Garret…Roanoke High…5-11, 182…running back, defensive back…coached by Donnie Kiefer…as senior, named All-State, All-Area, All-Conference…rushed for 38 touchdowns and 2,500 yards…as junior, named All-Area, All-Conference…led team in rushing and tackles…as sophomore, named All-Area…led team in tackles…also competed in basketball…member of FBLA, Spanish Club and FCA…plans to attend Western Carolina where he will pursue software engineering…his role models are his coach and his father…his favorite pro athlete is Ricky Williams…says he thanks “God for the opportunity to represent my school, community, and family in this game.”

Daniel…Rosewood High…6-0, 175…quarterback…coached by Daniel Barrow…as senior, passed for 717 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 242 yards…as junior, passed for 1,453 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 378 yards…also played baseball where he was named All-Area and track where he was named All-Conference…member of Future Teachers of America…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to major in education and become a teacher…his parents are his role models…his favorite college athlete is Ken Dorsey…his favorite pro athlete is Brett Favre…says “It is a great honor to play in the all-star game.”

Michael…Bertie High…6-3, 259…offensive lineman…coached by Roy Bond…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Roanoke-Chowan…as junior, named All-Conference…also competed in track and field…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with North Carolina Central University where he will major in sports medicine…his favorite pro athlete is Emmitt Smith…says he is “excited” to be playing in the all-star game.

Wendell Chavis, Jr.

Wendell…Hertford County High…6-3, 232…defensive lineman…coached by Dealton Cotton…as senior, selected to Shrine Bowl…named All-Conference, All-Roanoke Chowan, Roanoke Defensive Player of the Year…team co-captain, MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Roanoke Chowan…as sophomore, named Red Apple Defensive Player of the Year, team Defensive Player of the Year…also competed in track and basketball…received Academic Booster Award…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina where he plans to major in business management…hopes to own his own business…Coach Cotton is his role model…his favorite college athlete is E.J. Henderson…favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “it is an honor to play with such great players in North Carolina” in the all-star game.

Tiquan…New Bern High…6-1, 235…linebacker…coached by Chip Williams…as senior, selected to Shrine Bowl…named All-State, All-Conference, Athlete of the Week…made over 150 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions…as junior, named All-Conference, team MVP linebacker…made over 125 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 2 interceptions…as sophomore, made 120 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception…also competed in track and basketball…member of FCA…selected Mr. School Spirit…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with North Carolina Central…wants to play in the NFL…favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says he wants to “help the East win the game.”

Terrell…Rosewood High…6-1, 215…fullback, linebacker…coached by Daniel Barrow…as senior, averaged 6.1 yards a carry…made 25 solo tackles, 6 sacks, 60 assists…as junior, averaged 6.1 yards a carry…made 76 tackles, 2 sacks, 52 assists…as sophomore, averaged 4.1 yards a carry…made 52 tackles, 24 assists…also competed in basketball and track and field…member of student council, FTA, Interschool Council…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to major in and pursue a career in sports management…his father John Cox is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Kendall Pope…favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “it’s a privilege to play” in the all-star game.

Raymond…Western Harnett High…6-1, 295…offensive lineman…coached by Bill Wyrick…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team captain…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Area…plans to attend East Carolina University…wants to pursue a career as a coach…his role model is coach Mike Castle…his favorite college athlete is Roy Williams…favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says he is “honored to play in the all-star game.”

Robert…Pine Forest High…6-2, 220…tight end, defensive end…coached by Dean Saffos…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region…as junior, named All-Conference…also competed in basketball and track…Honor Student…named Outstanding Senior, North Carolina Scholar…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Howard University where he will major in computer engineering or business management…his father is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says “it is an honor to be nominated to play in a game of such magnitude.”

