East Football
Chase FELTON 6-1, 255 … coached by Ron Cook … guard … senior … offensive lineman for a team that passed for 3,782 yards and rushed for 1,265 yards … junior year … Eastern Plains All-Conference … sophomore year … Offensive Linemen of the Year … All- Conference Wrestler of the Year … plans to walk-on in college … National Honor Society … Junior Marshal … HOSA Future Health Professionals … plans to major in biology … career plans are to become a research scientist … role model is coach Cook … favorite college athlete is Ryan Williams … favorite professional athlete is Jason Kelce … “I feel very ecstatic about getting the opportunity to play in the All-Star game. I expect to gain a feel of what it is like to be playing with the best of the best and use this as an opportunity to showcase my skills on the football field.”
Taquan ELLERBE Jr 5-10, 160 … coached by Timothy Ray … wide receiver … senior year 61 receptions for 1,158 yards and 12 TD’s, rushed for 159 yards on 13 carries and scored one TD … junior year … 51 receptions for 1,035 yards, 8 TD’s, 13 carries for 170, one TD, 29 tackles, two tackles for loss, 16 kick returns for 580 yards, three TD’s, 12 total … All-Conference, Robeson County Offensive Player of the Year … High School OT Special Teams selection … All-State selection sophomore year … 36 receptions for 746 yards, eight TD’s, 19 carries for 233 yards, two TD’s, 37 tackles three interceptions, eight kick returns for 292 yards, one TD, 12 Total TD’s, two 2-point conversions … All-Conference, Robeson County Underclassmen of the Year … baseball and track … baseball three-time All- Conference … 2023 MVP Track … two-time All-Conference … two-time Regional and State qualifier … major undecided … aspires to play in the NFL/MLB and or become an entrepreneur or athletic trainer … role model – mother … favorite college athlete Travis Hunter … favorite professional athlete is Stefon Diggs … “I’m excited for the opportunity to compete against top-tier athletes from across the state, knowing the level of competition will be intense and fast-paced. My goal is to perform at my highest level and showcase my skills on the field...proving my talent, work ethic, and dedication matter more than the size of my school. It’s an honor to be recognized, and I look forward to gaining valuable coaching, meaningful experiences, and building connections with athletes from all over the state.”
Luke FAULKNER 5-11, 220 … coached by Brian Batchelor … linebacker … senior year had 427 rushing yards on 72 carries, 5 TDs, 4 receptions, 68 receiving yards and 33 solo tackles, 15 TFL, one sack, six QB hurries, one interception, one fumble, two forced fumbles, one blocked punt … junior year 121 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, three sacks, one blocked punt, 441 rushing yards, eight TDs … sophomore year … 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, three sacks, nine hurries, fumble recovery, two forced safeties, 532 rush yards, nine TDs … three-time All-Conference selection, 2025 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Wilson Times All-Area Defense Team 2023, Wilson Times All-Area, Ironman 2024-25, All-Time Tackle leader in school history, 3-time Scholar Athlete … baseball: 3-time varsity starter, 2025 All-Conference selection … 2025 Leadership Award … Junior Marshall … Beta club … FCA Club Leader 3 years … 4.423 GPA … ranked No. 6 in the class of 2026 … scholarship recipient … will major in business administration … plans to own a business or be in leadership of a sports and fitness business … role model father … favorite college athlete Justin Joly … favorite pro athlete Luke Kuechly … “I feel blessed for this great honor. I've put in a lot of work, and my family and coaches have helped me get to where I am today. I'm excited to play with and against the best in NC. I'm expecting to showcase my talent while building connections with top-level players and coaches. I'll prove that I'm not defined by measurables, but by my work ethic, leadership, toughness, and heart.”
Francisco GARCIA RODRIGUEZ 6-2, 200 … coached by Jacob Thomas … kicker … senior year 10 consecutive kickoffs for touchbacks … member of the 2025 Tri-County 6A/7A Conference championship team … junior year second team All- State, United 8 Conference Special Teams Player of the Year … sophomore … Specialist of the Year, Conference United 8, First team All-State … scholarship recipient … plans to major in business … career undecided … role model is his mother … favorite college athlete is Nolan Hauser … favorite professional athlete is Justin Tucker … “I feel honored about playing in the All-Star game and being able to compete with the best athletes in North Carolina. I want to gain insight into what other coaches value.”
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