2025 East-West All-Stars Football Game Program

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Sponsored by The North Carolina Coaches Association Football All-Star Game Sunday, December 21 • Jamieson Stadium 1:00 pm • Kickoff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Executive Directors Mac Morris Phil Weaver Executive Secretary/Clinic Director Joe Franks Assistant Directors Reid Holmes, David Rogers, Tim Via Game Coordinators Clayton Nance, Reggie Peace, Herk DeGraw Office Manager Malea Jones Social Media Coordinator Earl Vaughan Jr. Media Coordinator/Program Content Jim Sands Advertising & Program Manager Heather Hirschman The 78th Annual East-West All-Star Football Game December 21, 2025 Office 336-379-9095 • FAX 336-379-0874 1101 N. Josephine Boyd St. P.O. Box 10708 (27404) Greensboro, NC 27408 www . nccoach . org

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Bob Jamieson, NCCA founder

About the 2025 East-West All-Star Football Game Program The 2025 East-West All-Star Games Program is an official publication of the North Carolina Coaches Association. All program content is as of December 19, 2025. Layout and design by Heather Czeczok Hirschman. Content creation by Jim Sands. Editorial assistance provided by Amanda Cagle Adkins and Malea Jones. Team photos and headshots provided by Photo Specialties. A special thanks to NCCA staff past and present for their contributions.

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What’s Inside?

Britt, Jack ............................................... 18 Cleveland............................................. 30 Croatan................................................. 29 Davie County ...................................... 34 East Duplin ........................................... 10 East Forsyth ......................................... 49 Freedom............................................... 38 Havelock .............................................. 29 Hickory .................................................. 51 Hoggard, John T. ............................... 19 Holmes, John A. .................................. 12 Nash Central.......................................29 Northwest Guilford ........................... 50 Robeson County (all schools) ......... 14 Rocky Mount ....................................... 15 Shelby ................................................... 34 South Point ......................................... 49 Southern Nash .................................... 19 Union Pines..........................................13 Watauga ............................................. 39 West Forsyth ....................................... 50 West Stokes ......................................... 52 Williams, Walter M. ........................... 34 School Advertisers

Balfour .............................................. OBC Gatorade............................................. IFC The Jason Foundation ........................4 Johnson-Lambe ...................................4 MaxPreps............................................ IBC MyCoachingTree .................................. 2 NCHSAA............................................... 54 NCCA Online Store...........................55 ProTex.................................................... 13 Riddell ...................................................... 3 Sponsors & Corporate Advertisers

NCCA Online Store..........................55 Sponsors & Advertisers......................3 NCCA Officers & Directors ................ 5 2025 East-West Games Officials ......3 East-West Cheer Teams..................6-7 East-West Marching Bands ............... 8 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL ROSTERS ..................32-33 Academic All-Stars ............................. 11 East Coaching Staff ...................... 16-17 East All-Stars.................................20-28 East Team Photo.................................31 West Coaching Staff ................... 36-37 West All-Stars...............................40-48 West Team Photo..............................35 All-Time Records ............................... 53 East-West Athletic Trainers ....17 & 37 Table of Contents

Football Officials

Referee: Garry Russ Umpire: Jeffrey Waynick Field Judge: Willie Wellbrock Head Linesman: Darin Medford Back Judge: Geoffrey Plaster Line Judge: Jeffrey Nance Side Judge: Victor Garner

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The North Carolina Coaches Association

Brooks Franklin President

Evers East Bladen Past President

Bailey Scotland Vice President

Weaver Games Director

Morris Clinic Director

Franks Executive Secretary

2025-26 Officers and Directors

Board of Directors

The North Carolina Coaches Association, sponsor of the East-West All-Star Games and Coaching Clinic, has grown its membership into the thousands in 75+ years. Last year’s total topped 6,780 members. Most high school and junior high school coaches in the state are eligible for membership. Here are the 2025-26 officers elected at the annual meeting of the NCCA during the 2025 clinic: • President – Josh Brooks , Franklin

District 1 Bobby Williams , DH Conley Justin Roberson , Perquimans District 2 Battle Holley, East Duplin District 3 Michael Gainey , Rocky Mount Ashley Ennis , South Johnston District 4 Russell Dove , South Columbus Billy Kennedy , North Moore

District 5 Darren Corbett , Grimsley Doug Robertson , Rockingham Co. District 6 Kennedy Tinsley , Mallard Creek Brad Levine , Crest District 7 Joey Robinson , Mountain Heritage Brian Hampton , Ashe County District 8 Tammy Dills , Hayesville Jim Beatty , North Henderson

