East Football
Geronimo SANCHEZ 6-3, 225 … coached by Jacob Thomas … quarterback … senior year … completed 101 of 168 attempts for 1,469 yards and 15 TDs, 144 carries for 1,123 yards and eight TDs … junior year first team All-Conference … FLBA … Principals List … scholarship recipient … plans to major in accounting … intends to play in the NFL … role model is his father … favorite college athlete Jeremiah Smith and favorite professional athlete is Cam Newton … “I feel honored to be able to compete with some of the best athletes in the state. I expect to gain good values from other coaches than my own that I can take back to my team and share it with them.”
Jaylen STARKS 6-1, 215 … coached by Torrey Nowell … middle linebacker … senior year … 58 carries for 377 yards and eight TDs, 36 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two hurries, one interception, one caused fumble … junior year … three-time All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year, led the team in tackles … sophomore year … varsity starter and led the team in tackles, All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year … track … scholarship recipient … plans to major in sports and communications … career goals is to play professional football, work in sports media or start his own business … role model is his father … favorite college athlete is Cam Newton and favorite professional athlete is Luke Kuechly … “I feel excited about playing in the game, learning more about the sport, meeting new people, and having fun.”
Jude SURIGAO 6-3, 220 … coached by Shane Handy … linebacker/tight end … senior year … 23 receptions for 499 yards and five TDs, nine pancake blocks, 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, two hurries, First team All-Conference … junior year … First team All-Conference … 255 receiving yards on 23 catches … sophomore year … 111 receiving yards on 11 catches … golf and basketball … two- consecutive NCHSAA state championship golf appearances … three-consecutive regional championship golf appearances ... All-Conference golf … All- Conference basketball … DECA … Key Club Treasurer … National Honor Society … Student Government Association … AP scholar with Distinction … College Board Rural and Small Town Award ... Top 3 in academic class … athletic scholarship … plans to major in economics and pre-law … intends to work as a corporate lawyer before running for judge in North Carolina … role model is Shane Handy … favorite college athlete is Kenyon Sadiq … favorite professional athlete is Drake Maye … “I am excited to be a participant in the All- Star to showcase my talents and compete with other high-level athletes in the state. Playing in an All-Star game has always been a dream of mine, and I would like to gain relationships I can take into my college career.”
Taylon TRANEL 6-0, 210 … coached by Bryan Till … offensive line/long snapper … senior year … member of offensive line that helped gain 2,049 yards passing and 2,139 rushing … member of Carolina Pines 6A Conference championship team … junior year … starter, All- Conference … sophomore year … starter … lacrosse, National Honor Society, Junior Marshall … plans to walk-on to play football in college … intends to major in business finance … wants to work in law enforcement or financial planning … role model is his father … favorite college athlete is Nico Crawford … favorite professional athlete is Baker Mayfield … “I am excited to play in the game as well as honored for the opportunity. I expect to gain an experience that I will remember and tell others about.”
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