Stats: 12 Tackles, 1 Sack

The junior LB was a tackling machine. The LA defense was extremely stout all night long and a big reason was the instincts of Max. He was everywhere and seemed to be a step ahead of the OL, making him a nightmare to try and get a hat on before he could close and make a tackle. Max did a great job in this game and all season playing in the trenches and keeping himself clean while doing it. The 2027 will be back next year and in line for a massively productive senior year.

Stats: 10 Tackles

Lourdes Academy has produced a perfect record to this point and their front seven on defense has been a key reason why. One of the key contributors on a weekly basis is junior LB Max Behnke. Even at just 5’10” 190 lbs, Max finds a way to get through the trenches. He has a way of making OL miss with his quickness, but then can instantly flip the switch to deliver a stout hit on the ball carrier against that inside run game. The junior plays like a veteran, quickly finding the ball while coming downhill after he read run. Quick, fast processor, and a stout tackler has Max making plays all over the field.

Stats: 7 Tackles, 2 TFLs

What a display from the junior LB Maximus Behnke Maximus Behnke 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB Lourdes Academy | 2027 State WI ! He was flying around the front seven last week making key stops for his defense. Max did a great job of knifing through the traffic, untouched, and making the secure tackle in the backfield or at the line. Max also flashed the speed to power that helped him shed blocks quickly and kept him on his path into the backfield. It was also great watching him flow with the play and not over pursue the play while closing on the ball. The 190 lbs athlete also plays guard for the offense and there are clips showing his violence and power he brings to the field. Check him out, coaches!