Defensive Game Balls for Week 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite football being the ultimate team game, individual players have standout performances. With another week of outstanding football played in our Great Garden State, here are the top individual offensive performances from last week. Congratulations to all those recognized and keep the momentum rolling!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone's Winter Showcase is back for 2025 with more locations than ever. Looking to attend? Register <a href="https://prepredzone.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">here</a>. Save a few dollars off the cost of registration by using my special promo code, <strong>MankariousWinterPRZ</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Be sure to follow me on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/BrendanScoutsNJ">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for the latest New Jersey high school football prospect news and not miss a beat!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Run Stopping</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921827' first='Gage' last='Boyle'], 2028, Point Pleasant Beach: 20 tackles (10 solo), 1 TFL, 10 carries, 63 yards, 1 two-point conversion in 41-13 victory at Keyport</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921828' first='Symeir' last='Sorey'], 2028, Newark Central: 19 tackles (16 solo), 3 TFL, 1 sack, 2 FF, 1 reception, 1 yard in 26-7 victory at Verona</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1021597' first='Christian' last='Murcia'], 2027, Pompton Lakes: 18 tackles (3 solo), 2 receptions, 47 yards, 1 TD, in 42-35 defeat vs. Waldwick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921823' first='Matt' last='Tyburczy'], 2026, Hackettstown: 17 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFL, 3 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD, 11 carries, 127 yards, 2 TD in 55-26 victory at North Warren</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Rushing</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1906721' first='Koen' last='Johnson'], 2026, Neptune: 10 tackles, 8 TFL, 5 sacks in 32-6 victory at Asbury Park</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921836' first='Ivan' last='Padilla'], 2027, Howell: 6 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFL, 4 sacks in 24-20 victory vs. Freehold Township</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921829' first='Michael' last='Colaneri'], 2028, Hasbrouck Heights: 15 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 Int, 1 carry, 12 yards in 33-0 victory vs. Saddle Brook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1665989' first='Andrew' last='Avent'], 2026, Rahway: 6 tackles (5 solo), 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 11 carries, 219 yards, 2 TD, 4 punts, 3 downed in opponent's 20-yard line in 33-0 victory at North Hunterdon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1558123' first='Logan' last='Nagle'], 2026, DePaul: 11 tackles (4 solo), 4 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FF in 26-14 victory vs. Paramus Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Defending</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1905702' first='Jo' last='Jo Marullo'], 2028, Rutherford: 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 Int in 3-0 victory vs. Glen Rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1545703' first='Makai' last='Blackstone'], 2027, Steinert: 11 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, 2 Int in 26-18 victory at Notre Dame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='910900' first='Jaylen' last='Morris'], 2027, Triton: 4 solo tackles, 2 Int, 1 pick-six, 7 carries, 31 yards, 1 TD, 3 receptions, 52 yards in 31-14 victory vs. Bridgeton </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1540926' first='Zach' last='Konetzni'], 2026, Glen Ridge: 11 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL, 2 Int, 1 pick-six, 15 carries, 44 yards, 7-19, 81 yards in 21-14 defeat at Hoboken</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='918994' first='Trey' last='McFadden'], 2026, Montgomery: 3 solo tackles, 2 Int, 3 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD, 1 carry, 14 yards, 6-7 PAT in 36-7 victory vs. Watchung Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->