We are one week away from the beginning of the 2013 high school football season. As the new year begins, here are a few of the top players to watch in the metro area.
Adewale Adeoye (Ritenour): Athletic defensive end who recorded 18 sacks as a junior.
Harry Ballard (McCluer North): Talented sophomore receiver who had 35 receptions for 673 yards as a freshman.
Justin Baker (Lutheran North): Junior quarterback who threw for 3.065 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Jonathan Bonner (Parkway Central): Senior defensive end who had 64 tackles and 12 sacks. Committed to Notre Dame.
Courtland Brooks (Soldan): Senior receiver who should be one of the top offensive performers in the Public High League.
Tyler Creath (CBC): Senior quarterback who threw for 2,697 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Marcus Jester (DeSmet): Senior running back who rushed for 1,722 yards and 20 touchdowns. Committed to Illinois State.
Jimmy Jones and Ahmad Huddleston (Hazelwood East): Senior running back duo that returns to lead the Spartans’ offense.
Roderick Johnson (Hazelwood Central): Senior offensive lineman (6’7” 350 pounds) who has received offers from several major Division I program.
Alim Muhammad (MICDS): Speedy senior receiver who will provide big-play ability for the Rams.
Deantrell Prince (Living Word): Senior receiver who had 36 receptions for 769 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Matt Quarrells (Hazelwood Central): Tall 6’3” senior receiver who had 41 receptions for 759 yards and seven touchdowns.
Bri’on Sanders (Webster Groves): Senior linebacker who led the Statesmen with 149 tackles last season.
Markel Smith (Vianney): Led the St. Louis area in rushing last season with 2,250 yards and 30 touchdowns.
Brian Wallace (CBC): Senior 6’5” 295-pound offensive lineman who returns to anchor the Cadets’ line play.
Armon Watts (CBC): Senior 6’5” 275-pound defensive end who had 57 tackles and four sacks. Committed to Arkansas.
Antonio Weston (Kirkwood): A 6’4” receiver who had 25 receptions for 433 yards for the Class 5 state champions.
Terry White (Francis Howell North): Normandy transfer who had more than 2,500 yards of total offense as a quarterback.
Raymond Wingo (SLUH): All-purpose athlete who had more than 1,500 yards of total offense and 25 touchdowns.
Renell Wren (Lutheran North): A 6’5” 250-pound defensive end who has collected several major Division I offers over the summer.
From the Metro East
Terry Beckner (East St. Louis): The 6’4” 250-pound junior is rated one of the top defensive ends in the nation.
Tanner Farmer (Highland): Senior offensive lineman who has committed to Nebraska.
Dwayne Hendrix (O’Fallon): Senior 6’4” 245-pound defensive end who had 12 sacks. Has several major Division I collegiate offers.
Craig James (Edwardsville): Senior cornerback who led the Tigers with six interceptions last season.
Kentrail Moran (O’Fallon): Sophomore tailback who rushed for 699 yards and seven touchdowns as a freshman.
Naterance Strong (East St. Louis): Junior 200-pound tailback who is ranked among the nation’s best at his position.
Greg Taylor (East St. Louis): Senior defensive back who has committed to the University of Missouri.
Kyron Watson (East St. Louis): Senior linebacker who led the Flyers with 118 tackles. Committed to Kansas.