Jud…Roanoke Rapids High…5-10, 175…kicker…coached by Tim Bennett…as senior, named All-Conference…team captain…made 39 of 41 points after touchdown, 6 of 10 field goals, one of 52 yards…34 of 59 kickoffs for touchbacks…28 punts for an average of 35 yards…as junior, named All-Conference…26 of 28 points after touchdown, 7 for 11 field goals, one of 53 yards…33 of 54 kickoffs for touchbacks…as sophomore, named All-Conference…35 of 36 points after touchdown, 5 of 7 field goals, one of 51 yards…31 of 63 kickoffs for touchbacks…also played basketball…French Honor Society President…National Honor Society, Monogram Club, Student Council…plans to attend Virginia Tech and play as a walk-on…his favorite college athlete is Lee Suggs…favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says he feels “extremely privileged to be part of such a great game.”

Corey…West Craven High…6-2, 315…offensive lineman, defensive lineman…coached by Clay Jordan…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, and All-Area Defensive Player…as junior, named All-Conference, team Defensive Player of the Year…as sophomore, named team Defensive Player of the Year…will attend Western Carolina where he plans to major in computer engineering…wants to open his own computer business…his father is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Warren Sapp…says he feels “honored to have been chosen to play” in the all-star game.

Marlon…Southeast Raleigh High…6-0, 193…wide receiver, defensive back…coached by Chad O’Shea…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year…made 34 solo tackles, 21 assists, 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery…as junior, named All-Conference, made 37 sole tackles, 41 assists, 3 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries…as sophomore, made 42 solo tackles, 45 assists, 4 interceptions…also played baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Hampton University where he will major in architectural design…wants to become an architect…his parents, Marvin and Lottie Fair are his role models…his favorite college athlete is Willie Simmons…favorite pro athlete is Dexter Jackson…says he is looking forward to playing “against some of the top talent in the state.”

Kory…New Bern High…5-9, 190…running back, defensive back…coached by Chip Williams…6,000 career yards rushing…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area Player of the Year… team Offensive MVP, Player of the Game – State Championship…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference…ESPN Award…NC 4A Player of the Week…as sophomore named team Offensive MVP…his parents are his role models…Clarett is his favorite college athlete…favorite pro athlete is Warwick Dunn…expects to find “a challenge, friendship, and a winning end to a high school career” in the all-star game.

Bobby…Fairmont High…6-2, 205…offensive lineman, linebacker…coached by Kimothy Brown…as senior, made 151 tackles…as junior, made 103 tackles…also selected All-Conference in baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wingate…plans to pursue a career in coaching…his favorite pro athlete is Brian Urlcher…says he is “honored” to play in the all-star game.

Justin…Jacksonville High…6-2, 220…linebacker, running back…coached by Travis Comer…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area…made 127 tackles…rushed for 1,200 yards…as junior, named All-Conference, team Defensive MVP…made 110 tackles, 11 fumble recoveries…as sophomore…made 60 tackles…also competed in basketball, track, and baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wofford College…his favorite college athlete is E.J. Henderson…favorite pro athlete is Eddie George…says that playing in the all-star game is “a great honor for me and my school.”

C.J. …Hoke County High…6-2, 205…quarterback, defensive back…coached by Greg Bryant…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Cape Fear Region, All-American Super Prep…had 1,000 all-purpose yards…14 rushing touchdowns and 8 passing touchdowns…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region…also named All-State, All-Region and All-Conference in baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Clemson…hopes to play major league football or baseball…his favorite college athlete is Roy Williams…favorite pro player is Michael Vick…says of playing in the all-star game that “it is a lifetime experience few have had” and he looks forward to playing with and against future opponents.

Eric…Southern Durham High…6-3, 265…offensive lineman, defensive lineman…coached by Gordon Walters…as senior, named All-Area, All-Conference, Five County Player of the Year, All- Durham…team Defensive MVP…as junior, named All-Conference…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wake Forest where he plans to major in marketing…his father Ralph Gaskins is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Warren Sapp…says he expects “to play against great competition” and that “it is an honor to be able to represent his teammates in this charity event.”

