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Q&A with Hanover Area offensive tackle Michael Mieldazis

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.”

Q&A with Norwin offensive guard Anthony Giansante

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.”

Q&A with Notre Dame Green Pond offensive lineman Brandon Guffy

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.”

Q&A with Pine-Richland running back Luke Meckler

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been working out with my team during the off-season 3-4 times a week and then I go to my own personal trainer.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Compared to last season, I have improved on strength and speed as a whole. I’m excited to see how it carries over to the season.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Before the upcoming season, my goal is to get bigger, faster, and stronger all together to the best of my ability.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I believe we have the ability to do just as good or better than last season. We have a lot of returning studs and some new ones who have shown they can bring the energy that we need.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Central Catholic. They are our big rivalry and always give us a good game.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our opener will be against Penn Hills this year. Last year, they were state champs so they obviously have a great team and coaching staff, but I believe it will be a great game.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my goal is to play football at a college that best fits me.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Colleges that have been in contact with me include Kent State, Akron, Toledo, Dartmouth, Lehigh, Sacred Heart, Fordham, Youngstown, and Wake Forest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Only 2 schools have officially offered me, Kent State and Dartmouth.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited Kent State, Toledo, and Youngstown.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“As of right now, I have been busy with my team and haven’t had any visits this summer yet but will be planning some later in the year.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“The only camp I attended was Kent State for a multi-back and it went very well in my opinion. I hope to have more opportunities to show my abilities.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I don’t have one favorite college as I’m very open to most colleges.”

Q&A with Central Bucks West fullback Jack Fallon

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Personally, I have been lifting and improving my footwork and speed throughout the off-season.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel I improved mostly on my explosiveness off the ball and my vision down field.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I’m trying to improve on my route running and maintaining my speed through routes before the season starts.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel that we will be prepared for every game this season.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We take every game one at a time. Each game will be very competitive.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Hatboro Horsham. We feel that they are a very good team, but we will be ready for the season opener.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Mainly schools in the Patriot League like Lehigh, Holy Cross, Lafayette, and Bucknell.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made trips to Stony Brook, Holy Cross, Lehigh and Lafayette.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to visit Richmond and Lehigh.”

The Recruiting Zone (July 15th, 2019)

Find out what colleges are recruiting Jack Fallon, Luke Meckler, Brandon Guffy, Anthony Giansante, and Michael Mieldazis now!

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Central Bucks West fullback Jack Fallon
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Mainly schools in the Patriot League like Lehigh, Holy Cross, Lafayette, and Bucknell.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made trips to Stony Brook, Holy Cross, Lehigh and Lafayette.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to visit Richmond and Lehigh.”

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Pine-Richland running back Luke Meckler
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, my goal is to play football at a college that best fits me.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Colleges that have been in contact with me include Kent State, Akron, Toledo, Dartmouth, Lehigh, Sacred Heart, Fordham, Youngstown, and Wake Forest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Only 2 schools have officially offered me, Kent State and Dartmouth.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have visited Kent State, Toledo, and Youngstown.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“As of right now, I have been busy with my team and haven’t had any visits this summer yet but will be planning some later in the year.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“The only camp I attended was Kent State for a multi-back and it went very well in my opinion. I hope to have more opportunities to show my abilities.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I don’t have one favorite college as I’m very open to most colleges.”

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Notre Dame Green Pond offensive lineman Brandon Guffy
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.”

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Norwin offensive guard Anthony Giansante
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.”

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Hanover Area offensive tackle Michael Mieldazis
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.”

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State Champs Project: 2004 Pittsburgh Central Catholic

Pittsburgh Central Catholic – 2004

Head Coach: Art Walker
Record: 16-0
Points Per Game: 34.6
Points Allowed Per Game: 9.4
Margin of Victory: 25.2
Margin of Victory (Playoffs): 33.0
Opponent’s Record: 120-64
Opponent’s Winning %: 65.2%

Schedule
Gateway (11-2): 28-20
St. Joseph’s Prep (10-3): 38-12
Penn-Trafford (7-3): 49-15
Connellsville (4-6): 27-6
Penn Hills (10-2): 39-24
Hempfield (2-7): 41-10
Woodland Hills (5-6): 21-14
Norwin (2-7): 28-0
Baldwin (3-7): 16-14
Kiski Area (4-6): 47-0 (WPIAL First Round)
Bethel Park (7-4): 35-7 (WPIAL Quarterfinals)
Upper St. Clair (11-2): 20-12 (WPIAL Semifinals)
Gateway (11-2): 28-0 (WPIAL Finals)
Erie McDowell (10-2): 44-3 (State Quarterfinals)
Bishop McDevitt (10-3): 44-0 (State Semifinals)
Neshaminy (13-2): 49-14 (State Finals)

