Senior Sack Leaders | Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These seniors consistently collapsed the pocket and disrupted offenses throughout the 2025 season. Whether off the edge or from the interior, they made their mark with relentless pressure and production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Juelz Baker | Richards (Chicago)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker set the tone all season long for Richards' defense. He recorded <strong>11 sacks in just 6 games</strong>, averaging nearly <strong>2 sacks per game</strong> and racking up <strong>60 yards lost</strong>. His burst and ability to win quickly off the snap made him one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nicholas Hutcheson | Wesclin (Trenton)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hutcheson was a steady presence for Wesclin, finishing with <strong>10.5 sacks and 70 yards lost</strong>. His blend of power and technique gave offensive linemen problems every week, helping anchor a tough defensive front.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jaydenn Moore | Pittsfield</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore's <strong>10 sacks</strong> highlight just how disruptive he was this fall. A consistent finisher, he thrived at getting home and making big plays behind the line of scrimmage, fueling Pittsfield's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1607066' first='Malik' last='Mazyun'] | Cahokia</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mazyun filled up the stat sheet with <strong>9 sacks and 3 hurries</strong> on the year. His athleticism at linebacker gave Cahokia a versatile weapon who could rush, cover, and chase down plays all over the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400870' first='Bradley' last='Dahl'] | NBHS (Poplar Grove)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dahl's motor never stopped. He tallied <strong>9 sacks</strong> and made a name for himself as a reliable edge presence who consistently found ways to get into the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Haneef Ingram | Richards (Chicago)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richards had a dangerous duo up front, and Ingram was a big part of it. He posted <strong>8 sacks in 6 games</strong>, adding <strong>2 hurries</strong>, showing off his ability to collapse the pocket and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='819675' first='Jaylen' last='Torres'] | St. Francis (Wheaton)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Torres gave opposing quarterbacks nightmares with <strong>8 sacks and 12 hurries</strong>. His quick first step and power made him one of the more disruptive interior defenders in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tyler Rench | Pana</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rench was a steady force all season, finishing with <strong>8 sacks</strong> and nearly a sack per game. His presence off the edge gave Pana a consistent pass-rushing spark.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tristan Brown | Dyett (Chicago)</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown made the most of every opportunity, totaling <strong>8 sacks</strong> and bringing energy off the edge. His quickness and timing helped Dyett generate pressure in key moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Colin Zierman | Morris</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zierman rounded out the top ten with <strong>7 sacks and 35 yards lost</strong>. His length and strength off the edge gave Morris a reliable playmaker on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->