Defensive Game Balls for Week 6

<!-- 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&nbsp;<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,&nbsp;<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='1953632' first='Gustave' last='Copes'], 2028, Central Regional: 22 tackles (14 solo), 2 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR in 27-7 victory at Toms River South</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1921827' first='Gage' last='Boyle'], 2028, Point Pleasant Beach: 19 tackles (10 solo), 1 TFL, 3 receptions, 61 yards, 16 carries, 103 yards, 2 TD in 44-30 victory vs. Lakewood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1538285' first='Justin' last='Valinotti'], 2026, Old Bridge: 18 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFL, 1 FR in 35-0 victory vs. Monroe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1953625' first='Ben' last='Roberts'], 2026, Rumson-Fair Haven: 17.5 tackles (6 solo), 1.5 TFL, 1 FR in 34-10 defeat vs. Red Bank Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Rushing</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1562000' first='Adekunbi' last='Adetayo'], 2027, Shabazz: 9 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFL, 4 sacks in 27-21 victory at Caldwell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1953617' first='Ashton' last='Wall'], 2027, Gloucester: 8 tackles (5 solo), 3 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FF in 34-6 victory at Schalick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1216639' first='Ezekiel' last='Penick'], 2026, Elizabeth: 12 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 3 carries, 21 yards in 24-21 victory vs. Morristown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1953624' first='Anthony' last='Inverso'], 2026, Robbinsville: 8 tackles (5 solo), 3 sacks, 1 blocked kick in 33-25 victory at Moorestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Defending</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1141052' first='Tamir' last='Rhett'], 2029, St. Joseph Hammonton: 3 tackles (3 solo), 2 Int in 13-12 victory at Atlantic Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1953618' first='Samuel' last='Kilasi'], 2027, Pinelands: 6 tackles (3 solo), 2 Int, 1 pick-six in 21-14 victory vs. Barnegat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1696974' first='Kysheem' last='Prunty'], 2027, Williamstown: 10 tackles (5 solo), 2 Int in 21-14 victory vs. Cherokee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1953621' first='Aaron' last='Varner'], 2027, Bloomfield: 1 solo tackle, 2 Int, 1 pick-six, 4 carries, 21 yards, 1 reception, 24 yards in 38-7 victory at JFK Paterson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->