The 5’10” 175-pound junior enjoyed a dominating performance on defense and special teams in leading the Lions to a 40-19 victory over Soldan in the season opener.
On defense, Phillips had a total of 11 tackles, including seven solo stops. He also had three interceptions, including a 90-yard return for a touchdown. He also recorded one quarterback sack.
Phillips also had 220 yards on three returns, which including two kickoff returns of 82 and 78 yards for touchdowns.
