DuvalSports.com will recap all the spring football games in Northeast Florida this summer! Check out this game recap below!
It was short action between Nease and Atlantic Coast in their spring football match-up as the game ended before halftime. The score when the game was called in the 2nd quarter was Nease-7, Atlantic Coast-21. Coast scored first on a spectacular run by runningback Caleb Green. Green took the hand off and was met after a 2 yard gain by the Nease defense. But the talented running-back broke a tackle and emerged from the pile to take it 80 yards for the touchdown. Runningback Johnathan Ealy is the power back and Caleb Green is what coach calls the “wiggler” and has a change of pace.
StingRays look to get 1500+ all purpose yds &10+ TDs out of explosive playmaker 2017 ATH James Sasser @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/rgAOnHHqoC
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
The ensuing possession saw a Stingray interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Dennis Livers. Livers stepped in front of a Leighton Alley pass to take it 80 yards for the touchdown.
Pick 6 💰💰 pic.twitter.com/4rkGtaJ4vT
— Dennis (@liversde02) May 20, 2016
Livers is a game changer on defense that has received several offers from college. He provided a glimpse of what Atlantic Coast’s new defensive backs Coach has brought to the unit. A new flavor and aggressive play to which the defense excelled in against Nease. Holding them to 7 points.
Those seven points came on a run by Nease’s runningback Jareem Wescott. Wescott is the man now in the backfield and he has had game experience at the varsity level even as a sophomore. The Junior running back runs hard and keeps his legs driving through tackles.
His touchdown in the spring game was set up by a Leighton Alley pass to Jayson Sowden to get to first and goal. Alley is a big quarterback who has all the skills and abilities to be good at the next level. 6 foot 5, and good arm strength that wasn’t on display in the spring game because he didn’t have time time to throw. The Nease offensive line and defense needs to improve mightily over the summer. They with have good film to correct and prepare for the fall. Alley gives them optimism on offense.
Look at the flick of the wrist pic.twitter.com/Pp7CkxUury
— Leighton Alley (@__juicyLeigh) March 2, 2015
Another player Nease can be optimistic about is TE Zach Sheffer. Sheffer is a big target that has great hands . He is one of the most touted Tight Ends in High School. This rising junior will be a chain mover and safety outlet for Alley. Look for them to make big plays.
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Atlantic Coast Quarterback Ashton Gonzalez brought the rain again with a 60 yard touchdown pass to WR Pat Tabor, to close out the scoring 21-0. This combination looks exciting and cohesive. They will lead a Stingray passing offense that looks to make explosive plays.
You will be seeing this connection a lot this fall 😎🏈 @tabor_pat pic.twitter.com/KhX5AikOsy
— Ashton Gonzales (@AshtonGonzales8) May 20, 2016
Orlando Heggs, and Thomas Rush will lead the offensive line. Sprinkled in with some new guys to compliment the seniors, the Atlantic Coast offensive line is a positioned to be well equipped.
6'4 315 2017 OLineman Orlando Heggs @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/FCOQe5vRoy
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
2017 Ath James Sasser
2018 OL Orlando Heggs @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball @j_sasser5 @HeggsFresh pic.twitter.com/ciFGL5IrxX— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
AC StingRays big men say they serious about their RB
@DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/psuiqIPHp8— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
Captains of the StingRay trenches 2017 Thomas Rush 2017 Orlando Heggs @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/Y9u0uXr8sm
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
Ashton Gonzalez QB is a hard worker, smart, and a good leader. He’s got experience in stressful situations, and Tanner Watson is strong and talented. WR James Sasser and Pat Tabor are seniors returning for the Sting Rays. Trayvon Wallace is also mixed in there with the WR group.
Ashton Gonzales 2017 will lead the StingRays at QB @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/0vK5JLAN9D
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 17, 2016
2017 WR Pat Tabor will have a huge impact in the StingRays passing game. @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball @tabor_pat pic.twitter.com/X9QLhdyN4L
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 17, 2016
WR Pat Tabor. QB Ashton Gonzales. AC StingRays 2017 passing duo @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/lS31fl9QzB
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 17, 2016
The new DB coach brings a new flavor on defense. Changes to the scheme has the Stingrays flying around in the secondary. They remain stout in the trenches and have playmakers to make lots of plays in the backfield. It’s going to be Dennis Livers making plays in secondary, and DE Chandler Curson making them behind the line of scrimmage. The Stingray defense dominated the affair. They got after the quarterback without blitzing as their defensive line utilized their speed and power. The linebackers got down hill to fill running lanes.
AC StingRays LBs & DBs @DuvalSports @ACRaysFootball pic.twitter.com/E7sTErCyL7
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 17, 2016
Anthony Watley Interview
Nease Head Coach Tim Krause could not be pleased with his team’s effort in spring even if it was just in one and a half quarters. He will undoubtedly work to ensure that his team starts faster and plays harder from start to finish. He is certainly committed to making the Panthers a great team.
As for Coach Matt Elliot he was certainly pleased by his team’s effort. Coach Elliot is making sure that his players take the game serious, but take the experience it brings all with laughter. They have fun on the field but are fierce competitors, and that’s how his team has built camaraderie during spring practice this year.
Tonight was fun going vs someone diff.,now time to keep grinding & working for the Fall-stay hungry & humble Stingrays! 🔸▪️🏈 #ShowUpAndOwnUp
— Coach Mike (@MikeyM_Jr) May 20, 2016
