NV Top Defensive Performers: Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breaking down the top performers on defense from Nevada's week 2 action. Senior LBs [player_tooltip player_id='817718' first='Cooper' last='Park'] (Reed) and Maxx Ellermeyer (Truckee) continue to be among the top tacklers in the state.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817718"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb9431a5d2d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park continued his productive start to the season with 14 total tackles (8 solo), 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks in Reed's 38-24 win over Faith Lutheran. Nevada's leading tackler is averaging 13 tackles/game with 3 TFLs and 2 sacks through three games. He's an athletic ILB with great range and physicality at 6'/206. Reed hosts Hug on Friday before an intriguing matchup with Douglas on 9/14. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2LXgzn">Weeks 1-3 Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["817714"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb9431a5d88"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smalley set a physical tone in Douglas' 31-0 shutout of Spring Creek. He's totaled 10+ tackles in each of the team's three wins with the defense allowing only 9 total points and two shutouts. He showed his sideline-to-sideline ability and powerful punch when attacking blockers downhill. Douglas travels to Damonte Ranch (2-1) on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/smalley_cole/status/1698090015241478428?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/smalley_cole/status/1698090015241478428?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811157"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb9431a5dd9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McGlothen was extremely disruptive on the front-seven in Silverado's 24-16 loss to Foothill, totaling 12 tackles (10 solo), 4 TFLs, and 2 sacks. The Nevada-commit looked extremely explosive off the snap and dominated his 1v1 matchups. McGlothen continues to cement his status as NV's #1 2024 DL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16162779/64f2d54864deca0ce4ee30f0">Week 2 Highlights vs. Foothill</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Maxx Ellermeyer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2411","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Truckee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb9431a5e75"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellermeyer had a productive outing in Truckee's 20-17 win over Damonte Ranch with 16 tackles (12 solo) and 5 TFLs. He's a savvy ball-tracker that can finesse his way into the backfield and close on ball-carriers with bursty acceleration. Ellermeyer looks on track to finish among the state's leading tacklers again this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14387165/64f36bec344a4e0ae4e09949">Week 2 Highlights vs. Damonte Ranch</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Braelon Toles ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Damonte Ranch","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fb9431a5eff"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Toles consistently found himself making plays behind the LOS in Damonte Ranch's 20-17 loss to Truckee. He showed explosiveness and a quick first step getting into the backfield and played well with his eyes to read/react. Toles has posted 13 TFLs and 5 sacks through the first three games of the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Btoles21/status/1698413347597844580?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Btoles21/status/1698413347597844580?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Top Performers: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Zjeanthiao Williams- 6 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks (Shadow Ridge)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Bryan Esele- 3 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 sacks Foothill</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112628' first='Travis' last='Kenzevich']- pick-six, 55 yards</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Tanner Kuch- 14 tackles, 2 TFLs</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='820598' first='Champ' last='Kapanui']- 5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='817706' first='Andre' last='Porter']- 5 tackles, 2 TFLs</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1330852' first='Carsen' last='Galvin']- 10 tackles, 1 TFL (Damonte Ranch)</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Aaron Tekansik- 2 INTs, 9 tackles, LB</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->