Top Single-Game Sophomore Defensive Performances

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An overview of some of the top defensive performances from sophomores throughout the state. Sophomores being contributors to their varsity teams is becoming more and more common across the state, these guys stood out for their performances this past fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the top defensive performances from the Junior and Senior class through the links below</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/top-junior-single-game-defensive-performances/?itm_source=parsely-api">Top Single-Game Junior Defensive Performances</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/03/top-single-game-senior-defensive-performances/?itm_source=parsely-api">Top Single-Game Senior Defensive Performances</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='505866' first='Jaizen' last='Warren'] vs. McQuaid</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren, a key piece to the Bennett defensive front that was so dominant through the season had his best game in playoffs against McQuaid with 6 Tackles, 3 TFL, and 2 Sacks in a very tight victory that helped Bennett move forward in the postseason. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19459623/6577dbe9d45e9807746fe065">Warren's Highlights vs. McQuaid</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206380' first='Chamore' last='Brown'] vs. Columbus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown had a couple multi-sack games but against Columbus, he had his best game of the season with 9 Tackles, 4 Solo, 3 TFL, and 2 Sacks and was a big part of helping his team hold Columbus to 0 points, the second time they were able to shutout an opponent that season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19265742/65c79bb2bed7450050b1a610">Brown's Season Highlights</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='575516' first='Omar' last='Mendez Jr'] vs. Monsignor Farrell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mendez showcased his best performance against the best competition that Moore Catholic faced all season. Against Monsignor Farrell, Mendez had 13 Tackles, 7 Solo, 4 TFL, and 2 Sacks. A strong performance from the young pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20306865/650f0d84b01887056c7c4744">Mendez's Highlights vs. Monsignor Farrell</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206373' first='Trey' last='Stathis'] vs. Herkimer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stathis had his best performance in his first game of the year against Herkimer where he had 8 Tackles, 4 Solo, 4 TFLs, and 1.5 Sacks contributing heavily to a defense that only allowed 7 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='505861' first='Troy' last='Beeman'] vs. Susquehanna Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beeman had a couple of high output performances when it came to making tackles and plays past the LOS, however his best game against Susquehanna Valley featured only 4 tackles. What made his day special was 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries in a dominant defensive performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518168' first='Gianni' last='Velazquez'] vs. Vertus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Velazquez was one of the top tackling machines in Section V, against Vertus he had 20 Tackles, 9 Solo, 4 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 PBU and 1 FF holding Vertus to only 12 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17757827/653fd42ec11a240bd82407bc">Velasquez Highlights vs. Vertus</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1206379' first='Jovan' last='Bonilla'] vs. Moore Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonilla played his best games in the latter half of the season for St. John the Baptist and that includes his performance against Moore Catholic where he had 6 Solo Tackles, 4 TFL, 1 Sack, and 2 PBU against one of the most dangerous offenses in the NYCHSFL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16920362/658d064cf31e3e053cffbc93">Bonilla's Highlights vs. Moore Catholic</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Single-Game Sophomore Defensive Performance</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='410677' first='De'Mari' last='Clemons'] vs. Lancaster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clemons had a brief stint in Georgia HS Football at the beginning of the season but returned to Bennett and played his best ball down the stretch. Against Lancaster, Clemons had 5 Tackles, 1 INT that he returned for 25 yards, 4 PBUs, 1 FF, and 2 KO Returns for 35 yards. Creating 2 turnovers while adding 4 PBUs is some high level DB play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18505334/654ffbd96898e9135c5dd4b6">Clemons' Highlights vs. Lancaster</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->