"If you want an individual who has been reaching peak form in the postseason, that would be junior defensive lineman Isaia Vandermade of Santa Margarita High. He has recorded eight of his nine sacks in his last three games after becoming healthy and gaining confidence. The 6-foot-2, 270-pound junior is the son of Santa Margarita offensive coordinator Lenny Vandermade, who played at Mater Dei and USC."
"It's like the Eagles have turned him loose to terrorize quarterbacks and running backs in the playoffs. Wearing No. 53, he's getting past offensive tackles and showing mobility and toughness with active hands. He's part of a very effective defensive line on perhaps the best defensive unit in the state. Santa Margarita, the Southern Section Division 1 champion, ends it season on Saturday night in the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game against unbeaten De La Salle at 8 p.m. at Saddleback College."
Junior defensive lineman Isaia Vandermade surged in postseason form, recording eight of his nine sacks in his last three games after regaining health and confidence. The 6-foot-2, 270-pound junior is the son of Santa Margarita offensive coordinator Lenny Vandermade, who played at Mater Dei and USC. Vandermade penetrates offensive tackles, shows mobility, active hands, and toughness while pressuring quarterbacks and running backs. He wears No. 53 and helps anchor a very effective defensive line within perhaps the best defensive unit in the state. Santa Margarita, Southern Section Division 1 champion, faces unbeaten De La Salle in the CIF Open Division state championship at Saddleback College.
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