In the game on Sept. 9 against Vandegrift, sophomore varsity defensive back Hayden Hollander tackles a receiver, attempting to prevent a touchdown. The team practiced defensive drills during weekly practice to prepare for the match, which they won 49-46 in double overtime. “At practice, we start with backpedaling drills and then we go into tackling drills,” Hollander said. “After that, we have an interception drill. I like that I have control over the defense so I get to call the play."
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