Defensive Stars Shine – Papillion South 36 Millard North 26

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense was well represented on Friday night in the Nebraska Class A Quarterfinals, with several players making their presence felt on nearly every snap. LBs <strong>Lempp, Meyers</strong> (Papio South), and <strong>Nelsen</strong> (Millard North) commanded the middle. While <strong>Fischer</strong> (North) disrupted on the front line.<strong> Beckenhauer</strong> (South) and D-1 talent <strong>Evans, Jr</strong> (North) roamed the back end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571968"],"_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-6912300d3ab2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>STATE QUARTERFINALS / 21 TACKLES!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lempp was everywhere, leading all tacklers with 21 (11 solo) and 1 TFL. His performance was arguably the best of the night on either side of the ball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a lean and athletic frame, Lempp can easily add weight, projecting well as a next-level LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1192414"],"_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-6912300d3abd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelsen a 6'2 205 lb. TE/LB shined as a playmaker for Millard North. He posted 13 tackles, 2 TFL, and .5 sacks in a strong two-way effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior linebacker brings good size and physicality, showing the ability to read and react quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He added three receptions for 28 yards, flashing reliable hands and toughness on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/drew_nelsen22?t=wTF7NrPsStQKPceeVnhWBg&amp;s=09">https://twitter.com/drew_nelsen22?t=wTF7NrPsStQKPceeVnhWBg&amp;s=09</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ben Meyers","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"195","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Papillion La-Vista South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912300d3ad0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>DISRUPTER!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meyers physicality and nose for the football stood out Friday. With 11 tackles, forcing 2 fumbles, 1 QB hurry and 1.5 TFL, Meyers was constantly disrupting plays for the Titans defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTE - His 3-way powerlifting total of 1,280 lb. is a strong indication of functional strength to complete at the next-level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://x.com/_benmeyers?t=7yuxtSMT_WU6Tw9o_pH_FA&amp;s=03">https://x.com/_benmeyers?t=7yuxtSMT_WU6Tw9o_pH_FA&amp;s=03</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Connor Fischer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"205","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millard North","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6912300d3ae08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>EDGE PRESENCE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fischer led the Mustangs with 2 TFL, 1.5 sacks and 3 total tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This 2-sport athlete (Lacrosse) has a Sr. season ahead of him! With a year of growth and development, this DL/Edge force will be a player to watch next year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19878352/connor-fischer">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19878352/connor-fischer</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487566"],"_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-6912300d3ae96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>DO IT ALL!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This athletic, 6'1, 195lb, DB had 6 tackles and 2 pass deflections. He also punted, kicked, returned KOs and platooned at QB!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notably Beckenhauer was 4 for 4 in PATs and returned 6 KOs for 152 yards with a long of 42.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beckenhauer is a basketball player for the Titans as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/GrantBeck07?t=rEG-hprqZzfNOEtW2Px-Hw&amp;s=03">https://twitter.com/GrantBeck07?t=rEG-hprqZzfNOEtW2PxHw&amp;s=03</a><a href="https://x.com/GrantBeck07?t=THKm35PcfxTZALJFN3v-ig&amp;s=03">https://x.com/GrantBeck07?t=THKm35PcfxTZALJFN3v-ig&amp;s=03</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/17705958/67eea6d3ce6e55d31a43b8ce">http://www.hudl.com/video/3/17705958/67eea6d3ce6e55d31a43b8ce</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487570"],"_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-6912300d3af19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>BIG TIME / SOON TO BE D-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans Jr. from the defensive backfield had 11 tackles (6 solo). This hard hitting and athletic S will play at the next level, its just a matter of where. Stay Tuned!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->