Paint Branch defeats Damascus
Paint Branch is coming off of an impressive shutout victory over Damascus on March 26th. They square off against Richard Montgomery High School this upcoming Friday and they will certainly look to make it another defensive battle. Defeating Damascus 13-0,…
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Continue ReadingPaint Branch is coming off of an impressive shutout victory over Damascus on March 26th. They square off against Richard Montgomery High School this upcoming Friday and they will certainly look to make it another defensive battle. Defeating Damascus 13-0, this Paint Branch team is clearly capable of shutting down high quality offenses for four quarters. Let’s take a closer look at the Paint Branch Panthers’ roster.
2022 5’10 170 QB/CB Octavian Smith Octavian Smith 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Paint Branch | 2022 State MD – Paint Branch
If you’re looking for a dynamic two way player and leader then look no further than Octavian Smith Octavian Smith 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Paint Branch | 2022 State MD . At quarterback, Octavian showcased his incredible speed and agility against a more than capable Damascus defense, as well as demonstrating his deep ball capabilities in electric fashion. On defense, he stays in front of every receiver he covers and it’s evident that beating him off the line of scrimmage is simply an impossibility for high school level receivers. Octavian Smith Octavian Smith 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Paint Branch | 2022 State MD ’s prowess at this level is quarterback without a doubt, but as he transitions into the college game it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him thrive in a position other than quarterback during his long term football career. Wherever he plays and in whatever role it is in, Octavian Smith Octavian Smith 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Paint Branch | 2022 State MD will certainly shine bright and make any team he is a part of better.
2021 6’1 255 G/DT Kemit Fisher – Paint Branch
Kemit is a dominant presence on both sides of the ball for the Panthers and he most definitely proved that against Damascus. He’s almost always a mismatch up front for offensive lines and when you combine that with his tackling ability it’s almost impossible for teams to run the ball when he’s on the field. Kemit’s energy also seems to rub off on his teammates who were all collectively fired up when they shutout the Hornets almost two weeks ago. As a true leader of this Paint Branch team, Kemit Fisher will absolutely continue to dominate this year during his senior campaign, and if he continues to play like he currently is then there is no question that he will be a college football player very soon.
2021 5’11 155 WR/CB Ira Oniha – Paint Branch
Ira is a very elite corner with ridiculous speed. At the high school level, he’s able to dominate at wide receiver as well because of his pure speed and with the help of his spectacular quarterback Octavian Smith Octavian Smith 5'10" | 170 lbs | ATH Paint Branch | 2022 State MD . That being said, Ira’s skillset will help any program at the next level in a multitude of ways and it’s no surprise to see him tearing it up at this level. Everyone should remember the name Ira Oniha because the Damascus Hornets certainly will, as he was an integral part of the Panthers’ 13-0 victory.