Southern California Top Defensive Performances: Week 1
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Dylan Hampsten, Saugus, 2023 Saugus had a nice blowout win over Moorpark and honestly a number of Saugus defensive players could have made this list, but Hampsten stood out. The junior had seven tackles and 3.5 sacks. He is a…
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Continue ReadingDylan Hampsten, Saugus, 2023
Saugus had a nice blowout win over Moorpark and honestly a number of Saugus defensive players could have made this list, but Hampsten stood out. The junior had seven tackles and 3.5 sacks. He is a 4.0 student and one of the top linebackers in the Santa Clarita area.
All-Foothill League football awards. Saugus QB Colton Fitzgerald is the Player of the Year. The Centurions took down Valencia in the season finale 21-7 to win the league championship. pic.twitter.com/o5c7bsSUKw
— Tarek Fattal (@Tarek_Fattal) May 10, 2021
Josh Hunter Josh Hunter 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei, 2022
Mater Dei was dominant in its win over Duncanville of Texas and a few defensive players jumped off the screen when you watched the game. Hunter was particularly great in the Mater Dei secondary. He led the Monarchs with eight tackles and had an interception in the endzone. The senior is committed to San Diego State.
Let me introduce you to Josh Hunter. pic.twitter.com/hl8oaBaEDE
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) August 28, 2021
Gabe Morin, Orange Lutheran, 2023
Orange Lutheran’s defense was outstanding in a 21-7 win over Upland. Morin and the Lancers’ linebacking corps were instrumental in stopping Upland’s dangerous rushing attack. He led Orange Lutheran with 15 tackles and coach Rod Sherman made it a point to call Morin the leader of the defense after the game. He was the leading tackler in the Trinity League last season and he is on his way to matching that this year.
https://twitter.com/OLuFootball/status/1432421900676780033?s=20
Octavio Rodriguez, Oceanside, 2022
Oceanside had a huge upset win over St. Augustine after suffering a blowout loss to San Clemente last week. The Pirates defense was huge holding the Saints to 14 points. Rodriguez had six tackles and a sack for Oceanside in the win and was all over the field.
Patrick Sodl Patrick Sodl 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Loyola | 2022 State CA , Loyola, 2022
Loyola lost a ton of talent from last year’s team, but the defense stepped up big in a 16-14 win against Damien of La Verne. Sodl led the Cubs with 17 tackles which was among the leaders in Southern California for the week. Sodl is committed to Columbia and is one of the better linebackers in Los Angeles.
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Other top performers:
Tayven Anderson, Beaumont
Johnny Babala, Palisades
David Bailey David Bailey 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Kaden Baptista, Villa Park
Louis Brown Louis Brown 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Inglewood | 2022 State CA , Oak Park
Jayden Cortell, Eastlake
Jacob Crain, San Marcos
Mikey D’Amato, Tesoro
Carson De Avila Carson De Avila 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Newport Harbor | 2023 State CA , Newport Harbor
Chad DeSilva, Aliso Niguel
Owen Duckworth, Villa Park
Abel Flores, Rancho Mirage
Isaac Fualava, Otay Ranch
Brad Gerken Brad Gerken 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB San Clemente | 2023 CA , San Clemente
Mikey Gills, Santa Ynez
Matthew Gonzales, Oceanside
Jeffrey Hagedorn, Huntington Beach
Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Ahmad Jolley, Pasadena
Devon Jones, Bishop Amat
Dion Kerkhoff, Estancia
Rodrigo Luna, University City
Jaden Mangini, La Jolla Country Day
Kalim Mikhail Kalim Mikhail 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Bonita | 2022 State CA , Bonita
Cole Paxton, Rim of the World
Ivan Payawal, Verdugo Hills
Arnold Regalado, Redlands
Chad Sabal, Hawkins
Zac Sheets, Nordhoff
Jackson Sievers Jackson Sievers 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Capistrano Valley | 2024 State CA , Capistrano Valley
Tye Smith, Loyola
Justin Stearns Justin Stearns 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB St. Augustine | 2022 State CA , St. Augustine
Levi Sua Levi Sua 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , Mater Dei
Chris Tanner, Rancho Bernardo
Ryan Tuaolo Ryan Tuaolo 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco
Matayo Uiagalelei Matayo Uiagalelei 6'5" | 265 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco
Damonic Williams Damonic Williams 6'3" | 320 lbs | DL Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA , Alemany