• Vice President – Richard Bailey , Scotland • Past President – Patty Evers , East Bladen • Clinic Director – Mac Morris , Retired • Games Director – Phil Weaver , Retired • Executive Secretary – Joe Franks , Retired

Past Presidents

1948-49 Bill Brannin, Charlotte 1949-50 Bob Jamieson, Greensboro 1950-51 Leon Brogden, Wilmington 1951-52 A. J. (Tony) Simeon, High Point 1952-53 Frank Mock, Kinston 1953-54 David Diamont, Tabor City 1954-55 Walter Rogers, Wilson 1955-56 Bull Ludwig, Salisbury 1956-57 Bill Eutsler, Rockingham 1957-58 Tom Cash, Winston-Salem Gray 1958-59 J. W. Johnson, Elizabeth City 1959-60 Cap Isbill, Asheville 1960-61 Thell Overman, Wallace-Rose Hill 1961-62 Raymond Cure, Madison-Mayodan 1962-63 Buddy Luper, Fayetteville 1963-64 Lee Stone, Asheboro 1964-65 Choppy Wagner, Washington 1965-66 Hank Madden, Charlotte Garinger 1966-67 Roy Brown, Smithfield 1967-68 Ray Shelton, Belmont 1968-69 Bo Farley, Greenville 1969-70 Everett Carlton, Gastonia Ashbrook 1970-71 Dave McClenney , Pikesville 1971-72 Joe Tomanchek, Charlotte Garinger 1972-73 Pete Piestrak, Pinecrest 1973-74 Dick Williams, East Mecklenburg

1974-75 John Pecora, Raeford 1975-76 George Cushwa, Thomasville 1976-77 Roger Thrift, New Bern 1977-78 Gerald Allen, Shelby 1978-79 D.T. Carter, Fayetteville E. E. Smith 1979-80 Homer Thompson, W-S Parkland 1980-81 Gerald Whisenhunt, Goldsboro 1981-82 Dave Harris, Charlotte 1982-83 Pat Jones, Salemburg 1983-84 Don Kirkpatrick, South Caldwell 1984-85 Leon Brock, Fayetteville Cape Fear 1985-86 Doug Henderson, Western Guilford 1986-87 John Daskal, Fayetteville T. Sanford 1987-88 Babe Howell, Sylva-Webster 1988-89 Willie Bradshaw, Durham City Schools 1989-90 Don Patrick, Newton-Conover 1990-91 Ken Avent, North Duplin 1991-92 Lonnie Chandler, North Stanly 1992-93 Ken Browning, Northern Durham 1993-94 Bruce Hardin, A.L. Brown 1994-95 Harold Robinson, Williamston 1995-96 Jim Taylor, Shelby 1996-97 Ray Durham, Rocky Mount 1997-98 Ron Parson, Reidsville 1998-99 Eddie Summerlin, Wilson Fike 1999-00 Mac Cumbo, N. Henderson

2000-01 Ron Miller, South View 2001-02 Burton Cates, E. Randolph 2002-03 Jerry Hunter, East Duplin 2003-04 David Diamont, East Surry 2004-05 Lonnie Baker, Kinston 2005-06 Cindi Simmons, Smoky Mtn. 2006-07 Daniel Barrow, S. Alamance 2007-08 John Moon, E. Alamance 2008-09 Charles Simmons , Hertford Co. 2009-10 Ron Massey, A.L. Brown 2010-11 Greg Grantham, White Oak 2011-12 Chris Norman, Shelby 2012-13 Raymond Cobb, SW Edgecombe 2013-14 Marc Payne , Ashe County 2014-15 Reggie Peace, Lee County 2015-16 Tom Harper , North Iredell 2016-17 Mark Harnly , Camden County 2017-18 Joe Pinyan , Carson 2018-19 Brett Queen, Hoggard 2019-20 Chuck Henderson , Lexington 2020-21 Brian Foster , Southern Nash 2021-22 Neil Blankenship , Swain 2022-23 Rob Maloney , Pitts County Schools 2023-24 Butch Carter, Alexander Central 2024-25 Patty Evers , East Bladen

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North Pitt High School

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Athens Drive High School

Freedom High School

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Northeast Guilford High School Mighty Marching Rams

