State Sectionals: North 2 Defensive Game Changers
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Kyle Keyes POS DB CLASS 2024 Kyle Keyes School: Lakeland Senior Kyle Keyes of Lakeland had himself a day last weekend in the sectional semifinals. Lakeland was able to take down one of the best teams in the state in…
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Kyle Keyes
Kyle Keyes
Senior Kyle Keyes of Lakeland had himself a day last weekend in the sectional semifinals. Lakeland was able to take down one of the best teams in the state in Caldwell, and Kyle was responsible for some of the biggest plays of the game. Kyle not only racked up 11 tackles in the game, but also picked the ball off and returned it 95 yards for a touchdown. With another undefeated team in their sights, Kyle will once again be in a position to shine and completely change the momentum of the game.
David Brothers David Brothers 6’1″ | 185 lbs | DL Bernards | 2024 NJ has been a force on the defensive line for Bernards this season. Finding the QB 10 times and forcing 2 fumbles, the senior defensive end has been a backfield disruptor game in and game out. Last weekend alone, David racked up 7 tackles as Bernards shut out Sussex Tech 48-0. David is a strong player lining up on the edge, delivering a punishing punch to linemen to force them backwards and out of his way. Don’t be surprised if David forces a mistake out of Lakeland’s offense.
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Marc Meola
Marc Meola
Lining up at strong safety, Marc Meola has been a force up and down the field for his defense. The 2025 Passaic Valley product can fly up field and make a tackle in the backfield, and can also cover deep to make an impact in pass coverage. Marc has been a turnover machine, picking off the ball 4 times and returning one of those for a touchdown, while also recovering three fumbles. Passaic Valley is going up against West Essex in the sectional finals, which is a team they fell to earlier in the year 21-3. However, after a convincing win against Montville last weekend, Passaic Valley feels ready to win the second time around.
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Nicholas Sangillo
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5'10" | 185 lbs | DB
West Essex | 2025
NJ
Nicholas Sangillo
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5'10" | 185 lbs | DB
West Essex | 2025
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Another strong safety that has had an impressive 2023 season,
Nicholas Sangillo
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5’10” | 185 lbs | DB
West Essex | 2025
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has been shutting opposing defenses run game down all season long. Nick is very fast twitch and is quick to see the run play develop. As soon as he sees the handoff he is darting upfield to stop the running back in his tracks. With 80 tackles and 4 forced fumbles on the season, Nick will look to continue his success this weekend against Passaic Valley.
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Adam DeCristofaro Adam DeCristofaro 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Mount Olive | 2024 NJ
Adam DeCristofaro Adam DeCristofaro 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB Mount Olive | 2024 NJ
An absolute ball hawk for Mt. Olive, Adam DeCristofaro Adam DeCristofaro 6’0″ | 180 lbs | LB Mount Olive | 2024 NJ has dominated in the defensive backfield, racking up 7 interceptions on the season and forcing 2 fumbles on top of it. Adam had one of his biggest performances of the season last weekend in the sectional semifinals. Making a play when it mattered most, Adam picked off the ball right before halftime and returned it for a touchdown to put his team ahead. If there is one player in all of North 2 that has the potential for a big time defensive play this weekend, it is Adam DeCristofaro Adam DeCristofaro 6’0″ | 180 lbs | LB Mount Olive | 2024 NJ .