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NILES — We have surpassed the halfway point of the high school football season and there have been some impressive performances from Leaderpub-area football players.

Leader Publications is listing the top 10 defensive stat leaders heading into week 6. This listing reflects stats submitted by area coaches. For inclusion, stats should be sent to scott.novak@leaderpub.com and max.harden@leaderpub.com.

Note: Edwardsburg has not submitted defense stats

* Cassopolis’ stats reflect four games of play. Cassopolis’ Week 4 opponent, Hartford, forfeited its games prior to the start of the 2023 season.

Tackles

1. Joseph Frazier, Brandywine – 54
2. Carter Sobecki, Brandywine – 52
3. Tim Masterman, Dowagiac – 50
4. Nico Finn, Buchanan – 47
5. Kyle Lewis, Buchanan – 40
6. Alex Cole, Niles – 37
7. Isiah Hill, Dowagiac – 31
8. Drew Anderson, Buchanan – 30

T9. James Pleasant, Buchanan – 27

T9. Dean Roberts, Buchanan – 27

Interceptions

1. Jaden Ivery, Niles – 3

T2. Nico Finn, Buchanan – 1
T2. Jaremiah Palmer, Brandywine – 1

T2. Paul Hess, Niles – 1

T2. Malachi Ward, Cassopolis – 1*

T2. Jamal Williams, Dowagiac – 1

T2. Kyle Lewis, Buchanan – 1

T2. Isiah Hill, Dowagiac – 1

T2. Tyler Baker, Buchanan – 1

Sacks

1. Julian Means-Flewellen, Niles – 2.5

T2. Gavin Schoff, Brandywine – 2

T2. Josh Patrolia, Brandywine – 2

T2. Sam Rucker, Niles – 2

T3. Tim Masterman, Dowagiac – 1

T3. Nico Finn, Buchanan – 1

T3. Isiah Hill, Dowagiac – 1

T3. Mason Smego, Cassopolis – 1*

T3. Kaeden Warfield, Brandywine – 1

T3. Brandon Hamilton, Niles – 1

T3. Jacob Leitch, Dowagiac – 1

T3. Paul Hess, Niles – 1

T3. Carter Sobecki, Brandywine – 1

T3. Lucas Symczack, Dowagiac – 1

T3. Brock Dye, Brandywine – 1

T3. Gabe Thompkins, Buchanan – 1

T3. Kaden Garrod, Niles – 1

Defensive Touchdowns

1. Jaden Ivery, Niles – 2

Nico Finn, Buchanan – 1

More:
The Leaderboard: Area offensive stat leaders after week 5