Defensive Game Balls for Week 7

<!-- 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='1969743' first='Tommy' last='Kasoff'], 2026, Old Bridge: 20 tackles (6 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack in 45-29 victory at Hunterdon Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1938148' first='Dylan' last='Cerciello'], 2026, Saddle Brook: 20 tackles (13 solo), 18 carries, 203 yards, 2 touchdowns in 26-25 victory vs. Wallington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1969729' first='Owen' last='Lieberwirth'], 2027, Mendham: 19 tackles (12 solo), 2 tackles for loss, 12 carries, 49 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 receptions, 32 yards in 24-7 defeat at Montville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1969745' first='Ryan' last='Lambert'], 2026, Pemberton: 18 tackles (13 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 7 carries, 37 yards, 3 receptions, 5 yards in 38-6 defeat vs. Riverside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Rushing</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1547361' first='Justin' last='Davis'], 2026, Wall: 16.5 tackles (15.5 solo), 4 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 receptions, 72 yards in 21-0 victory at Marlboro</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1969730' first='Jose' last='Almonte'], 2027, Passaic: 10 tackles (2 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks in 37-6 victory vs. JFK Paterson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1099792' first='Logan' last='Monteyne'], 2026, DePaul: 12 tackles (2 solo), 3 sacks in 31-21 victory at St. Peter's Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='431328' first='Tasheem' last='Butler'], 2027, Glassboro: 17 tackles (9 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble in 37-7 victory vs. Schalick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Defending</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1567928' first='Steven' last='Cruz'], 2026, Jefferson: 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 fumble recovery, 3 interceptions in 34-21 victory at Dover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='284061' first='Emanuel' last='Gerena'], 2026, Holy Spirit: 2 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns, 3 receptions, 100 yards, 1 touchdown, 2, two-point conversions in 48-0 victory vs. Ocean City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1969735' first='Maxwell' last='Griffin'], 2027, Roselle Park: 2 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, 1 interception returned for touchdown in 49-6 victory vs. JP Stevens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1893358' first='Terence' last='Barnes'], 2028, Riverside: 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, 23 carries, 156 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 receptions, 21 yards in 38-6 victory at Pemberton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->