.2010 Football
East Team
Kevin Alfonso
Kevin...Richmond Sr. High...5-11, 260...offensive lineman...coached by Paul Hoggard...as senior, named All-Conference...named to play in the 2009 Shrine Bowl...had 140 pancake blocks...as junior, named All-Conference...also competed in wrestling and track and field...2010 Walter Franklin Long Scholarship recipient...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Catawba College where he will major in physical education...wants to pursue a career as a teacher...his role model is Paul Hoggard...his favorite college athlete is Jimmy Clausen...favorite pro athlete is Danell Ellerbe...says “I’m very excited about participating in this event. I plan on gaining some fundamentals that will help me in my college career.”
Austin Baggett
Austin...Jacksonville Northside High...6-1, 190...defensive back...coached by Bob Eason…as senior, named All-Conference, team MVP and All-Around…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area…as sophomore, named All-conference, All-Area…also competed in basketball and was named All-Conference and was conference champion in the 4x400 m relay in track and field…plans to attend Averette University or Campbell University where he will major in psychology…wants to pursue a career as a psychologist or in sports medicine…his cousin is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Steve Smith…says “I’m excited about playing in this all-star game. I am expecting to have a great time and meet new people.”
Colon Bailey, Jr.
Colon...Manteo High...6-0, 210...linebacker...coached by Eddie Twyne...as senior, named NCPreps All-State...Conference Player of the Year...All-Conference...defensively, had 137 tackles, 2 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries...offensively, ran for 2,002 yards and 27 TDs...as junior, named All-Conference...defensively, made 151 tackles, 5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries...offensively, ran for 1,418 yards and 15 TDs...as sophomore he made 78 tackles on defense and ran for 227 yards on offense...also competed in basketball...named Manteo High’s Athlete of the Year in 2009 and 2010...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Fayetteville State University where he will major in physical education...plans to pursue a career as a pro player or in coaching...his dad, uncles, and coaches are his role models...favorite pro athletes are Hakeem Nicks and Dwayne Wade...says “I feel good because it’s been a long time since someone from my school has been to this game. I also hope to improve my play by playing against better competition than I’m used to.”
Josh Barbour
Josh...South Johnston High...6-1, 230...linebacker...coached by Joe Salas...as senior, named state championship Defensive MVP, team MVP, All-Conference...made 188 tackles, 5 INTs, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 pass deflections, 2 TDs, and 7 blocked kicks...as junior, named All-Conference, made 91 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 blocked kicks, 2 pass deflections...as sophomore, named team defensive MVP...made 73 tackles, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 deflected pass, 1 INT, 2 TDs, 5 blocked kicks...also competed in basketball and track and field where he was twice named All-Conference and 2010 team field MVP...made Academic All-Conference all 4 years...served as SJ Ambassador...named 2009 Homecoming King...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Pembroke where he will major in business and sports science...wants to pursue a career in sports medicine...his parents are his role models...favorite college athlete is Willie Young...favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis...says “I’m very excited to play against some of the best athletes in the state and see how well I play against them.”
Anderson Barnes
Anderson...C.B. Aycock High...6-2, 250...offensive lineman...coached by Randy Pinkowski...as senior, named All-Area, All-Conference, team Offensive Lineman MVP...as junior, named All-Area...also competed in baseball for 3 seasons and basketball for 1 season...member of FFA, FBLA, Aycock Christian Teens...had perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade...plans to attend Mount Olive College where he wants to major in religion and middle school education...wants to pursue a career in the ministry and as a middle school teacher...his grandmother is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Tim Tebow...favorite pro athlete is Phillip Rivers...says “It feels great to be playing in the all-star game. I hope by participating that I will gain new friends and get a chance to receive a wonderful experience.”
Jonathan Boyd
Jon…Jack Britt High…6-3, 310…offensive line…coached by Richard Bailey…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference…had 43 pancake blocks…honors gradate…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wofford College…his parents are his role models…his favorite pro athlete is Kevin Mawae…says “I feel great being able to participate in the all-star game. I hope to gain experience and enjoy time with the other all-star athletes.”
Greg Bryant, Jr.
Greg...Jack Britt High...6-2, 200...quarterback...coached by Richard Bailey...as senior, named All-Region, All-Region Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year...rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 2,000 yards and combined for over 25 TDs...also named All-Conference in track and field where he threw the discus...plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy where he will major in computer science...plans to serve in the navy and then pursue a computer tech career...his role model is Chuck Norris...favorite pro athlete is Adrian Peterson... says “I feel ecstatic about playing in this game. I’m expecting to gain the experience of playing with the best players from the East side of North Carolina.”
