Calvert Hall/Loyola Blakefield: Top 5 defensive players to watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Calvert Hall and Loyola Blakefield will play each other for the 105th time on Thanksgiving Day. Loyola Blakefield won its 52nd game in the series by a score of 17-14 in last year's matchup. Prep Redzone looks at five defensive playmakers to watch for in that game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/11/calvert-hall-vs-loyola-blakefield-top-5-offensive-playmakers/">Check here for the top 5 offensive playmakers to watch in this game</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1070148"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923b4d660bee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Per MaxPreps, Hardy had 20 total tackles in six game appearances this season. I watched him play a great game in a season-ending win against Calvert Hall a few weeks ago. His first offer from Syracuse came shortly thereafter. Hardy is big, mobile, and agile. Plays with a motor and has a few pass-rush moves in his arsenal to go with his power. A true disruptor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1567195"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923b4d660c53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mosier was one of the top linebackers coming into this season and did not disappoint. He's credited with 90 total tackles in 10 games this season. LB has been spoiled by having a hard-nosed linebacker like Mosier, who is always in attack mode and processes plays quickly. Does a great job of stopping plays before they reach the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312934"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923b4d660c9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams has been one of the top cornerbacks in the Northeast over the past few years. His technique, length, speed, and knowledge at this point make him hard to get open against. Whether it's press man, off-man, or zone coverage, Adams can mirror a wide receiver up and down the field. He's smooth in his transitions and has the lateral quickness to cover receivers in the slot as well. Impressive for a defensive back of his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams is credited with 37 total tackles and two interceptions this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697907"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923b4d660d02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murn is credited with 102 total tackles (6 TFL) and four interceptions this season for Loyola Blakefield. He has the body of a defensive back but the mindset of a linebacker. Murn is physical and covers ground sideline to sideline against both the pass and run. Does a great job of tackling and limiting yards after contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686777"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69245d00997a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speicher ended the regular season with 81 total tackles (4 TFL), four pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble. He was one of the top defensive performers I watched in Calvert Hall's last regular-season game against Concordia Prep (a win for Calvert Hall). Undersized but productive and a key cog in Calvert Hall's front seven. Excellent tackler who takes good angles and consistently wraps up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LukeSpeicher26/status/1990805157538562335?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LukeSpeicher26/status/1990805157538562335?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->