2021 SUN Preps All-Area Athletes & Teams
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Page 16 www.yoursun.com in tackles for loss (12). He also recorded three sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble as he established himself as one of the best young defend- ers in the area. His strip sack of the East Lee County quarterback in the regional playoffs began the rout in a 51-0 win. DE — Wesley Piggins (Venice senior) The Indians' sack leader (7) and Defensive MVP, Piggins was an essential piece of a young defensive line that featured a pair of sophomore starters in Trenton Kintigh and Damon Wilson Jr. Piggins thrived as a pass rusher and in run defense, finishing with 101 tackles (tied for second-most) nine for loss (second-most) and a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. LB — Martin Ramos (Venice junior) Ramos was one of the most important players on a Venice defense that allowed just 15 points to St. Thomas Aquinas and shutout Lyman, Sarasota and Riverdale. He finished as the team's leader in tackles (127) and tackles for loss (11), had the third-most sacks (4), one interception, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. LB — Connor Trim (Charlotte sophomore) Another young playmaker on the Tarpons' defense, Trim tied for the team lead in total tackles (87), had five tackles for loss and had the most solo tackles (60). LB — Henry Schouten (Lemon Bay senior) An impact player in all three facets of the game for Lemon Bay, Schouten was primarily the team's starting middle linebacker and leader of the defense. He helped the Mantas defense record four shutouts — holding opposing teams to an average of 11.3 points per game. In limited time on offense he was one of the team's top blockers and caught three touchdown passes. "Henry is one of the most versatile athletes I have been around," Lemon Bay coach Don Southwell said. "He presented so many options for our team in all three phases of the game. On offense he was a big-play threat in the passing game, as three of his four catches were for touchdowns. He ran the ball well in limited action, too. He was a devastat- ing blocker, leading the way for most of Jason Hogan's 23 touchdowns. "Defensively, he was fantas- tic at middle linebacker. He was the leader of one of the best defenses in Lemon Bay history. He also did a great job in all of our special teams. Henry is a complete player and an even better young man." LB — Logan Pritchard (Charlotte senior) Pritchard thrived in the middle of the Tarpons defense this fall, tying for the team lead in total tackles (87) and sacks (3). He also forced and recovered a team-high three fumbles, two of which proved to be pivotal plays — one in a 35-21 win over Braden River and one in a 21-16 win over Lehigh. CB — Charles Brantley (Venice senior) One of the best cornerbacks in Southwest Florida over the past three years, Brantley was Venice's lockdown defensive back again in 2020. Often lined up against the opposition's best receiver, the senior came up with four interceptions, defended seven passes, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. He also recorded 72 tackles (2 for loss) and returned kickoffs for the Indians. CB — Ethan Redden (Charlotte senior) Redden spent just one season as a Tarpon, but he made it count — making an impact on both defense and special teams. As a cornerback he inter- cepted three passes — one in the end zone to stop a Lehigh score in a five-point win — de- fended seven passes, recovered a fumble and made 47 total tackles. He also returned nine kickoffs — averaging 21.2 yards per return with a long return of 55 yards. CB — Tai'Viahn Kelly (Charlotte senior) Kelly was the leader of one of the area's best secondaries. He intercepted one pass, defended eight passes, forced a fumble, blocked two field goals and made 48 total tackles. He also had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown, with the score coming from 25 yards out on a 4th and 7 pass in the win over Port Charlotte. Kelly returned some punts as well — averaging 17.3 yards per return. FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 15 SEE FOOTBALL, 17 SUN FILE PHOTO BY CHRIS BLAKE Port Charlotte's Solomon Luther is tackled by Charlotte's Tai' Viahn Kelly during a game this past season.