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E A S T - W E S T tHe North Carolina Coaches association 77th ANNUAL

ALL-STAR GAMEs

DECEMBER 22, 2024 — OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Sponsored by The North Carolina Coaches Association Football All-Star Game Sunday, December 22 • Jamieson Stadium 1:00 pm • Kickoff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The 77th Annual East-West All-Star Football Game December 22, 2024

1948 - 2024 North Carolina Coaches Association

Clinic Director Mac Morris

Games Director Phil Weaver

Assistant Reid Holmes, David Rogers, Tim Via Executive Secretary Joe Franks Game Coordinators Clayton Nance, Reggie Peace, Herk DeGraw Office Manager Malea Jones Social Media Coordinator Earl Vaughan Jr.

Bob Jamieson, NCCA founder

Program Content David Willoughby Advertising & Program Manager Heather Hirschman

About the 2024 East-West All-Star Football Game Program The 2024 East-West All-Star Games Program is an official publication of the North Carolina Coaches Association. All program content is as of December 19, 2024. Layout and design by Heather Czeczok Hirschman. Content creation by David Willoughby. 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?

Bandys ................................................. 29 Brown, AL ........................................... 30 Burns .................................................... 33 Conley, DH .......................................... 13 Cox Mill ............................................... 28 East Carteret ....................................... 16 East Forsyth .......................................22 Erwin, Clyde A .................................... 31 Hunt ...................................................... 18 Kings Mountain ................................. 31 Laney, E.A. ........................................... 18 Nash Central ....................................... 14 Pinecrest .............................................. 17 Reynolds, AC .....................................22 Rocky Mount ...................................... 17 South Point ........................................ 35 Swain County .................................... 34 Wake Forest ........................................12 Watauga ............................................. 32 West Carteret ......................................11 Whiteville ............................................... 9 School Advertisers

Balfour.................................................IBC BSN Sports.......................................... 27 Champion........................................ OBC Gatorade................................................. 3 GoFan................................................... 38 The Jason Foundation........................ 4 Johnson-Lambe ................................... 4 MaxPreps............................................ IFC MyCoachingTree..................................2 NCHSAA............................................... 36 NCCA Online Store........................... 40 ProTex................................................... 35 Sponsors & Corporate Advertisers

NCCA Online Store.......................... 40 Sponsors & Advertisers...................... 3 NCCA Officers & Directors ................ 5 2024 East-West Games Officials ...... 3 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL ROSTERS.................. 20-21 East Coaching Staff .......................... 6-7 East All-Stars .................................... 8-16 East Team Photo................................. 19 West Coaching Staff ................... 24-25 West All-Stars ............................... 26-32 West Team Photo.............................. 23 December 2023 Game Review ..... 37 All-Time Records ............................... 39 Table of Contents

Football Officials

Referee: Gary Turner Umpire: Raymond Smith Field Judge: Jeffrey Street Head Linesman: Richard Moore Back Judge: Phillip Orr Line Judge: Chad Bell Side Judge: Edwin Barber

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The North Carolina Coaches Association

Evers East Bladen President

Carter Alexander Central Past President

Brooks Franklin Vice President

Weaver Games Director

Morris Clinic Director

Franks Executive Secretary

2024-25 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 7,260 members. Most high school and junior high school coaches in the state are eligible for membership. Here are the 2024-25 officers elected at the annual meeting of the NCCA during the 2024 clinic:

District 1 Bobby Williams , DH Conley Justin Roberson , Perquimans District 2 Tim Guter , New Bern Battle Holley, East Duplin District 3 Michael Gainey , Rocky Mount Ashley Ennis , South Johnston District 4 Russell Dove , South Columbus Samuel Guy , Terry Sanford

District 5 Darren Corbett , Grimsley Doug Robertson , Rockingham Co. District 6 Kennedy Tinsley , Mallard Creek Brad Levine , Crest District 7 Joe Nixon , Mooresville Brian Hampton , Ashe County District 8 Brian Carver , Enka Joey Robinson , Mountain Heritage

• President – Patty Evers , East Bladen • Vice President – Josh Brooks , Franklin • Past President – Butch Carter , Alexander Central • 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

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East Football Coaches

Beau WILLIAMS East head coach just completed his 15th season as the head football coach at Jacksonville High where he has compiled a career record of 115 - 16 … his teams have made 13 state playoff appearances … he has previously served as an assistant coach in the 2016 NCCA East-West All-Star Game and in the Shrine Bowl … he previously coached at New Bern High and Scotland County High … born in Greenville, NC … 1994 graduate of New Bern High where he played football and baseball … 2000 graduate of East Carolina University … 2004 degree in Health Education … coaching in the all-star game “is a great honor.”

