Defenders Put Up Impressive Numbers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>Here is a look at some defensive players who had stat stuffing week 7 performances!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL [player_tooltip player_id='1358237' first='Gabriel' last='Lisowiec'] (IC Catholic – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive lineman had 2 sacks and a QB hurry moving his squad to 7-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL Ke'Arion Laird (Rich Township – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Laird goes 6'4” 260 pounds and the big fella shined on Friday with a sack, fumble recovery, and 9 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='2111465' first='Logan' last='Wilson'] (Hononegah – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The edge at 6'4” 230 pounds had 10 tackles, 2.5 TFL, and 3 pressures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1664330' first='Jalen' last='Vannoy'] (Neuqua Valley – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vannoy had 5 tackles, 4 pressures, 2 TFL, and 1 sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1609515' first='Cameren' last='Stewart'] (Lincoln Way East – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior 6'3” edge rusher had a pair of sacks and 3 tackles including 1 TFL in week 7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2077747' first='Julian' last='Stump'] (DePaul Prep – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stump had 8 tackles and 4 QB hurries in week 7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Liam Larma (York – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The York defender had 4 tackles and a QB hurry as the sophomore 6'2” 210 pound linebacker continues to emerge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Christian Walsh (Oswego – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walsh only played a half, but was productive in his time out there with 9 tackles including 2 TFL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1146387' first='Landen' last='Goebel'] (Naperville Central – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior 6'2” linebacker had an insane 15 tackles along with 4 TFL and 1 PBU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2179777' first='Darius' last='Stewart'] (West Aurora – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stewart put on a show vs South Elgin with 10 solo tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks, and 1 BU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2140316' first='Jace' last='Schaack'] (Rockford Jefferson – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schaack was a beast in week 7 as he had 20 tackles, 3 TFL, and 1 forced fumble!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='2251880' first='Izaeis' last='Archer'] (Normal Community – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore backer produces week after week!&nbsp; In week 7 against Neuqua Valley had a pix six interception score, 2 other PBU, 1 blocked field goal, and 6 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB Owen Nichols (Barrington – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nichols ripped off a 72 yard pix six in their win over Conant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1635618' first='Will' last='Molloy'] (New Trier – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Molloy was a force in just a little over 2 quarters of play with a pair of sacks, 3 TFL, 1 FF, and 7 total tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1565289' first='Tyler' last='VanderLaan'] (Neuqua Valley – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanderLaan had 8 tackles and 2 TFL vs Normal Community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='1889307' first='Isiah' last='Scott'] (Plainfield South – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott broke up a pass late which led to an interception sealing the game late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2105793' first='Khalil' last='Hannah'] (DePaul Prep – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hannah had a productive night against Niles Notre Dame with 1 interception and another pass broken up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Jack Leonard (Hersey – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior defensive back has nice size at 6'1” while recording 4 tackles and didn't allow a catch Friday night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Connor French (Tinley Park – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>French had a big game against TF South s the 5'10” defensive back had 2 interceptions, 7 tackles, and returned a field goal block 60 yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Jake Walsh (Oswego – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior defender had another game with an interception along with a PBU and 5 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB Tavian Talton (Wheaton St. Francis – 2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The defensive back was making plays against St. Viator including an interception and a pair of pass break ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2174852' first='Max' last='Grund'] (Lake Zurich – 2029)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grund had 11 tackles, 2 TFL, 3 PBU, and 1 interception in a win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2200642' first='Andre' last='Morris Jr.'] (Hoffman Estates – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'0” corner had 4 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in a defensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB [player_tooltip player_id='2219322' first='Kennon' last='Lyke'] (Metea Valley – 2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tall corner at 6'2” was targeted 5 times and did not allow a catch with 2 being PBU.&nbsp; Also had 4 tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->