Team Preview: Apex Expects a Big Season
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I have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition…
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Continue ReadingI have begun team previews of some of the top teams in the Raleigh/Durham region. There are a lot of talented players throughout the region. The previews will highlight the recruits on the teams featured. A high level of competition is expected as the high school season starts in late August.
Apex has a new head coach and a new quarterback for the upcoming season. Apex is expected to make the needed adjustments to have a big season. Chase William Klingemann Chase William Klingemann 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB Apex | 2024 State NC (5’10” 170, QB) is expected to step up and direct the offensive unit during the upcoming season. Chase’s primary target of his passes will go to Trey Barbee Trey Barbee 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Apex | 2023 State NC (6’3″ 160, WR) and Brandon Tate Brandon Tate 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Apex | 2024 State NC (5’9″ 150, WR). Trey finished last season with 1,035 receiving yards and 13 TDs. Chase will hand the ball off to workhorse running back, Ian Bright Ian Bright 5'10" | 220 lbs | RB Apex | 2023 State NC (5’10” 220, RB). Ian runs inside to gain tough yardage and displays quickness and speed to get outside and accelerate past defenders in the open field for big gains. He finished last season with 1,241 rushing yards and 21 TDs. Kaleb Morrow Kaleb Morrow 6'7" | 235 lbs | TE Apex | 2025 State NC (6’6″ 220, TE) is expected to be the third passing target and will be counted on heavily to provide blocking up front on the running plays. Nolan Gavigan Nolan Gavigan 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL Apex | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 250, OL) and Rio Steele Rio Steele 6'0" | 235 lbs | OL Apex | 2023 State NC (6’0″ 235, OL) will use technique and upper body strength to control defenders while opening lanes for the running backs and protecting the quarterback. They are expected to anchor the offensive line.
Nolan Gavigan Nolan Gavigan 6'4" | 250 lbs | OL Apex | 2023 State NC (6’4″ 250, DL) and Keenan Terry Keenan Terry 5'10" | 265 lbs | DL Apex | 2023 State NC (5’10” 265, DL) will use technique and quickness to control blockers, while moving past them for stops. They are expected to anchor the defensive line during the upcoming season. Dashaun Haney Dashaun Haney 6'1" | 180 lbs | LB Apex | 2023 State NC (6’1″ 180, LB) will be the leader of the second level of defense. He displayed patience to let the play develop before reacting. Dashaun moves well laterally and displayed good speed to close quickly on plays for stops. Brandon Tate Brandon Tate 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Apex | 2024 State NC (5’9″ 150, ATH) will use quickness and good technique to cover wide receivers, making it difficult to complete a pass against him. He is expected to be the leader of the defensive secondary. Apex is expected to challenge for the conference crown and advance into the state playoffs.