East assistant coach just completed his 19th season as the head coach at Northside– Pinetown High where he has compiled a career record of 97-127 … his team have won 3 conference titles and made 17 state playoff appearances, including being 2020/2021 State Championship runners-up … 4-times named Conference Coach of the Year … currently also coaches softball, where his teams have 3-times been state championship runners- up, and has previously coached basketball and baseball … born in Wilmington, NC … 1989 graduate of Bath High … 1993 graduate of East Carolina University … of coaching in the all-star game: “It is an honor.” Keith BOYD

BJ FRAZIER East assistant coach just completed his 8th season as the head coach at East Carteret High where he has compiled a career record of 43-43 … his teams have won two conference titles and made 7 state playoff appearances … twice named Conference Coach of the Year … previously served as a graduate assistant coach at Appalachian State University and as the defensive back coach at Woodruff High … also coaches track and field where his teams have twice been state runners up and he has coached 9 individual state champions … born in Beaufort, NC … 2006 graduate of Beaufort High where he played football, earning All- Conference and team MVP honors and was a National All- Star Bowl participant, was named All-Conference in basketball, and was named All-Conference and was state runner-up in track and field … 2010 graduate of Appalachian State University … he also played in the Canadian Football League … “It’s an honor to coach in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. To work with high caliber athletes and coaches will be an awesome experience, and I’m excited for the opportunity!”

Juan JACKSON East assistant coach just completed his 5th season as the head football coach at his alma mater Hunt High where he was star running back in the early 80’s … played in the East-West All-Star game in the summer of 1984 … career record of 34-19 in 5 seasons … his teams have won two conference titles and made 5 state playoff appearances … named 2021 & 2023 Quad County Conference Coach of the Year. He has been teaching/coaching for 35 years and previously served as an assistant football coach and head track coach at Anson Senior High, as an assistant football and assistant track coach at Warwick High (VA), as an assistant football coach and head track coach at Denbigh High (VA), as head football coach and assistant track coach at Princess Anne High (VA), as head football coach and head track coach at Warwick High (28-14), as an assistant football coach and head track coach at Nash Central High, and as a head football coach and head men’s lacrosse coach at Hunt High … named District Track Coach of the Year, Conference Track Coach of the Year, Dudley Whitley Track Coach of the Year … inducted into the Newport News Conn Madden Track & Field Hall of Fame in 2022 … inducted into the Hunt High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024 … born in Wilson, NC … 1984 graduate of Hunt High where he was named All-Conference, All- Region, All-State and Wilson Daily Times Offensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year in football; 4-times named All-Conference in track and field … 1989 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where he played football … “It’s certainly an honor and a privilege to be selected as a coach for the East squad. I had the opportunity to play in this game back in the summer of 1984, before going to play collegiately at NC A&T State University, and now I get to coach in it. It means a lot to me and my family, school, and the community.”

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East Football Coaches & Trainers

Nick BRALEY

Sadie THOMAS

James JOHNSON East assistant coach is in the middle of his first year as the Athletic Director at Richmond Senior … previously, as the head football coach at Pinecrest High, he posted a record of 20–4 and he compiled a career record of 219-51 in 21 seasons and his teams have won 15 conference titles and made 18 state playoff appearances, including winning the 2008 4A state championship (at Richmond Senior) and finishing as runners-up in the 2016 1A championship (at West Montgomery High) … selected to coach in the 2019 USA Football Regional Training Camp … previously coached football at Richmond Sr. High, West Stanly High, West Montgomery High (where he also coached track), and Southern Lee High … born in Portsmouth, VA … 1987 graduate of Richmond Senior High … 2003 graduate of N.C. State.

East assistant coach just completed his 7th season as the head football coach at Whiteville High where he has compiled a career record of 68-17... his teams have won 4 conference titles and made 6 state playoff appearances, including finishing as the 2A East Regional runners- up this season … 4-times named Conference Coach of the Year … previously coached at Wallace Rose Hill High, where he was the offensive coordinator for teams that won 5 state championships, and St. James (SC) High … born in Tabor City, NC … 2004 graduate of South Columbus High where he was named All-Conference in football, basketball, and baseball … 2008 graduate of UNC Pembroke … “Coaching in this game is an honor and privilege. My father coached in this game. I remember going to the game as a kid, player, and coach for many years. I’ve had players compete in this game as well. It’s a good opportunity to represent NC football and showcase our players in NC.” JP PRICE

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Kaleb CARAWAY Kaleb … Gray’s Creek … 6-1, 225 … linebacker … coached by Johnathan Sherman … as senior, named team captain … as junior, named All-Conference (2T) … made over 140 tackles … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business administration … “I am very excited and honored about the invitation to play in the all-star game. I hope to gain a higher understanding of the game of football and gain an amazing experience.”

Ny’gir ALSTON Ny’Gir … Hunt … 6-2, 178 … wide receiver … coached by Juan Jackson … two-way player at multiple positions: wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner … as senior, named All- Conference … as junior, named All-Conference … as sophomore, named All-Conference … undecided about college choice or major.

