A defensive end and tight end for Matoaca, Benjamin White has received his second college offer, this one coming from Hiram College in Ohio.
While it’s not an official scholarship offer, as Division III schools do not have athletic scholarships, it is the offer of a roster spot should White attend the school.
At 6-1 and 215 pounds, White provides a projectable and strong frame and the ability to be versatile. He’s used mostly as a blocking-type tight end, but hus offense has improved, and his skills and athleticism at defensive end are also on the rise.
White’s other offer came from in-state Hampden-Sydney.
One of Thomas Dale’s top defensive options, Shamus Jones, reeled in another offer this week, from Division III North Carolina Wesleyan.
He also has multiple offers, including one from Hampden-Sydney and one from Christopher Newport.
“Shamus is a tall and athletic LB/WR who has been a two-year starter on varsity,” said Thomas Dale coach Kevin Tucker.
Jones tallied 102 tackles as a junior, and Tucker believes that he has a Division I ceiling heading into his senior season, slated to start Feb. 26.
Last, but certainly not least, L.C. Bird athlete Jeremiah Wilks picked up a new offer from Livingstone College of the Division II CIAA.
Wilks is an ultra-athletic track athlete who also attracts interest from schools for his football skills.
Livingstone is the fifth school to offer either a track scholarship, the others being Indiana Tech, Alderson-Broaddus, Missouri Valley, and Central Methodist.
Successful in track, especially in the hurdles, Wilks has been a big part of his team’s success, winning three straight indoor and two consecutive outdoor track titles over the past three years.
On the football field, he provides coach Troy Taylor with a versatile option at wide receiver or defensive back. Wilks has with plenty of speed, running a 4.43 second 40-yard dash. He’s a team-first athlete, to boot.
“He [Wilks] is the kind of guy who is always trying to make sure the team is in the best position to win,” said track coach Adam Canning. “He’ll do whatever it is if he believes that it will help the team win.”
