Braving the pending storm and making the trip down I-95 South from Massachusetts, Wattles made the most of the 5-hour trip with another strong performance at the Prep Redzone Next New Jersey Who’s Next Middle School Exposure Camp. He stood out two years ago as the lone sixth-grader to earn recognition after the camp and he did it again as an eighth-grader. Usually the word technician is reserved for describing a Quarterback on the football field, but it’s the only word I can find to describe his play as a Linebacker. Every step was succinct and strong. Every movement was made with excellent technique. Also a wrestler, the skill sets translate.

Braving the pending storm and making the trip down I-95 South from Massachusetts, Wattles made the most of the 5-hour trip with another strong performance at the Prep Redzone Next New Jersey Who’s Next Middle School Exposure Camp. He stood out two years ago as the lone sixth-grader to earn recognition after the camp and he did it again as an eighth-grader. Usually the word technician is reserved for describing a Quarterback on the football field, but it’s the only word I can find to describe his play as a Linebacker. Every step was succinct and strong. Every movement was made with excellent technique. Also a wrestler, the skill sets translate.