Montgomery area high school football: Seven players we’re excited to watch this fall

We are less than a month away from the 2024 high school football season, and there are a few players that The Montgomery Advertiser is anticipating seeing on the field this fall.

The following seven players come from all over the River Region and play on both sides of the ball. They had excitingseasons in 2023, with some leading the state in a few categories, and enter the 2024 season as some of the best in the area in their respective positions.

Here’s a list of a few highly touted prospects we are excited to watch in the 2024 football season:

Trey Berry, Carver

Senior, Running Back

Heading into his final season with the Lanier Poets, Berry finished with 1,361 all-purpose and eight touchdowns as a junior. On defense, he had 15 tackles and 14 tackles for loss, making him a threat on both sides of the ball. Now, at Carver for his final year, Berry will share the backfield with Alabama commit Anthony Rogers under new head coach Bobby Carr.

JaMicheal Jones, Pike Road

Junior, Running Back

The four-star prospect racked up 1,080 yards and 18 total touchdowns in his first season with the Patriots. With offers from some of the nation’s top schools, Jones looks to continue his dominance on the gridiron.

Wils Johnson, Saint James

Senior, Athlete

In a new era of Saint James football, Johnson will be a key piece to the 2024 Trojans group. Last season, Johnson finished with 155 total tackles and four sacks. He added three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. On offense, he finished with six receptions for 77 total yards.

Cason Myers

Sophomore, Pike Road

In his first season with the Patriots, Myers finished with 2,140 yards through the air to go along with 15 touchdowns. His 177 total pass completions helped lead Pike Road to a semifinal playoff berth. With a season under his belt, and lots of returning weapons on offense, the Patriots will be a fun team to watch in the Class 6A.

Tristan Norman, Carver

Senior, Wide Receiver

Norman had a busy offseason as he committed to Texas A&M University. The three-star, route-running technician finished with 44 receptions for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns. Now, with Carver in the Class 7A, Norman looks to display his skills at the highest level of high school football in the state.

Jotavion Pierce, Montgomery Catholic

Senior, Athlete

Pierce finished with 91 solo tackles, 41 assisted tackles, five tackles for loss, a sack and interception. On offense, he added 464 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. The three-star Tulane commit will be an anchoring piece to the Knights quest to back-to-back titles.

Derrick Vinson Jr., Montgomery Academy

Senior, Wide Receiver

Vinson led the River Region with 66 receptions for 1,461 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Eagles last season. As the leader of the offense, Vinson will be a force for opposing teams to matchup against.

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