Northwest Guilford High School Marching Viking Band

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Special Thanks In addition to our corporate sponsors (listed on the back cover), a special THANK YOU goes to the following... • MURPHY-WAINER ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS serving as the official team physicians with more than 25 years of service to the East-West Games • Greensboro Parks & Recreation • Guilford County Schools and Athletics Director Angela Polk-Jones • Greensboro Sports Foundation • Greensboro Sports Council • Café Pasta on State Street for feeding our football coaches • Golden Corral Restaurant on Wendover Avenue for feeding our football players and coaches • Al Barnett & Peter Amidon for graphics and management of the scoreboard • Outback on Wendover Avenue for assisting with the pregame meal for our football players and coaches • Ged O’Donnell & Addison Edwards (Grimsley), Dr. Derrick Bracey & Brindon Christman (Southwest Guilford) , and Dr. Erik Naglee & Gordon Hagen (Page), principals and athletic directors at local high school game and practice facilities • Chick-fil-A at Battleground Plaza for providing food for the players and game staff • The Wyndham Garden serving as the official hotel of the East- West All-Star Games • Photo Specialities serving as the official photography provider of the East-West All-Star Games

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West

Javonte Brooks......................................................Jack Britt Weston Chalk........................................................Hoggard Zyking Patillo ........................................................Havelock Jayden McClary.................................................Goldsboro Francisco Garcia Rodriguez ...........................Cape Fear Geronimo Sanchez ...........................................Cape Fear Riley Robinson........................................................Croatan Jayden Whitaker ..........................................Nash Central Taylon Tranel (4.0)..........................................Union Pines Micahis Jones ...............................................Rocky Mount Jaylen King...........................................................Cleveland Kamarion Larry...................................................Martin Co Zion Wright..........................................................New Bern Jaylen Starks.............................................................Hillside Taquan Ellerbe................................................Red Springs Chase Felton...........................................Farmville Central Donovan Willis........................................................Tarboro Jackson Henry (4.0)........................................Jacksonville Yoshua McBryde.....................................................St Pauls Terrance McCormick.........................................New Bern Luke Faulkner (4.0)...................................Southern Nash Shawn Davis.....................................................East Duplin

Jason Arrowood......................................East Rutherford Aiden Black...............................................Jay M Robinson Ethan Driver...........................................................Davie Co Eli Fulcher............................................................Oak Grove Drew Scaggs (4.0)...............................................Swain Co Gavin Gibson..............................................Independence Zeke Glaspie (4.0)...............................................Swain Co Jaylen Glover................................................Lake Norman Leo Housel-Rajacich..............................................Reagan Caden Keller..........................................................Watauga Brady Lindenmuth...............................................Watauga Andrew Wright................................................South Point Robert McCullum ...................................................Dudley

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ROCKY MOUNT HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE GRYPHONS CONGRATULATES OUR 2025 EAST/WEST ALL-STARS

Micahis Jones

Jason Battle (HC)

Tavoris Parker

EAST/WEST FOOTBALL

COACH: JASON BATTLE

PRINCIPAL: KEIL DAWSON

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GAINEY

Rocky Mount Cheer Team

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East Football Coaches

Jason BATTLE Head coach Jason Battle … North Carolina A&T State University (2003) … Rocky Mount … 13 years coaching at school … record at school 103-55 … overall record 103-55 … 13 3A state playoff appearances … 2015 3A state champions … 2015 Conference Coach of the Year … 2015 NC Preps 3A Coach of the Year … 2015-WRAL No. 1 Fabulous 15 … 2017-East/West All-star assistant coach … 2021-Conference Coach of the Year … 2022-Shrine Bowl assistant coach … “It is an extreme honor to be selected as the East Head Coach. I am excited about this opportunity.”

Assistant coach Will Bland … East Carolina University (2007) … JH Rose … record at school 36- 28 in six seasons … Spring 202l Conference Coach of the Year … Eastern High School Association Coach of the Year … Fall 2021 state championship runner-up … “It is truly an honor to be able to represent the East in the All-Star Game. Being that I was a part of it in 2002 makes it even special for me and my family. I look forward to representing the East with these great players and coaches that I have the opportunity to work with.” Will BLAND

Pat BYRD Assistant coach Pat Byrd … UNC Pembroke (2005) … Jacksonville High School … one year coaching at School … overall record 38-43 … Conference Coach of The Year in Football 2022 … “Forty-one years ago, I had the privilege of attending my first East West Football Game, because my father was coaching in the game. I have attended many all-star games since, but I never really thought that I would have the honor and privilege of actually coaching in the game. Being selected by your peers to represent them is a HUGE honor!!!”

