Zach Gentry, a running back and cornerback at Raleigh Leesville Road, plans to walk on at N.C. State.
His older brother Taylor Gentry walked on at State and eventually earned a scholarship as a wide receiver.
Zach Gentry rushed for 1300 yds and 14 TDs as a senior year, had 10 interceptions, and had 1011 all-purpose yards.
Duke had almost unprecedented success with highly regarded players in the Triangle area in its 2009 recruiting class.
The Blue Devils have received letters of intent confirming that Triangle influence, according to scout.com. Durham Hillside running back Desmond Scott, the gem of the class whom coach David Cutcliffe pried away from Rutgers, has turned in his letter.
Duke had almost unprecedented success with highly regarded players in the Triangle area in its 2009 recruiting class.
The Blue Devils have received letters of intent confirming that Triangle influence, according to scout.com. Durham Hillside running back Desmond Scott, the gem of the class whom coach David Cutcliffe pried away from Rutgers, has turned in his letter.
In Leesville Road's 26-0 defeat of Apex, the Pride's defense stood out.
Five interceptions. Two of them for lengthy returns of 45 and 65 yards (Bradley Moody and Cameron Todd respectively).
Wake Forest-Rolesville leads N&O football poll
Some area high school soccer teams already have played and many begin their season tonight. So here's my preseason boys soccer rankings.
N&O Soccer rankings
(2007 record)
1. Green Hope (20-3-2)
2. Broughton (28-0-1)
3. Apex (18-1-2)
4. Durham Jordan (18-2-4)
5. Sanderson (17-6-2)
6. Leesville Road (16-6-3)
7. Chapel Hill (17-4-4)
8. Cardinal Gibbons (24-3-2)
9. Wakefield (11-9-3)
10. N. Ral. Christian (21-2-1)
11. Panther Creek (9-16-0)
12. Athens Drive (13-4-4)
The N&O top dozen is announced on Tuesday in the High School Huddle ... but here's a sneak peak.
Leesville finished 16-6-1 in boys soccer last year. Three losses were to state champion Broughton, two were to state semifinalist Green Hope and one was to Apex.
"It's tough to be the third or fourth best team in the area and at the same time be the third or fourth best team in the state," said Leesville coach Chip Stone.
The Pride returns 13 lettermen including Appalachian State recruit Ethan Durland, back Elliott Grlj, midfielder Chris Kelleher and keeper Eric Howard. Bo Burns also made all-Cap Seven in 2007.
"Expect great games with area schools," Stone said. "Who gets hot at the right time usually tells the tale for state champion."
Things to look for in tonight's scrimmage at Wake Forest-Rolesville
Broughton, the 2007 N.C. High School Athletic Association 4-A boys soccer champion, opens the 2008 season ranked No. 1 in the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association 4-A poll.
“That’s based on last year,” said Caps coach Izzy Hernandez. “Last year’s champion usually is ranked No. 1 in the preseason.
“We have a nice squad. The cupboard isn’t bare."
The Caps are followed by Green Hope (No. 4), Apex (6), Sanderson (8) and Leesville Road (12).
In the 3-A poll, Wilson Fike is No. 2 and Pikeville Aycock is 10.
Cardinal Gibbons is No. 2 in 2-A and Durham Science & Math leads the 1-A ranking.
North Raleigh Christian is No. 2 in the private schools list with St. David’s taking No. 5. Wake Christian, the 2007 Christian school 3-A champ, is No. 9.
Complete polls are at http://www.ncsca.org/
