2023 UCHSF 1st TEAM OFFENSE

POS Name Grade
POS
QB
Brady Turriff (SV)

ALL-SCC, connected on 65% of his passes for 2265 yards and 23 TDs and just 7 interceptions. Threw for 280 yards and a career high 5 TDs in a 34-33 win over Myers Park. Threw 3 TDs in win over Central Cabarrus. Was 13-of-16 for 186 yards and 3 TDs vs. Alexander Central. Scored the only TD in a tough win over Cuthbertson. Threw 2 TDs in the playoff win over Cox Mill. Helped lead Sun Valley to the best start in school history 7-0, finished the season 8-4 and advanced to the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
RB
Nick Diamond (W)

All-SCC, led all of Union Co. with 991 rushing yards and 11 TDs. Averaged 6.9 yards per carry. Scored 13 total TDs in 2023. Ran for 105 yards and 2 TDs in state title win. Ran for 106 yards and a TD vs. Porter Ridge. Ran for 129 yards and 3 TDs in a 44-27 playoff win over Grimsley. Ran for a season high 132 yards in playoff win over Charlotte Catholic. Averaged 7.2 yards per carry in 6 playoff games. Ran for 566 yards and 8 TDs in the 2023 playoffs. Helped lead Weddington to a 14-2 record, a Co-SCC title and a 4A state title.

Junior
POS
RB
Jatavien Taylor (PR)

ALL-SCC, scored 9 TDs total. Rushed for 468 yards on just 40 carries and 9 TDs. Threw a TD vs. S. Meck. Was named Week 7 UCHSF Player of the Week after rushing for 109 yards and 2 TDs in the win over Marvin Ridge. Had 7 receptions for 63 yards. On defense registered 70 tackles including 48 solo stops in 2023. Had a season high 11 tackles vs. Hough. Recorded 7 tackles in a game 9 times. Recorded 3 interceptions and returned all 3 for scores and scored a safety for the Pirates in 2023. Helped lead Porter Ridge to a 9-3 record, Co-SCC title and into the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Keenan Jackson (W)

ALL-SCC, led all of Union Co. in touchdowns scored with 21. Won the receiving “Triple-Crown” leading Union Co. with 102 receptions, 1704 receiving yards and 19 TDs. The only receiver in Union Co. to eclipse 1000 receiving yards in 2023. Named Weeks 9 and 17 the UCHSF Player of the Week. Had a season high 176 yards on 5 receptions and at TD vs. Ardrey Kell. Had 8 receptions in a game twice. Caught 3 TDs in loss to Marvin Ridge. Had 6 catches for 99 yards and a TD in playoff win over Catholic. Ran a kick-off back in playoff win over Grimsley. Set Union Co. record for receiving yards in a season (1704). Set Weddington school record for receiving TDs in a season. Named MVP of the 4A state title game. Helped Weddington to a 14-2 record, a Co-SCC title and a 4A state title.

Senior
POS
WR
Jerell Bolder (FH)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, finished 2nd in Union Co. with 881 receiving yards on 43 catches and 14 TDs. Eclipsed 100+ receiving yards in 3 games. Had career high 200 yards receiving and 2 TDs in playoff loss to Shelby. Caught a TD in 8 games. Caught 2 TDs in a game three times. Had 214 yards and 8 catches in 2 wins over Community School of Davidson. Had season high 3 TDs along with 130 receiving yards in playoff win over Randleman. Helped the Yellow Jackets to 12-2 record and into the 4th round of the 2A state playoffs.

Junior
POS
WR
Braylon Martin (SV)

ALL-SCC, recorded 47 receptions for 638 yards and 8 TDs. Averaged 13.5 yards per catch. Recorded a season high 118 yards along with 5 receptions and 2 TDs vs. Anson Co. had season high 7 receptions for 72 yards and 1 TD vs. Porter Ridge. Had 6 catches for 64 yards and 2 TDs vs. Myers Park. Helped lead Sun Valley to the best start in school history 7-0, finished the season 8-4 and advanced to the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
WR
Jordan Young (M)

ALL-ROCKY RIVER, scored a total 12 TDs in 2023. Registered 34 receptions for 812 yards and 8 TDs on offense. Recorded 6 catches for 134 yards and a TD vs. rival Forest Hills. On defense registered 68 tackles, 49 of them solo stops. Had season high 11 tackles vs. Anson Co. Recovered 4 fumbles and returned all 4 for TDs. Named UCHSF Player of the Week for Week 13. Helped lead Monroe to an 11-2 record, a Rocky River title and into the 3rd round of the 2A state playoffs.

Junior
POS
OL
Logan Potes (W)

ALL-SCC, anchored a Weddington offensive line that opened holes for the Warrior offense who racked up 6121 yards of offense and 80 TDs. Helped lead Weddington to a 14-2 record, a Co-SCC title and a 4A state title.

Senior
POS
OL
Kai Greer (MR)

ALL-SCC, anchored a Marvin Ridge offensive line that opened holes for the Mavericks who racked up 3495 yards of offense and 34 TDs. Helped lead the Marvin Ridge to an 6-5 record and into the 1st round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Terrell Williams (FH)

ALL-Rocky River, anchored a Forest Hills offensive line that opened holes for the Pirates who racked up 5009 yards of offense and 61 TDs. Helped the Yellow Jackets to a 12-2 record and into the 4th round of the 2A state playoffs.

Junior
POS
OL
Davion Clark (PR)

ALL-SCC, anchored a Porter Ridge offensive line that opened holes for the Pirates who racked up 3798 yards of offense and 43 TDs. Helped lead Porter Ridge to a 9-3 record, Co-SCC title and into the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
OL
Brock Girgenti (SV)

All-SCC, anchored the Spartan offensive line that helped open holes for 4374 yards of offense and scored 44 offensive TDs. Helped lead Sun Valley to the best start in school history at 7-0, finished the season 8-4 and advanced to the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
K/P
Dawson Jones (MR)

SCC Special Teams Player of the Year, All-SCC, connected on 34-of-35 extra points and made 3-of-6 on field goals for Marvin Ridge. Averaged 35.6 yards per punt. 26 touchbacks on kick-offs. Helped Marvin Ridge to a 6-5 record and into the 1st round of the state 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
ATH
Evan Medders (MR)

ALL-SCC, threw for 1524 yards and 13 TDs. Completed 65% of his passes. A true dual threat QB, rushed for 654 yards and 6 TDs. Named UCHSF Player of the Week for weeks 1 & 11. Rushed 25 times for a Marvin Ridge school record 245 yards and 3 TDs in the 42-27 win over Regan HS. Threw 2 TDs and ran for a TD in the 24-20 win over rival Weddington. Threw for a season high 228 yards and a TD in a loss to Cuthbertson. Helped lead Marvin Ridge to a 6-5 record and into the 1st round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior
POS
HC
Ryan Smith (SV)

Led Sun Valley to the best start in school history at 7-0, finished the season 8-4 and advanced to the 2nd round of the 4A state playoffs.

Senior

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