Southern California Top Defensive Performances: Week 3
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Blaze Iglesias Blaze Iglesias 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Orange | 2022 State CA , Orange, 2022 Iglesias has been a great defensive player at Orange for multiple seasons now. He is one of the better tacklers in Orange…
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Continue ReadingBlaze Iglesias Blaze Iglesias 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Orange | 2022 State CA , Orange, 2022
Iglesias has been a great defensive player at Orange for multiple seasons now. He is one of the better tacklers in Orange County and can get into the backfield regularly. Orange won its first game of the season in a defensive battle with La Habra. Iglesias had 9 tackles and 4 sacks for the Panthers in the low-scoring win. He has a tough matchup against Capo Valley this week who has a speedy quarterback and likes to attack the middle of the field. Iglesias is committed to Air Force.
Football: Big college commitment for @Orangepantherf1! Senior defensive end/tight end, 3.8 GPA @BlazeIglesias (6-3, 255) commits to #AirForce, per @CoachPedroza 🏈 @ocvarsity @SteveFryer @GregBiggins pic.twitter.com/YNwE1cUXv1
— Dan Albano (@ocvarsityguy) August 3, 2021
Thomas Kensinger Thomas Kensinger 6'4" | 240 lbs | DL Venice | 2022 CA , Venice, 2022
Venice is one of my favorite teams in the City Section and the Gondoliers got their first win of the season in shutout fashion against Santa Monica. Kensinger had 11 tackles, 3 sacks and a forced fumble for Venice in the win. He is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound defensive end who was All-CIF LA City Section previously.
3 Sacks 5.5 TFLs 5 Hurries 11 Tackles 1 Deflection, Snaps and some blocking on O. I Was very happy to play Santa Monica and win… that game should happen every year! @FootballVenice @latsondheimer @P_Jackxon10 @RomeoSignore @iggy_coach @RobertLamar25 pic.twitter.com/Guapr3vtjF
— Thomas Kensinger – Air Force Football 2026 (@ThomasKensinge1) September 12, 2021
Jaxson Moi Jaxson Moi 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Cathedral Catholic | 2022 State CA , Cathedral Catholic, 2022
Just when people thought Helix was back as a top team in San Diego, they run into Cathedral Catholic. Moi was the best player on the field and led the Dons defense to a shutout. He forced a fumble on a goal line stand to open the game and had an interception on an under screen. Moi is arguably the best defensive player in San Diego and is committed to Cal.
Defensive Tackle @JaxsonMoi of Cathedral Catholic HS (San Diego) is playing lights out !! Gz🆙💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/KM7tqketrv
— Recruit My Lineman (@RMLineman) September 9, 2021
Griffin Ramos, Mt. Carmel, 2024
Everybody expected Mt. Carmel to be very good offensively this season, but the Sun Devils have been great on defense as of late. They have outscored their opponents 126-38 this season have back-to-back shutouts against Valley Center and Valhalla. Ramos is a talented sophomore defensive back who had two interceptions, one of which where he jumped a slant route which means he studies his film. Coach Drew Westling and every other coach in the world loves guys who study film. Ramos also had an interception he returned for a touchdown against Patrick Henry earlier in the season.
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— Griffin Ramos (@ramos_griffin) September 13, 2021
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Jalen Woods Jalen Woods 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2022
The UCLA-bound linebacker had 9 tackles and 4.5 sacks in a nice win over East St. Louis of Illinois in the Trinity League Showcase. Woods is a linebacker who can play sideline-to-sideline and rush the passer better than a lot of linebackers. With defensive linemen up front like Jairus Satele Jairus Satele 6'1" | 300 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , Matayo Uiagalelei Matayo Uiagalelei 6'5" | 265 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA and Nathan Burrell Nathan Burrell 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , it opens up pass rushing lanes for Woods. Bosco goes on the road for the first time this week to play Oscar Smith of Virginia.
The athleticism and versatility of 2022 LB Jalen Woods (@JayDouble_9) is impressive. Smooth athlete, speed in pursuit and an ultimate chess piece for any scheme. 📈 pic.twitter.com/4TRzIGD4D9
— Kyle Morgan CATAPULT Southwest Regional Scout (@KyleMorgan_XOS) April 18, 2021
Other top performers:
Christian Aguilar, Eastlake
Alex Arroyo, Roosevelt
David Bailey David Bailey 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Peter Bario, Campbell Hall
Jaden Beisel, Aliso Niguel
Brendin Benoit, Centennial
Miguel Berrios, Sunny Hills
Dominick Brito, Garden Grove
Sean Brown, Simi Valley
Eric Butler Eric Butler 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Centennial | 2022 CA Jr., Centennial
Donny Couts, Coronado
Luke Crabtree, Ocean View
Jimmy Cunningham, Simi Valley
Hayden Dendiu, Dana Hills
Jordan Dwyer, Mission Hills
Griffin Grant Griffin Grant 6'4" | 200 lbs | DB Torrey Pines | 2022 State CA , Torrey Pines
Cody Grbic, Edison
Jack Hernandez, La Quinta
Kevin Himes, Palm Desert
Nick Juarez, Yucaipa
Mason Kubichek Mason Kubichek 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Corona Del Mar | 2023 CA , Corona del Mar
Mikey Laderer, Aliso Niguel
Daniel Longoria, Hawkins
Reese Mcdonald, San Clemente
Riley Morris, St. Genevieve
Luke Rotenberg, Brentwood
Anthony Villalobos, Canoga Park
Nathan Wagner, Fullerton
Dylan Wood, Corona del Mar
Dominick Wright, Eastlake