Defensive Standouts in Southern California from Week 0

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182984"],"_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-68aea0ca6b780"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson was causing all sorts of havoc in the backfield in Sierra Canyon's 35-0 win over JSerra.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had six tackles, three for a loss with a sack. Sierra Canyon held JSerra under 100 yards of total offense and Johnson was a big reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sierra Canyon&#039;s [player_tooltip player_id='1182984' first='Mikhal' last='Johnson'] is one of many difference-makers on defensive line <a href="https://t.co/VDVW5SPVjz">https://t.co/VDVW5SPVjz</a></p>&mdash; eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer/status/1957085222660665482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401275"],"_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-68aea0ca6b7ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rapolla led the Southern Section with 24 tackles with a sack and a forced fumble in Palm Springs' double overtime win over Segerstrom. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was one of the top junior leaders in sacks last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">8/22/25 vs Segerstrom<br>38-32 W in double OT<br>[player_tooltip player_id='401275' first='Koa' last='Rapolla'] #8 LB/ATH<br>c/o 2026 Palm Springs HS<a href="https://t.co/RIc4wunagh">https://t.co/RIc4wunagh</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='401275' first='Koa' last='Rapolla'] (@KoaRapolla) <a href="https://twitter.com/KoaRapolla/status/1959484032208748898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611201"],"_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-68aea0ca6b853"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walk-Green led Centennial with 13 tackles in the Huskies' dominant 42-14 win over Servite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior safety has offers from Notre Dame, Purdue and Utah among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Utah <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SSchraderOn3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Syrusamirian2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Syrusamirian2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UteReef33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UteReef33</a> <a href="https://t.co/5iozma2CRn">pic.twitter.com/5iozma2CRn</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1611201' first='Jaden' last='Walk-Green'] (@Jaden_WalkGreen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaden_WalkGreen/status/1950764023081013271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621180"],"_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-68aea0ca6b8b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weddle returned an interception 51 yards for a touchdown in Rancho Bernardo's 15-13 win over La Serna. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also threw for 155 yards with a touchdown and had six tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big time WIN tonight! <a href="https://t.co/EoVCJlgsUl">https://t.co/EoVCJlgsUl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1621180' first='Gaige' last='Weddle'] (@GaigeLWeddle) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaigeLWeddle/status/1959163491891179789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780328"],"_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-68aea0ca6b918"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilder had 9 tackles, five for a loss, three sacks and a fumble recovery in Serra's shutout win over Palos Verdes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ohio State commit is one of the top edge rushers in the state and was a big reason Serra held Palos Verdes to 145 yards of total offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Game Wrecker!!! Week 1 Highlights. Stop sleeping!! <a href="https://twitter.com/Serra__Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Serra__Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/latsondheimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@latsondheimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DamianCalhoun?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DamianCalhoun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomLoy247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/swishxvibes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@swishxvibes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Birm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Birm</a> <a href="https://t.co/yvhrhRUFu6">pic.twitter.com/yvhrhRUFu6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='780328' first='Khary' last='Wilder'] (@WilderKhary) <a href="https://twitter.com/WilderKhary/status/1959343856706797730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There isn&#039;t a more dominant player in California than <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OhioState?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OhioState</a> commit [player_tooltip player_id='780328' first='Khary' last='Wilder']- size, power, quickness and motor are all plus tools, unlimited upside <a href="https://t.co/67JHdEmHya">https://t.co/67JHdEmHya</a></p>&mdash; Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/1959522368679973199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER TOP PERFORMERS:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1269166' first='Ryder' last='Barnes'], Crean Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Imari Brown, Santa Paula</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>King Butler, Norte Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah Contreras, Hoover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Everett, Mar Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Darion Fluker, Rancho Cucamonga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordyn Gillissie, Santana</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathen Grebb, Banning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='283684' first='Siua' last='Holani'], Santa Margarita</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saesean Jenkins, Monte Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elijah Johnson, Artesia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1000902' first='Taylor' last='Johnson'], Cajon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='490799' first='Danny' last='Lang'], Mater Dei</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nate Larsen, El Dorado</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abelardo Leos, Murrieta Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Melo, Tesoro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patrick Norman, San Clemente</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='780331' first='Laneselota' last='Olive-Enos'], St. John Bosco</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blake Robinson, Fallbrook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fabian Ruvalcaba, Norte Vista</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kingston Sula, Carson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jovan Taylor, Xavier Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='283614' first='Ezaya' last='Tokio'], Oceanside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gavin Valencia, Rancho Bernardo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luke Vincent, Capistrano Valley Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joshua Visser, Otay Ranch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>De'Andre Williams, Lincoln</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->