AP All State Selections
Eugene Jarvis (RB – 1st), Jon Herman (OL – 1st), Nate Williams (LB – 1st), Shane Murray (DB – 1st), John Pelusi (TE – 1st), Tony Colazzi (DB – 2nd)
PA Football News All State Selections
Eugene Jarvis (RB - 1st), Jon Herman (OL - 1st), John Pelusi (TE - 1st), Nate Williams (LB - 1st), Shane Murray (DB - 1st), Tony Colaizzi (DB - 1st), Graham Rihn (DL - 1st), Patrick Byrne (OL - 2nd), Charlie Totten (WR - 2nd), Stefan Wisniewski (DL - HM), Julius Hopson (LB - HM), Pat Illig (OL - HM)

FBS Players
Shane Murray (Pittsburgh), Eugene Jarvis (Kent State), John Pelusi (Pittsburgh), Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State), Nate Williams (Northwestern)
FCS Players
Charlie Totten (Georgetown), Pat Illig (Wofford), Graham Rihn (Cornell), Bobby Helt (Georgetown), Tony Colaizzi (Duquesne), Julius Hopson (Bucknell), Jon Herman (Delaware), Mack Loughrey (Columbia)
Division II Players
Lamar Mason (Slippery Rock)
Division III Players
Pat Bryne (Wooster College)
Division I Athletes
Nino San Doval (Franklin & Marshall - wrestling)

PIAA Classification Numbers Rule

My nephew who is a PIAA official up in Scranton came down to Philly for a visit this past weekend and told me about a classification numbers rule that will most likely negatively affect one program. Up in District 2, Mountain View does not field a football team but an agreement was made that anyone interested in football has to play at neighboring Montrose which is every bit of a half hour drive. Only a couple kids will go out there to play and as a result, from the moment anyone from Mountain View sends someone to Montrose, by rule the school has to add the numbers of all Mountain View students when the reclassification is assigned. As a result Montrose will most likely move up a couple classifications.

I never knew this rule existed and the fact is that there are more than just a couple kids that would play if it were not for the ride the kids would have to make each day for practice. I'm not sure if this has happened here closer to Southeast PA but to me it seems an absurd rule.Has this rule existed since PIAA's incepton?

State Top 10 2019 (early) all classes

State Top 10 2019 (early) all classes
Quick hit here to stir things up. Have opinions on all but at this point just wanted to get a listing out there for conversation before heading to Florida tomorrow.

1 St. Joseph’s 13-0
2 Central Catholic 7-4
3 Coatesville 14-1
4 North Allegheny 10-1
5 Pine Richland 11-2
6 Cathedral (4A) 13-2
7 Downingtown West 11-2
8 Peters Twp (5A) 10-3
9 Penn Trafford (5A) 9-3
10 State College 12-2

Others, Man Cent, CD, Gov Mif, Freedom, Beca, Sen Val, West A, Nesh, Up Dub, NPenn, Dtown East, G-Val

The Debates!

I'm not sure what to make of it. Hindsight being twenty twenty, there were at least five candidates who should never have made the stage. Just a waste of time and air. But on the whole I think the Democrats are playing to their base which will kill them in the end. They are playing to a third of the country. The rest of the country is republican and independent and no one over 30 in those two parties will ever vote for "free healthcare for illegal immigrants, free public college tuition, forgiveness of student loans". Make college more affordable, not free!! Why should anyone have to pay for someone else's child to go to college. College is not and never has been a right. The education the public gets up to high school should be enough to get someone on their way. And by the way, not everyone should go to college. For some it would be just a waste of time.

Now i know I'll take heat for this but enough with the immigrants!! That picture of the father and daughter in the Rio Grande is tragic. Tears your heart out. But what are we to do about it. We have homeless in the streets of every major city. The opioids epidemic is in high gear. Our infrastructure is almost beyond repair. (I live near Plymouth Meeting and if you don't believe that, try commuting up and around Stenton, Ridge and Germantown at rush hour). My point is we have so many issues here at home, I'm sorry for immigrants lose but we have to be healthy to help other people get healthy. Or at least figure out what's wrong with their home countries!!