Donté…Terry Sanford High…5-11, 160…wide receiver…coached by Jake Smith…as senior, named All-Conference…789 yards receiving…11 touchdowns…3 interceptions… as junior, had 180 yards receiving and 7 touchdowns…as sophomore, scored 3 touchdowns and had 7 interceptions…also competed in basketball and track…member of GQ…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to major in sports medicine and become a sports trainer and play football…his mother Deanna Goins is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Dauhntay Jones…favorite pro athlete is Santanna Moss…says he is “very excited” about playing in the all-star game and “hopes to gain more experience.”

Clarence…West Columbus High…6-5, 215…tight end, linebacker…coached by Wayne Williamson…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-Area…Morningstar Player of the Week…led conference in sacks…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, Lineman of the Year…also competed in basketball and track…member of Science Club…recipient of the Optimist Youth Leadership Award…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in business…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Brian Leftwich…favorite pro athlete is Jeremy Shockey…says “I feel that playing in this game is a great honor and privilege. It gives me a chance to represent my school and community.”

Joe Hall…Gates County High…5-11, 238…offensive lineman, defensive lineman…coached by Clark Harrell…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Roanoke Chowan…as sophomore, named All-Conference…undecided about where he will attend college.

Marcus…Laney High School…6-6, 250…defensive lineman…coached by Chuck Martin…as senior, named All-Area…made 62 solo tackles, 10 sacks, 1 interception and 5 forced fumbles…blocked two field goals and one punt…as junior, named All-Area… made 48 solo tackles, 10 assists, 5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles…2 touchdowns…as sophomore, made 52 solo tackles, 15 assists, 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles…blocked one field goal…also competed in basketball, track and wrestling…plans to attend UNC to study sports medicine…his mother is his role model…favorite athlete as a collegian and a pro is Julius Peppers…says he feels “good about playing with the best” in the all-star game.

Dequarius…Jack Britt High…5-10, 170…running back, defensive back…coached by Richard Bailey…as senior, named All-Conference running back and defensive back… All-Region defensive back…as junior, named All-Conference as defensive back…also competed in track…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Hutchinson Community College (KS)…his role model is Bob Marley…his favorite pro athlete is Charles Woodson…says “I am very excited about playing some of the best players in the state and I expect to get better as I go on to the next level.”

Darion…Southern Wayne High…5-7, 185…fullback, linebacker…coached by Bob Warren…as senior, named All-Conference, team MVP…rushed for 1000 yards and 14 touchdowns…as junior, named All-Conference…rushed for 950 yards and 8 touchdowns…as sophomore, rushed for 572 yards and 5 touchdowns…also ran track… undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in sports medicine and play football…his role models are Coach Warren and Coach Olliver…his favorite college athlete is Willis McGattee…favorite pro athlete is Emmitt Smith…says of playing in the all-star game, “I think I will gain a lot of experience by playing with some of the best and hopefully it will prepare me for college.”

Jonathan…South View High…6-2, 205…linebacker…coached by Randy Ledford…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, team MVP…made a school record 166 tackles…as sophomore, made 71 tackles…undecided as to where he will attend college…wants to play in the NFL…his mother is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “it is an honor to be chosen to play in this game. I hope to better myself through my play with other athletes.”

Bo…Fuquay Varina High…6-1, 258…offensive lineman…coached by Phillip Howard…as senior, named All-Conference, team Most Valuable Defensive Lineman…as junior, named All-Conference Honorable Mention…as sophomore, leading tackle-noseguard…also competed in wrestling…plans to attend Fork Union Military Academy Post Graduate Program where he will study business / graphic arts…would like to pursue a career in graphic arts / filmography…Steve Whitt is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Bobby Blizzard…his favorite pro athlete is Zach Thomas…says “I am excited and cannot wait to play. It will be a great learning experience.”

Michael…Pender High…6-3, 310…offensive lineman, defensive lineman…coached by Glenn Sellers…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, Athlete of the Week…also competed in wrestling…4-year Honor Roll student…undecided about where he will attend college…his father is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick… says he “feels very proud and honored” to be playing in the all-star game and hopes to benefit from “the experience of playing football on a higher level.”

Marques…Jack Britt High…6-3, 215…tight end, defensive end…coached by Richard Baily…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, team MVP…as junior, named All-Conference…also competed in track and baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State where he plans to major in political science…wants to pursue a career as a business lawyer…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Willis McGahee…favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says “I feel honored to play I the all-star game.”

Pierre…Beddingfield High…6-2, 210…quarterback, defensive back…coached by Tom Nelson…as senior, passed for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns…rushed for 920 yards and 15 touchdowns…made 5 interceptions, returning 2 for touchdowns…as junior, passed for 2,100 yards and 23 touchdowns…rushed for 700 yards and 5 touchdowns…as sophomore, passed for 1,980 yards and 20 touchdowns…rushed for 400 yards and 6 touchdowns…named All-Conference 4 years running…holds school record for most yards passing…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina where he will major in computer science…would like to play in the NFL…his role model is Troy Parker…favorite college athlete is Demarcus Fox…favorite pro athlete is Jeremy Shockey…says he “feels great about playing” in the all-star game.

Channing…St. Pauls High…5-11, 170…running back, defensive back…coached by Tasker Fleming…as senior, named All-Conference…also played basketball (captain)…member of Principles of Technology, African American Club…undecided about where he plans to attend college…wants to major in and pursue a career in engineering …his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Chris Duhan…favorite pro athlete is Eddie George…says that playing in the all-star game “is an honor and a privilege,” and he wants to “gain friends and recognition” from the experience.

Kevin…Garner High…6-3, 240…offensive lineman…coached by Nelson Smith…as senior, named All-Conference…as junior, named Academic All-Conference…plans to attend Western Carolina University where he plans to major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career as a police officer…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is T.A McLendon…says “I feel this is the experience of a lifetime. I want to see how I will match up with college caliber football players.”

Michael…Cape Fear High…6-0, 210…running back, defensive back…coached by Mark Heil…as senior, named All-Conference as running back and punter, All-Region as running back…team captain and MVP…rushed for 1,412 yards and 10 touchdowns on 244 carries…also played baseball…member of MADD, FLSA, president of the senior class…undecided about where he will attend college…says he is “honored to be selected to participate in the all-star game and looks for ward to the opportunity to learn from the coaching staff and players and to be able to contribute.”

Reggie…Richmond High…5-8, 175…wide receiver, defensive back…coached by Ed Emory…as senior, named All-Conference…returned 2 punts for touchdowns…as junior, named All-Conference…made 3 interceptions…returned 4 punts for touchdowns…as sophomore, made 106 tackles and 2 interceptions…returned 3 punts for touchdowns… also competed in track…member of senate, IDFY, SAVE, and FCA…undecided about where he plans to attend college…wants to major in and pursue a career in computer engineering…his mother is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Derrick Abley …favorite pro athlete is Charles Woodson…says he is “very excited and feels he has something to prove in his last high school football game.”

Dantwan…Richmond High…5-10, 185…defensive back…coached by Ed Emory…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference…made 138 tackles and 4 interceptions… returned 1 kickoff for a touchdown…as junior, named All-Conference…made 98 tackles and 6 interceptions…as sophomore, made 115 tackles and 5 interceptions…also ran 12 times for 286 yards and 7 touchdowns…also competed in track…member of IDFY and SAVE…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in construction engineering and pursue a career as a contractor…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Fabian Davis…favorite pro athlete is Charles Woodson…says “I think it is a great honor to play with some of the best football players inn the state” and hopes it will “help me prepare for the next level.”

