What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing 2 workouts a day. I have to stay fit at all times.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved more on my speed in and out of breaks and coverage from the safety spot.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Leadership, consistency, and body muscle.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel we’re the team to beat. There is nothing else to say.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Seneca Valley.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Calvert Hall. I feel like if we come in lackadaisical, we’re going to get a rude awakening.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Ball State, Toledo, Villanova, Central Michigan, Maine, and others.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Ball State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to Toledo, Ball State, and Georgia Tech.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Not yet.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“The Opening, Notre Dame College and the Pitt Camp. They all went well. I met lots of new people and talked to many coaches.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Alabama.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been working with our new Speed and Conditioning Coach, Anthony Fletcher, along with our weight trainer, Bill Marnich, to prepare for the upcoming season.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I’d say my arm strength and footwork has improved from last season. I feel I can make any throw on the field.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am working to improve my speed and strength, so I’ll have the ability to turn broken plays into impact plays.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We have a ton of younger, up and coming players who need to gain experience. Our coaches are great with developing a game-like atmosphere in practices to prepare all of our players. Each Friday night will be a dog fight. That being said, I believe my team has the ability to compete and our goal is to make the playoffs again this season.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Every game in our conference is going to be tough, no matter the opponent. You really can’t single out one team because of how talented the entire 6A conference is. We need to prepare each week for each opponent and their skill set.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“We play Mt. Lebanon in our first conference game. Mt. Lebanon has always been a very disciplined team. Since Coach Evans has been here, we have been playing tight games against them. I expect the same this season. They have several impact players like Mason Ventrone and J. B. Nelson that have played significant roles since their sophomore years. We expect another competitive game this season.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play football in college. I also play baseball and love that sport too, but in my opinion, there’s no better feeling than having the ball in your hands in the fourth quarter in pressure situations.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had interest shown from Howard University, Saint Vincent College, Notre Dame College, W and J, Ithaca, Allegheny College, West Virginia Wesleyan and other D2 and D3 schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Saint Vincent College, W and J, and West Virginia Wesleyan are the schools that have shown the most interest at this point.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Saint Vincent College when invited to attend their Junior Day and have plans to visit others in the near future.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’m planning on attending the W and J camp and the Robert Morris camp at this point.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I attended the Notre Dame College Camp and the Pitt Senior Elite Camp. Both went great. I threw the ball really well and spoke with multiple coaches to build some relationships.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges have always been Clemson and Duquesne as I have family connections to both. My grandfather, Gary Rankin played Quarterback at Avella High School before receiving a football scholarship to attend Clemson University. The recent success of this program is phenomenal. I made an Alumni trip to attend a game with him and my family during a homecoming weekend. It was an awesome experience! Duquesne University has also been a favorite of mine due to my mother attending college there and my sister who is a Junior this year.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Working out with the team and working on being a balanced running back so I can run with power, speed, and balance.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved my speed and footwork since last season.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My awareness, pass blocking, and elusiveness.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Crestwood. I don’t really know how to feel about them because this is going to be my first time playing against them.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to go to the Georgia Bulldogs.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Lock Haven and Lafayette.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Lock Haven.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I went to Lafayette, Penn State, and Temple.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“None.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Georgia Bulldogs.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“We have been doing a lot of conditioning to make sure that we are ready for the season.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel as though my man coverage has improved a lot due to playing a lot of 7on7 and going to camps in the off-season.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am trying to improve on my speed along with my stamina. It is important that I am still able to perform my best in the 4th quarter.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel as though our team will be the best team in the conference. We have a lot of talent and hard-working guys.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I’m actually not sure who our best competition would be since we have been focusing on our team. We really don’t see anyone in our way that can stop us from getting to where we want to get.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our week 0 game is against Valley. I feel as though we will come out on top.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I have always dreamed of playing football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The schools that have been recruiting me are UT Martin, Kent State, Central Michigan, Penn State, Miami (OH), UAB, Southern Miss, Morgan State, University of San Diego, Ohio University, Toledo, Univ. of NC at Charlotte, Akron, Marshall, Sacramento State, Youngstown State, Univ. of Memphis, and Bowling Green. I currently hold an offer from Valparaiso.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The school that is recruiting me the hardest right now is Valparaiso followed by Marshall. Howard is recruiting me very heavily right now as well.”

