2010 Standout Athlete Commits to Cutcliffe

By John Watson TDD Staff Posted Oct 30, 2008 Sources confirm that 2010 Hibriten High standout Darius Lipford has committed to the Blue Devils. The 6-foot-4, 210lbs prospect will enter Durham as either a wide receiver or tight end.

Sporting offers from both East Carolina and Duke while also getting interest from NC State, Virginia Tech, and South Carolina, Darius Lipford made his pick on Tuesday night informing the Duke coaching staff. Lipford measures out at 6'4 and 210 pounds while running a 4.6 forty yard dash. In the weight room he reports a max bench press of 250 pounds and a squat max of 380 pounds. Other measurables include a 6-foot-9 wingspan and a 38" vertical jump. As a sophomore he also lettered in track, finishing second in the state for the long jump at 21'6" and a high jump of 6'5" At Duke Lipford projects as either a wide receiver or tight end. In addition he has been in contact with the basketball staff and intends to walk-on to Mike Krzyzewski's team following the footsteps of former dual sport athlete Reggie Love. In AAU ball he plays for the Carolina Flight.

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Kyle Gaillard

6'7 Kyle Gaillard of Huntersville, NC is the first Carolina Flight player to get a scholarship. Kyle verbally committed to play for Coach Tony Shaver of William & Mary. Kyle attends North Mecklenburg High School averaging 16.6 ppg as a junior and made All Conference in the competitive 4A MECA Conference. Kyle played on the Carolina Flight for 5 years from 2003-2007. In 2006, Kyle lead the 15U Carolina Flight to a second place finish in the North Carolina AAU state championship and the Carolina Flight 15U team won the 16U USSSA State Championship.