Southern California Top Defensive Performances: Week 3
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CJ Besuzzi HEIGHT 6'2" POS LB CLASS 2023 CJ Besuzzi School: Aliso Niguel Aliso Niguel used some timely special teams and defensive plays to beat crosstown rival Dana Hills 38-24 in the rain. Besuzzi had 10 tackles, two for a…
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Aliso Niguel used some timely special teams and defensive plays to beat crosstown rival Dana Hills 38-24 in the rain.
Besuzzi had 10 tackles, two for a loss, two interceptions and he returned one for a touchdown. He was all over the field for the Wolverines and is a vocal leader.
He is lengthy, athletic and has FCS level size. Besuzzi currently has offers from Benedictine College and Whittier College.
San Clemente’s defense was very impressive in a 23-6 win over Corona del Mar last week.
Gerken had one of the biggest plays of the game with an impressive interception with under a minute left in the first half that led to a score. He also added five sacks in the win.
He and the San Clemente defense have one of its toughest test of the season this week against Edison. Another timely turnover by Gerken would be very helpful for the Tritons in that game.
Highlights
Hansen was one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the Southern Section at Servite last season and he had his biggest game of the year last week for St. John Bosco.
He was getting in the backfield constantly and had three sacks.
If Hansen is playing well on the interior of the defensive line for the Braves, it will be very helpful when they play Mater Dei soon.
Pleasant is the fastest high school player in the state and was huge for Serra in a close win over Warren in week three.
He had two interceptions against one of the top quarterbacks in the nation and returned a kick 96 yards for a touchdown.
Similar to Pleasant above, Thomas effected the game with his defense and returning against Eastlake.
Thomas had two interceptions and had 87 return yards for Granite Hills.
Other top performers:
Collins Acheampong Collins Acheampong 6'7" | 255 lbs | ATH Santa Margarita | 2023 State CA , Santa Margarita
Samarai Anderson Samarai Anderson 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Centennial | 2023 State CA , Centennial
Travis Anderson, Mission Viejo
Jacob Carlon Jacob Carlon 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA , Newport Harbor
Tommy Castronovo, La Jolla
Michael Damato Michael Damato 6'0" | 205 lbs | DB Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA , Mission Viejo
Jeilani Davis Jeilani Davis 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Mater Dei
Tonton Drobny, Army-Navy
Connor Irons Connor Irons 6'6" | 245 lbs | ATH Sunny Hills | 2024 State CA , Sunny Hills
Cameron Kozak, El Toro
Wyatt Mosier Wyatt Mosier 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Yorba Linda | 2023 State CA , Yorba Linda
Leroy Palu, Mayfair
Weston Port Weston Port 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB San Juan Hills | 2025 State CA , San Juan Hills
Cole Robertson, San Clemente
Jackson Sievers Jackson Sievers 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Capistrano Valley | 2024 State CA , Capistrano Valley
Levi Sua Levi Sua 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , Mater Dei
Noah Sulick, Santa Margarita
Tojuan Terrell, Cajon
Lucas Valencia, Temecula Valley
Daniel Viramontes, Katella
Reily Walker, Capistrano Valley
Aaron Williams Aaron Williams 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco