All-Region Football defense capsules
Brian Booms
Flat Rock, 5-11, 180, 12, DB
Broke Jake Shulaw’s school record for career tackles by making 120 this season. “He was our QB on defense,” Flat Rock coach Buck Reaume said.
Cooper Buhl
Dundee, 6-0, 195, 12, LB-P
Amassed 121.5 tackles, including 9 for loss, and also excelled as a punter. Had three punts down inside the 5-yard line in a win over state-ranked Hudson.
Brennan Caldwell
Huron, 5-10, 210, 12, LB
A three-year starter who led the Chiefs with 99 tackles. “Hard-hitting gritty player,” Huron coach Tom Hoover said. “A high-character leader.”
Elijah Cartwright
Milan, 6-0. 210, 11, L
Lived behind the line with 15 tackles for loss and 3 sacks among his 57 tackles. “Cart is a very active defensive player,” Milan coach Jesse Hoskins said.
Tanner Collett
Monroe, 6-2, 175, 10, LB
Started as a freshman and had 59 tackles this year including 9 for loss. “Great instincts and played sideline to sideline,“ Monroe coach Kyle Reed said.
Brock Cousino
SMCC, 6-2, 180, 10, LB
Netted 66 tackles. “Brock is the heart and soul of our defense,” SMCC coach Adam Kipf said. “He did a great job and we expect him to keep improving.”
Noah Derwick
Carlson, 5-10, 175, 12, LB
The leader of a young defense accumulated 70 tackles. “He made numerous big plays and did the little things right,” Carlson coach Jason Gendron said.
Matthew Foor
Airport, 6-3, 200, 12, L
Logged 37.5 tackles and 15 sacks. “Faced double teams on almost every snap,” Airport coach Jim Duffy said. “Teams game planned to run opposite of him.”
William Gaskell V
Milan, 6-3, 203, 12, LB
Recorded 107 tackles, including 17 for loss. “William is a dominant force,” Milan coach Jesse Hoskins said. “Everything we did revolved around him.”
Lucas Gerber
Bedford, 5-9, 160, 11, LB
Had 60.5 tackles including 9 for loss. “He just flies around and hits people,” Bedford coach John Phillips said. “You can count on him to do his job.”
Mitchell Gomulinski
Summerfield, 5-9, 175, 11, LB
Averaged just over 10 tackles a game with 92 total tackles. “The stalwart on our defense and played incredibly hard,” Summerfield coach Dylan Szegedi said.
Drew Knaggs
Whiteford, 5-10, 195, 12, L
The leader for the Bobcats on the line. He recorded 60 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and caused 2 fumbles. Made 5 tackles in the state finals.
Cole Kreger
Mason, 6-0, 185, 12, LB
Was credited with 144 tackles “Cole was our Swiss Army knife,” Mason coach Steve Bowers said. “He could play any position on the field.”
Nolan Laskey
Bedford, 6-3, 220, 12, L
Logged 47.5 tackles. “His speed coming off the ball gets him to places regular athletes can’t make it,” Bedford coach John Phillips said.
Ethan Layton
Dundee, 5-9, 195, 12, DB
Made a school-record 30 tackles against Ida on his way to 122 for the season. “He made tackles all over the field,” said Ida coach Jeff Potter.
Logan Loveland
Monroe, 5-9, 175, 12, DB
Led the Trojans with 73 tackles. “Logan was the leader of our defensive backfield,” Monroe coach Kyle Reed said. “Made many big plays.”
Jack Mills
Airport, 6-1,180, 12, RB
Recorded 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, 8 pass breakups and 5 tackles for loss. “He was everywhere and he hit,” Flat Rock coach Buck Reaume said.
Teegan Nagy
Carlson, 6-3, 220, 10, LB
Recorded 19 tackles for loss among his 70 stops. “Teegan played sideline to sideline for us and created havoc,” Carlson coach Jason Gendron said.
Adam Nabozny
Monroe, 6-1, 200, 12, L
Had 11.5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks among his 62 tackles. “Adam had a great motor while making huge plays for us.” Monroe coach Kyle Reed said.
Ryin Ruddy
Whiteford, 6-1, 185, 12, DB
Led the state runners-up with 49 solo tackles and finished with a total of 119, including 8 for loss. He broke up 5 passes and intercepted two passes.
Jackson Zachary, Carlson, 6-3, 190, 12, DB
Intercepted 5 passes and made 44 tackles. “One of the best athletes on the field in all the games we played,” Carlson coach Jason Gendron said.
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