CCL Top Defenders: Green Division

Today we will be taking a look at the Top Defenders in the CCL Green Division. These teams include St. Rita, Montini Catholic, Providence Catholic, and Notre Dame Academy. <hr /> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>St. Rita:</strong></em></span> [player_tooltip player_id="20324" first="Michael" last="Gaughan"] - Gaughan plays OLB, he fills holes in run support, gets pressure on the QB, and gets in the backfield quickly. He has a solid read step which he uses to attack the ballcarrier, is solid in coverage, and reacts to plays quickly. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11579262 Frank Schmitt - Schmitt plays FS, he takes solid pursuit angles, is solid in coverage, and fills holes in run support. He isn't afraid to lower his shoulder, stays with his man in coverage, and has solid footwork. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11138956 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Montini Catholic:</strong></em></span> <img class=" wp-image-45049 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/05/harris-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="146" /> [player_tooltip player_id="20344" first="DiAndre" last="Harris"] - Harris plays SS, he has quick acceleration that he uses to fill holes in run support, takes solid pursuit angles, and reacts quickly to the ball. He also gets solid pressure on the QB and gets off of blocks to make the tackle. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9866125 Cal Doucet - Doucet plays DE, he gets off blocks to make the tackle and gets it done in the trenches. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9866130 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Providence Catholic:</strong></em></span> <img class="size-medium wp-image-31601 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/07/IL-Jameson-Geers-2-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /> [player_tooltip player_id="20268" first="Jameson" last="Geers"] - Geers plays DE, he gets off of blocks to make the tackle, gets pressure on the QB, and takes solid pursuit angles. He also sets the edge for thier defense ensuring that outside contain is implemented. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9684039 Andy Degner - Degner plays MLB, he reacts quickly to the ball where once he distunguishes the play he plants his foot to attack the ballcarrier, gets pressure on the QB, and takes solid pursuit angles. Degner fills holes in run support and takes solid read steps. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9684045 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Notre Dame Academy:</strong></em></span> [player_tooltip player_id="65554" first="Jordan" last="Geroulis"] - Geroulis plays S/LB, he stays with his man in coverage, reacts to plays quickly, and has the ability to jump routes. He isn't afraid to lower his shoulder, gets off of blocks to make the tackle, and attacks downhill. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12204010 Nick Giamarusti - Giamarusti plays CB, he stays with his man in coverage, is solid blitzing off of the edge, and attacks downhill. He diagnoses plays quickly which allows him to deflect passes and make open-field tackles. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12204098 Hugh Keany - Keany plays DT, he takes solid pursuit angles, sheds blocks to make the tackle, and gets pressure on the QB. He has both a solid bull and speed rush which he uses when rushing the passer to get into the backfield topped with playing hard causes him to be a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/12204027 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Notables:</strong></em></span> Dalonte Butcher: 2023 Montini Catholic Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13170807 Brian Treacy: 2022 Providence Catholic Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11342552 <hr /> Overall, these players are going to play big roles on the defensive side of the ball for each respective team. They all have the ability to play at the next level and don't be surprised if you see any of these names in the newspaper for huge games this upcoming season.