Deontrae BARNES Deontrae … Hunt … 6-3, 300 … defensive line … coached by Juan Jackson … as junior, named All-Conference … had over 10 pancakes and only allowed 2-3 sacks … averaged 5 tackles per game … as sophomore, had over 10 pancakes, 2 sacks, averaged 4 tackles per game … also threw the shot and was named All- Conference and was a Conference and Regionals champion and a state qualifier in track and field … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes … undecided about college choice … plans to pursue a career in business after playing in the NFL … “I am excited about participating in the all-star game. I expect to gain more knowledge and exposure. I would like to showcase my talent and get better at my position.”

Iziah DAVIS Iziah … Montgomery Central … 6-3, 190 … linebacker … coached by Chris Metzger … as senior, named team captain … as junior, named All-Conference … led team in sacks and tackles for losses … also competed in track and field where he was a regional qualifier in the long jump, triple jump, and sprint relays … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes … undecided about college choice … plans to major in sports medicine … wants to pursue a career as a personal trainer and physical therapist … “I am very excited about the opportunity to play in the all-star game. I am the first athlete from my school to be invited to do this. I’m very excited to get exposure from schools that I normally wouldn’t due to coming from a smaller school.”

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Austin DEESE Austin … Pinecrest … 6-0, 285 … offensive line … coached by Nicholas Eddins … as junior, named All-Conference (HM) … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business management … wants to pursue a career in business – taking over his grandpa’s business … “I feel honored to be invited to play in this game. I feel that it would be a great opportunity to display my talents in front of new players and coaches. I’m expecting a good and fun experience, and some high-quality football.”

Cedric FARRAR Cedric … Havelock … 5-11, 305... defensive line … coached by Brent Wooten … as senior, named team captain … as junior, named All-Conference (HM) … as sophomore, named All- Conference (HM) … undecided about college choice … plans to major in kinesiology … wants to pursue a career as an athletic trainer … “I feel honored to be selected to play and represent Havelock High School.”

Donte FAULK Donte … Whiteville … 5-10, 280 … defensive line … coached by JP Price … as junior, had 104 tackles, 15 tackles of a loss, 5 fumble recoveries, and 3 sacks … as sophomore, had 52 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 sack … also named All-Conference in track and field where he was a regional and state qualifier in the discus … undecided about college choice … plans to major in sports medicine … wants to pursue a career in welding if not playing pro ball … “I am excited to play in the East-West All-Star game and to meet new people and have fun and play good competition and create memories.”

Will FISHER Will … Whiteville … 6-2, 164 … wide receiver … coached by JP Price … as junior, had 600 yards and 9 touchdowns receiving … on defense, he had 6 interceptions … as sophomore, had 400 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns receiving … on defense, he had 9 interceptions … undecided about college choice … wants to major in agriculture … wants to pursue a career in the agriculture business … “I’m very excited to get the opportunity and expect it to make me better playing against good competition.”

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Jayden HILL Jayden … Lee County … 6-1, 160 … wide receiver … coached by Steve Buedeau … as senior, named All-Conference, team MVP, and 5-times named Player of the Game … had 1,226 yards (a school record) and 12 touchdowns receiving … as junior, named All-Conference and 3-times named Player of the Game … had 51 catches for 614 yards and 2 touchdowns receiving … as sophomore, twice named Player of the Game … accounted for 445 yards and 6 touchdowns receiving … also competed in track and field … undecided about college choice … plans to major in computer engineering … wants to pursue a career on the pro level … “Playing in the East-West All-Star game is a great privilege and an honor. Being selected for this game is something that I’ve worked hard for all season. I expect to gain additional knowledge of the game from my coaches and teammates.”

Cameron HILL Cameron … Jacksonville … 6-4, 307 … offensive line … coached by Beau Williams … as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area … as sophomore, named All- Conference (2T), All-Area (2T) … also plays lacrosse … member of Skills USA … undecided about college choice … plans to major in biochemistry … wants to pursue a career in football and then in biochemistry curing diseases … “I am very excited to play in this game and beyond blessed to be in this position. I am expecting to play against good competition and get after it!”

Wyatt JACKSON Wyatt … New Bern … 5-7, 190 … kicker/punter … coached by Terrance Saxby … as junior, named All-State, All-Conference … holds New Bern High’s record for longest field goal at 54 yards … as sophomore, named All- Conference … holds New Bern High’s records for most kicking points in a game, most kicking points in a season, most kicking points in a career … undecided about college choice … plans to major in engineering … wants to pursue a career in football and in civil engineering … “I am extremely honored and excited to be selected. I am looking forward to meeting and being on the same side of the field as other players I have watched for the years.”

Jasiah … West Carteret … 5-11, 175 … defensive back … coached by Daniel Barrow … as junior, had 29 tackles, 17 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery … 3 kick returns for 68 yards … 5 punt returns for 79 yards … on offense, had 63 receptions for 978 yards and 11 touchdowns … as sophomore, had 33 tackles, 16 solo tackles … 4 interceptions … also competed in basketball and track and field … twice named All- Conference … voted West Carteret High’s Best All-Around Athlete in 2023-2024 … undecided about college choice … plans to major in personal training … wants to pursue a career playing football … “I’m excited, and I expect to get better and show my talent.” Jasiah JONES

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East Football

Codey LARKINS Codey … Clayton … 5-10, 165 … defensive back … coached by Scott Chadwick … undecided about college choice … plans to major in kinesiology … he would like to pursue a career in coaching … “I am very excited and honored. I appreciate the opportunity to play against the best in the state and showcase my skills.”

