Weddington High School emerged victorious in the 4A West regional championship last week and is now gearing up to face off against Hoggard, the 4A East champion, in this Saturday’s highly anticipated 2023 4A state championship game.

The roster for Weddington, including detailed notes on nearly every player, is provided for HSOT Insiders.

Player #0 is TJ Davis, a sophomore linebacker standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 205 pounds.

• Begins at WOLF Linebacker

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• According to the rankings from Rivals and 247Sports, this individual is considered a 4-star prospect.

• Has received offers from Auburn, Boston College, Campbell, Charlotte, Miami, NC State, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.

• This season, I was responsible for a total of 92 tackles, with 13.5 resulting in a loss of yards. I also had one interception, eight pass breakups, and one forced fumble.

#1 – Drew Harris, sophomore TE/DE, 6’2 220

• Begins on the Defensive Line alongside sibling Aiden.

• Received offers from Boston College, Charlotte, NC State, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech.

• Recognized for 104 tackles and currently leading the team with 25 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks.

#2 – Caleb Hill, junior CB, 5’9 175

• Starts at Cornerback

• This season, they have been credited with a total of 48 tackles, three interceptions, and 25 pass breakups.

Number 3 – Braeden Barger, a junior linebacker standing at 5 feet 11 inches and weighing 195 pounds.

• Begins at SAM Linebacker.

• He has recorded a total of 107 tackles and 12 tackles for a loss this season.

#4 – Gannon Anthony, senior TE/LB, 6’0 180

• The MIKE Linebacker begins the game.

• The team’s top performer with 123 tackles in total.

Gavin Shrader is a 6’1″, 180-pound junior who plays both wide receiver and defensive back.

• Backup Wide Receiver

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Aiden Harris, a sophomore defensive lineman, is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds.

• Begins on the Defensive Line alongside sibling Drew.

• Has received offers from Boston College, Charlotte, NC State, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech.

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  This season, the player was credited with a total of 93 tackles, 21 of which were for a loss, and six sacks.

• The individual who has caused two fumbles is leading the team.

#7 – Christian Finnerty, junior WR/DB, 6’0 175

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Player number 8 is Javon Barber, a junior wide receiver and defensive back, standing at 5 feet 8 inches and weighing 165 pounds.

• Begin at the position of Wide Receiver.

• So far this season, he has a total of 40 catches for 611 yards and seven touchdowns.

• Moved from Independence during the offseason.

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Brenan Schauer is a sophomore who plays as a WR/LB and stands at 5’10 and weighs 180 lbs.

Number 10 – Michael Luisa, a senior linebacker, is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds.

• The player begins at the position of Defensive End and also serves as the substitute MIKE Linebacker.

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  Received credit for 89 tackles in total and 12 tackles resulting in a loss. Ranked second on the team with 7.5 sacks.

Number 11: Keenan Jackson, a senior wide receiver and defensive back, stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 205 pounds.

• A Wide Receiver who has committed to the University of North Carolina with a 3-star rating.

• This season, they have caught 92 passes for a total of 1,568 yards and scored 17 touchdowns.

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Tyler Budge, a senior quarterback at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 205 pounds.

• A Quarterback who has committed to Georgia Southern with a 3-star rating.

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  He has successfully thrown 215 out of 340 passes, totaling 2,959 yards, with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

• This season, the player has demonstrated his skills as a rusher by accumulating 594 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns on the ground in just 92 attempts.

Number 13 – Graham Mills, a senior player in the positions of wide receiver and linebacker, with a height of 5 feet 8 inches and a weight of 165 pounds.

#14 – Sam Neely, senior WR/DB, 6’1 180

• A Defensive Back who has committed to Wake Forest with a 3-star rating.

• Starts at Cornerback

• This season, the player has a total of 70 tackles and 22 pass breakups.

Ian McDermaid is a senior wide receiver and defensive back, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds.

• Starts at Safety

• This season, the player was credited with a total of 55 tackles.

• Manages the team’s responsibilities for holding during extra point and field goal tries.

• Ian McDiarmid, the actor known for his portrayal of the villain in Star Wars, should not be mistaken with anyone else.

#16 – Greg Fee, junior QB, 6’4 195

• Backup Quarterback

• He has successfully thrown 27 out of 50 passes for a total of 390 yards, scoring four touchdowns and avoiding any interceptions.

Number 17, Walker Powell, a second-year quarterback with a height of 6 feet and a weight of 175 pounds.

Player #18 is a 5’9, 155-pound junior who plays wide receiver and defensive back. His name is Will Melton.

• Backup Wide Receiver

• Ranked third among teammates in catches with 18. Recorded 147 receiving yards and scored two touchdowns.

#19 – Trevor Clark, senior WR, 5’5 155

• Backup Wide Receiver

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Number 20 – Jonathan Manley, a second-year player in the wide receiver and defensive back positions, stands at 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 150 pounds.

• In the fourth round, I played a significant game against Grimsley and made eight tackles and one pass breakup.

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Player #21, James Colonna, is a 5 feet and 10 inches tall sophomore who plays as a wide receiver and defensive back. He weighs 170 pounds.

• Starts at Safety

• This season, the player has been credited with a total of 55 tackles.

Player #22 is Brady Ritter, a senior running back who stands at 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 175 pounds.

• Begins at the position of Running Back.

• He has accumulated 517 yards and scored six touchdowns as a result of 107 rushing attempts.

Number 23 is Courtland Simmons, a first-year running back and defensive back who stands at 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 160 pounds.

• Credited with 21 total tackles over nine games this season

Player #24, Will Mathieson, is a 5 feet 10 inches tall junior defensive back weighing 170 pounds.

