Even if he doesn't block another punt this season, Darius McClain should be the Tri-Nine Specialist of the Year.
I know it's an award that typically goes to kickers and punters (see last year when Cary's Will Gillfillan got the nod over punt returner/kick returner/kickoff kamikaze Bryan Wilson), but McClain's earned it.
In the last two weeks, he's blocked three punts. One against Cary resulted in a safety. Two more last night against Panther Creek gives him an unheard-of three in back-to-back games.
While Middle Creek's Matt Frongello is having a great year as is Holly Springs' Nick Hohns, McClain's accomplishments can't be forgotten. The Tri-Nine teams are voted on by coaches, so hopefully McClain can get a few votes this year.
