TRL Defensive POY Candidates- Ranked #1-10
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The Three Rivers League is so talented I had to separate the Offense and Defense. D1 kids are everywhere within the conference and the POY award is truly up for grabs. As stated previously the order referenced below of each…
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Continue ReadingThe Three Rivers League is so talented I had to separate the Offense and Defense. D1 kids are everywhere within the conference and the POY award is truly up for grabs.
As stated previously the order referenced below of each athlete does not directly reflect his recruitment. You can be the #1 ranked player in the state and not be a Conference POY favorite. There are numerous variables which go into who is selected, including the team’s overall success. Have a look at who I would have as the TRL’s leading candidates for Defensive POY heading into the season.
1.
Jake Reichle
Jake
Reichle
6'3" | 185 lbs | DB
Lakeridge | 2022
State
OR
22’ SS Lakeridge- Reichle has size, legit speed and was a 1st team all-conference kid last year for the Pacers. His 87 total tackles in 5 games led the state, to go with 2 INT’s and 2 Forced Fumbles. Look for multiple Mid-Major/D1aa’s to go on him.
2.
Earl Ingle
Earl
Ingle
6'1" | 215 lbs | LB
West Linn | 2023
State
OR
23’ LB West Linn- Maybe the breakout Sophomore of the year last spring. Ingle earned unanimous 1st team all-league accolades, and is an outstanding overall athlete. He will project as a 1st team all-state LB
3.
Dylan Layne
Dylan
Layne
6'2" | 200 lbs | DB
Lake Oswego | 2022
State
OR
22’ S Lake Oswego- Much like Olvera, I could see Layne being the POY. A lot of credit to Eastern Washington on extending the early offer. He’s the type of kid who could make an immediate impact, and play early in the Big Sky, if he was to pursue that route.
4.
Kellen Hale
Kellen
Hale
6'5" | 205 lbs | LB
Tualatin | 2022
State
OR
22’ LB Tualatin- One of the fastest rising prospects in the region. Hale broke out last spring, earning 1st team all-conference accolades at LB. He is also an outstanding TE and could be dominant with his size and overall versatility.
5.
Cole Prusia
Cole
Prusia
6'3" | 190 lbs | DB
Tualatin | 2022
State
OR
22’ CB Tualatin- Everyone knows Prusia. As good as he is on O, I like him on D just as much. His ability to play CB at 6-3 200 pounds, shows just how athletic he is. If the T-Wolves make a state title run, he will be the x-factor.
6.
Richie Anderson
Richie
Anderson
6'4" | 225 lbs | DL
Tualatin | 2023
State
OR
23’ DE Tualatin- Anderson tore it up in limited time last season as a Sophomore, racking up 2nd team all-conference honors. He will be a problem at 6-4 220 coming hard off the edge.
7.
Zac Waible
Zac
Waible
6'2" | 215 lbs | LB
Lakeridge | 2022
State
OR
22’ WLB Lakeridge- When all is said and done Waible could end up one of the Pacers all-time leading tacklers. His 76 total tackles in 5 games (15.2 per) and 6 tackles for loss was incredibly impressive.
8.
Nui Tovey
Nui
Tovey
6'3" | 230 lbs | LB
Lakeridge | 2022
State
OR
22’ DE Lakeridge- The Defensive Lineman of the Year last season in the TRL. A lot of credit to Tovey with all of the talent within the conference. Look for him to have a similar type season as the Pacers should be one of the best in the state defensively.
9.
Wiley Donnerberg
Wiley
Donnerberg
6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH
West Linn | 2024
State
OR
24’ LB West Linn- Look for a big year out of Donnerberg as I have him ranked my #2 overall athlete in the 2024 class. With Ingle and Hamper flying around, people won’t be expecting the youngster to be such a factor, which he will be.
10.
Ethan Biondine
Ethan
Biondine
6'0" | 220 lbs | LB
Lakeridge | 2024
OR
24’ LB Lakeridge- Four of the 10 athletes on the defensive POY list are from Lakeridge, with three being seniors. Biondine is the future, starting as a freshman last season. He has God given ability and instincts, and should thrive in the state’s toughest conference.