Defensive Game Balls for Week 8

<!-- 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='1987679' first='Chris' last='Estrada'], 2026, North Hunterdon: 21 tackles (9 solo) in 27-7 defeat at Voorhees</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987677' first='Landon' last='Peddicord'], 2027, Atlantic Tech: 19 tackles (17 solo), 6 TFL, 1 Int, 1 pick-six in 33-7 victory at Egg Harbor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987681' first='Jason' last='Huss'], 2026, Red Bank Regional: 18 tackles (10 solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack in 35-2 victory at Long Branch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987682' first='Diego' last='Villatoro'], 2026, Kearny: 16 tackles (7 solo), 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR in 54-34 defeat at Fair Lawn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Rushing</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987684' first='Daniel' last='Diaz'], 2026, Roselle: 11 tackles (11 solo), 5 sacks, 1 Int in 40-6 victory at JP Stevens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='736705' first='Luke' last='Wafle'], 2026, Hun: 12 tackles (6 solo), 5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks in 31-14 victory vs. The First Academy (FL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1557919' first='Aedan' last='Hywel'], 2026, Phillipsburg: 11 tackles, 4 sacks in 36-13 victory vs. Bridgewater-Raritan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1906660' first='Aiden' last='Noblecilla'], 2027, South Plainfield: 14 tackles (11 solo), 1 TFL, 4 sacks in 42-14 victory vs. JFK Iselin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pass Defending</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='672996' first='Bryce' last='Werner'], 2026, Pennington School: 1 tackle, 3 interceptions, 4 receptions, 28 yards in 36-6 victory at Peddie Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1987690' first='Samond' last='Walker'], 2028, Hoboken: 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 3 Int, 3 receptions, 22 yards, 1-1, 40 yards, 1 TD in 33-17 victory vs. Pascack Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1017495' first='Dominic' last='Massaro'], 2026, South Plainfield: 5 tackles (2 solo), 3 Int (1 TD), 26 carries, 243 yards, 4 TD in 42-14 victory vs. JFK Iselin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1267838' first='Zamir' last='Davis'], 2027, West Deptford: 9 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFL, 2 Int in 21-6 victory at Overbrook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->