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Wallace-Rose Hill's Jamarae Lamb Ready to Lead the Bulldogs

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WALLACE, NC — There’s pressure, and then there’s Wallace-Rose Hill pressure.

In a town where football isn’t just a game — it’s the heartbeat — expectations run deep. With seven state championshipsand only one losing season since 2002, the Bulldogs don’t rebuild, they reload. And in 2025, senior Jamarae Lamb is the one loading the clip.

The 5’11″, now 187-pound senior enters his final year with offers from Ivy League programs and Navy, a new leadership role, and the belief that he’s just getting started.

“I’ve gotten stronger. I’ve gotten faster. I’ve been working on my footwork and being more vocal,” Lamb said. “Last year, I shared the backfield. This year, I’m the guy.”

Putting Up Numbers — Quietly

Last season in 2024, Lamb put together one of the most underrated seasons in eastern North Carolina, even while sharing touches with Wallace legend back Irving Brown. Lamb posted:

  • 179 carries for 1,361 yards and 8 TDs
  • 9 catches for 234 yards and 2 TDs

That brought his career totals to:

  • 282 carries for 2,260 yards, 17 TDs
  • 14 receptions for 319 yards, 2 TDs
  • 2 career kickoff returns

And he did it all while splitting time with Brown — who exited the program with 4,545 career rushing yards and 65 touchdowns.

“I had fewer carries than him, but more yards last year,” Lamb said. “Now, I’ve gained weight, I’m faster, and I’m ready to carry the load.”

Legacy in the Making

Lamb’s goals for 2025 are loud and clear:

  • 2,500 rushing yards
  • 18+ touchdowns
  • Defensive impact as a starting safety/nickel

He plans to prove he’s not only the top back on his team — but the top back in Duplin County.

“If we’re talking about best in the county, I’ll let my stats and our wins show it,” Lamb said. “I’m not cocky, but I believe in my work.”

If anyone needs a reminder, Lamb rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown against East Duplin last year — one of the top programs in the state. And that wasn’t even his best game.

Responding to Adversity

The 2024 season tested WRH early. It began with back-to-back blowout losses to 4A heavyweights — Havelock (51-14)and Hoggard (48-14). The Bulldogs rebounded with three straight wins, but a stunning 18-15 loss to North Lenoir — a team WRH had beaten by 60+ in each of their past three meetings — shook things up.

Instead of folding, the Bulldogs flipped the switch.

They rattled off five straight wins over:

  • Kinston
  • East Duplin
  • James Kenan
  • Washington
  • SouthWest Edgecombe

All five were playoff programs.

Their season came to a heartbreaking end in the third round of the playoffs, falling 14-13 to James Kenan in overtime — a game decided by special teams miscues and costly penalties.

“We had a productive season, but we knew we left some things on the table,” Lamb said. “This year, we’re coming to clean it up.”

The Room is Loaded

Lamb isn’t doing it alone.

Jamari “JC” Carr returns after posting:

  • 67 carries for 521 yards and 7 TDs
  • 6 catches for 122 yards and 3 TDs

“JC’s going to show out this year,” Lamb said. “He’s dangerous in the passing game and hits the hole hard.”

Then there’s Adrian Glover, one of the fastest players in the state:

  • 27 carries for 302 yards and 2 TDs
  • 6 catches for 122 yards and 3 TDs

Glover also clocked a laser-timed 10.4 in the 100m dash and hit 24 mph on GPS.

“He’s the fastest dude on the field most nights,” Lamb said. “He touches it in space, he’s gone.”

The WRH Standard

Lamb’s been a Bulldog since day one.

“I started at 9 years old. Never played flag, just straight into pads,” he said. “Football is life around here.”

He’s also played basketball and ran track — anchoring the 4×100 team to a state berth despite battling a quad injury.

“Playing here is a blessing. Every game is a rivalry. Every snap matters. Our fans expect us to score every time. It pushes us to be great.”

And if you ask him what gets him locked in pregame?

“Zaxby’s,” he laughed. “Probably not the healthiest, but we all go. And I’ve always got a Pedialyte in hand.”

Music-wise?

“NBA YoungBoy. Anything hype,” he said. “I gotta be lit.”

Built for Now, Ready for What’s Next

He models his game after Jahmyr Gibbs, and it shows — smooth vision, home run ability, and versatility in the pass game.

When asked whether he prefers offense or defense, Lamb’s answer was simple:
“I just want to play football.”

📌 Player Profile: Jamarae Lamb

  • School: Wallace-Rose Hill (7x State Champs)
  • Class: 2025
  • Height/Weight: 5’11”, 187 lbs
  • Position: RB / Safety / Nickel
  • 2024 Stats: 179 rushes, 1,361 yards, 8 TDs | 9 catches, 234 yards, 2 TDs
  • Career Stats: 282 rushes, 2,260 yards, 17 TDs | 14 catches, 319 yards, 2 TDs | 2 Kick Returns
  • Offers: Ivy League, Navy
  • Goals for 2025: 2,500 rushing yards, 18+ TDs, more defensive impact