Mahtomedi vs Robbinsdale Cooper: Defensive standouts
The Mahtomedi Zephyrs dominated both sides of the ball during their AAAAA semi-final game against Cooper. The only score they gave up was a meaningless touchdown well after the outcome had been decided. Here are some of the athletes who…
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Continue ReadingThe Mahtomedi Zephyrs dominated both sides of the ball during their AAAAA semi-final game against Cooper. The only score they gave up was a meaningless touchdown well after the outcome had been decided. Here are some of the athletes who stood out most on the defensive side of the ball during the Zephyrs’ 34-7 victory.
John-Paul Johnson Mahtomedi DL
Johnson was a problem for the Hawks the entire contest. His quickness of the line of scrimmage allowed him to make two tackles at the line of scrimmage early – the second forcing a punt. He beat his blocker and makes a tackle for loss to more times, one time stopping a fourth and short giving the ball back to their offense.
Ethan Loss Mahtomedi DB
Loss stuffed a run for a short gain from his cornerback spot. He looked great in space, first making an open-field tackle for a short gain. Later, in pass coverage, picking off a deep fly pattern with perfect coverage.
Jordan Huff Mahtomedi LB
Huff was attacking the line of scrimmage all game. He made a tackle for loss by aggressively filling a hole. Then, he shed a block and made a tackle for a short gain.
Cody Dvorak Mahtomedi DL
Dvorak picked up an early sack. Then, with Jonathan Harvey, they stuffed a run on 4trh and short. Dvorak also forced a fumble, and late, he got off a block to make a tackle for a short loss.
Deshawn Richs Cooper DL
Richs stuffed an inside run, then shed his blocker and made a tackle for loss. He was in the backfield again, making a tackle for loss.
Quick hits
Caden Donahue Mahtomedi DL – tackle for a short gain
Nehemiah Ponder Cooper LB – came up strong on run support
Khaden Dorsey Cooper DL – tackle for loss, also forced a fumble
Nicholas Rollinger Mahtomedi DB – defends a deep ball with one-on-one coverage
John Barrow John Barrow 6'1" | 280 lbs | DL Cooper | 2023 State MN Cooper DL – immediately in the backfield to force a fumble
Gunnar Woods Mahtomedi DB – made a one-handed pick-six for 69 yards
Josh Gonleh Cooper LB – tackle for a short gain forcing a 4th down, stuffed a run for a short gain