Scott LOOSEMORE Assistant coach Scott Loosemore … Southern New Hampshire University (2018) … Fairmont High School … first year at school … overall record 41-63 … five state playoff appearances … Frank Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year 2024 … Shrine Bowl Assistant Coach 2024 … “It is truly an honor to be coaching in this game. As a player and coach, I have come to more of these games than I can count, and it has always been a dream of mine to coach in one.”

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East Football Coaches & Trainers

Nick BRALEY Nick Braley has served as an East-West football athletic trainer for five years … head athletic trainer for Calvary Day School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina … 10 years as an athletic trainer … Greensboro College graduate … Certifications include MS, ATC, LAT, EMT.

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Benjamin PENNY Assistant coach Benjamin Penny … Campbell University (2007) … Triton … 10 years coaching at school … record at school 46-63 … overall record 46-63 … state playoff appearances four first round appearances, one fourth round … 2021 Tri County 3A Coach of the Year … NC Coach of the week Nov. 25, 2022 … 2021 Daily Record All Area Coach of the Year … 2016 and 2021 Richards Cup Harnett County Champions … 2022 Town Proclamations for Dunn NC, Coats NC and Erwin NC for leading THS to fourth round of state playoffs … NC Team of the Week presented by Deer Park Week 12 … “It is truly an honor to receive this recognition for such a distinctive event. I am really looking forward to working with a group of outstanding organizers, coaches, and players. I would like to express my gratitude to the NCCA as well as former THS Coaches Ashley Ennis and Joe McCullen for their mentorship.”

Assistant Johnathan Sherman … Methodist University (2005) … Gray’s Creek … four years coaching at school … record at school 20-22 … overall record 33-77 … three state playoff appearances … three first round appearances in 4A … “It is a great honor to be asked to coach in the East/West All-Star game! I remember as a young coach starting out to think how nice it would be to one day get an opportunity to be a part of such a great event.” Johnathan SHERMAN coach

Sadie Thomas-Ragen undergrad at East Carolina with a BS in Athletic Training and master’s at California University of Pennsylvania … has been at Ashley High School in Wilmington, North Carolina since 2013 … prior to Ashley High School worked at Southwestern Randolph High School from 2010 to 2013 … has been working the East-West All- Star Games since 2015 … member of the NCHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee … on the NCATA Settings Committee and Secondary Schools Subcommittee … MAATA Secondary Schools representative … preceptor for UNC-Wilmington for 12 years.

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Jaylen BATTLE 5-11, 286 … coached by Jeremy Buck … defensive tackle … as of mid-season senior year … recorded 15 tackles and 3 QB pressures, several tackles for losses and a forced fumble … as a junior recorded 45 tackles junior season including 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble … undecided major … for a career he plans to get the chance to play at the next level while studying something he enjoys and graduating healthy and enjoying life until retirement … his favorite college athlete was Cam Newton … favorite professional athlete is Jordan Davis … “To get a little recognition, but mainly to have a chance to play against the best, to learn and to grow as a player.”

Dequan ANTHONY 5-9, 160 …coached by Johnathan Sherman … wide receiver … senior year … 29 receptions for 616 yards and five TDs, 1,062 all- purposes yards and eight total TD’s, one interception, 19 total, one pass breakup, one blocked field goal … junior year … 968 all-purpose yards, six TDs, one tackle for loss, 10 tackles, four pass breakups … sophomore year … All-Conference defensive back, 37 tackles, seven pass breakups, one TD … competed in track, two-time All-Conference selection in the 100-meter hurdles … 4.0 GPA, scholarship recipient … plans major in business … intends to continue serving in the National Guard part-time and work towards becoming an HVAC technician to own his own company … his favorite college athlete is his future self … favorite professional athlete is Odell Beckham Jr. … “I’m excited and honored to play in the All-Star game. It’s a great opportunity to compete against some of the best players, and I’m looking forward to testing myself at that level. I’m hoping to gain more experience, showcase my skills, and learn from the other athletes and coaches there.”

Yondez BAKER 5-9, 170 … coached by Beau Williams … defensive back … senior year 31 tackles … junior year was a state runner-up in track and field … regional runner- up in football … sophomore year … state runner-up track and field … scholarship recipient … plans to major in engineering and have a successful career … his role model is his mother … his favorite college athlete is Ryan Williams … favorite professional athlete is Michael Vick … “I feel great! I get to meet new people and play better competition, not just to better myself, but to better others too.”

