​Channel 9 Sports is unveiling this year’s Big 22 players to watch, spotlighting the top high school football talents across the Carolinas. After receiving hundreds of nominations from communities throughout the region, we have narrowed the pool to the 22 standouts who will contend for the Big 22 Player of the Year title. The winner will deliver a $10,000 prize to their school, along with the prestige and bragging rights that come with being recognized as the top player in the area.
Here are this year’s Big 22 players to watch, listed in alphabetical order:
– Austin Ballou, OL, Mallard Creek
– Ryan Brochu, QB, York
– Caleb Cooper, S, Providence Day
– Kaden Craft, QB, Lake Norman
– Josh Dobson, CB, Hough
– Jaxon Dollar, TE, East Lincoln
– Nate Dollard, CB, Country Day
– Tre Geathers, LB, Providence Day
– Qualteau Hawkins, ATH, Stuart Cramer
– Alex Johnson, DE, Catawba Ridge
– Davion Jones, S, Hough
– Nate Kamba, DL, Corvian
– Levi Kerr, QB, Marvin Ridge
– Matt Kucia, QB, Indian Land
– Jalaythan Mayfield, LB, Lincolnton
– Xavier Means, QB, Northwestern
– Marcus Sales, WR, Cannon
– Keland Shelton, ATH, Chambers
– Majay Thompson, WR, Crest
– Seth Tillman, DL, South Pointe
– Kaiden Watkins, CB, Rock Hill
– Tyson Williams, Edge, Shelby
Congratulations to this year’s Big 22 Players to Watch. Our media day kicks off Friday, and we will introduce the full class and profile each athlete next month. Curious to see who claimed last year’s Big 22 Player of the Year? Check out the link to discover last season’s honoree and celebrate the continuing tradition of standout talent in the region. Stay tuned for more in-depth features, exclusive interviews, and game-day insights as we highlight these future stars and follow their continued development throughout the season. This year’s coverage is designed to maximize exposure for these athletes and deliver comprehensive, SEO-friendly content that connects fans with the best in Carolinas high school football.