Zack Bunn
Zack...Hunt High...6-2, 245...defensive lineman...coached by Randy Raper…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, Wilson Daily Times “Iron Man of the Year” and team captain and Offensive lineman of the Year…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team captain and Offensive Lineman of the Year…as sophomore, named All-Conference and All-Area…also competed in track and field where he was named team MVP…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Lenoir-Rhyne University where he plans to major in biology…his father Mike Bunn is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Tim Tebow…favorite pro athlete is Brett Favre…says “It’s a great honor to be selected out of all the North Carolina high school football participants to play in the all-star game. I’m expecting to gain a feel for how college football will be like.”
Marcus Cobb
Marcus...C.B. Aycock High...6-1, 205...running back...coached by Randy Pinkowski…as senior, rushed for 1,975 yards and 28 TDs…as junior, rushed for 875 yards and 14 TDs in just 5 games…his role model is Keith Cobb, Jr….his favorite college athlete is Cez Bryant…favorite pro athlete is Adrian Peterson…says “I feel it is a blessing to have been chosen to play in the all-star game, and I hope to gain more college exposure.”
Devin Evans
Devin...Nash Central High...6-3, 280...defensive lineman...Kevin Crudup…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area….as junior, made saving tackle to end the football game in tripe overtime against Bunn High…as sophomore, made 2 sacks, had 1 forced fumble…also was named All-County in track and field…plans to attend Livingstone College where he will major in business administration…wants to pursue a career as the owner of his own business…his mother is his role model…his favorite college athlete is John Wall…his favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I feel like I accomplished something major that most people don’t get a chance to do. I am expecting to gain respect from other places in North Carolina.”
Khamari Everett
Khamari...Southern Durham High...5-7, 165...defensive back...coached by Adrian Jones...as senior, named All-Conference...as junior, named All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...also competed in track and field and was named All-Conference in baseball...member of African American Brotherhood...plans to attend North Carolina A&T State University where he will major in architectural engineering...plans to pursue a career as an engineer...his favorite pro athlete is Bo Jackson...says “The all-star game is a great opportunity to showcase my talent. I expect to gain exposure and meet new people.”
Mike Fogg
Mike...Apex High...5-11, 187...defensive back...coached by Bob Wolfe...as senior, named All-Conference...team Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP...also competed in basketball where he was named All-Conference and team Co-MVP...named Academic All-Conference...Old Red Spice Player of the Year Award recipient...Most Valuable Athlete Award recipient...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Fayetteville State University where he plans to major in business administration...wants to pursue a career in business administration…his mother is his role model...favorite college athlete is Taylor Mays...favorite pro athlete is Troy Poamalu...says “I am very honored to have been chosen to play in this all-star game. This experience will help me as I go into my college football year.”
Warren Harvey
Warren...J.H. Rose High...6-0, 195...kicker...coached by Todd Lipe...as senior, named AP All-State, All-Area, All-Conference, team MVP...set school records for longest FG (50 yards) and most FGs in a season (14)...3 times named game MVP...as junior, named All-Conference and All-Area and game MVP...as sophomore, named All-Conference and twice named game MVP...also competed in baseball where he was named All-Conference and All-Area and in soccerwhere he was named All-Conference 3 times, All-Region, and team MVP...member of National Honor Society...FCA leader...winner of 2010 NCCA scholarship...plans to attend East Carolina University where he will major in business...wants to pursue a career in a management position in a sports related industry...his father is his role model...says “I am very excited to participate in the NCCA East-West game and hope the week provides many learning experiences.”
Gabe Henderson
Gabe...Southeast Raleigh High...6-0, 190...quarterback…coached by Daniel Finn…as senior, named Conference Player of the Year…passed for 2,500 yards and 28 TDs and rushed for 1,000 yards and 14 TDs…as junior, named team Offensive Player of the Year….passed for 2,100 yards and 20 TDs and rushed for 700 yards….as sophomore, passed for 1,400 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 400 yards and 6 TDs…3-times named All-Academic Team…plans to attend Liberty University where he will major in broadcasting…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Armanti Edwards…his favorite pro athlete is Drew Brees…says “I am more than excited to play and showcase my skills in the all-star game. I expect to play with a lot of talented guys right now.”
Everette Israel
Everette...New Hanover High...6-2, 235...defensive lineman...coached by Kevin Motsinger...as senior, named AP All-State, All-Area, All-Area Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference, team MVP...made 93 tackles and 21 sacks...as junior, named All-Conference and All-Area...also competed in swimming and track and field where he placed 4th in the state in the discus...plans to attend Appalachian State University...undecided about his college major and career plans...his grandfather is his role model...says “I am very excited and honored to play in this all-star game. I hope I gain knowledge from this experience.”
