Every weekend, bleachers at high schools across the St. Louis metro are filled with fans, ready to cheer their team to victory! Each week, 101sports.com will feature top varsity football players from area schools and stop by to witness the team in action! Want 101 ESPN at your next Friday or Saturday High School Varsity Football Game? Click here and let us know!
Mubarak Nasiruddin - Gateway Tech
Mubarak plays defensive back for the Gateway Tech Jaguars football team. He is an exceptional athlete on the field. Mubarak is being looked at by some premier Ivy League schools including Columbia, Brown, Cornell and the Naval Academy. In 2010, as a junior Mubarak had 4 interceptions, 25 tackles and 2 forced fumbles, while leading his team to the second round of the Missouri State Playoffs.
In 2011, Mubarak is averaging 5 tackles per game with 1 interception return against Sikeston and 2 forced fumbles. Mubarak is also team captain for the Gateway Tech football team and an excellent student in the classroom. Mubarak currently holds a cumulative 3.5 G.P.A, with a current 4.0 G.P.A this quarter. He is a member of the National Honor Society. He serves as public information officer for Gateway’s EMT program. He is also representative for the football team on the student government. Mubarak not only excels on the football field but also participates in basketball and track and field. It has been an honor to coach and nominate Mubarak for 101 ESPN.
Gateway Tech takes on Miller this Saturday at 1:30pm at Southwest!
Devin Buford - Miller Career Academy
Devin Buford is the featured athlete for Miller Career Academy. He is a 6'2, 207lb. Sr who plays WR and FS. He has a current GPA of 2.87 and has recently scored a 20 on the ACT. Devin is one of our Team Captains and is a positive leader in our school. He has matured and developed over the past 3 years and has grown into a very upstanding young man. Devin is hoping to take his talents on to college next year and has a list of schools recruiting him including- Nebraska, Tennesse-Martin, Indiana, Southeast Missouri St., and Missouri.
Miller takes on Gateway Tech this Saturday at 1:30pm at Southwest!
Coach Farrell Shelton goes for 100th Eureka Wildcat Win!
Eureka High School's Football Coach Farrell Shelton will go for his 100th win as head football coach of the Wildcats on Friday night. During Shelton’s eleven seasons as head football coach, the Wildcats have won six conference titles, six district championships and advanced to the 2002 State Championship Game.
Dr. Jason Green, activities director and assistant principal, described Shelton as a true leader to his players and the school community. “During his tenure, Eureka High’s football program has prospered both on and off the field. With activities to raise awareness of cancer, visits to Children’s Hospital and starting a reading program at our elementary schools, Coach Shelton has led our students to give back to our community and others. We’re excited to cheer him on as he attempts his 100th Eureka Wildcat win”
Eureka takes on Northwest High School this Friday night at home.
Northwest vs. Soldan 10/8 Game
Soldan beat Northwest Academy 43-0 on Saturday, click here to check out our photos!
Dashun Johnson - Northwest Academy of Law
Dashun Johnson is a standout for numerous reasons. He has been a starter on the varsity team for his entire high school career. Dashun began his career playing primarily offense in the role as quarterback. At the start of last season he suffered a concussion. Once he was released coached tried him at Safety. What many student-athletes would have viewed as a setback, Dashun embraced as an opportunity to learn more about the game and become more versatile. Determined to be a contributing member of the team Dashun embraced his new role working hard at every game and even harder at each practice. Dashun excelled. When he fully recovered he was asked to step back into the position of quarterback. As a true team player he declined stating he did not want to disrupt the chemistry of the team. Dashun has continued to learn the game and now has a star role, playing both sides of the ball at wide receiver and tight end on offense and safety on defense. His stats this season are very impressive with 242 receiving yards and 31 tackles. He is a true example of hard work and determination. Dashun also is a letterman in basketball and baseball at Northwest. Deshun “The Squirrel “Johnson has been a delight to have at the Great Northwest not only as an athlete but as a young gentleman. There is no doubt that he will be a valuable asset to society! He plans to attend Tennessee State, or Jackson State. Thanks for the memories Squirrel!
Dashun T. Johnson Senior GPA 2.5 Attendance 97% 6’4 160lbs
Paul McRoberts - Soldan International Studies High School
A leader on and off the field is what all coaches in any sport are looking for. Paul McRoberts is that leader. Paul is a 6'3 185 lb wide receiver who leads the area with 938 receiving yards in only six games. His 13 touchdowns also put him among the league leaders in that category.
Paul has achieved all-conference 1st team in both football and basketball during his time at Soldan International Studies High School. He has attained all-tournament teams in basketball, all-state in basketball, and was a state qualifier in the high jump.
Paul's accomplishments extend beyond athletics. Along with being an athlete, McRoberts is almost a 3.0 student. He has received interest from many local and national colleges. These colleges include: University of Detroit, Missouri State, University of Tennessee, SIU- Carbondale, University of Missouri, University of Wisconsin, Kansas State, and SIU- Edwardsville.
During his free time, McRoberts enjoys dancing, bowling, movies, reading, hanging with friends and just having a good time. According to McRoberts, "Dedication, hard work, and discipline are the keys to becoming a successful student athlete."
SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES HIGH SCHOOL
2011 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
*Denotes League Games #Site Change + District Contests
*Saturday Oct. 8, 2011 1:30PM Northwest vs Soldan @ Northwest
*+Saturday Oct. 15, 2011 1:30PM Vashon vs. Soldan @ Sumner
*+Saturday Oct. 22, 2011 1:30PM Beaumont vs. Soldan @ Gateway
*+Saturday Oct. 29, 2011 1:30PM Soldan vs. Sumner @ Soldan
Gateway Tech vs. Sumner 10/1
Gateway Tech beat Sumner 50-6 last Saturday, click here to check out our photos from the game!
Parkway Central vs Parkway West 9/23
Pictures from the Parkway Central vs. Parkway West game on 9/23. We had a great time! Click here to check out the pictures!
Yada Smith - Sumner High School
Written by JV Williams - Head Football Coach at Sumner High School
I have had the privilege of knowing Yada Smith since August 2010. He is a very determined, driven and dedicated young man who has a strong desire to overcome anything that comes his way.
Yada is a two way starter for the Sumner Bulldog football team at middle linebacker and he is also one of the schools best tennis players. He is a young man that exhibits all the characteristics of what you would want in a student. Hard work, honesty, and selfless are only a few words that I can use to describe Yada. The most important accolade for Yada is that he embodies everthing that the definition of student athlete entails with a three year accumulative grade point average of 3.7 and being leading tackler on our football team.
Overall, Yada is filled with energy and takes on leadership roles. He is a smart, humorous, caring and at times passtionate individual. For those reasons and more I have chosen Yada to be Sumner' ESPN Rise Player of the Game!
Paul Rice - Gateway Tech
Paul Rice plays quarterback and defensive back for the Gateway Tech Jaguars football team. He is an exceptional athlete on the field. Paul has been named to the Post-Dispatch Super 30 for being one of the top 30 recruits in the St. Louis area. Paul is also the all-time single season passing leader in Gateway Tech history.
In 2010, as a junior Paul threw for 1,165 yards 14 touchdowns and ran for a team high 882 yards and 12 touchdowns, while leading his team to the second round of the Missouri State Playoffs.
In 2011, Paul has also been named Athlete of the Week in the STL American for his performance Week 1 against Sikeston where he had 373 yards of total offense and two touchdowns. Paul is also team captain for the Gateway Tech football team and an excellent student in the classroom.