ND In the Hunt 2023- Fargo South Bruins

Jake Evans

June 19, 2023 @ 08:06 PM

Dropping down to Class 11A for their 'In the Hunt' team, the Fargo South Bruins. South has had their good chunk of athletes over the past couple of years. With the amount of athletes they have returning with experience for the 2023 season, this may be a big breakthrough year! They have a good base of Seniors returning along with a good amount of Juniors with experience to fill spots as well. Get to know the 2023 Bruins below!   2024-   [player_tooltip player_id='174171' first='Jerry' last='Gibson'] (DB), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14693673/6367f49519a54707741fa059">Highlights</a>   Gibson has some good film for young DB's to watch. A good back pedal with a lot of speed and awareness and he defends the pass with the best of them. Keeping good position in the deep passes, but also keeping an eye on the QB and staying in position to make plays on the short game. He shows good timing to jump routes and not get flagged, and also laying a big hit as the ball gets there. His hand technique is also stellar, swatting at the pass cleanly and effectively.   Cole Kegbeh (DL), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16419455/63f90a4c15ffa60940c0afc7">Highlights</a>   Kegbeh is poised to show his raw talent in a big way as a Senior. A quick first step and good hand technique help him win the battle up front. Holding his outside position perfectly on each play and keeping his contain. Showing a great deal of physicality with the O-Line to not give up any ground. Also showing his awareness by keeping good pad position and staying tight to the line of scrimmage until he finds the ball. Lastly, he makes textbook tackles when he gets to the football.   [player_tooltip player_id='677174' first='Quinn' last='Mears'] (OL/DL), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14920280/64061104dfd89305c42764c8">Highlights</a>   Mears is a force on both sides of the Line of Scrimmage. The main factor in his game is his level of physicality. On the offensive side, he keeps a good pad level and delivers a good hit, on both pulling and down blocking. His footwork gets him a big advantage by getting him in prime position to make a good block. Defensively, his quickness and hands get him in the backfield quickly. Once he gets in the backfield, he takes a good angle and delivers a good hit to the ballcarrier.   2025-   Xander Moody (OL/LS), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15540714/63d5da104dec670480196a1e">Highlights</a>   Moody does a really good job snapping the ball, both regularly and long snapping. Having a very consistent snap with force and precision every time. What set him apart to make him a good Center is his feet. After the snap, he does an excellent job getting himself in position to make key blocks. Also keeping good pad level to win the leverage battle with being a little undersized at the O-Line position.   [player_tooltip player_id='720275' first='Brevin' last='Wark'] (QB), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16327183/Brevin-Wark/highlights">Highlights</a>   Wark has incredible potential for the 2023 season. Having a lot of good mechanics to build on, he shows great building blocks for a good season taking snaps. Good footwork and a quick release put him in good position to succeed this year. Give him more experience, strength and confidence and he will be really scary on the Bruin offensive unit. Lastly, he shows decent arm strength and accuracy already, a few more games and that will improve immensely.   [player_tooltip player_id='720272' first='Keaton' last='Docken'] (K), <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16583518/6308d9edf31d16043847a823">Highlights </a>   Docken has been on our list for years. Extremely consistent technique in each of his kicks, with a consistent positive result. Getting a lot of distance and height on each of his PAT's to get that extra point every time. Lastly, he has consistent deep kicks with hang time to give his Special Teams unit time to get down and make a play, or the distance for the touchback.

Dropping down to Class 11A for their 'In the Hunt' team, the Fargo South Bruins. South has had their good chunk of athletes over the past couple of years. With the amount of athletes they have returning with experience for the 2023 season, this may be a big breakthrough year! They have a good base of Seniors returning along with a good amount of Juniors with experience to fill spots as well. Get to know the 2023 Bruins below!