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Football: Watch out, Clay Matthews; meet freshman Nehemiah Thompson of Sylmar

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Sylmar has discovered a player doing a terrific job sacking quarterbacks.

Freshman outside linebacker Nehemiah Thompson, 5 feet 11, 186 pounds, has been credited with 22 sacks this season, according to Sylmar officials.

“He’s like a Clay Matthews,” Coach John Brazil said. “He hunts the quarterback down.”

Sylmar is 9-2 and faces Dorsey at Jackie Robinson Stadium next to Dorsey High on Friday night in a Division I quarterfinal playoff game.

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