With North Carolina set to open at Kenan Stadium on Saturday against ETSU, a long list of Tar Heel commits is spread across the country and across the weekend, with games starting Thursday night and rolling through Friday.
The earliest action comes Thursday, when three UNC pledges take the field. Safety Aaron Williams and Ridge Point are set for a 6:30 p.m. matchup at Bridgeland. Later that night, defensive lineman Kaiden Robinson-Vickers and Hawthorne host Northwestern at 7:00 p.m., while linebacker Theo Wilson and Armwood also kick at 7:00 p.m. against Spoto.
Friday brings the busiest slate, with commits lined up in multiple states and a mix of kickoff times. Linebacker Tasheem Butler and Glassboro face Winslow Township at 6:00 p.m.
Edge rusher Brayden Booth and South San Antonio meet Southwest Legacy at 7:00 p.m. Offensive tackle Hudson Ingalsbe and White Plains travel to Handley for a 7:00 p.m. start, while cornerback Trey Johnson and Steele host Lake Travis at the same time.
Wide receiver Chad Willis and St. Mary’s Prep take on St.
John’s Jesuit at 7:00 p.m., and interior lineman Jaiden Lindsay and Our Lady of Good Counsel square off with Archbishop Spalding at 7:00 p.m. Cornerback Nazir Pitchford and Palmetto have a major test against IMG Academy Junior National at 7:00 p.m., while running back Isaiah Stephens and Sheridan go to Warren at the same hour.
Interior lineman Neal Roberts and Winona play Calhoun City at 7:00 p.m., and quarterback Noah Spinks and Summer Creek travel to North Crowley for another 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Later in the evening, wide receiver Anthony Williams and Oceanside Collegiate Academy visit Ashley Ridge at 7:30 p.m., interior lineman Shavezz Dixon and Lee County head to Colquitt County at 7:30 p.m., and wide receiver Amare Patterson and Bluffton host Hampton County at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday’s slate is listed as well, giving the weekend one more round of games before UNC turns its attention fully to the Tar Heels’ home opener.
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