Javonte BROOKS 6-0, 175 … coached by Brian Randolph … wide receiver … senior year … 42 receptions for 587 yards and four TDs … three- year varsity captain … pre-season first team All-Conference … voted Top 7A receiver … junior year … first-team All-Conference … All- Fayetteville … 12 TDs … several DI offers … sophomore year … second team All-Conference … plans to major in I.T. and for a career wants to continue playing football … his role mode is his mother … his favorite college athlete is Jeremiah Smith … favorite professional athlete is Stefon Diggs … “I am blessed for the opportunity to ready to show the state what I can do.”

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Tae’ Shon BYRD 6-2, 330 … played for Kerry Bacon … offensive guard … plans to go to trade school and later have a career in HVAC … role model is his father … his favorite college athlete is Willie Lampkin, and his favorite professional athlete is Nikola Jokic … “I feel good about playing in the All-Star game. I am expecting to gain technique, heart, strength, and being able to go out in the world and explore.”

Weston CHALK 6-3, 215 … coached by Steven Underwood … tight end … senior year … 23 receptions for 165 yards and three TDs … junior year … MEC All-Conference, Coastal Preps First Team All- Conference, six TD’s, 394 yards, 32 receptions, member of conference championship team … sophomore Year … 4A East finals champions, member of conference championship team … National Honor Society … plans to play in college … intends to major in nursing and work as an ICU nurse and eventually a nurse anesthetist … his role model is Keith Louthan, tight end position coach at Hoggard … his favorite college athlete is Oscar Delp … favorite professional athlete is George Kittle … “I'm excited to get another opportunity to play football as a high school kid, and I'm looking forward to playing with a brand-new group.”

Alexander Chapman-Evans 6-2, 185 … coached by Ryan Clark … defensive back, wide receiver, long snapper … senior year 17 tackles, one tackle for loss, one interception, one blocked punt, one blocked extra point, 11 catches 172 yards, three TDs … junior year … 43 tackles, one pass deflection, one fumble recovery … track and field … 2025 Adidas triple jump national champion, 2025 NCHSAA triple jump state champion, 2025 NCHSAA 4A track and field state championship Most Outstanding Performer, 2025 NCHSAA indoor long jump state champion … plans to major in sports management and pursue a career in sports management … his role model is his mother … his favorite college athlete is Caleb Downs and favorite professional athlete is Julius Peppers … “I am excited to be selected to play in the NCCA East-West All Star Game. I'm expecting to gain more exposure against some of the best players in the state.”

Shawn DAVIS 6-1, 220 … Jack Holley … fullback/ linebacker … senior year … 167 carries for 1,207 yards and 16 TDs, 42 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three hurries, two blocked field goals … junior year … led his team with 1,464 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns, All-Conference and All-County selection … sophomore year … offensive MVP, 1,307 rushing and receiving yards with 18 touchdowns, All- Conference and All-County selection … scholarship recipient … plans to major in sports medicine and plans a career in physical therapy … his role model is his brother AJ Davis … favorite college athlete is Ryan Williams … professional athlete is Lamar Jackson … “I feel honored and blessed for the opportunity to play in the East-West All-Star Game. I’m excited to compete alongside talented players from across the state and to build lasting relationships with both coaches and teammates.”

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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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Jackson HENRY 5-11, 215 … coached by Beau Williams … linebacker … senior year … 107 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two fumbles recovered, two caused fumbles, member of the Big Carolina 6A/7A Conference championship team … junior year 133 tackles, 68 solo, four interceptions, two TDs, two forced fumbles, 16 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, first team All-Area, first team All-Conference … as sophomore, was a member of 11- 0-1 soccer program, team Captain, state tournament participant … tennis (9-5 in singles as sr, 8-6 in singles as jr) … National Honor Society & Spanish Honor Society … Spanish Club … first place level 2 regional math champion … second place Level 2 state math runner up (freshman year)… two-years comprehensive level math contest participant … Junior Marshall … four A-average (four AP classes, four IB classes) … GPA is 4.45 weighted, 4.0 unweighted … scholarship recipient … undecided major … plans to work in STEM field, architecture, or sports education … role model is father … favorite college athlete is Demon June … favorite pro athlete is Luke Kuechly … “I am excited to have the opportunity to play in this game and am confident in my abilities. I expect to play against some of the best players in the state and learn from them and my East teammates. I look forward to learning from proven coaches and taking what they teach me to the next level of football, wherever that may be. I have established myself in the academic field of school, and plan to do the same with my athletic ability, proving to players and coaches alike that I deserve to be at the college level.”