• Backup Safety

• This season, the player has been credited with a total of 32 tackles.

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Player #25 is Bryce Larson, a 5 feet 10 inches tall, 190-pound junior linebacker.

• Backup SAM Linebacker

• This season, there have been a total of 51 tackles.

Kylan Odean is a senior player who plays the positions of P/RB and stands at a height of 5’10” and weighs 165 pounds.

• Manages the team’s punting responsibilities.

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Player #27 is Alexander Nhiep, a senior who plays both wide receiver and defensive back. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 165 pounds.

• Backup Cornerback

#28 – Cardin Ngo, junior RB/DL, 5’8 180

#30 – Jaxson Marze, junior WR/DB, 5’11 155

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Player #31 is Anthony Barrino, a first-year running back and defensive back with a height of 5 feet 7 inches and weight of 165 pounds.

• Reserve Running Back with kick return responsibilities

• Racked up a total of 366 yards while rushing and scored two touchdowns with 42 carries.

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Number 32 is Jayden Morris, a junior player who plays both running back and defensive line. He stands at 5 feet and 10 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.

• Backup Defensive End

• He has made 32 tackles so far this season.

33 Matthew Massaro is a senior player who plays both running back and defensive line, and stands at 5 feet and 11 inches tall, weighing 195 pounds.

• Begins at the defensive end position.

• In the current season, their total number of tackles is 67 with nine of those tackles resulting in a loss.

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Player #34 is Nick Diamond, a 5’9″, 180-pound junior who plays both running back and linebacker.

• Begins at the position of Running Back.

• He has accumulated 886 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, making him the leading rusher on the team.

#35 – Drew Wiseman, junior DL, 6’2 195

• Backup Defensive End
• Credited with 222 tackles in nine games

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Sam Moulton is a junior linebacker, standing at a height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 175 pounds.

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Player number 44 is Brooks Mauk, a senior who plays both tight end and defensive line. He stands at 6 feet, 3 inches and weighs 215 pounds.

• Begins at the position of tight end.

• I accumulated a total of 137 yards and scored four touchdowns in seven games during this season.

Player #45 is Ben Harrington, a 6’1 220-pound junior who plays both tight end and defensive line.

• Backup Tight End

Miles Harrison, a junior player at the tight end and defensive line positions, stands at 6 feet and 3 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds.

Player number 50 is Ara Badalyan, who plays as a senior Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman and stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 210 pounds.

• Backup Left Tackle

#51 – Everett Mandeville, junior K/P, 5’9 155

• Mandeville, the second Everett on Weddington’s kicking team, serves as the reserve kicker.

Bailey McGee is a 5’10 junior lineman on both the offensive and defensive sides, weighing 225 pounds.

#53 – Aiden Manion, sophomore LB, 6’1 200

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Number 54 belongs to Owen Dunn, who is a senior and plays on the offensive and defensive line. He stands at 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 285 pounds.

• Begins at Right Guard

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Evan Bernhard, a 5 feet 10 inches tall junior player, weighs 250 pounds and plays on the offensive and defensive line.

• Backup Left Guard

Ethan Berko is a senior player who plays on both the offensive and defensive line. He stands at 6’3″ and weighs 225 pounds.

• In 11 games, the rotational defender has recorded 15 tackles.

Ethan Devore, a sophomore linebacker standing at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 190 pounds, is number 57.

• Backup WOLF Linebacker

#61 – Connor Flynn, sophomore LB, 5’10 175

#62 – Kayser Schrock, sophomore OL/DL, 6’1 240

#64 – Bryce Johnson, freshman OL/DL, 6’2 295

• Reserve Defensive Tackle and Right Interior Offensive Lineman

• Has received an offer from Boston College.

• I was given credit for 25 tackles in seven games that I participated in.

#65 – Logan Potes, senior OL/DL, 6’2 275

• Begins at the position of Left Tackle.

Maverik Schrock, a senior student-athlete, is 6 feet and 2 inches tall and plays on both the offensive and defensive line with a weight of 250 pounds.

• Starts at Center

“Number 67 belongs to Dominic Battista, a 5 foot 9 inch junior who plays both offensive and defensive line. He weighs 235 pounds.”

• Backup Center

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Player #68 is Luke Scott, a senior on the offensive and defensive lines. He stands at 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 300 pounds.

#69 – Quaid Luginbill, senior LS, 6’1 235

• Long Snapper commits to Eastern Kentucky.

Mason Motto, a senior at 6’1 and weighing 175 pounds, plays on both the offensive and defensive line.

Darren Seibel, a junior player for the offensive and defensive line, stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 275 pounds.

• Reserve defensive lineman and substitute right tackle.

72nd – Junior OL/DL, Jimmy Randazzo, 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 300 pounds.

• Begins at the position of Right Tackle.

Alexander Ramey, a senior player in the offensive and defensive line, stands at 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 250 pounds.

• Begins at the left guard position.

Danny Raymond, a 5’9 junior, plays both wide receiver and defensive back positions. He weighs 160 pounds.

Player number 81, Danny Raymond, is a junior at 5’9 and 160 pounds. He is skilled in both the positions of wide receiver and defensive back.

#82 – Everett Scott, senior K/P, 5’10 165

• Manages the team’s kicking responsibilities

• Additionally, the reserve punter

“Player #85 is Max Drakulic, a junior who plays WR and DB. He stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 155 pounds.”

Number 86 belongs to Talon Fuller, a senior wide receiver and defensive back who stands at 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds.

Player #90 is Nabiel Ocana, a 6-foot-2-inch, 235-pound junior defensive lineman.

Check out Hoggard’s roster notes here.

Source: highschoolot.com