West Football
Aiden BLACK 6-1, 290 … coached by Jason Seidel … defensive line … senior year … 58 tackles, four sacks … sophomore year All-Conference … nine football scholarship offers … SPC All-Conference team … track and field … discus … NCHSAA 3A Midwest regionals wrestling runner-up, NCHSAA 3A wrestling state qualifier … awarded approximately $400,000 in academic and athletic scholarship funding towards education … intends to major in kinesiology … career plans to work as an athletic trainer … role model father … favorite college athlete is Byron Murphy … favorite professional athlete is Dexter Lawrence III … “I feel extremely excited and honored to have the opportunity to play in the All-Star game. It’s a chance to compete with and against some of the best athletes in the area, and I’m looking forward to challenging myself at a high level. I see this game as more than just competition. It’s also a great way to build relationships with coaches, players, and scouts. I’m hoping to gain exposure, learn from others, and show my skills in a way that can open doors for future opportunities. Most importantly, I want to represent my school and community and give my best effort.”
Amare AKERS 5-8, 185 … coached by Erik Westberg … running back … senior year … 228 carries for 1,438 yards and 21 TDs, Week 1 Remax Greensboro and Carolina Preps Player of the Week … junior year 792 Yards, 10 TDs, Honorable Mention All-Area … sophomore year 600 Yards, nine TDs … track and field … scholarship recipient … major plans ports journalism and sports psychology … career plans fitness and possibly coaching … favorite college athlete is Hollywood Smothers … favorite professional athlete is Saquon Barkley … “I feel really excited and honored to be playing in this year’s All-Star game. It will be a great way to end my high school career after all the hard work and dedication I have put into it, and all the coaches and people who have poured into me over the past four years. I plan to gain a lot out of this experience. One, to bond with the best players in the state, to build connections with coaches and other alumni, and be a part of the rich tradition that has been going on in our state for years with this game.”
Jason ARROWOOD 6-3, 205 … coached by Philip Russ … tight end … senior year … team captain seven carries for 104 yards, 30 catches, 30 receptions for 528 yards and six TDs, 18 pancake blocks, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, 16 hurries, one interception, three fumbles recovered, one forced fumble, one blocked punt, All-Conference, All-County … member of Western Piedmont 3A/4A Conference championship team … basketball … All- Conference, All-County, team captain, 500 rebounds … Unified Club …3.5 GPA … plans to walk- on in college … career plans … to become teacher and high school coach ... favorite college athlete is Anderson Castle … favorite professional athletes are Thad Harris and Christian McCaffery … “I’m extremely excited to not only play in such a prestigious game, but the opportunity to represent my team, school, family, and teammates. This is such a great honor to be selected to participate in such a great event. I’m excited to compete and show off my skills.”
Ben BOULWARE 6-5, 292 … coached by Robert Creason … defensive tackle … senior year … 25 tackles, nine tackles for loss, one fumble recovery … junior year … Defensive Lineman of the Year, All-Conference, All-Region, All- State … sophomore year starter, 65 tackles … Future Farmers of America … scholarship recipient … plans to major in computer science … career plans to play in the NFL or cybersecurity … role models are his father and uncle … favorite college athlete is Dylan Stewart … favorite professional athlete is Dexter Lawrence … “I’m excited to meet new people and build some connections.”
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