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Top Defensive Performers in Week 6

Top Defensive Performers in Week 6
Eric Bergman
Eric Bergman October 9, 2024 @ 02:53 PM
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Ahmad Grayer
Ahmad Grayer 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
IL
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Halpin was a game-changer, accounting for 3 interceptions that swung momentum in Momence's favor. 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He was relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback, managing to disrupt the backfield and register 2 crucial sacks that stalled key drives. In addition to his pass-rushing prowess, Rench was a significant factor in the run game, tallying 9 tackles and preventing any significant gains on the ground.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["830844"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6706df3c73c15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='830844' first='Ahmad' last='Grayer'] was all over the field on Friday, leading his defense to a commanding 50-7 win over Lane Tech. Grayer played a pivotal role in shutting down the passing game, showcasing his ball-hawking skills with a key interception that halted one of Lane Tech's few offensive threats. In addition to the pick, he contributed 5 tackles, solidifying his impact in both coverage and run support, as his relentless effort helped secure the dominant victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cael Bruns","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Paxton-Buckley-Loda","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6706df3c73ccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cael Bruns was heavily involved on the defensive side of the ball last Friday, making his presence felt throughout the game. He was a force in Prairie Central's 22-7 victory, contributing to 14 tackles and adding a crucial sack that disrupted the opposing offense. Bruns' physical play and relentless effort were key factors in shutting down the opposition and securing the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
 Brogan Halpin

Brogan Halpin

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Brogan Halpin

School: Momence High School
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Tyler Rench

Tyler Rench

HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 205
POS DL
CLASS 2026

Tyler Rench

School: Pana High School
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Ahmad Grayer

Ahmad Grayer

IL
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Ahmad
Grayer DB
Class
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Height
5'11"
Weight
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HS
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Top Defensive Performers in Week 6
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Cael Bruns

Cael Bruns

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CLASS 2026

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