Donovan HICKS 6-3, 257 … coached by Scott Riley … offensive left tackle … member of an offensive line that rushed for 2,237 yards and passed for 2,112 yards … junior year All- Conference … sophomore year … varsity starter … A-B Honor roll and a 3.5 GPA … scholarship recipient … plans to major in business and later pursue master’s in business administration … role model is Omarion Hampton … favorite professional athlete is Omarion Hampton … “I am excited and ready to show what i can do. I am expecting to gain better experience and learn A lot from this chance.”

Zaevon HUTCHINSON 6-5, 275 … coached by Duran Mclaurin … offensive tackle on a team that won the 2025 Eastern Sandhills 5A/6A Conference championship and rushed for 3,120 yards … three-year starter … three-time All-Conference selection … scholarship recipient … plans to major in engineering … career plans to become a business man and own his own company … role model is his mother Sheneka Hutchinson … favorite college athlete is Trent Williams … favorite professional athlete is Trent Williams … “I am honored and excited about the opportunity to represent the Eastern part of our state in this game and hope to gain valuable experience competing against other top athletes to prepare for the next level.”

Micahis JONES 6-1, 220 … coached by Jason Battle … defensive end … senior year … 20 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 10 sacks … junior year … All- Conference, 59 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, nine sacks … second place state shot put championship … A/B honors student and scholarship recipient … plans to major in physical therapy … career plans are to become a physical therapist … role model is father … favorite college athlete is Abdul Carter … favorite professional athlete is Micah Parsons … “It feels great to be invited. I'm hoping to gain more exposure, learn from competing alongside top athletes, and build connections with other players and coaches. It's also a chance to test my skills, grow as a player, and enjoy the moment of playing in such a big game.”

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Kamarion LARRY 6-0, 170 … coached by John Wheeler … safety/ATH … senior year … 1,809 all-purpose yards, 32 total tackles, 11 interceptions, 14 TDs, NCC Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference … junior year … Athlete of the Year, All-Conference in football, basketball, and baseball … sophomore year … member of state championship in baseball team at Lawrence Academy in sophomore year … Beta Club, National Honor Society, FCA … scholarship recipient … plans to major in electrical engineering … career undecided … role model is his mother … favorite college athlete is Caleb Downs … favorite professional athlete is Jalen Ramsey … “I am very excited and ready to compete and show my skills. I am expecting to gain more knowledge of the game and to receive a full ride to a four-year college.”

Jaylen KING 6-2, 195 … coached by Scott Riley … outside linebacker … senior … 104 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, eight hurries, two interceptions, one fumble, one caused fumbles, one blocked field goal … junior year 92 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, Interception, broke program record for most sacks in a game with five, All-Conference, All-Region second team … sophomore year JV Defensive Player of the Year … track … Academic All-Conference all four years … National Honor Society Nominee all four years of high school … scholarship recipient … plans to major in cyber security … intends to play in the NFL and or work in Cyber Security and run his own business … role model is his father … favorite college athlete is Kyle Louis … favorite professional athlete is Micah Parsons … “I feel great about playing in the All-Star game, it would make it my last chance to play high school football after the state championship game so it would be an honor. I expect to gain more leadership skills as well as learning more about the game of football as a whole from different coaches.

Jonte’ LANGLEY 6-0, 310 … coached by Paul Hoggard … offensive/defensive line … senior year … member of the offensive line that rushed for 4,276 yards and won the 2025 Albemarle 2A Conference championship … track and field … plans to walk-on football team in college … intends to major in criminal justice and or HVAC and engineering … career plans undecided … role model is coach Paul Hoggard … favorite college athlete is Trent Williams … favorite professional athlete is Quincy Williams … “I am thankful for the honor and happy to be representing my family, team and community. I hope to gain more exposure to help me play at the next level as well as make connections that can benefit me in my life after football.”

Kamarion McBRYDE 6-1, 270 … coached by Timothy Ray … defensive line … senior year 50 tackles 17 tackles for loss, five sacks, six hurries … junior year 33 tackles 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, 13 pancakes … All-Conference, All-County … sophomore year 32 tackles, three sacks, eight tackles for loss, All- Conference, All-County … track and field … shot put and discus, 2025 regional champion shot put, 2025 Conference Champion shot put and discus … basketball … two-time All-Conference selection … Future Farmers of America … USSAH … scholarship recipient … planned major is soil science … career goal is to either become an agricultural scientist or establish his own farm … role model is JCOLE … favorite college athlete is Arch Manning … favorite professional athlete is JJ Watt … “I am honored to be selected to participate in the All- Star Game. This event provides a unique opportunity to compete alongside and against some of the most talented athletes in NC. I look forward to gaining valuable experience, receiving expert coaching, and forging connections with fellow players who share the same dedication and passion for the game. Above all, I am eager to represent my school and community with pride and showcase my abilities on a prominent stage.”

