Freshman Ball Hawks Making an Early Impact

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531138' first='Mireon' last='Hill'] – Plainfield South High School</strong><br>Hill sits atop the list with <strong>three interceptions in just five games</strong>, giving him the highest interceptions-per-game mark among this group. He shows strong instincts in coverage and consistently puts himself in position to make plays on the football. His early production points to a defender who reads the quarterback well and understands leverage for his age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Logan Cox – Roxana High School</strong><br>Cox recorded <strong>three interceptions over an 11-game season</strong>, showing consistency and reliability week after week. He plays disciplined football in the secondary and takes advantage of quarterbacks that challenge his coverage. His steady production reflects a defender who can be trusted to handle his assignment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ke'shawn Crawford – Monmouth-Roseville High School</strong><br>Crawford's two-way background shows up defensively, where he posted <strong>three interceptions in 11 games</strong>. His experience on offense gives him a natural feel for route concepts and timing, allowing him to anticipate throws and close quickly on the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Earnest Winters – Cahokia High School</strong><br>Winters pairs ball production with return ability, totaling <strong>three interceptions and 71 return yards</strong>. He plays fast and aggressive in coverage and is dangerous once the ball is in his hands. His versatility at DB and WR is evident in how confidently he attacks the football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donnel Sallis – ICCP (Elmhurst)</strong><br>Sallis rounds out the group with <strong>two interceptions in 10 games</strong>, providing a steady, physical presence in the secondary. He competes well at the catch point and adds value with his ability to contribute on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->