The WACO Warrior defense had one of the best tacklers in the state stopping opposing offenses. Warrior senior Braden Hammond finished the season with 96 and a half tackles, 10th most in 8-man football in Iowa. He also had two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. His season high in tackles came in an overtime loss to No. 1 New London where he finished with an incredible 21 and a half tackles.