proving he can impact the game in multiple phases. Tecwia runs with good vision and toughness while also possessing the explosiveness to create big plays. With much of the offense returning, expect him to be a focal point of the Jaguars' attack and one of the top running backs in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2153197"],"_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-6a29f81bc1298"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2153197' first='Jaylen' last='Arnold']</strong> is a name that deserves to be mentioned whenever discussing the top edge defenders in the region. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound rising senior has both the production and physical tools that college coaches look for at the position. Last season, Arnold totaled more than 60 tackles and 11 sacks, consistently disrupting opposing offenses and creating pressure off the edge. He combines size, strength, and athleticism with a relentless motor, making him a nightmare matchup for offensive linemen. With his proven production and upside, Arnold enters 2026 as one of the premier defensive playmakers in the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1703195"],"_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-6a29f81bc12de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Levontae McNeil</strong> is one of the most intriguing defensive line prospects in the region. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound rising senior has the size, strength, and versatility to play either on the interior or off the edge for the Jaguars this season, and projects similarly at the next level. McNeil is a constant problem for opposing offenses, demanding double teams with his combination of power and explosiveness. Last season, he recorded 48 tackles and 14 tackles for loss, consistently disrupting plays behind the line of scrimmage. With Power 4 size and the ability to impact the game from multiple positions, McNeil has all the tools to be one of the top defensive prospects in the Sandhills Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->