Southern Alamance vs. Eastern Alamance – Defensive Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on the sidelines for the matchup between two teams that featured high-powered running games. Southern Alamance got off to a great start with their running game and controlled the game to the end. Southern Alamance secured a 14 - 7 victory in the time of possession dominated contest. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Eastern Alamance HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='906080' first='Ziere' last='Ray'] - DL, 6'1" 205</strong> <strong>(No. 66 DL, Watchlist)</strong>. Ziere displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davian Wilson - DL, 5'10" 250</strong>. Davian displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Isaiah Hairston - DL, 6'2" 225</strong>. Isaiah displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='304875' first='Javontae' last='Poteat'] - DL, 6'0" 240 (No. 27 DL, No. 203 Overall)</strong>. Javontae displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. Javontae should start to generate recruiting interest from schools. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='297899' first='Payton' last='Wright'] - LB, 6'0" 200 (No. 28 LB, No. 205 Overall)</strong>. Payton displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He plays with a high motor and makes a high number of tackles. He should start to generate recruiting interest from schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060567' first='Tajon' last='Roberson'] - DB, 6'0" 170</strong>. Tajon displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms and technique while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zephaniah Gattis - LB, 5'10" 175</strong>. Zephaniah displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly while closing in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. He intercepted a pass and returned it for a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Southern Alamance HS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Bolton - LB, 5'9" 175</strong>. Carson displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060570' first='Wesley' last='Smith'] - LB, 6'2" 220</strong>. Wesley displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to close in on the ball carrier. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060587' first='Jake' last='Whitt'] - DL, 6'3" 230</strong>. Jake displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chris Ray - DL, 6'1" 215</strong>. Chris displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed quickness out of his stance and was able to move into the backfield to pressure the quarterback on several plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060576' first='Chandler' last='Clontz'] - DL, 6'0" 270</strong>. Chandler displayed good technique and good use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He moved well in tight spaces to stop inside running plays. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Myles Darroch - DB, 6'2" 170</strong>. Myles displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1060584' first='Kater' last='Cornwell'] - DB, 5'9" 160</strong>. Kater displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms while defending receivers against passes thrown in his direction, intercepting a pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->