Top Returning Defense’s 6-man
I have decided with 8-Man and 6-Man to not do the offensive lineman. It’s very tough to pick the best returning offensive lineman. So, I have decided to jump right into the top defenses in 6-Man. I have also decided one to go back and do Top WR’s for all classes then jump into league by league breakdown!
| High School | Stats |
| Stratton/Liberty | Their defense gave up 186 points last year which was 3rd best in 6-man. Stratton/Liberty returns 4 of their top 5 tacklers including a pair of tacklers who both had over 115 tackles. Stratton/Liberty also returns their main pass rushers. Stratton/Liberty has a ton of experience coming back and could be the top defense in 6-man. |
| Prairie HS | Their defense gave up 162 points last year which was the Best in 6-Man. Prairie loses their top tackler but returns their next 3 tacklers plus plenty of experience. Prairie does lose their top two pass rushers. Prairie will have to find a leader on defense this year, but I see their defense returning to top form again this year. |
| Kit Carson HS | Their defense gave up 207 points last year which was 4th best in 6-Man. Kit Carson returns 4 of their top 5 tacklers including their leading tackler. Kit Carson has all the tools to challenge for the Top defense in 6-Man this year. Kit Carson played a lot of underclass man on defense last year and seeing how they develop this year will be key. |
| Cheyenne Wells HS | Their defense gave up 181 points last year which was 2nd best in 6-Man. Cheyenne Wells does lose 2 of their top 5 tacklers but return their leading tackler and pass rusher. Cheyenne Wells has some holes to fill on defense, but I still expect them to sport a top 5 defense. |
| Fleming HS | Their defense gave up 294 points last year which was 15th best in 6-Man. Fleming played a brutal schedule last year, but that experience will help this year. Fleming loses 3 of their top 5 tacklers but return experience from last year’s team. Fleming will have holes to fill but I expect this defense to finish in the Top 8 this year. |
| Arickaree/Woodlin | Their defense gave up 307 points last year which was 17th best in 6-Man. Arickaree/Woodlin didn’t post stats from last year but they are only losing 2 seniors. Arickaree/Woodlin will need some players to step up this year but I think a top 10 defense is not out of the question. |
| Walsh HS | Their defense gave up 275 points last year which was 11th best in 6-man. Walsh played a ton of underclass man last year and should pay off this year. Walsh loses just 1 senior and return their top 3 tacklers. Walsh must improve from last year but their defense will have a shot to move into the Top 8. |
| Otis HS | Their defense gave up 261 points last year which was 8th best in 6-Man. Otis is losing some key pieces to their defense losing 3 of their top 5 tacklers but return lots of experience behind those players. Otis should retain a spot in the Top 8 defense by the end of the year. |
| Idalia HS | Their defense gave up 371 points last year which was 24th best in 6-Man. Idalia though returns their top 5 tacklers and their defense should improve from last year. Idalia will have 1 senior to replace in their defense but I expect a major improvement on defense from Idalia. |
| Flagler/Hi Plains | Their defense gave up 331 points last year which was 20th best in 6-Man. Flagler/Hi Plains had a rebuilding year last year and their leading tackler was a Freshman. Flagler/Hi Plains returns 4 of their top 6 tacklers and their defense should be much improved from last year. Flagler/Hi Plains will be a team to watch for in 2018. |
| Granada HS | Granada is so hard to rank on these lists. They are moving from 8-Man down to 6-Man and will be very interesting to see how they adapt. Granada does return 7 of their top 8 tacklers and in 8-Man would be considered a real threat on defense. It will be very interesting to see how Granada plays in the 6-Man ranks. |
| Peetz HS | Their defense gave up 242 points last year which was 7th best in 6-Man. Peetz is your defending state champions but are losing a lot of talent from their defense. Peetz is losing 5 of their top 6 tacklers but will have a leader in Bryson long returning to their team. Peetz will need players to step up this year and a good coaching staff should have this defense playing well. |
| Mountain Valley HS | Their defense gave up 263 points last year which was 10th best in 6-Man. Mountain Valley returns 4 of their top 6 tacklers and some experience. Mountain Valley will be the early favorite in their league and must improve their defense from last year again if they plan on winning their league. |
| Briggsdale HS | Their defense gave up 356 points last year which was 23rd best in 6-Man. Briggsdale loses 2 of their top 6 tacklers but have a ton of experience coming back. Briggsdale defense should improve this year and will challenge for a playoff spot this year. |
| North Park | Their defense gave up 317 points last year which was 19th best in 6-Man. North Park does lose 3 of their top 6 tacklers but played a lot of underclass man last year. North Park must find some leadership on defense. |
| Other Defenses to Watch For: | Eads, Deer Trail, Cheraw, Elbert, Sierra Grande, Weldon Valley, Hanover |
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