Have you made any college trips yet
“I have been on visits to Michigan State and Maryland, and have been to Duquesne and Saint Francis for camps so far.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go to camps at Buffalo, Marshall, and Morgan State so far.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to camps at Duquesne and Saint Francis and they went very well. I received a lot of attention from coaches and have been in talks with a couple.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was definitely Oregon because of the uniforms and De’Anthony Thomas.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been grinding away with my team in the weight room. As soon as school ended, we quickly started to bond all over again once we hit the turf and dug in. Personally, I have been training and working out with Thomas Ricketts at Oxford Sports performance.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“My route running has definitely improved the most. Being fast in and out of my cuts has been a big focus this off-season.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am putting a great emphasis on weight lifting and maintaining a good weight during summer conditioning.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“Our team will do very well this year. We have a lot of great players in our locker room and plan to make a big run.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“As of recent years, I would say Pine-Richland. Obviously, this year and the years coming will be between us and Central Catholic for the championships.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our first opponent is Friendship Collegiate Academy from DC. I have not looked into them yet, but during the summer I will learn more.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Many colleges have been recruiting me. As of right now, I hold offers from RMU, Sacred Heart, Bryant, Central Michigan, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Lafayette, Columbia, and Princeton.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have gone to Princeton and Lehigh so far this summer.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, there are a few schools left that I would like to see in person.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I just finished camp at Princeton this past weekend and it went very well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were North Carolina and Duke.”

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North Allegheny wide receiver Luke Colella
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Many colleges have been recruiting me. As of right now, I hold offers from RMU, Sacred Heart, Bryant, Central Michigan, Holy Cross, Lehigh, Lafayette, Columbia, and Princeton.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have gone to Princeton and Lehigh so far this summer.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, there are a few schools left that I would like to see in person.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I just finished camp at Princeton this past weekend and it went very well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges growing up were North Carolina and Duke.”

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Avonworth defensive back Kyros Thorpe
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I have always dreamed of playing football at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The schools that have been recruiting me are UT Martin, Kent State, Central Michigan, Penn State, Miami (OH), UAB, Southern Miss, Morgan State, University of San Diego, Ohio University, Toledo, Univ. of NC at Charlotte, Akron, Marshall, Sacramento State, Youngstown State, Univ. of Memphis, and Bowling Green. I currently hold an offer from Valparaiso.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“The school that is recruiting me the hardest right now is Valparaiso followed by Marshall. Howard is recruiting me very heavily right now as well.”

Have you made any college trips yet
“I have been on visits to Michigan State and Maryland, and have been to Duquesne and Saint Francis for camps so far.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go to camps at Buffalo, Marshall, and Morgan State so far.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to camps at Duquesne and Saint Francis and they went very well. I received a lot of attention from coaches and have been in talks with a couple.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was definitely Oregon because of the uniforms and De’Anthony Thomas.”

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Wilkes Barre Area running back Jaylen Buckner
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to go to the Georgia Bulldogs.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Lock Haven and Lafayette.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Lock Haven.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I went to Lafayette, Penn State, and Temple.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“None.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Georgia Bulldogs.”

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Canon-McMillan quarterback Jon Quinque
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I definitely want to play football in college. I also play baseball and love that sport too, but in my opinion, there’s no better feeling than having the ball in your hands in the fourth quarter in pressure situations.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had interest shown from Howard University, Saint Vincent College, Notre Dame College, W and J, Ithaca, Allegheny College, West Virginia Wesleyan and other D2 and D3 schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Saint Vincent College, W and J, and West Virginia Wesleyan are the schools that have shown the most interest at this point.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Saint Vincent College when invited to attend their Junior Day and have plans to visit others in the near future.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’m planning on attending the W and J camp and the Robert Morris camp at this point.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I attended the Notre Dame College Camp and the Pitt Senior Elite Camp. Both went great. I threw the ball really well and spoke with multiple coaches to build some relationships.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite colleges have always been Clemson and Duquesne as I have family connections to both. My grandfather, Gary Rankin played Quarterback at Avella High School before receiving a football scholarship to attend Clemson University. The recent success of this program is phenomenal. I made an Alumni trip to attend a game with him and my family during a homecoming weekend. It was an awesome experience! Duquesne University has also been a favorite of mine due to my mother attending college there and my sister who is a Junior this year.”

