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Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers

Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers
Elijah Bonner
Elijah Bonner
February 11, 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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Avante Hendrix
Avante Hendrix 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB/WR | 2025
CO
Justyn Jordan
Justyn Jordan 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB/RB/RB | 2026
CO
Elvin Ampofo
Elvin Ampofo 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2025
CO
Toray Davis
Toray Davis 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB | 2026
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's 5A high school football scene is teeming with defensive talent. These dynamic players have made their mark by reading quarterbacks like a book and turning potential completions into game-changing interceptions. Let's break down the top interception leaders, highlighting their impressive stats and impact on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Mike Davidson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"110","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Westminster","_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-67aa4727102c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davidson might be small, but his playmaking ability is anything but. He's a defensive spark with 63 total tackles, including 40 solo stops and four tackles for loss. Add in two sacks, four interceptions, and a forced fumble, and he's a nightmare for offenses. Davidson also brings versatility from the hardwood, where he averaged 5.6 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1431677"],"_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-67aa472710330"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hendrix plays with disciplined aggression, tallying 39 tackles and 23 solo stops. His ball-hawking skills are evident with four interceptions and four pass breakups, consistently flipping field position for Overland's defense.</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":"Myren Johnson","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fountain-Fort Carson","_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-67aa4727103be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is a force in the secondary, blending physicality with playmaking instincts. His 58 total tackles, including 9.5 for loss, showcased his ability to crash the backfield and stuff ball carriers. Johnson's ball-hawking prowess was evident with four interceptions, which he returned for an average of 18.5 yards, turning defense into offense. His three forced fumbles cemented his reputation as a disruptive, versatile defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1420883"],"_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-67aa472710405"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan's long frame and impressive wingspan made him a nightmare for quarterbacks. He logged nine pass breakups and displayed an elite ability to read the field, with 40 tackles and four interceptions. His knack for creating turnovers cemented his role as a dynamic playmaker in Fountain-Fort Carson's defensive backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1290036"],"_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-67aa472710444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ampofo's aggressive style of play and impeccable instincts made him a cornerstone for Eaglecrest's defense. He led with 90 tackles, including 51 solo stops, and pulled down four interceptions. Ampofo's ability to force a fumble and command the secondary highlighted his game-changing presence.</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":"Tyson Watson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Arapahoe","_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-67aa4727104c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson's ability to disrupt offensive schemes was a testament to his sharp instincts and quick reflexes. He tallied 30 tackles, including three for loss, and snagged four interceptions. His seven pass breakups added to his reputation as a defensive nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.</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":"JoJo Hernandez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"180","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Regis Jesuit","_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-67aa4727105c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hernandez played with ferocity and intelligence, recording 35 tackles and four crucial interceptions. His physical play extended to forcing two fumbles and breaking up four passes. Hernandez's ability to create chaos in the secondary solidified his status as a reliable leader for Regis Jesuit's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777474"],"_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-67aa47271060d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dual-sport athlete with elite athleticism, Davis made an impact on both the football field and the basketball court. He tallied 49 tackles and four interceptions on the gridiron while forcing three fumbles. On the hardwood, Davis averaged 8.7 points and 2.3 steals per game, proving his versatility and athletic dominance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These defensive dynamos redefined the art of playmaking on defense, proving that interceptions and game-changing tackles are as electrifying as touchdowns. Colorado 5A football was better because of their heart, hustle, and elite skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Colorado's 5A high school football scene is teeming with defensive talent. These dynamic players have made their mark by reading quarterbacks like a book and turning potential completions into game-changing interceptions. Let's break down the top interception leaders, highlighting their impressive stats and impact on the field.

Mike Davidson

Mike Davidson

HEIGHT 5'2"
WEIGHT 110
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Mike Davidson

School: Westminster
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Avante Hendrix

Avante Hendrix

CO
DB/WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/WR
CLASS 2025
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Avante
Hendrix DB/WR
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Overland
|
CO
Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers
Hendrix plays with disciplined aggression, tallying 39 tackles and 23 solo stops. His ball-hawking skills are evident with...
Written by Elijah Bonner
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State: Colorado
School: Overland
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Myren Johnson

Myren Johnson

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB
CLASS 2026

Myren Johnson

School: Fountain-Fort Carson
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Justyn Jordan

Justyn Jordan

CO
DB/RB/RB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB/RB/RB
CLASS 2026
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Justyn
Jordan DB/RB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Fountain-Fort Carson
|
CO
Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers
Jordan’s long frame and impressive wingspan made him a nightmare for quarterbacks. He logged nine pass breakups and...
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Justyn Jordan

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State: Colorado
School: Fountain-Fort Carson
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Elvin Ampofo

Elvin Ampofo

CO
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Elvin
Ampofo DB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Eaglecrest
|
CO
Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers
Ampofo’s aggressive style of play and impeccable instincts made him a cornerstone for Eaglecrest’s defense. He led with...
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Wyoming
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Elvin Ampofo

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State: Colorado
School: Eaglecrest
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Tyson Watson

Tyson Watson

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Tyson Watson

School: Arapahoe
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JoJo Hernandez

JoJo Hernandez

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS DB
CLASS 2025

JoJo Hernandez

School: Regis Jesuit
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Toray Davis

Toray Davis

CO
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Toray
Davis DB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Fairview
|
CO
Top 5A Interception Leaders: Ball-Hawking Game Changers
A dual-sport athlete with elite athleticism, Davis made an impact on both the football field and the basketball...
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UCLA
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Toray Davis

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State: Colorado
School: Fairview
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