Braxten Croteau (DE) and Ryan Puskas (DB) put in a good defensive effort to keep Liberty’s season going, but they fell 15-12 to Highland in a second-round playoff matchup in Arizona. Croteau made six tackles, one pass breakup and forced a fumble while Puskas made 10 tackles. Liberty finished the season with a record of 10-2. Croteau’s season totals amount to 68 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, and eight sacks. Puskas ended up with 78 tackles and two interceptions this season. Puskas’ highlight from the Highland game can be seen below.
Linfield Christian and offensive lineman Ben Coleman continued their dominant season with a 69-33 second-round victory over Bell Gardens.