Deon…B.L.Smith High…6-2, 190…running back, receiver…coached by Tony Mckee…as senior, named All-Conference, team MVP…as quarterback, passed for 1,200 yards and 15 touchdowns… rushed for 812 yards and 13 touchdowns…as junior, had 39 receptions for 889 yards as a wide receiver…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in track…plans to attend Duke where he will major in political science…wants to play in the NFL…his role model is Mike Free…his favorite college athlete is Antoine Bolden… favorite pro athlete is Randy Moss…says he’s “just happy to be picked to play in the game and that he looks forward to playing with the best players in the state.”

Shamar…A.C. Reynolds High…6-3, 225…tight end…coached by Bobby Poss…as senior, named All-Conference, All-WNC, All-State…had 5 receptions for 87 yards…as junior, named All-Conference, All-WNC…was also named All-Conference in track… undecided about where he will attend college…wants to pursue a career in electronics / technology…says “it is an honor to be playing in the all-star game and that it feels good to be recognized.”

Wes…Albemarle High…6-3, 320…offensive lineman…coached by Jack Gaster…as senior, named All-State, All-Piedmont, All-Conference, All-County…as junior, named All-Piedmont, All-Conference, All-County, team Most Valuable Lineman…as sophomore, named All-County…student body president…undecided where he will attend college…wants to pursue a career in equine science…favorite college athlete is T.A. McLendon…favorite pro athlete is Julius Peppers…says it is “an honor and a challenge to play against the best in North Carolina.”

Shawn…Waddell High…6-1, 222…running back…coached by Bennie McMurray…as senior, named All-County, team Offensive MVP…rushed for 1,448 yards in 279 attempts…391 punt return yards and 293 kickoff return yards…16 touchdowns…as junior, named All-Conference, team Offensive MVP…also played basketball and baseball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with South Carolina State where he will major in sports management…his favorite college athlete is Anquan Boldin…favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan…says “I feel good about playing in the all-star game.”

Darius…Ragsdale High…6-1, 230…linebacker…coached by Tommy Norwood…as senior, named All-Conference and Conference Defensive Player of the Year…Coach’s Award…made 97 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery…as junior, named All-Conference…made 77 tackles and 2 interceptions…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in and pursue a career in business…his mother Yvette Barthell is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “it’s an honor to be able to play in the all-star game” and he expects “to have fun playing the game of football.”

Randy…Burns High…5-11, 235…linebacker…coached by Ron Greene…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Piedmont…made 118 tackles and 8 sacks…as junior, named All-Conference…team Defensive Lineman of the Year…as sophomore, named team Offensive Lineman of the Year…also competed in track and field…member of FCA…plans to attend Western Carolina…favorite college athlete is E.J. Hederson…favorite pro athlete is Brian Urlachear…says “it’s an honor to play with the great players of in North Carolina.”

Virgil…Lexington High…6-4, 315…defensive lineman…coached by Billy Hunt…as senior, named All-State, All-Area, All-Conference, All-Northwest, All-County…38 pancake blocks…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-Northwest…42 pancake blocks…also All-Conference in track…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina…wants to own his own fitness center

Damion…Graham High…6-3, 185…defensive back…coached by Pat Moser…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region…made 97 tackles and had 4 interceptions…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region…had 6 interceptions…also played basketball… member of FCA, FBLA, SAVE, and SADD…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Ohio University where he plans to major in video production…his mother Phyllis Booth is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Mike Doss…says he’s “excited about playing in the all-star game” and expects to gain more experience.

Jerry…Carver High…6-4, 232…defensive lineman…coached by Keith Wilkes…as senior, named All-Conference…made 88 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in computer science…wants to play in the NFL…his mother is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Javon Kearse…says he “feels great about playing in the all-star game” and believes it will make him a better athlete.

