The 2021 fall football season continues this week for several North Carolina commits. Six commits are battling in their state playoffs this Friday, while one will be playing on Wednesday for a state championship. Here is the weekly schedule for the commits of the class of 2022 and 2023:
CLASS OF 2022
NOVEMBER 26
MARCUS ALLEN - Walton HS (GA) (8-3) at Brookwood HS (GA) - 3rd Round
Allen has been impressive on both sides of the ball. He is showing his versatility in helping Walton HS to a very successful season.
BEAU ATKINSON - Leesville Road HS (NC) (10-2) at Rolesville HS (NC) - 4th Round
Atkinson has been a dominant force on the defensive front for the Pride.
MALAKI HAMRICK - Shelby HS (NC) (12-1) hosts Reidsville HS (NC) - 4th Round
Hamrick has had an outstanding season for the Golden Lions as they try to win another state championship. His leadership has been very important trait he has worked on.
CONNER HARRELL - Thompson HS (AL) (12-1) vs Central HS (AL) - AHSAA 7A State Championship (December 1st - Proactive Stadium, Birmingham AL)
Harrell has had the best season of all the Tar Heel commits as he has blistered the competition in Alabama. He has also has bounced back from an injury to avenge the team's only loss to Hoover HS (where he was injured early in the game) to advance to the state title game for the third straight season.
TAYON HOLLOWAY - Green Run HS (VA) (12-0) hosts Kempsville HS (VA) - 3rd Round
Holloway has excelled on all phases of the game. He has big play-making ability when he touches the ball and has helped the Stallions to an undefeated season.
ZACH RICE - Liberty Christian Academy (VA) (11-0) at Brookville HS (VA) - 3rd Round
Rice, who is known for his pancake blocks has overpowered his opponents in the trenches. The Bulldogs are very close to playing for a state title.
CLASS OF 2023
NOVEMBER 26
TAD HUDSON - Hough HS (NC) (13-0) hosts East Forsyth HS (NC) - 4th Round
Hudson has just been very consistent all season for the undefeated Huskies. He is big pocket passer that has a very strong arm.
SEASON COMPLETED
RANDY "DUECE" CALDWELL - Mauldin HS (SC) (6-4)
TYCHAUN CHAPMAN - Landstown HS (VA) opted out with injury
SEBASTIAN CHEEKS - Evanston HS (IL) (6-4)
TREVYON GREEN - Life Christian Academy (VA) (3-6)
ANDRE GREENE, JR - St. Christopher's Academt (VA) (10-1)
OMARION HAMPTON - Cleveland HS (NC) (11-1)
BRYSON JENNINGS - Clover Hill HS (VA) (2-8)
JUSTIN KANYUK - Bethlehem Catholic HS (PA) (2-7)
GEORGE PETTAWAY - Nansemond Suffolk Academy (VA (7-4)
TRAVIS SHAW - Grimsley HS (NC) (11-1)
GAME OF THE WEEK
Six Tar Heel commits will play this Friday night in the state playoffs. One commit Conner Harrell and his Thompson High teammates don't play on Friday, but will play December 1st for the 7A state title in Alabama. The biggest game in North Carolina will feature two of the best high school football programs in the state. Shelby High led by UNC commit Malaki Hamrick will host Reidsville High in the NCHSAA 2A fourth round.