Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash – Defensive Standouts

Northern Nash vs. Southern Nash &#8211; Defensive Standouts

Ed Brooks

November 14, 2023 @ 07:42 AM

I was on the sidelines for the rematch between the teams in the State Second-Round Playoffs game. The two teams took leads throughout the game. Northern Nash sealed the victory during the final two minutes, final score 35 - 32. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.   Southern Nash HS   [player_tooltip player_id='1087778' first='Malaki' last='Dobbins'] - DL, 6'3" 230. Malaki displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087809' first='Deavon' last='Richardson'] - LB, 5'11" 190. Deavon displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Ajay Garcia - DL, 6'0" 205. Ajay displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087776' first='John' last='Tolleson'] - DL, 6'3" 240. John displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Isaac Joyner - LB, 6'0" 165. Isaac displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Israel Whitaker - LB, 6'2" 195. Israel displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='957966' first='Logan' last='Saunders'] - DB, 6'0" 175 (No. 54 DB, No. 345 Overall). He displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good use of arms and technique while defending passes thrown in his direction.   Northern Nash HS   [player_tooltip player_id='1087768' first='Trey' last='Battle'] - DB, 6'1" 185. Trey displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087793' first='Kaleb' last='Staton'] - DB, 5'9" 160. Kaleb displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087811' first='Peyton' last='Clay'] - LB, 5'11" 185. Peyton displayed good lateral movement and speed to close quickly on the ball carrier for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087760' first='Jaquille' last='Arrington'] - DB, 6'0" 160. Jaquille displayed the ability to change directions quickly and speed to cover receivers. He displayed good technique and use of arms while defending passes thrown in his direction.   Jordan Jones - DL, 6'3" 215. Jordan displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   [player_tooltip player_id='1087756' first='Sammy' last='Huddleston'] - DL, 6'2" 230. Sammy displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Torrence Porter Jr. - DL, 6'2" 220. Torrence displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.   Andrew Zipko - DL, 6'3" 205. Andrew displayed good technique and use of hands to control blockers while moving past them for stops. He displayed good technique on tackles made in the open field.

I was on the sidelines for the rematch between the teams in the State Second-Round Playoffs game. The two teams took leads throughout the game. Northern Nash sealed the victory during the final two minutes, final score 35 - 32. The listed players performances caught my attention throughout the game.