Kolbe LITTLE Kolbe … EA Laney … 6-0, 175 … quarterback … coached by Luke Little … as junior, named All- Conference … threw for 2,752 yards and 22 touchdowns … also plays baseball … member of Student Government … undecided about college choice and major … wants to pursue a career in football … “I feel very honored to be selected to play in a game with such tradition. I look forward to enjoying the week and having a chance to compete against some of the best players in the state.”

Jaidon LOVETT Jaidon … Rose … 6-3, 205 … wide receiver … coached by Will Bland, as senior, had 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns receiving and rushed for 7 touchdowns … as junior, had 523 yards and 4 touchdowns receiving and rushed for 8 touchdowns … passed for 1,327 yards and 13 touchdowns … undecided about college choice … plans to major in exorcise science … wants to pursue a career in the NFL … “I feel blessed to be participating in this all-star game. It’s definitely been a goal of mine to make it to a game like this. I’m expecting a great time. It’s a blessing to put the pads on for high school football one last time. I’m also looking forward to going against the competition with it being some of the best players around North Carolina. I am also excited to be playing in front of college coaches.”

Tareavion MAGEO Tareavion … White Oak … 5-10, 190 … running back... coached by Jonathan Byrd … as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year … rushed for 2,243 yards and 27 touchdowns … as junior, named All-Conference, rushed for 1,275 yards and 18 touchdowns … as sophomore, rushed for 280 yards and 1 touchdown … also competed in basketball and track and field … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes … undecided about college choice … plans to major in computer science … after college, wants to enlist in the military … he feels “excited” to chase his football dreams and to get a chance for a once in a life- time experience.

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Kenyon NEWKIRK Kenyon … EA Laney … 6-0, 230 … defensive line … coached by Luke Little … as junior, named All-Conference … had 11 sacks … member of STEM … undecided about college choice and major … undecided about career plans … “I hope to gain recognition from other coaches and to show off my ability to be able to play at a higher level.”

Caleb MILTON Caleb Milton … Union Pines … 6-2, 200 … defensive back … coached by Bryan Till … as senior, named All-Conference … as sophomore, named All-Conference … also named 2024 Adidas Track All- American and 2024 AAU Track All- America … member of the Student Advisory Council … undecided about college choice … plans to major in sports management … wants to pursue a career as a speed and performance coach/ counselor … “It is a very exciting opportunity. I am blessed to be able to play in the game, and I have always wanted a chance to participate in the all-star game. Playing with other high-level players and learning from them and new coaches will be a great experience.”

Kmauri MORGAN Kmauri … Richmond Sr … 6-0, 215 … linebacker … coached by Brad Denson … as junior, named All-Conference … had 79 tackles … also competed in track and field and was as state qualifier in wrestling … member of the Beta Club … undecided about college choice … plans to major in engineering and minor in sports medicine … wants to pursue a career in the NFL … “I feel great about playing in this game. It’s such an honor to be given this opportunity to participate in such an event, and I give all the glory to GOD. I am very thankful to be in this position. This has been a dream of mine since I was a small child, and it seems that everything is happening at the right time. I hope to gain more knowledge of the game, work with more great athletes, get more exposure and an opportunity to play at the next level with a potential scholarship so that I can further my education and pursue my football career.”

Jon NGANDU Jon … Sanderson … 6-4, 335 … offensive line … coached by Jeremy Buck … as junior, named All-Conference … also competed in wrestling and track … Young Life student leader … church community leader … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business … wants to pursue a career in trade … “I am honored to be selected to such a prestigious all-star game. I look forward to competing against some of the best players in the state, learning from tremendous coaches, and representing my school, community, and family.”

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Jalil PERRY Jalil … Wake Forest … 6-2, 258 … defensive line … coached by Reginald Lucas … as senior, named All-Conference … tallied 94 tackles, including 30 solo tackles and 19 tackles for a loss … 8.5 sacks … 11 hurries … 4 blocked field goals … as junior, tallied 60 tackles, including 25 solo tackles … 5 sacks … 8 hurries … .2 blocked field goals … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business and finance … undecided about career plans … “I feel good about the game. I am expecting to get some notices.”

Joe PARSONS Joe … Richmond Sr … 6-2, 250 … linebacker … coached by Brad Denson … as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year … had 93 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks … on offense, rushed for 26 yards … as sophomore, named All-Conference … had 78 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks … member of Beta Club, National Honor Society … Junior Marshall … undecided about college choice … plans to major in engineering … wants to pursue a career in the agricultural field … “I am excited to play in the game and have another opportunity to show my skills in front of college coaches and all of North Carolina. I am hoping that the exposure from this game will help me expand my recruiting.”

