Southern California Top Defensive Performances: Round Two
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Devin Cobb, Cypress, 2022 Cypress played against a Bonita team that wanted to throw the ball all over the field. The Centurions’ pass rush made that plan difficult but Cobb’s play is also a big reason Cypress got the 24-6…
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Continue ReadingDevin Cobb, Cypress, 2022
Cypress played against a Bonita team that wanted to throw the ball all over the field. The Centurions’ pass rush made that plan difficult but Cobb’s play is also a big reason Cypress got the 24-6 win. Cobb deflected many passes and Bonita’s receivers failed to create separation against him. He had an interception in the fourth quarter that he returned for a touchdown that was called back due to a clipping penalty.
Heading to the semifinals vs Long Beach Poly!! #Yes #Nekton @ocvarsity @ocvarsityguy @SteveFryer @mikehuntley63 @CypHS_Athletics @City_of_Cypress pic.twitter.com/T9gyK9oqo9
— Cypress High School Football (@CypressHSFB) November 14, 2021
Thomas Kensinger Thomas Kensinger 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Venice | 2022 CA , Venice, 2022
Venice’s defense had a dominant defensive performance against South East in the City Section playoffs. It was far from Kensinger’s most impressive statistical performance of the season but he was very effective tallying six tackles and 1.5 sacks. He has seven sacks on the season and 17.5 tackles for a loss this season.
Highlights from Quarterfinal win on Friday. Huge Shout OUT to @brucebuffer for an awesome Intro to our football game @FootballVenice @latsondheimer @P_Jackxon10 @RomeoSignore @iggy_coach @RobertLamar25 @FlowersJamier @BrendanMcInerny @douglichten @Coach_Conlin @armour223 pic.twitter.com/bhOJrBxQ9R
— Thomas Kensinger – Air Force Football 2026 (@ThomasKensinge1) November 15, 2021
Noa Keohuloa, Serra, 2024
Several defensive players shined for Serra of Gardena in a win against a very good Foothill team. The sophomore Keohuloa had four tackles, a sack and a 27-yard interception return for a touchdown in Serra’s 34-7 win to advance to the Division 3 semifinals.
Serra defense recorded six sacks last night; two interceptions (Jason Mitchell, Noa Keohuloa), blocked punt (Amari Hendy) @breezepreps
— Damian Calhoun (@DamianCalhoun) November 13, 2021
Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA , Servite, 2022
McMillan is a top two receiver in the state but he came to play on defense in Servite’s 34-3 win over Santa Margarita in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs. The Oregon commit had three interceptions in the second half, including an 87-yard interception he returned for a touchdown. Some believe he is a better prospect as a defensive back.
PICK 6 @TMAC96795‼️
Servite leads 19-3 with 7:51 left in the 4th. pic.twitter.com/e4In51qp2n
— Servite Football (@ServiteFootball) November 13, 2021
Andy Villena, Mt. Carmel, 2022
Mt. Carmel’s defense has been one of the best in San Diego all season long. Villena had a big game for the Sundevils with a team-high five tackles and an interception that he returned 50 yards. It was one of three interceptions for Mt. Carmel, including a 37-yard pick six by junior Ronald Pearcy. Mt. Carmel will play Ramona in the Division 3 semifinals.
#ForksUp pic.twitter.com/NCRZqqTvPt
— MCSundevilFB (@MCSunDevilFoot1) November 14, 2021
Other top performers:
Taariq Al-Uqdah Taariq Al-Uqdah 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Inglewood | 2022 State CA , Inglewood
Zabien Brown Zabien Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Mater Dei
Gage Burnett Gage Burnett 6'1" | 230 lbs | LB Santa Margarita Catholic | 2024 State CA , Servite
Joshua Cason, Long Beach Poly
Esteban Choucair, El Modena
Josiah Christopher, Palisades
Reid Farrell, Valencia
Jack Gieser, Valencia
Daniel Goodrich, Woodbridge
Logan Gregory, Edison
Joshua Hunter, Mater Dei
Jamari Johnson, Colony
Josiah Lamarque Josiah Lamarque 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA , Newport Harbor
Owen Long, La Serna
Chance Mattson, Ramona
Jeremie McGurn, Jordan
Jaxson Moi Jaxson Moi 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA , Cathedral Catholic
Jacob Morgan, Mission Bay
Kade Musser, Chino Hills
Darrien Palmer, Colony
Darrin Parham, Mt. Carmel
Lee Quan Parker, Colony
Dane Reed Dane Reed 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Inglewood | 2023 State CA , Canoga Park
Jace Rodriguez, Orange Lutheran
Christian Sarem, Carlsbad
Bryce Strong, Colony
Malaki Te’o Malaki Te’o 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Donovan Turner Donovan Turner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Long Beach Poly | 2022 State CA , Long Beach Poly
Anthony Villalobos, Canoga Park