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Woodland Hills safety Jeffrey Williams III
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Ball State, Toledo, Villanova, Central Michigan, Maine, and others.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Ball State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to Toledo, Ball State, and Georgia Tech.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Not yet.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“The Opening, Notre Dame College and the Pitt Camp. They all went well. I met lots of new people and talked to many coaches.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Alabama.”

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Head Coach: Jim Render
Record: 16-0
Points Per Game: 29.8
Points Allowed Per Game: 10.5
Margin of Victory: 19.3
Margin of Victory (Playoffs): 20.7
Opponent’s Record: 101-77
Opponent’s Winning %: 56.7%

Schedule
Penn-Trafford (5-5): 27-9
Fox Chapel (1-8): 37-13
Connellsville (1-8): 45-13
North Allegheny (9-3): 16-7
Baldwin (1-8): 38-7
Canon-McMillan (1-8): 36-7
Bethel Park (5-5): 40-13
McKeesport (8-3): 28-14
Mount Lebanon (4-6): 24-14
Plum (3-7): 35-6 (WPIAL First Round)
North Hills (7-4): 34-10 (WPIAL Quarterfinals)
North Allegheny (9-3): 24-3 (WPIAL Semifinals)
Penn Hills (10-2): 18-12 (WPIAL Finals)
Erie Cathedral Prep (11-2): 30-7 (State Quarterfinals)
State College (12-3): 28-20 (State Semifinals)
Liberty (14-2): 47-13 (State Finals)

AP All State Selections
Dane Conwell (LB – 1st), Pat McShane (DB – 1st), Alex Romanis (K – 2nd)

PA Football News All State
Pat McShane (DB - 1st), Dane Conwell (LB - 1st), Jeremy Block (OL - HM), Dan Mulholland (OL - HM), Alex Romanis (K - HM)

FBS Players
Dane Conwell (Indiana)
FCS Players
Grant Serdy (Princeton), Adam Chrissis (Harvard), David Shine (Richmond), Jason Sakoian (Richmond), Ben Fraudin (Duquesne)
Division II Players
Nick Apfelbaum (Mercyhurst)
Division III Players
Jeremy Block (Wittenberg), Josh Radziukinas (St. Vincent), Ramsey Lesnett (St. Vincent), Dan Miller (Carnegie Mellon)

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Head Coach: Terry Totten
Record: 16-0
Points Per Game: 38.3
Points Allowed Per Game: 10.5
Margin of Victory; 27.8
Margin of Victory (Playoffs): 22.3
Opponent’s Record: 106-75
Opponent’s Winning %: 58.6%

Northmont (OH) (7-4): 34-6
Erie Cathedral Prep (9-3): 49-21
Mount Lebanon (4-5): 35-7
Woodland Hills (3-7): 45-7
Penn-Trafford (3-7): 42-21
Norwin (7-4): 28-20
Greater Latrobe (2-8): 56-0
Hempfield (3-7): 42-14
Connellsville (1-8): 60-7
Plum (2-8): 45-0 (WPIAL First Round)
Bethel Park (7-4): 38-6 (WPIAL Quarterfinals)
McKeesport (10-2): 24-13 (WPIAL Semifinals)
Gateway (11-2): 35-34 (OT) (WPIAL Finals)
Erie Cathedral Prep (9-3): 44-6 (State Quarterfinals)
Harrisburg (13-2): 14-6 (State Semifinals)
Parkland (15-1): 21-0 (State Finals)

AP All State Selections
Dan Vaughan (DL – 1st), Andrew Taglianetti (DB – 1st), Quentin Williams (TE – 1st), Tino Sunseri (QB – 2nd)

PA Football News All State
Tino Sunseri (QB - 1st), Quentin Williams (TE - 1st), Andrew Taglianetti (DB - 1st), Dan Vaughan (DL - 1st), Terrell Anderson (LB - 2nd), Matt Oczypok (K - HM)

NFL Players
Jeff Knox (Buccaneers, Redskins, Titans)
FBS Players
Tino Sunseri (Pittsburgh), Jeff Knox (Pittsburgh), Andrew Taglianetti (Pittsburgh), Dan Vaughan (Syracuse), Brian Friend (Penn State - PWO), Quentin Williams (Northwestern), Terrell Anderson (Toledo) Matt Oczypok (Bowling Green), Liam Krahe (UMass)
FCS Players
Emmanuele Matthews (Northeastern), Sam Loughery (Lehigh), DJ Myers (Duquesne)
Division III Players
Zach Niznik (West Virginia Wesleyan), Devin Martin (John Carroll), Jon Petrigac (Gannon)

