Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG It takes a lot of talent to earn Tennessee 5A Region Offensive Player of the Year honors, more than just a strong arm and great wheels. Jake McNamara worked his magic with Page Academy in 2020 to take home the top regional offensive honors slinging the ball for 2,197 – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Each high school football season brings its own set of challenges. For Class of 2023 quarterback Evan Pierce, the challenges are stacking up learning and operating a pro-style set adjusting from Santa Margarita’s scheme last season, and going head-on with Tesoro High School’s difficult 2021 schedule. During the 2020 – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The varsity beginnings of a highly anticipated high school football season may happen this fall when Nevan Tutterow takes the field with Franklin Central. The Class of 2025 quarterback has picked apart his peer group in prolific fashion generating buzz and excitement for what the future may bring. Before – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In more ways than one, the 2020 season for Jake Schakel was a great success. The Class of 2024 quarterback took over the Emerald Ridge High School starting job as a freshman completing 66 of 107 passes for 740 yards with 10 touchdowns against just one interception. Those four – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2021 season brings a new opportunity in the pocket at Lanier High School, and Class of 2023 quarterback Lawson Hayes is working to make it his. The 6-4, 220-pound, prospect seeks to take over the helm left by graduating quarterback Andew Blackford. Hayes spent his sophomore season running – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Experience was gained and lessons were learned during the 2020 campaign for Derek “DJ” Lagway. The 6-3, 210-pound, quarterback got meaningful backup snaps with Willis High School during his freshman season completing 8 of 25 passes for 128 yards with one touchdown. The potential for the Wildcats dual-threat seemingly – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Due to circumstances out of his control, Tagg Harrison has become one of the top 7v7 quarterbacks in the nation. With football seasons shortened, and in some cases like for Harrison completely lost, Class of 2025 players had to get their reps in somehow, some way, to keep progressing. – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Any sport is about momentum and confidence, and Class of 2024 quarterback Kamari McClellan should, rightfully so, be full of both right about now. The 6-2, 180-pound, gunslinger is fresh off a successful college camp circuit that has boosted his scholarship offer total to five. The 2021 season will – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG South Carolina high school football fans are in store for a show during the 2021 season. A new gunslinger is in town ready to take on 5A defenses hailing from North Carolina, and his name is Aliam (Uh-Lee-am) Appler. Appler got his first spin at the varsity level during – Read More
Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2020 high school football season was one of learning for Jackson Gilkey playing behind a senior. As soon as the door closed on Gilkey’s sophomore season, the focus changed. A foundation was set hitting 19 of 26 passes for 243 yards with three touchdowns avoiding an interception while – Read More
