Re: High School Football
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Date: July 27, 2012 09:21PM
VA preps surveyed local coaches asking what players were to make an impact in the coming season. Some interesting responses
Northern Region Players to Watch
We surveyed coaches from around the state asking them to indicate who were the best offensive and defensive players in their district and why they chose the players that they did.
Their answers supplied us with some ideas about which players are expected to shine on the fields this Fall on Friday nights.
Here are their thoughts...
Offense
Kyle Downer, QB, Oakton
"Big, athletic, smart and experienced."
"He is a big physical runner who can hurt you with the pass or run. He is a playmaker for their offense."
"He has the arm and foot work of a pocket passer with the strength and speed of a running quarterback. He is truly a dual threat."
Sonny Romine, QB, Chantilly
"Athletic, smart, experienced and a playmaker at crunch time."
DeAndre Harris, RB, Chantilly
"Elusive and quick, can make something out of nothing."
Jordan Coneys, WR, Falls Church
"He is a rising junior and very explosive with amazing jumping ability. As a 10th grader, he had 37 catches for 587 yards and 6 touchdowns. Looking to have a huge Junior year."
Ryan Burns, QB, Stone Bridge
"He has a big arm, he just needs to do it in a game situation."
Rassaun Goldring, RB, Stone Bridge
"Will be the surprise , great returner, great hands, solid running back."
Caleb Henderson, QB, Lake Braddock
"Because of his blend of size and agility. He also delivers a great pass and makes good decisions."
"A proven player who had a good finish to the year. Henderson will be very tough in that offense."
Jonathan Dunn, RB, West Springfield
"Ran for 1,500 yards last year on a team that had trouble passing."
"Probably the best back in the region ? can run, catch, and is physical ? proven performer."
Others mentioned without comment:
Mike Wandey, RB, Oakton
M.J. Stewart, RB, Yorktown
Defense
Andy Boone, DB, Oakton
"An explosive player when he is on offense and special teams. Three year varsity player. Has a ton of experience. A ball hawk who has the speed to run with anyone's deep threat."
Jake Pinkston, DT, Robinson
"1st team last year as a sophomore was dominate then and should be more dominate this year."
"He is a problem. He takes away run to his side. Very physical and strong."
"Dominating."
Sean Huelskamp, LB, Chantilly
"I think he will be one of the best, if not the best, linebacker this year."
Jon Allen, DE, Stone Bridge
"Quite simply put, he is the most athletic and destructible force to any offense."
"Top defensive player in the country."
"He disrupts every offensive scheme. His ability to get in the backfield and make plays is unlike any player I have seen."
"Do I really have to answer this one? May be the best high school football player I have ever seen."
MJ Stewart, DB, Yorktown
"The most dynamic player in the region. MJ's ability to break on the football makes him a division 1 caliber athlete."
Oren Burks, LB, South County
"Multi-talented defender, can put his hand in dirt and play in space."
Bunmi Rotimi, DL, West Potomac
"He is a disruptive force on the defensive line. He is just starting to scratch the surface of his potential and an all around great person."
Frank Sturek, DB, West Springfield
"Free safety that will cover the entire field."