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Five weeks from Friday night officially marks the start of the high school football season. We continue our march to Week 1 this week with a look at 20 defensive playmakers who might be flying under the radar in Central Indiana:
Ife Adeoba, Pike
The 6-2, 220-pound senior defensive end/outside linebacker broke the school single-season sack record last year with 14 and scored three touchdowns on defense and special teams. Adeoba finished the season with 60 tackles, including 19 for a loss, with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. Adeoba is a big-time athlete who produces.
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Jordyn Barlow, Warren Central
The 6-1, 215-pound senior linebacker totaled 39 tackles, including six for a loss, with four sacks and three interceptions as a junior. Barlow and fellow senior linebackers Donovan Dungy and DaVonte Dungy are playmakers that might get overshadowed by the stars on the defensive line for Warren Central but will be key to the Warriors’ success this season.
Luke Barrett, Center Grove
The senior safety was the man on the spot for the Trojans’ defense last season as he finished with six interceptions, including two (and a touchdown) in Center Grove’s 40-14 win over Franklin Central in the sectional. Barrett also had 34 tackles for the 11-2 regional champion Trojans.
Frank Bertram, Ben Davis
Ben Davis Giants Frank Bertram (18) yells in excitement Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A regional championship game at Key Stadium at University of Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Cathedral Fighting Irish, 27-24.
The 6-2, 225-pound senior edge rusher is one of the most experienced players on the defense for the defending Class 6A state champions. Bertram had 39 tackles and 6…
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Author : IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Publish date : 2024-07-17 08:40:25
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