183 players from around the state of North Carolina turned out to Butler High School in Matthews (just outside of Charlotte) for a Shrine Bowl combine. Headlining the group as far as 2007 class Division 1A prospects were concerned were Butler standout Ryan Houston; Anson County stars Trinton Sturdivant, Michael Bowman and Barquell Rivers; Vance defensive back prospect Justin Byers and West Stanly defensive back Quantavius Sturdivant.

TSL was able to catch up with several of these kids to discuss the event as well as the recruiting process, among other things.

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Anson County stars…

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