DeMarcus Jones
DeMarcus...Southern Nash High...6-2, 210...tight end / defensive end….coached by Brian Foster…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team captain…defensively, finished with 72 tackles – 15 for losses, 8.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries…also competed in basketball and track and field…named Academic Athlete of the Year…member of BETA Club, national Technical Honor Society…Honor Student…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Lenoir-Rhyne University where he will major in computer science…wants to pursue a career in football or in informational technology…Brian Foster is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Julius Peppers…says “I feel like it’s a blessing to play in this all-star game and a great opportunity to play against other great players. I hope to gain more knowledge about the game of football and just have fun.”
Kimani Jones
Kimani...Westover High...6-0, 193...linebacker...coached by Milton Butts…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region…team’s leading tackler with 161 tackles…as junior, finished 14th in state in tackles…as sophomore, started on the offensive side of the ball at center…was a 4-year varsity starter…also competed in basketball and track and field…he is currently weighing his college options…he plans to major in criminal justice or homeland security…wants to pursue a career as an FBI agent…his parents, Michael and Kimberly Jones, are his role models…says “I’m excited and ready and honored to play in game full of great athletes. I also expect to showcase my skills.”
Jermaine Kesler, Jr.
Jermaine...Lumberton High...6-1,305...defensive lineman...coached by Mike Brill…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Tackle…Shrine Bowl participant…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Winston-Salem State University where he will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career with the DEA…his favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “It’s a big honor to play in the all-star game. I expect to meet new players from different schools and know what college they’re going to attend for the next four years.”
Hunter Lancaster
Hunter...New Hanover High...6-1, 192...linebacker...coached by Kevin Motsinger...as senior, named All-Conference...as junior, named All-Conference...also played Lacrosse...plans to attend Western Carolina University...undecided about which major he will pursue or career plans...his mother is his role model...his favorite college athlete is George Bryan...favorite pro athlete is Jon Beason...says “I’m excited and honored to be playing in the all-star game.”
Zack Lee
Zack...Hunt High...5-10, 177...defensive back...coached by Randy Raper…as senior, named All-Conference, Wilson Daily Times All-Area, team MVP…Captains Award recipient…had 84 tackles, 6 INTs, 3 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 1 punt return TD…also rushed 7 times for 87 yards and 2 TDs and had 9 receptions for 102 yards…as junior, named All-Conference, Wilson Daily News All-Area…Captain’s Award recipient…had 47 tackles and 2 INTs in injury shortened season…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Wilson Daily Times All-Area…had 87 tackles, 5 INTs, 4 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries…also competed in baseball where he was named All-Conference, played in 2009 Region State Games, East/West All-Star game…was named 2009Senior Legion Post 13 MVP…member of Key Club, SGA, Chess Club, yearbook staff….Booster Club president…Junior/Senior Prom chairperson…signed an athletic grant-in-aid to play baseball with Francis Marion University where he will major in biology…wants to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sales…Jim Valvano is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Russell Wilson…favorite pro athlete is Lance Armstrong…says “I am very honored to be participating in this all-star game. It is a great honor, and I am excited to play with some of the best seniors in the state. I hope to meet many new friends and take something with me that I will remember the rest of my life.”
Graham Love
Graham...Panther Creek High...6-3, 195...wide receiver...coached by Wayne Bragg…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team captain…Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award recipient…had 800 receiving yards and 10 TDs…as junior, named All-Conference, team captain…had 648 receiving yards and 5 TDs…also competed in track and field…member of DECA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Winston-Salem State University where he will major in business management…wants to pursue a career in sports management or as a lawyer or sports agent…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is A.J. Green…favorite pro athlete is Randy Moss…says he is “honored to be in the all-star game. I see it as an opportunity to get better and grow as an athlete.”
Jalaquon McNeill
Jalaquon...Lumberton High...5-11, 190...linebacker...coached by Mike Brill…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, County Defensive Player of the Year, team MVP…made 114 tackles, averaging 8.1 a game…had 4 sacks, 3 INTs, including 1 returned 62 yards for a TD…as junior, named All-Conference, team Defensive Player of the Year…made 160 tackles…also competed in track and field…A/B Honor Roll…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Winston-Salem State University where he will major in psychology…wants to pursue a career as a pro football player or own his own practice…his grandfather J.C McNeill is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “I thank God for all. Playing in the all-star game is something I always dreamed of doing. It’s an honor. I expect to prove to the guys behind me that it can be done no matter what.”