Some interesting district 12 week 0 matchups...
LaSalle V Imhotep
AR @ Downingtown East
Egan @ King
Abington @ Northeast
Roman @ PJP

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Currently, I am focusing on my upper body strength and conditioning because unfortunately I broke a bone in my foot. So, I am focusing on my rehab and getting ready for my senior season.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“My lower body strength and my footwork. I was also able to reach the 1000-pound club at the end of spring workouts.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My main focus now is getting healthy and staying in shape. Also, being there for my team, even if I can’t participate.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I’m really excited about the group of guys that we have and how we have been working. We lost a lot of close games last year and we working to end games strong this year.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We have historical rivalries with the other CB schools and all of our other divisional opponents are great programs. We look forward to the challenge of competing against them taking it one week at a time.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our season opener is Hatboro Horsham and we have played them at the beginning of our season for the past couple of years. The games are always competitive and its always a good measuring stick as we begin the season.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love the opportunity to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of now, I am being recruited by schools in the Ivy League, Patriot League, and Colonial League.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Several Ivy League schools including Penn, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton, and Dartmouth.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have visited Penn, Harvard, Lehigh, Columbia, and Stony Brook.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, this summer I am planning on visiting Holy Cross, Yale, Dartmouth, William & Mary, and Princeton.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Before I broke my foot, I was able to attend Rutgers and Laurens First and Goal. I really enjoyed the camps and I got lots of reps and great instruction from the coaches there.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Pitt was my favorite growing up because both my parents went there.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I am working hard every day to improve with the main focus being the best student-athlete I can be. I want to represent our team and community in a positive manner, both on and off the field.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved on overall strength and quickness. I have to give credit to Dr. Conway, who has been training me for the past 9 months.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am continuing to focus on developing my mind and body to prepare for the upcoming school year and athletic seasons.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“We have great coaches and student-athletes, which is a great formula for a successful season.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Every week we prepare for the upcoming opponent and will prepare as if it is Abington Heights.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Abington Heights. They are a well-disciplined team that is well coached.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I have the opportunity to play sports in college, it would be a blessing.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have attended several camps at PSU, Syracuse, and WVU. They had a lot of positive things to say.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had several unofficial college visits and have also attended a few spring practices.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I plan on attending more camps this summer and will also attend several games in the upcoming fall season.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Syracuse and West Virginia. They both went very well, and many coaches commented on my athletic ability and body frame.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Oregon. Go Ducks.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“We been having summer workouts, getting a morning lift, and going through plays. We are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. I also play lacrosse, so this summer I’ve been passing off the wall getting reps in for that.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Covering guys man to man and my attitude more.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Get bigger and gaining a little more weight.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“If everyone does their job on and off the field, I feel like we can be a threat to most teams and be able to compete.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Our toughest competition will be either Central Catholic or North Allegheny.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our season opens up against Gateway, which is a pretty tough team. Like I said earlier, if everyone does their job, we can compete.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I get the opportunity to play football, then I will. It’s always been my dream since elementary school and lacrosse is just a second option if ever needed.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None. I hope to get a look or so after this season.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Not currently, but I’m always open to do anything that comes my way.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I went to WVU one time and I really liked it there.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“We’ve been spending a lot of time in the weight room lifting as a team trying to build chemistry.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I gained 30-pounds while keeping my speed, increasing my strength, and being ready to play more physical football this year.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“We got a couple new athletes and we are trying to build the overall chemistry together.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“It’s too early to tell that yet, but I know we are going to play hard and play for each other. We know we’re never going to quit.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“5A WPIAL football is tough, and every week will be a battle. We will just take it week to week.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“We play Alderdice week 0. They will be athletic with a lot of speed.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had the most contact with Cornell, Oberlin, Mount Union, and Case Western Reserve.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Just trying to build as many relationships as possible right now and trying to find the best fit athletically and academically.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made trips to Mount Union, Oberlin, and Case Western so far, and am heading out to Cornell later this month.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I have done Oberlin and Mount Union so far. They both went very well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my favorite was the Ohio State Buckeyes.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been working out with Deion Barnes trying to get bigger and stronger.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel like I’ve gotten a lot better on my take off and I’ve been working on some new pass rush moves so be ready.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I feel like the only thing I have to work on is my power moves, such as the long arm, stutter bull, and others.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel like my team can win states. If we stick together and work as a family, I don’t think any team in the country can mess with us and yes, I do believe that.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Imhotep is going to be a real competitive game.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some of the schools that have been recruiting me are Penn State, Texas A&M, Baylor, LSU, and Pitt.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Schools that have been recruiting me hard are Texas A&M, Penn State, and West Virginia.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have taken some college trip to Penn State, Texas A&M, Baylor, Maryland, UTSA, Syracuse, and UMass.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am working on take more trips soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my dream school was always the Oregon Ducks.”

