New Bern v. Havelock Defensive Highlights
I was on the sidelines for the highly-anticipated game on Friday night. New Bern’s high-powered offensive unit performed up to their expectations and the fans in attendance were pleased. The players listed performances caught my attention throughout the game: KJ…
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Continue ReadingI was on the sidelines for the highly-anticipated game on Friday night. New Bern’s high-powered offensive unit performed up to their expectations and the fans in attendance were pleased. The players listed performances caught my attention throughout the game:
KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL New Bern | 2023 State NC , DT, 6’4″ 285, New Bern HS. KJ was very quick out of his stance and displayed strong use of his hands to control blockers to stop the play. He was double-teamed throughout the game in attempt to contain him. KJ Sampson KJ Sampson 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL New Bern | 2023 State NC is difficult to block as he applied constant pressure on the quarterback, disrupting the offensive plays. KJ’s performance was clearly the most dominant defensive player on the field.
No"Tavien Green, DE, 6’1″ 210, New Bern HS. No’tavien displayed good lateral movement and footwork while controlling blockers to stop the play. He made several solo tackles and assisted on others. No"Tavien Green plays with high-energy and give maximum effort on every play.
William Brimmer, DE, 6’3″ 200, New Bern HS. William displayed good footwork and was quick out of his stance to control blockers. He displays good use of hands while going around blockers, resulting in a QB sack. William Brimmer is a technique-sound defensive player with good speed.
The defensive line controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the game.
Jaiden Nesbit, MLB, 6’0″ 180, Havelock HS. Jaiden reads the play and closing in quickly to stop the play. He displays good lateral movement and technique. Jaiden Nesbit makes a lot of solo tackles and assists on others. He is one of the standout players on the defensive unit.
Braylon Cushinberry, FS, 5’7″ 155, Havelock HS. Braylon is a very player in the secondary who is technique-sound. He makes solo tackles in the open field and assist on others. Braylon Cushinberry is a standout player in the defensive secondary.
Edward Steward, DE, 6’2″ 200, Havelock HS. Edward displayed good technique and footwork while controlling blockers. He comes out of his stance quickly and is tough to block, resulting in a QB sack. Edward Steward plays with an edge and tries to disrupt every play.