Randal PEELE Randal … DH Conley … 5-11, 276 … offensive line … coached by Nate Conner … as junior, named All-Conference (HM) … 2024 Spencer Hampton Lifter of the Year Award recipient … undecided about college choice … plans to major in accounting … wants to pursue a career in accounting … “I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet other players and coaches, and I am looking forward to the challenge of playing against some of the best. The competition will be great for me and will better my football skill. Meeting some of the other players and coaches will be fun, and I expect the overall experience to be great.”

Omauire PHILLIPS Omauire … Farmville Central … 6-4, 180 … linebacker … coached by Ron Cook … undecided about college choice … plans to major in sports medicine … wants to pursue a career in the NFL … “Playing in the all-star game is an incredible honor and a moment of pride. It’s exciting to share the field with some of the best players, showcasing the hard work and dedication that got me here. I’m looking forward to competing at a high level, learning from talented teammates and opponents, and growing as a player. This experience will not only sharpen my skills but also create lasting memories. I hope to gain valuable exposure, build connections, and represent my school and community with pride.”

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Cameron … Garner Magnet … 6-2, 180 … defensive back … coached by Deron Donald … Garner Magnet Football Iron Man Award recipient … also competed in track and field … member of Ebony Anglers Foundation–Youth Fishing Camp Volunteer … undecided about college choice and major … his dream job is to play in the NFL … “I am blessed and excited to be selected to represent my school in the all-star game. I would like the opportunity to showcase my gifts and talents on the field as a two-way player and all-around athlete.” Cameron QUILLET

Aarmon RANDOLPH Aarmon … Jacksonville … 6-0, 225 … defensive line … coached by Beau Williams … as senior, tallied 73 solo tackles, including 10 for a loss, 8 sacks, 7 QB hurries, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 blocked punts … as junior, accounted for 51 solo tackles, 6 sacks, 4 QB hurries, 1 pass deflection, 2 forced fumbles, and 3 blocked punts … as sophomore, accounted for 46 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 4 QB hurries, and 1 blocked punt … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business … wants to pursue a career in sports management/marketing … “It is an honor to be a part of the all- star game, and I expect the best competition from the West.”

Daniel RAY Daniel … South Columbus … 6-6, 210 … tight end … coached by Russell Dove … as senior, named All-Conference … had 14 receptions for 350 yards and 5 touchdowns … defensively, had 38 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 fumble recover for a touchdown … also competed in track and field, finishing 9th place in the state championship in the triple jump … undecided about college choice … plans to major in education … wants to pursue a career as a high school teacher and coach … “When I heard the news that I had been selected, I was very excited and couldn’t get the smile off of my face. It’s an amazing honor to have the opportunity to play in a game like this. I expect to gain lots of great coaching from some of the best coaches in the state, and this state will help me gain more recognition from college coaches.”

James RODGERS James … Nash Central … 5-7, 160 … running back … coached by Chris Lee … as junior rushed for 1,557 yards and 27 touchdowns … undecided about college choice … plans to major in mechanical engineering … wants to play ball at the next level and own his own business … “I feel like it’s an honor being only the second player from my school ever to play in this game. I never thought that I would be nominated. I expect to compete and showcase my GAME and get more exposure from different schools.”

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Isaiah SILVER Isaiah … Rocky Mount … 5-9, 175 … defensive back … coached by Jason Silver … as junior, named All-Conference, Special Teams Player of the Year, Athlete of the Year … .857 rushing yards, 32 receiving yards … 1,234 all- purpose yards … first in the state in kick returns with an average of 43.1 yards per return … as sophomore, named All- Conference … 589 rushing yards and 121 receiving yards … 945 all- purpose yards … also competed in baseball and was named Nash County track MVP and indoor track MVP … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business … “I am honored to be selected to play in the all- star game. I’ve been waiting my whole high school career for this. Now, it’s my time to shine and show the world what I can do. I am expecting a chance and opportunity to showcase my ability and what I can do on the field. Last but not least, I am expecting more offers after this!”

Nick RODGERS Nicholas (Nick) … Fike … 6-3, 270 … offensive line … coached by Rocky Lewis … also competes in lacrosse and track and field, and was twice named All-State and was a state runner-up in wrestling … member of National Honor Society, Academic All-Conference for football … undecided about college choice … plans to major in criminal justice … after college, wants to attend the police academy and pursue a career in law enforcement … “It is an honor to be selected for the East-West All-Star game. I hope this leads to offers to play at the next level. I also look forward to making new friends through this great opportunity.”