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Northeast tight end Elijah Jeudy
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some of the schools that have been recruiting me are Penn State, Texas A&M, Baylor, LSU, and Pitt.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Schools that have been recruiting me hard are Texas A&M, Penn State, and West Virginia.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have taken some college trip to Penn State, Texas A&M, Baylor, Maryland, UTSA, Syracuse, and UMass.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am working on take more trips soon.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my dream school was always the Oregon Ducks.”

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Kiski Area wide receiver Luke Lander
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had the most contact with Cornell, Oberlin, Mount Union, and Case Western Reserve.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Just trying to build as many relationships as possible right now and trying to find the best fit athletically and academically.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made trips to Mount Union, Oberlin, and Case Western so far, and am heading out to Cornell later this month.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I have done Oberlin and Mount Union so far. They both went very well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, my favorite was the Ohio State Buckeyes.”

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Mt. Lebanon defensive back Maurice Plummer
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I get the opportunity to play football, then I will. It’s always been my dream since elementary school and lacrosse is just a second option if ever needed.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None. I hope to get a look or so after this season.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Not currently, but I’m always open to do anything that comes my way.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I went to WVU one time and I really liked it there.”

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Berwick linebacker Blane Cleaver
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“If I have the opportunity to play sports in college, it would be a blessing.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have attended several camps at PSU, Syracuse, and WVU. They had a lot of positive things to say.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had several unofficial college visits and have also attended a few spring practices.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I plan on attending more camps this summer and will also attend several games in the upcoming fall season.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Syracuse and West Virginia. They both went very well, and many coaches commented on my athletic ability and body frame.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Oregon. Go Ducks.”

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Central Bucks West offensive tackle Ryan McKenna
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love the opportunity to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“As of now, I am being recruited by schools in the Ivy League, Patriot League, and Colonial League.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Several Ivy League schools including Penn, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton, and Dartmouth.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have visited Penn, Harvard, Lehigh, Columbia, and Stony Brook.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, this summer I am planning on visiting Holy Cross, Yale, Dartmouth, William & Mary, and Princeton.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Before I broke my foot, I was able to attend Rutgers and Laurens First and Goal. I really enjoyed the camps and I got lots of reps and great instruction from the coaches there.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Pitt was my favorite growing up because both my parents went there.”

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Your list is missing one... Shippensburg QB Zack Manning.

Jordan Laudato - Ranked #22 overall in 2021. FYI - he’s at 240 lbs. now. You’re using last year’s stats at 215 lbs. Thought you’d like to know. Thanks for everything you do.

You missed all stats defensive tackle Cole Schankweiler

Head Coach: George Smith
Record: 14-2
Points Per Game: 39.1
Points Allowed Per Game: 10.5
Margin of Victory: 28.6
Margin of Victory (Playoffs): 26.0

Schedule
North Hills (8-3): 7-33
Mount Lebanon (8-4): 39-3
Trinity (9-4): 48-7
Plum (4-8): 63-0
Kiski Area (3-7): 48-7
Greater Latrobe (5-5): 61-0
Fox Chapel (2-8): 55-0
Gateway (7-4): 47-17
Highlands (2-7): 7-26 -- make up from week 4, junior varsity played
Shaler (3-7): 60-13 (WPIAL First Round)
North Hills (8-3): 28-7 (WPIAL Quarterfinals)
Mount Lebanon (8-4): 39-18 (WPIAL Semifinals)
Woodland Hills (10-3): 19-7 (WPIAL Finals)
Erie Cathedral Prep (9-4): 42-7 (State Quarterfinals)
Bishop McDevitt (13-1): 14-13 (State Semifinals)
Liberty (13-2): 49-10 (State Finals)

