As part of our daily coverage of New Jersey high school football, we will shine the spotlight on some of the top performances in the North Jersey Interscholastic League each week.
Take a look below at our selections for NJIC Defensive Players of the Week from Week 5.
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JJ Daniello, Waldwick-Midland Park, Sr., DB
Daniello recorded a pick-six interception in the Warriors’ 42-7 win over Pompton Lakes this past week. He also recorded four tackles, bringing him to 24 for the season.
Dominick Decandia, Wood-Ridge, So., LB
In a 14-10 comeback win against Park Ridge this past week, Decandia produced eight tackles, as well as an interception. He has amassed 32 tackles this fall.
Anthony Kazandjian, Becton, Jr., DL
Kazandjian has invaded backfields all season and he did so again on Friday in his team’s 19-7 road win over Lyndhurst. Kazandjian ended the night with 10 tackles, including three for loss and two sacks. The performance brings his tackle total to 34 for the season with 10 for loss and three sacks.
Ryan Kropp, North Arlington, Sr., DL
North Arlington dropped a 13-8 game to Wallington on Friday, but the effort from Kropp in the front seven was incredible. Kropp registered a career-high 22 tackles, including five for loss. He now has 54 tackles on the season, including
Jack Sudol, Wallington, So., DB
Sudol helped Wallington end its two-game losing streak with a 13-8 triumph over North Arlington. In a defensive battle, Sudol notched two interceptions and four tackles.
