Cardinal Gibbons v. Panther Creek Defensive Highlights

I was on the sidelines for the fourth-round playoff game between Cardinal Gibbons HS and Panther Creek HS.  I observed Cardinal Gibbons high-powered offense control the game with the ground attack for the majority of the game.  The players’ listed performances were outstanding throughout the game. <strong>Carter Scearce, MLB, 5'11" 205, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Carter displayed good lateral movement and speed to cover ground quickly to make the stop.  He read the play and displayed good reaction to the ball carrier.  Carter Scearce had 8 total tackles for the game. <strong>Ethan Grace, DE, 6'2" 201, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Ethan displayed good speed in the open field closing quickly to make the stop.  He displayed quickness coming out of his stance and good use of hands to control blockers to stop the ball carrier.  Ethan Grace played at a high-energy level throughout the game, finishing with 6 total tackles, 3 for losses. <strong>Joshua Stoneking, DT, 6'3" 227, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Joshua displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers to make the stop.  He was quick out of his stance to move past blockers into the backfield.  Joshua kept constant pressure on the quarterback throughout the game.  Joshua Stoneking had 4 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss. <strong>Donovan Dozier, DE, 6'3" 215, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Donovan displayed quickness coming out of his stance and good use of hands to control blockers to stop the play.  He displayed good lateral movement and technique.  Donovan Dozier had 5 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss. <strong>Will Mason, CB, 5'9" 175, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Will displayed good reaction to the ball and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier to make the stop.  He displayed good technique on the solo tackles.  Will Mason was very active throughout the game, finishing with 7 total tackles. <strong>Savoy New, LB, 5'11" 184, Cardinal Gibbons HS</strong>.  Savoy displayed good reaction to the ball and speed while closing quickly on the ball carrier.  He displayed good technique and strength on solo tackles.  Savoy New played at a high-energy level throughout the game, finishing with 7 total tackles. <strong>Chris Brightman, FS, 6'0" 183, Panther Creek HS</strong>.  Chris displayed good speed and reaction to the ball on plays.  He closed quickly on the ball carrier to make stops.  Chris Brightman was the dominant player on the defensive unit, finishing with 12 total tackles. <strong>Braylon Lamar, LB, 5'11" 181, Panther Creek HS</strong>.  Braylon displayed good lateral movement and reaction to the play to make the stop.  He displayed good speed and cover ground quickly.  Braylon Lamar displayed good technique on the tackles, finishing with 8 total tackles. <strong>Riley Whittenberg, MLB, 6'2" 240, Panther Creek HS</strong>.  Riley displayed good lateral movement and quick reaction to the play.  He moved well in tight spaces to stop the ball carrier.  Riley Whittenberg displayed good technique on the tackles, finishing with 7 total tackles. <strong>Shajn Becton, FS, 6'3" 180, Panther Creek HS</strong>.  Shajn displayed good speed and reaction to the ball on plays.  He displayed good technique on the tackles, finishing with 5 total tackles. <strong>Hayden Minter, DT, 6'1" 270, Panther Creek HS</strong>.  Hayden displayed good footwork and use of hands to control blockers to make stops.  He displayed quickness out of his stance as he moved past blockers into the backfield on two consecutive plays.  Hayden Minter displayed good technique on the tackles, finishing with 4 total tackles, 2 for losses. &nbsp; &nbsp;