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Jeremias Heard Named A Top 5 Center In Georgia

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ENG United Raptors big man Jeremias Heard named a Top 5 center in Georgia's 2024 class by Prep Hoops, following a stellar junior season at Model High where he helped lead his school to their first-ever region championship and state Final 4 berth.

In addition to cementing his name in Model High's history books, Jeremias also earned 7AA Co-Player of the Year alongside his brother Jakenes Heard who is an ENG United 2023 class alum.

Standing at 6'9" 270lbs, Jeremias has virtually flown "under the radar" until this winter (2022-23). A two-sport athlete, Heard's recruitment is heating up in both basketball and football, with his first offer coming from Tennessee football this winter. On the basketball side, several Division 1 coaches have begun inquiring about Jeremias.

As our spring-summer 2023 travel season gets underway, it's safe to say Jeremias will see a major spike in his basketball recruitment.

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ENG United Raptors Earn 2023 All-Region Honors

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Four (4) ENG United Raptors 2024 players have earned 2023 All-Region and Conference All-Star honors for their outstanding play this winter 2022-23 with their high school varsity basketball teams.

  • Jeremias & Jakenes Heard: Co-Players of the Year (GHSA Region 2A-7)
  • Jace Freeman: Conference All-Star (GAPPS Region 3A-1)
  • Jayden Hames: 2nd Team All-Region (GHSA Region 2A-7)
  • Quentin Rakestraw: Honorable Mention (GHSA Region 6A-6)

Jeremias Heard and his brother Jakenes Heard (2023 ENG Raptor) shared Co-Player of the Year honors with Model High in Rome, GA.  Jace Freeman was earned Conference All-Star nominations with Cornerstone Prep Academy in Acworth, Georgia.  Jayden Hames earned 2nd Team All-Region honors with Model High School in Rome, Georgia. And Quentin Rakestraw earned All-Region Honorable Mention honors with Woodstock High in Woodstock, Georgia.

As we prepare to launch our spring-summer 2023 travel season, these four young men - alongside their teammates - are going to play a major role in our program's success this year.  Check out our 2023 tournament schedule to see where you can come watch us play.