Theo SETZER Theophilus (Theo) … Saint Pauls … 6-1, 180 … quarterback … coached by Mike Setzer … as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Offensive MVP … Robeson County Heisman Award recipient … passed for 1,344 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 1,015 yards and 10 touchdowns (averaging 15.4 yards per rush) … as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Offensive MVP … passed for 1,204 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 442 yards and 2 touchdowns … as sophomore, passed for 1,191 yards and 5 touchdowns and rushed for 140 yards … also competed in basketball, baseball and was a state champion in the 1,600 meter in track and field … named 2023-2024 Robeson County Male Athlete of the Year … member of American Indian Student Association, National Honor Society, BETA Club, Student Government Association (president) … Superintendent’s Academic Award recipient … Valedictorian … undecided about college choice … plans to major in biochemistry and business … undecided about career choice … “I’m excited to get the opportunity to showcase my skills along with the rest of the top athletes in our state. As a kid, I attended many East-West All-Star games with my father, who is a coach. I realize now my dreams of participating have now come to fruition. I thank God for this opportunity He has blessed me with! I’m hoping to gain experience from other coaches and players that will enhance my abilities in the game of football.”

Mikko SKINNER Mikko … New Hanover … 6-1, 215 … linebacker … coached by Dylan Dimmock … as junior, named All-Conference, All-Star News … had 85 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception … undecided about college choice … plans to major in pre-law … “I want to get more exposure so I can get a scholarship to play football.”

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Ivion … New Bern … 5-9, 160 … defensive back … coached by Terrance Saxby … as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-County, All-Area … also named All-Conference and was a state qualifier in track and field … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business … wants to play in the NFL … “I would love to play, and I think it’s a great opportunity to play against the best in North Carolina and get better and meet different players.” Ivion SMITH

Luccas SOARES Luccas … Green Hope … 6-4, 275 … offensive line … coached by Mitch Johnson … as senior, named team captain … as junior, named All-Conference, team captain … Best Bench Award recipient at Carolina Coaches Combine … undecided about college choice … plans to major in health science … wants to pursue a career as a personal trainer and strength coach … “I am excited to represent my high school, my teammates, and my coaches because this is an unbelievable honor. I’m excited for my parents to watch me one more time at the high school level because they mean everything to me and this is the highest honor I have ever received. I am hoping to get the chance to compete with the best across the state and to just learn more about myself and get ready for the college level.”

Jaedon WATSON Jaedon … East Carteret … 6-3, 195 … defensive back … coached by B.J. Frazier … as junior, named All- Conference … had 40 tackles … on offensive, rushed for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns … also named All-Conference in basketball and track and field … member of Beta Club … undecided about college choice and major … undecided about career plans … “I’m excited to be able to attend the annual East-West football game. This invitation has given me an opportunity to showcase my abilities with high-caliber players. I’m expecting to gain great football skills from being a part of this game. I’m also looking forward to the experience of different players coming together and the brotherhood that ensues from football.”

Jhalil WINFIELD Jhalil … Pinecrest … 6-6, 330 … offensive line … coached by Nickolas Eddins … as junior, named All-Conference … Knockdown Award recipient … undecided about college choice … plans to major in business … wants to pursue a career in football … “I am more than excited to play in the all-star game, and I am happy to get to meet new people and show my talent.”

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East Roster

NAME Will Fisher

POS WR DB WR DB WR RB QB

HT 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-9 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-7 5-9 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-6 6-4 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-6 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-2 5-7

WT 164 180 178 160 205 190 175 180 160 195 175 165 200 160 175 215 190 180 215 225 250 330 275 270 276 335 307 285 210 280 300 230 305 225 258 190

SCHOOL Whiteville Hunt Rose New Bern White Oak Laney St Pauls

3 5 7 8

Cameron Quillet Ny’gir Alston Ivion Smith Jaidon Lovett Tareavion Mageo Kolbe Little Theo Setzer Jayden Hill Jaedon Watson Jasiah Jones Codey Larkins Caleb Milton James Rodgers Isaiah Silver Mikko Skinner Iziah Davis Omauire Phillips Kmauri Morgan Kaleb Caraway Joe Parsons Jhalil Winfield Luccas Soares Nick Rodgers Randal Peele Jon Ngandu Cameron Hill Austin Deese Daniel Ray Donte Faulk Deontrae Barnes Kenyon Newkirk Cedric Farrar Aarmon Randolph Jalil Perry Wyatt Jackson

Garner Magnet

9 11 12 14 16 17 19 24 25 27 33 43 44 46 47 48 49 64 66 70 71 72 75 76 85 91 92 93 94 96 97 99

QB WR DB DB DB DB RB DB LB LB LB LB LB LB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE DL DL DL DL DL DL K/P

Lee County East Carteret West Carteret Clayton Union Pines Nash Central Rocky Mount

New Hanover Montgomery Central Farmville Central Richmond Senior Gray’s Creek Richmond Senior