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Yoshua McBRYDE 5-9, 185 … coached by Mike Setzer … athlete/RB … senior year 197 carries for 1,988 yards rushing and 26 TDs, eight receptions for 109 yards and one TD … first team All-Conference, first team All-County, Offensive Player of Year … junior year …173 carries, 1,785 yards … 178.5 avg., 25 TDS, five catches 94 yards one TD … sophomore year … 122 carries, 1,014 yards 92.2 avg., 12 TDS, 16 catches, 202 yards, two TDs … first team All-Conference, first team All-County … freshman season … 44 carries, 368 yards, seven TDs, 12 catches, 266 yards, two TDs, first team All-Conference, first team All-County … first team All-Conference basketball as junior … Beta Club … scholarship recipient … planned major kinesiology … career plans to be an athletic trainer … favorite college athlete is Jeremiah Smith … favorite professional athlete is Lebron James … “I am honored to be selected to play in the All- Star game it's a dream come true. I just want to make my family proud and the St. Pauls community proud.”

Jaden McCLARY 6-3, 305 … coached by Ronnie McClary … defensive tackle … senior year after six games … 75 tackles, five sacks, two forced turnovers … junior year 120 tackles, 10 sacks … sophomore year over 100 tackles, five sacks … wrestling team … 2025 heavyweight state champion in 2024 and 2025, heavyweight regional champion 2024 … third place finisher … spring track & field … 2025 fourth place shot put, 2025 fourth place in regionals … FCA, FBLA, SGA, scholarship recipient … planned major aviation or mass communications … career goal is in aviation or mass communications field … role model is father … favorite college athlete is Peter Woods and favorite professional athlete is Justin Herbert … “I feel excited and honored to be selected to play in the All-Star game. It’s a great opportunity to showcase my skills, represent my team, and compete alongside some of the best players in the area. Being part of this event motivates me to push myself and perform at my highest level. From participating, I expect to gain valuable experience by playing against top-level competition, which will help me improve my game and learn from others. I also hope to build connections with other athletes, coaches, and mentors who can inspire and guide me as I continue developing both on and off the field.”

Terrance McCORMICK Jr 5-10, 160 … coached by Terrance Saxby … quarterback … completed 137 of 232 passes for 2,222 yards and 19 TDs, 158 carries for 772 yards and 10 TDs … junior year 1,700 yards passing, 30 TDs, eight interceptions … sophomore year 750 receiving yards, 12 TDs, four interceptions … scholarship recipient … plans to major in engineering … career plans to work in construction … role model is his father … favorite college athlete is Caleb Downs and Jordyn Tyson … favorite professional athlete is Lamar Jackson … “I am excited to play in this game and i expect to get more college's and have fun with players from across the state.”

Tavoris PARKER 5-11, 190 … coached by Jason Battle … running back … senior year … 158 carries for 772 yards and 10 TDs, 16 tackles, five tackles for loss, one interception, one cause fumble, two blocked punts, one blocked field goal … junior year All-Conference, 660 rushing yards, 12 TDs, 81 tackles, 12 tackles for loss … sophomore year 43 tackles total, eight tackles for loss, 101 rushing yards, one TD, special teams 259 yards … basketball and track … The Village scholarship recipient … plans to major in agriculture … career plans to go Pro … role model is Fred Warner … favorite college athlete is Travis Hunter … favorite professional athlete is Todd Gurley … “I am extremely excited about being able to show and utilize my talents as a football player. This is something that I enjoyed doing as a kid.”

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Nate ROBINSON 6-4, 340 … coached by JP Price … Offensive Line … senior year … first team All-Conference … junior year … first team All- Conference … sophomore year … Honorable Mention All-Conference … Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes … will be playing as a walk-on … plans to major in engineering … career plans undecided … role model is his mother … favorite college athlete is Kaydyn Proctor … favorite professional athlete … Trent Williams … “It's an honor to be selected to play in the East West All Star Game and represent my school and community. I've had former teammates play in the game, so I am excited for this opportunity to go against some of the best players in NC.”

