Defensive Stat Stuffers Making Noise Early This Season

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384915"],"_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-6aa1908278589"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Key Stats:</strong> 19 Tackles, 2 Pass Breakups</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384915' first='Brandon' last='Carter'] is a fantastic safety prospect. On a team that's 0-2, Carter has been great through two weeks. This past week, he had 19 tackles. Most of them were in the open field. He helped eliminate big plays. He was all over the field making tackles. He also had two pass breakups. Carter's ability to read the field and make the right play is impressive. He is a good player in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2027 DB 6'1 170 3.7 GPA<br>19 Tackle Game As A DB 29 Total In 2 Games!<br><br>19 tackle 2 pass breakups Hudl-<a href="https://t.co/bUynxPK0hw">https://t.co/bUynxPK0hw</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2384915' first='Brandon' last='Carter'] (@Bkcarter2309) <a href="https://x.com/Bkcarter2309/status/2097854553244709347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384916"],"_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-6aa19082785f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Key Stats: </strong>15 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss, 4 Receptions, 100 yards, 1 Touchdown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384916' first='Liam' last='Corcoran'] is a good outside linebacker. He does a nice job of playing in space. He had 15 tackles in this past week's game. He was all over the field making tackles. He is especially good at making open-field tackles. On offense, he is a good tight end. He had 4 catches and scored a touchdown. He catches the ball well in traffic; Corcoran is a talented player on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 1 🎬🏈<br><br>Didn't get the W, but plenty to build on. 💪🏼🔥 Proud of this team. Back to work! ⬆️<br><br>Stats: 15 TCKLS, 1 TFL, 4 REC, 100 YDS, 1 TD<a href="https://t.co/GsqJOv2zBW">https://t.co/GsqJOv2zBW</a><a href="https://x.com/MarsHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarsHSFootball</a> <a href="https://x.com/CoachBenedek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBenedek</a> <a href="https://x.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://x.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://x.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://x.com/PghSportsNow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PghSportsNow</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2384916' first='Liam' last='Corcoran'] (@Liamcorc28) <a href="https://x.com/Liamcorc28/status/2097103519798939742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2384918"],"_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-6aa1908278640"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Key Stats:</strong> 11 Tackles, 1 Tackle for loss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384918' first='Desmond' last='Bangura'] is a good inside linebacker. He does a good job of reading his keys and attacking upfield. He is excellent at making open-field tackles. He looks like he is shot out of a cannon with the way he flies upfield and makes tackles. He also shows good speed by chasing plays all over the field. Banguara is a difference-making linebacker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 2 vs Unionville. Here are my highlights from this week ! <br>- 11 tackles<br>- 1 Tfl<a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://x.com/AllStatePreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AllStatePreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bk75rIIKgu">https://t.co/Bk75rIIKgu</a> <a href="https://t.co/agJ4ZSoTW1">pic.twitter.com/agJ4ZSoTW1</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2384918' first='Desmond' last='Bangura'] (@DesBangura8_) <a href="https://x.com/DesBangura8_/status/2097146442053734662?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2165100"],"_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-6aa190827868a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Key Stats:</strong> 9 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How about 9 tackles and 3 tackles for loss in half a game? That's pretty good, and that's exactly what [player_tooltip player_id='2165100' first='Andrew' last='Rowan'] did. He is a tackling machine. Making tackles in the open field look easy. He has excellent instincts, reads the play well, and comes upfield to make the tackle. Rowan is an excellent linebacker in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2027 LB | 4.01 GPA | 6&#039;0&quot; 205lbs<br><br>47-0<br>Starters pulled after Halftime<br><br>6 Tackles<br>3 TFLs<a href="https://x.com/S1insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@S1insider</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/PAPrepVarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepVarsity</a> <a href="https://x.com/StarATHAlliance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarATHAlliance</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://x.com/WissFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WissFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/VltaDZDZHL">pic.twitter.com/VltaDZDZHL</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2165100' first='Andrew' last='Rowan'] (@Andrew33Rowan) <a href="https://x.com/Andrew33Rowan/status/2097048823885377782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1515786"],"_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-6aa19082786cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Key Stats:</strong> 10 Tackles, 1 Pass Breakup, 4 catches, 104 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, and 8 carries for 66 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wow, what a performance by [player_tooltip player_id='1515786' first='Shay' last='Strencosky']. The kid was everywhere for Pottsville. On offense, he played as a running back and off-ball tight end. He has great speed and athleticism. Once he gets the ball in the open field, he is off to the races. Then on defense, he is a tackling machine. He also shows a good ability to cover receivers. Strencosky is a name to know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Week 2 vs Mount Caramel<br>4 catches 104yards 2Tds<br>8 carries 66yards<br>10 tackles<br>1 PBU<a href="https://x.com/MBrennan79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MBrennan79</a> <a href="https://x.com/rpaint11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rpaint11</a> <a href="https://x.com/Ianrenn87?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ianrenn87</a> <a href="https://x.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://x.com/footballcoach79?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@footballcoach79</a> <a href="https://x.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://x.com/EPAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EPAFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/7JRdR0Vz0G">https://t.co/7JRdR0Vz0G</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1515786' first='Shay' last='Strencosky'] (@shaystrencosky_) <a href="https://x.com/shaystrencosky_/status/2096981773250916635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->