WA’s Top Playoff Performances- Defense

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here we take a look at the top playoff performances in the state of Washington on the offensive &amp; defensive side of the ball. As we head into the quarterfinals we will continue to track those athletes who are excelling in the post season...</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSE</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] 26' DE/ [player_tooltip player_id='1248703' first='Lowen' last='Colman-Brusa']&nbsp; 25' DL Kennedy Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy Catholic left no doubt with the Lancers beating Richland 49-7. Both Lowen &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='402789' first='Derek' last='Colman-Brusa'] each recorded 2 sacks in a dominant performance. It will be tough for anyone to contain the high-profile duo.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1136314' first='Cooper' last='Macpherson'] 25' LB Chiawana&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2x conference defensive POY MacPherson did his thing once again in a 56-14 beatdown of Puyallup. His 2 fumble recoveries and 15-yard return for a TD were key in the win.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563411' first='Kash' last='Lexing'] 25' DB Roosevelt&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roosevelt has a bunch of big time D1 guys with the 6-2 170-pound Lexing being one of the more underrated athletes. His performance was crucial in the 40-0 playoff win over Federal Way, returning an INT for a TD and also rushing 20 yards for another touchdown.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402787' first='Asa' last='Thompson'] 26' ATH/DB Eastside Catholic&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top recruits in all of Washington showed off his overall versatility on the defensive side of the ball, finishing with 2 INTs in the 37-6 win over Monroe.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1368318' first='Michael' last='Kori'] 27' DB/ATH Kamiakin&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What will be one of the most recruited 2027 athletes in WA for the 2027 class. Kori can play 4-5 different spots on the field, also excelling on D where he returned a fumble 40 yards for a TD.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='693683' first='Xavier' last='Ahrens'] 25' DB/ATH Curtis</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curtis got handled in round one by Camas 41-6, but the Montana St commit Ahrens had another pick 6 that he took for a 50-yard return in the loss.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563415' first='Anthony' last='Forner'] 25' DB/ [player_tooltip player_id='1530852' first='Jared' last='Forner'] 25' DB Camas&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Papermakers have had multiple kids step up all year. The Forner's did just that again with each picking off a pass and scoring a touchdown in the 41-6 win over Curtis.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563429' first='Sawyer' last='Sommerville'] 27' DB Chiawana&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore DB was clutch in the team's 56-14 win over Puyallup. He had 2 INTs in the round one game and will be a big part of the programs future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->