Pinecrest Green Hope DH Conley Fike Sanderson Jacksonville Pinecrest

South Columbus

Whiteville

Hunt Laney

Havelock Jacksonville Wake Forest New Bern Jacksonville East Carteret

East Staff

Head Coach

Beau Williams BJ Frazier Juan Jackson James Johnson

Assistant Coaches Keith Boyd

Northside-Pinetown

Hunt

Richmond Senior

JP Price

Whiteville

ATC

Sadie Thomas Nick Braley

Ashley

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West Roster

NAME JP Gilchrist Jayden Morris Fernando Flores Eric Gladney Jerry Summers Jaylin Murry Zavion Wilson Cam’ron Jones Maddox Greene Gregory Fee Malik Garrison Gene Neely Javarion Brown Chris Wences Nassor Ashenafi Isaiah Lackey Christopher Stowe Chanyce Ford Eli Lipscomb Jayden Brown Rossi Santelia Trey Organes Joe Crowley Christian Brown TyReese Turner Zane Barnett Braxton Grace Rodrigo Coronado Zalen Watkins Samuel Aschbrenner Montgomery Edwards Nse Uffort

POS WR DL DB

HT 6-1 5-11 5-8 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-3 5-9 6-5 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-3 5-9 5-10 6-2 5-11 6-1 5-7 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-10 6-1

WT 180 200 155 175 189 180 205 200 175 225 217 180 200 225 165 215 190 214 215 180 170 220 215 230 265 270 295 260 255 200 270 290 280 275 195 330

SCHOOL East Forsyth Weddington Mitchell Reagan East Forsyth Burns Reidsville Watauga Weddington Mount Tabor

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

WR/DB

Southeast Guilford

WR RB DB WR QB QB LB DB QB TE DB RB DB LB LB RB

10 11 12 16 20 21 22 24 33 34 35 40 42 44 50 51 52 54 55 56 58 59 60 62 66 90 99

Huss Huss

Mitchell Hickory Mallard Creek South Point South Point Kings Mountain AC Reynolds T.W. Andrews RJ Reynolds Reidsville Bandys Forest Hills AC Reynolds Dudley Page East Rutherford Swain County Marvin Ridge Cox Mill

DL LB DL DL OL OL OL DL LS OL OL LB DL

DL/OL

Cody Luther Jakeb Johnson Drew Ponder Jordyn Ratliff

Erwin

OL/DL

AL Brown West Lincoln

Dudley

West Staff

Head Coach

Steve Davis Earl Bates Antonio Hall Travise Pitman Monty Southern

Dudley South Point

Assistant Coaches Brian Andrews

Southeast Guilford

Dudley Mitchell

Surry Central Ben L Smith

ATC

Brittany Price Ray Davis

Southeast Guilford

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West Football Coaches

Steve DAVIS West head coach just completed his 21st season as the head football coach at Dudley High where he has compiled a career record of 238-52 and his team have won 12 conference titles and made numerous state playoff appearances, including winning 5 state championships … 5-times named Conference Coach of the Year, twice named Guilford County Coach of the Year, named 2008 NC Preps Coach of the Year … 2009 Homer Thompson “Eight Who Make a Difference” Award recipient … served as an assistant in the 2015 NCCA East-West All- Star Game, and as the Defensive Coordinator in the 2008 Shrine Bowl and as the head coach in the 2018 Shrine Bowl … also previously coached football and track at Page High … born in Abbeville, SC … 1986 graduate of Calhoun Falls High (SC) where he was named All-Conference and Conference Player of the Year in football and All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, and twice named All-State in basketball … 1999 graduate of NC A&T State University … 2016 Health/PE degree … “It is an honor to be coaching in this game. Following in the footsteps of so many great coaches is truly an honor.”

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Earl BATES West assistant coach just completed his 5th season as the head football coach at Southeast Guilford High where he has posted a record of 27-15 … he has compiled a career record of 82-70 in 14 seasons and his teams have won 2 conference titles and made 10 state playoff appearances … 3-times named Conference Coach of the Year … also coaches track & field … previously served as an assistant football coach and head men’s and women’s track and field coach at Reidsville High, as head football and men’s track and field coach at Morehead High, as head football coach at Southern High, and the head football coach and the head men’s track and field coach at Northeast Guilford … as an assistant football coach at Reidsville High, his teams played in 6 state championship games, winning 5 … as the Reidsville head track coach, he was named Conference Coach of the Year 8 times … born in Greensboro, NC … 1983 graduate of Eastern Guilford High where he competed in football, playing on the 1982 state championship team, basketball, and track and field where he was named All-Conference and All-State … earned a football scholarship to Western Carolina University where he graduated in 1990 … received his teaching certificate from East Carolina University … “I am thankful for the experience and guidance I have received from previous coaches and players I have worked with throughout my years. I am honored for the opportunity to participate in this all-star game, and I look forward to working with a great group of coaches and players.”

Antonio HALL West assistant coach currently serves as the Offensive Coordinator at Dudley High … in his tenure, Dudley teams have won 3 state championships … the last state title was in 2021 with a Dudley offense that scored a record 69 points in the championship game … Game of Inches Offensive Coordinator of the Year Award recipient … has been an educator in Guilford County for 12 years … 2005 graduate of Northeast Guilford High where he competed in football, basketball, and track and was named All-State in 2 sports … played football at Catawba College under Chip Hester … husband and father of 3 boys: Jackson, Ashton, and Luka.

