Top Junior Single-Game Defensive Performances
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An overview of some of the top defensive performances from Juniors this past fall, not many teams register defensive statistics so some of these required some digging and some film research but here are some of the best single game…
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Continue ReadingAn overview of some of the top defensive performances from Juniors this past fall, not many teams register defensive statistics so some of these required some digging and some film research but here are some of the best single game performances. To check out offensive performances use the link below
Jeremiah Tucker Jeremiah Tucker 6'0" | 220 lbs | DL East | 2025 State NY vs. Canandaigua
Tucker had a couple standout games but his best was against Canandaigua where he had 18 Tackles, 15 Solo, 2 TFL, 1 Sack and 1 PBU. A performance that showcased Tuckers ability as a defender and why he led Section V in tackles.
Aaron Fisher Aaron Fisher 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL William Floyd | 2025 State NY vs. Walt Whitman
One of the top 25′ DL on Long Island had a few great individual performances this season but against Walt Whitman Fisher showed his ability to rush the passer with 3 sacks to go along with 6 tackles and 3 TFL.
Kadear Dembele Kadear Dembele 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Archbishop Stepinac | 2025 NY vs. Cardinal Hayes
Dembele made his presence known throughout his first season with Archbishop Stepinac, Dembele’s best performance came against the most potent offense in the Catholic League. Dembele had 11 Tackles, 9 Solo, 6 TFL, and 3 Sacks which was the best DL performance in New York this season.
Luka Skoda Luka Skoda 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB St. John The Baptist | 2025 State NY vs. Holy Trinity
Skoda, one of the best linebackers on Long Island, had a couple great performances but against Holy Trinity, he had 6 Tackles, 4 TFL, 2 Sacks, and 2 Hurries and scored the lone touchdown in a close 10-9 win against a team up a division in the NYCHSFL.
Bryce Hinsdale Bryce Hinsdale 5'10" | 150 lbs | ATH Clymer Central/Sherman/Panama | 2025 State NY vs. Salamanca
Hinsdale is a do-it-all athlete playing both ways and is a K/P, several performances standout for Hinsdale but his defensive performance against Salamanca where he caused 3 turnovers was his best, 2 INTs with 39 return yards with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Tray Thompson Tray Thompson 5'9" | 185 lbs | ATH Lockport | 2025 State NY vs. Grand Island
Thompson had a few standout games for Lockport, he had one of the best defensive back performances of the year with 2 INTs that were both returned for touchdowns, (120 return yards) in addition to a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Best Junior Single-Game Defensive Performance
Aiden White Aiden White 6'6" | 245 lbs | DL Valley Central | 2025 NY vs. O’Neill
White, a two-way OL had an impressive breakout season and had one of the most complete defensive performances against a really talented team in his region. Against O’Neill White had 14 Tackles, 11 Solo, 5 TFL, 3 Sacks, and 2 Blocked Kicks, a complete performance with a huge impact, not many defensive performances exceeded what White was able to do here.