Southern California Top Defensive Performances: Week 9
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David Bailey David Bailey 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei, 2022
Bailey was the defensive player of the game for Mater Dei in the marquee matchup against Servite last week. The uncommitted senior had 3.5 sacks and was playing against two elite Servite tackles. He is 6-foot-4, built and has the speed of a receiver. Bailey has 13 offers but his top 5 consists of Cal, Stanford, Oregon, UCLA and USC. Stanford coach David Shaw was at the game scouting Bailey in person.
David Bailey with the biggest sack of the night. 5:05 left. Mater Dei 46, Servite 37. Stanford coach David Shaw likes what he sees. pic.twitter.com/QuDhXfRBW4
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) October 24, 2021
Amir Bastine, Palmdale, 2023
Palmdale recovered from its tough loss to crosstown rival Highland to put down a 56-0 beating upon Lancaster. Bastine had a big defensive game with two interceptions including one he returned for a touchdown. Bastine is heating up at the right time with four interceptions in his last two games, just in time for the playoffs.
Brad Gerken Brad Gerken 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB San Clemente | 2023 CA , San Clemente, 2023
Gerken is a ball-hawking safety for the Tritons. He had a nice game against Tesoro with seven tackles and an interception. San Clemente will play Mission Viejo this weekend in the South Coast League championship game. In the spring when the two teams played, San Clemente held Mission Viejo to just seven points and Gerken had a breakout game.
Exciting win over Tesoro this week. 7 tackles – 3 solo – 4 asst. – 1 int. – 1 PD @Tritonfootball @mikehuntley63 @SteveFryer @ocvarsityguy @latsondheimer @GregBiggins @SouthOCsports pic.twitter.com/7jIcdRCNWt
— Brad Gerken (@GerkenBrad) October 24, 2021
Xavier Van Xavier Van 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Helix | 2022 State CA , Helix, 2022
Helix allowed a lot of yards passing in its win against Grossmont, but the Highlanders only allowed 14 points. Defensive back Xavier Van Xavier Van 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Helix | 2022 State CA had two interceptions for Helix in the win. He has six interceptions on the season. Van and Helix have a chance to win the outright league championship this week against Granite Hills.
My game #8 clips vs Grossmont High School. pic.twitter.com/fJqEfVxvrI
— Xavier Van (@XavierVan11) October 24, 2021
Other top performers:
Dominic Bejarano, University
Miguel Berrios, Sunny Hills
Luke Berry, JSerra
Nathan Burrell Nathan Burrell 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco
Donovan Comestro, Santa Margarita
Daniel Dominguez, Mission Viejo
Jake East, Agoura
Troy Fletcher, Edison
Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA , Servite
Jaxon Harley Jaxon Harley 5'10" | 150 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco
Alfonso Hernandez, Cathedral City
Isaiah Hinojosa, Eastlake
Blaze Iglesias Blaze Iglesias 6'3" | 245 lbs | DL Orange | 2022 State CA , Orange
Jacob Manu Jacob Manu 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Servite | 2022 State CA , Servite
Zach Marshall, Santa Fe Christian
Ryan McCullock, Rio Hondo Prep
Cameron Mitchell, Pasadena
Riley Morris, St. Genevieve
Nicco Nicoletti, Yorba Linda
Jayden Niumata, Orange Lutheran
William Payne, Yorba Linda
Jairus Satele Jairus Satele 6'1" | 300 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2022 State CA , St. John Bosco
Cam Sidney Cam Sidney 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Micah Talapatra, Portola
Malaki Te’o Malaki Te’o 6'1" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Jake Turner, El Toro
Jayden Virgin Jayden Virgin 6'3" | 220 lbs | TE Mt. Carmel | 2022 State CA , Mt. Carmel
Jagger Wiesen, Dana Hills