Q&A with Amherst Stars Rose and McCoy

QB/DB Derrick McCoy have helped Amherst (VA) to a 4-0 record so far this season. The talented duo seeks back-to-back state championships to end their outstanding high school careers before heading to Virginia Tech. TSL caught up with both players for a Q&A to check in on the season as well as their future as Hokies.

Both players have turned in excellent performances so far this season. The 6-1, 180-pound Rose estimates that he has rushed for about 650 yards and scored a total of seven touchdowns. The senior signal caller is the leader of a high-powered Amherst offensive attack. McCoy, a 6-3, 210-pound prospect, shined at wide receiver last season, finishing with 800 yards and nine touchdowns. He has done an excellent job on defense this season (he did last season as well) including a top performance in last week’s 45-0 win over E.C. Glass. In the win, McCoy returned an interception for a touchdown and was all over the field en route to earning defensive MVP honors that night.

Rose and McCoy have the ability and versatility to end up at a variety of positions at Virginia Tech. Rose could end up at wide receiver or defensive back, while McCoy could end up at wide receiver, defensive back or linebacker. Neither player has visited Tech for a game this season, but they hope to be in Blacksburg for the game versus Miami.

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