William…Starmount…6-5, 270…offensive lineman…coached by Joe Hutchens…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Northwest…Shrine Bowl participant…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in wrestling, baseball, and track…member of Quiz Bowl team…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with South Carolina where he will major in computer science…wants to play in the NFL…his parents are his role models…his favorite pro athlete is William Perry…says he is “honored to play in the all-star game and hopes to help the west team win.”

Michael…Glenn High…5-11, 170…defensive back…coached by Dick Cline…as senior, named All-Conference, named team Most Outstanding Defensive Back…as junior, named All-Conference…also competed in baseball and track…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in education and pursue a career in teaching… his father Robert Cook is his role model…says he “is honored and expects to gain experience” from playing in the all-star game.

Anthony…Reidsville High…6-0, 173…quarterback…coached by Jimmy Teague…as senior, named 2A NCHSAA Mr. Football, North State 2A Offensive Player of the Year, 2AA state title MVP and Offensive Player of the Game, All-County Offensive Player of the Year…as junior, passed for 1,647 yards on 134 of 270 attempts and rushed for 702 yards…29 touchdowns …also played basketball…member of Imaja club, chorus…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Elon where he will major in business or communication… would like to play professionally…says he is “excited, honored” to play in the all-star game and hopes to “gain new experiences playing with the top players.”

Garron…A.C. Reynolds High…5-11, 215…linebacker…coached by Bobby Poss…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference…All-WNC Player of the Year…state 4A championship MVP…made 163 tackles, 3 fumbles and 3 interceptions…as junior, named All-Conference, All-WNC, All-County…also competed in wresting and track…member of National Honor Society, JROTC, FCA…plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and major in military science…plans a career of military service…his favorite pro athlete is Zach Thomas…says he is “excited to play at a higher level” in the all-star game.

Tylor…Asheboro High…6-3, 193…linebacker…coached by Don Murry…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-Area…made 232 tackles, 17 sacks…recovered 5 fumbles…made 1 interception…blocked 1 kick…as junior, made 134 tackles, 10 sacks…recovered 6 fumbles…as sophomore, made 57 tackles, 7 sacks…recovered 5 fumbles…made 1 interception…undecided about where he will attend college…says “it is an honor to represent Asheboro High School in the all-star game” and he will “benefit from playing in the game against such a high level of competition.”

Tyler…Providence High…6-3, 235…offensive lineman…coached by Bruce Hardin…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County…member of FCA and Younglife…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in communications and pursue a career in broadcasting…his parents are his role models…his favorite college athlete is Anquan Boldin…favorite pro athletes are Julius Peppers and Jeremy Shockey…says he is “honored to be a part of the East/West all-star game.”

Michael…Asheville High…6-3, 294…receiver…coached by Danny Wilkins…as senior, named All-Conference, All-WNC…had 35 receptions for 600 yards and 7 touchdowns…rushed for 2 touchdowns… as junior, named All-Conference, All- WNC…had 41 receptions for 783 yards and 8 touchdowns…as sophomore, had 11 receptions for 107 yards…also All-Conference in basketball…member of OUTREACH and INTERACT…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in and pursue a career in engineering…his favorite pro athlete is Terrell Owens… says he expects “to gain more experience and for the level of competition to be very high.”

Warren…Vance High…6-0, 250…defensive lineman…coached by Michael Jordan…as senior, named All-Conference…as junior, named All-Conference…also played basketball…plans to attend Barber-Scotia College where he intends to major in business/marketing…would like to coach or own his own business…his father Warren Hines is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Robert Bowell…favorite pro athlete is Warren Sapp…says he “feels honored to play in the all-star game.”

Cory…Lexington High…6-4, 200…quarterback…coached by Billy Hunt…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-Northwest, All-Area, Conference Offensive Player of the Year, County Offensive Player of the Year…passed for 1,810 yards and 22 touchdowns on 92 of 178 attempts…rushed for 953 yards and 17 touchdowns…as junior, passed for 2,035 yards and 29 touchdowns on 102 of 197 attempts…rushed for 650 yards and 10 touchdowns…also named All-Conference, All-County, All-Area and All-Northwest Player of the year in basketball…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Virginia Tech where he will major in business administration…wants to play in the NFL or pursue a career in business or real estate…his father is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says he wants to thank God for giving him this opportunity and expects “to gain a lot of experience from the game.”

