High School Sports

Vance High’s Power Echols among Observer prep football players of the week

By Langston Wertz Jr.
Vance High sophomore linebacker Power Echols is the son of a former Division I football player and a Division I basketball player. His mother said he no choice but to excel at sports.
Vance High sophomore linebacker Power Echols is the son of a former Division I football player and a Division I basketball player. His mother said he no choice but to excel at sports. Jonathan Aguallo Special to the Observer

Luke Binkley, SouthLake Christian: Had 16 tackles, 64 yards rushing and a touchdown in a 35-12 victory over the Hickory Hawks.

Jayden Birchfield, Morganton Freedom: Threw for four touchdowns and ran for three in a 54-0 victory over West Caldwell.

Elijah Burris, Mountain Island Charter: Ran 15 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns in a 47-0 victory over Pine Lake Prep.

Power Echols, Vance: Sophomore linebacker finished with 15 tackles, two sacks and an interception in a 30-7 victory over West Charlotte.

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Ryan Renshaw, Community School of Davidson: In a 28-21 victory over Union Academy, caught 11 passes for 182 yards and three scores.

Garrett Shrader, Charlotte Christian: Was 18-of-25 passing for 257 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-7 victory over Charlotte Latin. Also had 95 yards rushing and two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass.

Cody Young, Hickory: Ran 31 times for 361 yards and seven touchdowns in a 55-54 victory over South Caldwell. That ties for the second-most rushing touchdowns in N.C. High School Athletic Association history.





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