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<p><strong>Cameron Casey – Mascoutah</strong><br>Casey has wasted no time making his presence felt at the varsity level. With 8 sacks as a freshman, he's become one of the most productive young pass rushers in Illinois. His quick first step and ability to bend the edge make him a nightmare for opposing tackles. Mascoutah's defense leans on his energy and disruptive ability, and he's proving he can change a game with one play.</p>
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<p><strong>Kendrick (KJ) Crite – Kankakee</strong><br>Crite is another freshman who has flashed big upside early. With 3 sacks on the year, he's already showing traits of a future impact edge rusher. Kankakee has built a reputation for producing fast, aggressive defenders, and Crite fits that mold perfectly. He's explosive off the ball and has a knack for finishing plays when he gets into the backfield.</p>
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<p><strong>Imari Sanders – Christ the King (Chicago)</strong><br>Sanders brings a different element to the group as a linebacker who thrives on pressure packages. With 3 sacks and 19 total tackles, he's shown the ability to blitz with timing and power. His versatility allows him to attack from multiple spots and create chaos for opposing offenses.</p>
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<p><strong>Eddie Young – St. Teresa (Decatur)</strong><br>Young has stepped into a varsity role with confidence, recording 2 sacks this season. His strength at the point of attack allows him to hold his ground and collapse the pocket.</p>
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<p><strong>Samuel Dewhart – Lindblom (Chicago)</strong><br>Dewhart is a young defensive tackle who's already producing. With 2 sacks and 11 tackles, he's making an impact inside, using leverage and strength to disrupt plays.</p>
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<p><strong>Dylan Montgomery – Charleston</strong><br>Montgomery rounds out this group with 2 sacks on the year. He plays with relentless effort and is starting to carve out a name as a dependable pass rusher.</p>
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Cameron Casey – Mascoutah Casey has wasted no time making his presence felt at the varsity level. With 8 sacks as a freshman, he's become one of the most productive young pass rushers in Illinois. His quick first step and ability to bend the edge make him a nightmare for opposing tackles. Mascoutah's defense leans on his energy and disruptive ability, and he's proving he can change a game with one play.
Kendrick (KJ) Crite – KankakeeCrite is another freshman who has flashed big upside early. With 3 sacks on the year, he's already showing traits of a future impact edge rusher. Kankakee has built a reputation for producing fast, aggressive defenders, and Crite fits that mold perfectly. He's explosive off the ball and has a knack for finishing plays when he gets into the backfield. Imari Sanders – Christ the King (Chicago)Sanders brings a different element to the group as a linebacker who thrives on pressure packages. With 3 sacks and 19 total tackles, he's shown the ability to blitz with timing and power. His versatility allows him to attack from multiple spots and create chaos for opposing offenses. Eddie Young – St. Teresa (Decatur)Young has stepped into a varsity role…