West assistant coach just completed his 19th season as an assistant football coach at South Point High where his teams have gone 208-34...he has compiled a career record of 254-99 in 29 seasons and his team have won 11 conference titles and made 18 state playoff appearances, including winning state championships in 2003, 2009, and 2016 … member of Belmont Hall of Fame (as a team for 2003 and 2009) … has also served as the head wrestling coach and as an assistant baseball coach at South Point High … previously coached football at North Gaston High, baseball and soccer at Southwest Jr. High, soccer and basketball at W.C. Friday Middle, and football at Ashbrook High … born in Jacksonville, NC … 1988 graduate of Potomac Senior High (VA) where he played football … 1993 graduate of Elon College … “I’m extremely humbled by this honor. I’m excited to get to work with these young men in our East-West All-Star game. My sincere gratitude to the men I’ve had the pleasure of coaching under: Coach John Devine, Coach Mickey Lineberger and Coach Adam Hodge at Southpoint High School and Coach Mike Briggs and Coach Bruce Clarke at North Gaston High.”

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Ray DAVIS

Brittany PRICE

Travise PITMAN West assistant coach just completed his 11th season as the head football coach at Mitchell High where he has compiled a career record of 114-26 and his teams have won 5 conference titles and made 11 state playoff appearances, twice finishing as state championship runners- up … also serves as the schools Athletics Director and previously served as the head coach of the women’s basketball team and as the head coach of the men’s JV basketball team … served on the NC Football Coaches Association from 2018-2023 … born in Spruce Pine, NC … 1995 graduate of Mitchell High where he competed in football, basketball, and track … 2000 graduate of Western Carolina University … “I’m just glad to be a part of this great event and hopefully make new connections throughout the process.”

West assistant coach just finished his 18th season as the head football coach at as Surry Central High where he has compiled a career record of 74-120...his teams have won 1 conference title and made 7 state playoff appearances … twice named Conference Coach of the Year … previously served as the women’s track coach at Mount Airy High and as an assistant football coach, assistant baseball coach, and assistant men’s and women’s basketball coach at Surry Central High … born in Mount Airy, NC … 1992 graduate of Surry Central High where he played football, baseball, and was named All- Conference in basketball … 1996 graduate of Appalachian State University … “Representing my family, school, and community in this game is an honor. The East- West All-Star games have long been held, and being a small part of that longstanding tradition is humbling. I want to thank my wife for a career’s worth of support, and my daughters for each being supportive and serving as student trainers during part of their busy high school careers. I would also like to thank God for my great parents and the opportunity to coach at my alma mater, which has been a dream job.” Monty SOUTHERN

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Zane BARNETT Zane … Bandys … 6-3, 270 … offensive line … coached by Jason Barnes … as senior, named team captain … also competed in baseball and was a regional qualifier in track and field … member of Beta Club, National Technical Honor Society, Honor Roll … named Earth/ Environmental Science Student of the Year … undecided about college choice … plans to major in criminal justice … wants to pursue a career in law enforcement, hopefully becoming part of a national security team such as the FBI … “I am really excited about the opportunity to play in a game like this. I am hoping to gain some popularity and recognition from the event because some of the linemen are overlooked because they are not as big or some people tell them they are not where they need to be. I am also looking to just have fun playing the game I love.”

Samuel ASCHBRENNER Samuel … Cox Mill … 6-0, 200 … long snapper … coached by Breon Holmes … as senior, ranked 4.5 Star (Rubio Long Snapping), 4 Star (Kohl’s Long Snapping) … as sophomore, named Cox Mill Underclassman Athlete of the Year … also throws the discuss and shot put in track and field and was the recipient of the Rising Star Award in wrestling … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, BETA Club, … volunteers and mentors at Cox Mil Elementary School … founding member of mentorship program at W.R. Odell Primary School … undecided about college choice … plans to major in building science/ construction management … wants to pursue a career in construction management, hopefully as a superintendent … “I am very excited and grateful for the opportunity to play in the all-star game. When my coach gave me the news, I just couldn’t contain my excitement and went around showing some of my close friends. When I got home and told my family, everyone was super happy for me. I think I am going to gain some good friends and some amazing memories with my new teammates.”

Nassor ASHENAFI Nassor … Mallard Creek … 5-9, 165 … defensive back … coached by Kennedy Tinsley … undecided about college choice … plans to major in engineering … wants to pursue a career in engineering … he is “very excited” to be playing in the all-star game.

Christian BROWN Christian … Page … 6-0, 230 … defensive line … coached by Caylon Hann … as senior, he tallied 38 tackles, including 24 solo tackles and 8 tackles for a loss and 2 sacks … undecided about college choice … plans to major in accounting … wants to pursue a career as a business owner … “I’m excited and honored to be playing in the all-star game. I expect to earn an opportunity to play against top competition in my graduating class and to have another opportunity to play a football game.”

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