AP All State Selections
Dan Kopolovich (O-ATH – 1st), Anthony Leonard (LB – 1st), Travis McBride (DB – 1st)
PA Football News All State Selections
Dan Kopolovich (O-ATH - 1st), Anthony Leonard (LB -1st/DPOY), Travis McBride (RB - 2nd), Robert Doiley (DB - HM)

NFL Players
Anthony Leonard (New England Patriots)
FBS Players
Travis McBride (Penn State), Anthony Leonard (West Virginia)
FCS Players
Dan Kopolovich (Princeton), Kamryn Keys (Youngstown State)
Division II Players
Robert Doiley (Slippery Rock), Anthony Becoate (Clarion), Quintin Johnson (Slippery Rock), Larry Gooden (IUP)

Does anyone know if Huck will be commenting on the PCL this year ?

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Since the season ended, I have been in the gym with a personal trainer 3 days a week, and with my dad 3 days a week. Now that team workouts started, I have my trainer 3 days and team lift 3 days.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“My footwork. I bulked up 25-pounds but got lighter on my feet.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Still working on footwork drills.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do great. It’s a group of us that have been together for 4 years and we have a great chemistry.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Wyoming Area is always a physical game.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Athens. Last year, we traveled 2 hours to their turf. This year, they come to our house and I feel we will be ready for the rematch.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Absolutely, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Misericordia University, Ursinus, Muhlenberg, and Grove City.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on several the past two years on unofficial visits to check out campuses and football programs.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I have several lined up for the upcoming months.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“So far, I have been to Shippensburg, Misericordia, Ursinus, Sacred Heart, and my testing has been steadily improving. I got an offer from Ursinus and have a visit set up with Misericordia next month.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
”Rutgers.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Our team has a strength and conditioning program throughout the summer that I attend. I stay afterwards for a few hours to work out on my own and also lift in my basement or the field house on the days off.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Strength and footwork. I'm benching 330 pounds now and did 17 reps of 225 pounds recently. My goal is to keep getting bigger and stronger but move like a smaller guy.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Using my legs more to explode off the line.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“Better than last season and a playoff run. Our coaches are doing a good job in preparing us. Our O-Line is all coming back, and we have a really good QB in Jack Salopek who is going to Western Michigan.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The team I play that week is always my toughest competition. I don't underestimate any team in 6A.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“In Week 0, it is Penn Trafford that is our nearby rival so that's always a fun game. In Week 1 of conference play it is North Allegheny. They have been a top program for a long time with a lot of great players. We also played the same kids when we were in ninth grade and won, so we have a lot of respect for their program, but we aren't intimidated.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I'll know more after September when I start my junior year and coaches can reach out. I've been introduced to several coaches at my school such as Cincinnati, Akron, UMass, and Bowling Green. I met the Dartmouth coach recently and he talked to my family for a while. Several coaches also follow me on Twitter, including Ohio State.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Outside of camps, not really. My cousin Jimmy Giansante was the starting receiver for New Hampshire a few years ago, so I've gone to different colleges to see him play such as Toledo, Towson, Lehigh, and UNH. UNH has a really nice campus and I thought Lehigh's stadium was pretty cool.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I'd like to go to some games during the season and be invited to stand on the field.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I attended Pitt and Penn State. I have plans to attend Robert Morris and Kent State later in July. The camps I have gone to I have gotten a lot of positive feedback. Coaches see me as an interior guard or center.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“If I had to pick one, it would be Pitt.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been lifting and working on speed and agility as well.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I would say my strength and my football IQ.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I would like to get stronger and faster.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we should have a very successful season. We have been working hard since January for this upcoming season.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Northwestern Lehigh will be our toughest competition. They were our only conference loss last year.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Northwestern Lehigh is also our home opener. They are a good team so I’m excited to play them opening night.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have been recruiting me. I have just been invited to camps.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to go on some during my junior year.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I attended Lauren’s First and Goal camp and also the Penn State Elite Camp. I feel like they both went well as I won the majority of my 1V1s.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Georgia.”