ZyKing PATILLO 5-11, 183 … coached by Brent Wooten … wide receiver/ defensive back … senior year … 89 carries for 724 yards, 12 TDs, 33 receptions for 543 yards and four TDs, kick return for a TD, 19 tackles … junior year 74 tackles, three tackles for loss, six interceptions … track … long jump third in the state 3A, high jump fourth in the state 3A, National Honors Society … scholarship recipient … undecided major … career undecided … role models coaches and parents … favorite college athlete is Jeremiah Smith … favorite professional athlete is Lamar Jackson … “I am appreciative of the opportunity and ready to compete.”

Zeek REED 6-4, 205 … coached by Jonathan Sherman … ATH … senior year … 91 carries for 586 yards and seven TDs, 22 receptions for 260 yards and three TDs … scholarship recipient … plans to major in radiology … plans to play in the NFL … role model is himself … favorite college athlete is Ryan Williams … favorite professional athletes are Cam Newton, Michael Jordan, and Muhammad Ali … “I am excited to play in the All-Star game!”

Riley ROBINSON 6-1, 188 … coached by Andrew Gurley … safety … senior year 22 receptions for 260 yards and three TDs, 91 carries for 586 yards and seven TDs, 43 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, three fumbles, one caused fumble, Exact 1 All- American Showcase Invitation, first team All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year for the 5A/6A Coastal Conference … junior year … All-Conference, Best All-Around Football Coaches Award, received three game balls 2024 Season, 83 tackles, three interceptions, 6 TDs, 10 tackles for loss … track and field … two- time state champion 4x800m and 4x400m, 6'4 high jump for a Croatan school record … track … two-time state champion 4x400m and 4x800m, high jump school record 6'4, :50 second 400m dash … 3.7 unweighted GPA … scholarship recipient … plans to major in health science … career … physical therapist or physician assistant for health science … role model is Tyler Robinson, his older brother … favorite college athlete is Jeremiah Smith … favorite professional athlete is Denzel Ward … “I am very excited to showcase my skills, and I am ready to show what I can do on the field against elite competition. I expect to gain some more recognition from college coaches and some feedback on my athletic skills.”

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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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6-3, 270 … coached by Chris Lee … offensive line … senior year … offensive line that helped generate 594 yards passing and 1,948 yards rushing … junior year … All-Region, ll-Conference … sophomore year … All-Region, All-Conference … three-time Most Valuable Lineman … track … two-time regional winner in shotput … discus state qualifier … member of VAHA … NHS … 3.7 GPA, scholarship recipient … plans to major in criminal justice … role model is mother … favorite college athlete is Lanorris Sellers … favorite professional athlete is TJ Watt … “I’m extremely excited to be playing in this game. I hope to gain recognition and some scholarships.” Jayden WHITAKER

Markus WILLIAMS 5-11, 185 … coached by Jeremy Buck … defensive back … senior year … 101 carries for 657 yards and 10 TDs, no defensive stats provided … plans to major in business … role model is his late brother … favorite college athlete is Ty Simpson … favorite professional athlete is Jaylen Ramsey … “I feel shocked, honestly. I never thought of myself getting picked. I know people are not perfect, and they have bumpy roads in life like myself. I’m happy that I found coach Buck, who is like a father to me, constantly pushing me and helping me get through the times. It was tough and hard for me to fight by myself. I only want to gain respect and recognition from the guys and people that come and watch and support me. I want the people to know and see who Markus Williams is and also showcase my talent also what my coaches put into me and what I have learned from the game of football.”

Donovan WILLIS 6-2, 280 … coached by Jeff Craddock … guard … senior year … offensive lineman that helped rush for 4,983 yards and member of 2025 2A NCHSAA state championship team … junior year … defensive and offensive All- Conference, Defensive MVP … conference wrestling champion, state qualifier … National Society of High School Scholars … Math Excellence Award … Engineering Excellence Award … Junior Marshal … Scholar Athlete Award … scholarship recipient … plans to major in mechanical engineering and minor in computer science … plans a career in robotics or aerospace … favorite college athlete is Donald Ray Willis … favorite professional athlete is Myles Garret … “I am excited and grateful to be nominated to play in the All-Star game and I am hoping to gain recognition.”

Zion WRIGHT 5-10, 203 … coached by Terrance Saxby … middle linebacker … senior year … 23 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack … junior year 138 tackles, three sacks … sophomore year … 108 tackles, seven sacks … lacrosse … Honor Roll, 3.3 GPA, scholarship recipient … plans to major in physical therapy … role model is his mother favorite college athlete Johnny Manziel … favorite professional athlete is Roqan Smith … “I am appreciative for this opportunity to play.”

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