Garden State Gamers: Week 8’s Top Defensive Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that cutoff weekend has come and passed, here are a few stars from the wet weekend who did more than their part to put their team over in week 8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week 8's Top Pass Rushing Performances</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["723591"],"_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":"I absolutely love it when prospects I highlight as players to watch come through and make me look brilliant. That is exactly what Taylor, a defensive lineman for the Tigers, did on Friday. In a 42-all final score in a triple overtime against Montgomery, I am sure there is a sense of malaise; however, Taylor should be on cloud-nine after a major, breakthrough game. Taylor had 9 tackles in the game while also forcing a fumble, making 4 tackles for loss, and sacking the quarterback 4 times.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217802"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057678"],"_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":"The first of two Spartans to make today's list, Stiansen applied constant pressure when the Braves' quarterback dropped back to pass. In a 28-12 victory at Newton, Sparta's senior defensive line standout registered 6 tackles and 3 sacks in the game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b12178b0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["379683"],"_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":"Joining teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1054407' first='Kevin' last='Taylor'] on today's list is Hamilton, the senior leader and linebacker for the Tigers. In the 42-all tie against Montgomery, Hamilton had a monster game - particularly on defense. Hamilton made 18 tackles to go along with 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in the contest. He pitched in on offense too by converting a two-point conversion and slashing 5/36 and 4/14, respectively, on the ground and through the air","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653934a42d0f3"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["993116"],"_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":"In a thorough 33-0 victory over Jefferson, Genardi was a monster from his linebacker position. Yes, he did have 17 tackles, force a fumble, and made 1 tackle for loss; but, Genardi also was a big factor in the passing game too as he registered 3 sacks in this one.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653934a42d149"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week 8's Top Pass Defending Performances</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057664"],"_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":"I absolutely love when freshman make plays. That is exactly what Bonfig, a fresman at Pennington, did in a 28-14 victory at Peddie. In the game, Bonfig made 4 tackles; however, the 2027 graduate single-handedly killed three drives as he intercepted 3 passes in the contest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b121794a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057667"],"_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":"In the grand scheme of things a 21-o victory is solid and any coach on the winning side of that matchup likely feels that they left meat on the bone. For Pangborn, a defensive back, he made sure not to leave much - if any - for Wall to latch on to. Pangborn made 6 tackles - including 3 solos and 1 tackle for loss - as well as2 interceptions in the contest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b12179e9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057673"],"_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":"The streak continues and has now extended to 36 straight victories for Caldwell. In their most recent tally, a 34-0 win against Mountain Lakes Gruzas, a senior defensive back, had a huge impact in pitching the shutout. With 3 interceptions in the contest, Gruzas is now amongst the state leaders in interceptions with 7 for the year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217a6a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821207"],"_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":"In a tight game they certainly were hopeful to pull off the win, West Deptford was defeated by Haddon Heights, a 27-13 final. Gugel, a senior defensive back did his absolute best to ensure his squad would stay in the game. He ended not one, but two Haddon Heights' drives with interceptions - whiping potential scores off the board and giving his team extra possessions in a tight contest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653934a42d222"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Week 8's Top Run-Stuffing Performances</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1032178"],"_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":"Maisano has been a frequent visitor to the weekly run-stuffers. In a tight and tough 14-7 loss against Hanover Park, the sophomore linebacker proved tough to get away from. In the contest Maisano made 22 tackles (13 solos) and 1 tackle for loss. With the conclusion of the regular season, Maisano was credited with 159 tackles.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217af0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057668"],"_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":"Getting to a 5-3 record was a big deal for Montville this wee. They accomplished this goal in a 24-14 victory against Chatham. A big component in this victory was the play of Vito, their junior linebacker. In his most active game of the season, Vito nearly doubled the output from his previous most productive game, as he made 23 tackles in the week 8 contest.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217b7b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777888"],"_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":"Chlodnicki played like a man possessed in the 28-12 victory at Newton. The second of two Spartans, Sparta's junior linebacker made 20 tackles and 4 tackles for loss. Most impressively, of Chlodnicki's 20 tackles 15 of them were solo stops.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217bfb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057676"],"_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":"Hasbrouck Heights finished their season 6-2 in part to Formisano's strong performance. In their 28-6 victory over Becton Formisano had a season-high 22 tackles. Along with 2 tackles for loss, 14 of his stops were solo.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65390b1217c7c"} /-->