Gereald…Dudley High…5-10, 152…defensive back…coached by Victor Floyd…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area…team Most Valuable Defensive Back…made 70 tackles, 6 interceptions and 1 touchdown…returned 4 punts for touchdowns…blocked 7 points-after-touchdown and 1 field goal…as junior, had 6 interceptions, 2 for touchdowns… returned 2 punts for touchdowns…also named All-State in Track…member of FBLA, DECA, and Steering Committee…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State where he will major in computer design…his role model is Marvin Lambeth…his favorite college athlete is Josh Howard…favorite pro athlete is Emmitt Smith…says “it is a great honor to be selected to play in the all-star game and represent my school.”

Reggie…Concord High…5-11, 275…defensive lineman…coached by E.Z. Smith…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, team MVP…made 77 tackles, 62 assists, 7 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, team Best Defensive Lineman…made 73 tackles, 46 assists, 4 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions, 1 for a touchdown…also threw the shot put and discus for the track and field team…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in accounting…his mother is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Warren Sapp…says of playing in the all-star game: “It is a great opportunity to play with the best players in North Carolina and to help the Oasis Shriners in their endeavors to aid burned and crippled children.”

Eugene…Northeast Guildford High…6-0, 224…linebacker…coached by Tommy Pursley…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-County…led team in tackles with 126…as junior, named All-Conference…led team in tackles with 170…had 6 sacks and forced 11 fumbles…as sophomore, made 89 tackles, 5 sacks…forced 6 fumbles… also named All-State and All-Conference in wrestling and track…member of National Honor Society, Quest Club…received NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award, Sportsmanship Award…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in architecture or business management…wants to play in the NFL and start his own business…his father, brother and God are his role models…his favorite college athlete is T.A. McLendon… favorite pro athlete is Michael Vick…says that playing in the all-star game is “a dream come true. I can’t thank God enough.”

Christopher…Hayesville High…6-2, 275…offensive lineman…coached by Neil Setzer…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Western…recipient of team Golden Helmet Award…as junior, named All-Conference Honorable Mention…also competed in wrestling and baseball…member of FCA, SADD, vice president of Monogram Club…plans to attend Appalachian State University where he will major in history…wants to pursue a career as a history teacher and football coach…his family are his role models…his favorite pro athlete is Frank Letherwood…says “I am very excited about playing in the all-star game. I think it will be fun and that this game will let me see what college football is going to be like.”

Kourtland…Ashbrook High…5-10, 175…defensive back…coached by Joe Shepherd… as senior, named All-Conference, All-Gaston Gazette, All-Gaston Observer…State Championship Game Defensive MVP…recipient of team’s Best Secondary Award … made 105 tackles…caused 4 fumbles, recovered 3…2 interceptions…as junior, made 55 tackles and 3 interceptions…rushed for 450 yards as tailback…plans to attend Livingstone College…his father is his role model…says “It is a great honor to play in the game. I look forward to the good experience and the chance to meet other coaches and players.”

Christopher…North Davidson High…6-5, 190…receiver…coached by Mark Holcomb… as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, All-Northwest…had 63 receptions for 1,246 yards and 11 touchdowns…broke state record for single game receiving yardage with 321 yards…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County…had 32 receptions for 687 yards and 8 touchdowns…as sophomore, had 8 receptions for 98 yards and 1 touchdown…also played basketball…member of FCA, Dance Club…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to major in business management…favorite college athlete is Anquan Boldin…favorite pro athlete is Terrell Owens…says “I feel honored and proud to represent my school and teammates in the all-star game. I plan to meet new friends and learn more about the game.”

Samuel…T.W. Andrews High…6-3, 205…linebacker…coached by Dave Mizell…as senior, named All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year, team MVP, Player of the Game…led team in tackles…as junior, named All-Conference, Player of the Week…also wrestled…member of Art Club…Eagle Scout…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to study and pursue a career in photography, play in the NFL…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Michael Boulware…favorite pro athlete is Tiki Barber…says “I feel excited and honored to play in the all-star game and I hope to gain more experience before I go to the next level.”

Scott…Independence High…6-4, 275…offensive lineman…coached by Tom Knotts…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-County…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-County…also competed in wrestling and track and field…co-president of the Executive Council…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Furman Univeristy where he will study psychology and religion…wants to be a minister….his minister is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Willis McGahee…favorite pro athlete is Chris Samuels…says of playing in the all-star game: “I am very excited. I am looking forward to playing with other quality players and having a great time.”

Hunter…Western Guilford High…5-9, 150…punter, kicker…coached by Chris Causey…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-County…made 11 of 13 field goals—including one of 53 yards, a school record…33 of 35 in points-after-touchdown …85% of kickoffs into the endzone…as junior, named All-Conference as a punter…also named All-Conference and team captain in soccer…member of BETA Club, FCA, Younglife, Key Club…Senior Leader Award…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in sports marketing/management…wants to be an NFL kicker or work in sports marketing…his role model is Jim Valvano…his favorite college athlete is Byron Leftwich…favorite pro athlete is Adam Vinatieri…says he hopes “to gain great friendships and team experiences in the all-star game to take to the collegiate level.”

London…Waddell High…6-3, 242…fullback…coached by Bennie McMurray…as senior, made 78 tackles, 11 assists, 4 interceptions…rushed for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns…as junior, made 58 tackles, 4 assists…rushed for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns…also competed in basketball and golf…member of NAACP, Intelligent Men Club…undecided about where he will attend college…wants to major in computers and business…his role model is Bennie McMurray…his favorite pro athlete is Ray Lewis…says “ it’s an honor” to play in the all-star game.

Josh…Robinson High…6-4, 270…defensive lineman…coached by Tony Paroli…as senior, named SPC Defensive Player of the Year…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Coastal Carolina University.

Sam…Davie County High…6-1, 270…defensive lineman…coached by Doug Illing…as senior, named All-Conference and All-Northwest…made 72 tackles, forced 3 fumbles, made 2 fumble recoveries…as junior, named All-Conference…made 68 tackles, forced 4 fumbles, made 3 fumble recoveries…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in wrestling and track and field…undecided about where he will attend college...plans to major in education…wants to be a teacher and coach…his favorite college athlete is E.J. Henderson…says he is “very excited” about “playing with the best” in the all-star game.

William…South Rowan High…6-4, 275…offensive lineman…coached by Ricky Vanhoy…as senior, named All-Conference, All-County, County Offensive Player of the Year, team MVP, team Offensive Lineman of the Year…as junior, named All-Conference, All-County, team Offensive Lineman of the Year…also twice named All-Conference in baseball…member of National Honor Society…four time Scholar Athlete…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in business, accounting, or law…Jesus is his role model…says “I feel very honored to play in the all-star game and I appreciate the opportunity to represent my school.”

Nelson…Burns High…5-7, 268…defensive back…coached by Ron Greene…as senior, named All-Conference as running back and defensive back, team MVP, Player of the Week…fifth leading rusher in Cleveland County history…set school rushing record for season with 1,631 yards and 25 touchdowns…caught for 3,633 career yards…as junior, named All-Conference as running back…rushed for 1,014 yards and 14 touchdowns…as sophomore, rushed for 988 yards and 7 touchdowns…also ran track…undecided about where he will attend college…plans to major in history…his older brother is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Willis McGahee…favorite pro athlete is Walter Payton…says “it is an honor to play in the all-star game with other talented players.”