Eagles Defense Shines Preseason | Spokane News

Eastern Washington’s defense is heating up before the season, with Jaylon Jenkins and Isaiah Perez earning Big Sky All-Conference preseason honors—Jenkins first-team, Perez third-team nationally by Stats Perform. Jenkins, a junior standout, and Perez, a senior pass-rushing force with a blocked-kick record, are key to the Eagles’ defensive hopes. Meanwhile, Montana State looms large with multiple preseason picks, including Caden Dowler named Defensive Player of the Year, while Montana’s Eli Gillman takes Offensive Player of the Year. UC Davis also shines with eight selections, including twin brothers Rex and Porter Connors—Rex named Big Sky’s Defensive Player of the Year despite injury setbacks. The Eagles face a brutal slate: road games against Northern Arizona and UC Davis, plus home clashes with Montana State and Montana. Can Jenkins and Perez rise to the occasion and steer Eastern Washington to victory? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7c3fb9befd0b594