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State Champs Project: 2003 North Penn

North Penn – 2003

Head Coach: Dick Beck
Record: 15-0
Points Per Game: 39.6
Points Allowed Per Game: 12.9
Margin of Victory: 26.7
Margin of Victory (Playoffs): 17.2

Schedule
Cardinal O’Hara: 35-7
Bethlehem Catholic: 38-7
Harry S. Truman: 49-8
Abington: 49-7
Pennridge: 49-10
Glen Mills: 45-19
Neshaminy: 35-17
CB East: 38-7
Pennsbury: 43-19
CB West: 41-7
Ridley: 28-7 (District 1 Quarterfinals)
Pennridge: 42-19 (District 1 Semifinals)
Interboro: 43-28 (District 1 Finals/State Quarterfinals)
Easton: 38-21 (State Semifinals)
Pittsburgh Central Catholic: 37-10 (State Finals)

AP Al State Selections
Kevin Akins (DB – 1st), Jim Casertano (D-ATH – 1st)

FBS Players
Kevin Akins (Boston College), Deanco Oliver (Syracuse)
FCS Players
Adam Hearns (Western Carolina), Jim Casertano (Delaware), Jeff Ball (Rhode Island), Mike Partain (Columbia), Eric Halberstadt (Duquesne), Dotun Akintoye (Duquesne)
Division II Players
Jim Laky (Shippensburg)
Division III Players
Chris Knechel (King's College), George Farrell (Franklin & Marshall), Chad Finney (Albright), Chris Tribanas (Mansfield)

Q&A with Pine-Richland wide receiver Eli Jochem

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Working out three times a week with the team and four more at Outer Limits training.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have gained 20 pounds and my strength and speed has improved a lot. I'm up to 173 pounds and can squat and deadlift over 400 pounds. That has helped my speed and quickness.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Getting in the best shape possible and working on my technique running routes.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do well. We have to replace a lot of great players, but I think guys are ready to step up.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Everyone is good, but Central Catholic, Seneca Valley, and North Allegheny will be extra tough.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Penn Hills. They are the defending state champions. They will be very good. I know they lost a lot of skill players, but they are a great program.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've just talked with coaches in school and at workouts this spring from the Ivy, Patriot, and CAC. Most of them say they are looking hard at 2020's now but want to stay in touch.

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not really, but hopefully this fall.”

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

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“USA Football camp here in Pittsburgh. I was the WR MVP, which was cool. I also went to the Pitt camp. I thought the 7v7 part went really well for me. I'm hoping to go to James Madison, Villanova, Princeton, and Penn later this summer before 2-a-days.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Indiana University. My parents are from Indiana and my Mom went there. Now I like Penn State because my brother and sister go there. Also, Pitt too because it’s the hometown school.”

Q&A with Roman Catholic offensive tackle Billy Martelon

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Lately, I have been in the weight room doing low reps with heavy weights. I am also doing field work working on footwork and explosion.”

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

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I am trying to improve on my stamina since there is a good chance I could be playing both ways this year.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we are going to have a lot better season than last year. We are definitely going to shock everyone.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Out of the teams we’re playing, I would say Prep is the toughest opponent.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our home opener is PJP. I honestly feel disrespected that they asked to play us and can’t wait for the opener.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been getting recruited by Lehigh, Columbia, Holy Cross, and LIU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had visits to Columbia and Lehigh.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I have been to Laurens First and Goal, PSU, Temple, and Lehigh so far. At all of the camps, I learned a lot and got to showcase my skills.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, my favorite college was Penn State.”

Q&A with Norwin defensive back Tanner Queen

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“We've been doing a lot more of conditioning and strength training compared to previous years.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel as I improved on my coverages and playmaking ability.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My conditioning for sure and also leadership skills.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel we will be the best Norwin football team yet. I will always believe we can win states.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“North Allegheny for sure. We really need to buckle down and focus when that game comes.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our first opponent is Penn Trafford. As a team, I know they don't have as much talent as us but they always battle and fight until the very end.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I'd like to play football at Seton Hill University, which is my dream because my older brother played there, and I’ve always looked up to him and tried to make him proud.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don't have any offers currently, but I've talked to a few coaches ranging from D3 to D1.”

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

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I haven't been to any this summer yet, but I have a Robert Morris camp coming up in July.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Seton Hill University.”

Q&A with Freedom offensive tackle Kaden Moore

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been working out every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday doing squatting, benching, and speed and agility.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel that my feet are quicker, and my legs are definitely stronger. I just last week maxed squatted 610 pounds without a belt or anything.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I want to improve my speed and arm strength.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“This year’s Freedom team looks like the best Freedom team I’ve seen and been a part of. We are going to be a great team.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest competition on our schedule right now is probably Parkland.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“I think we play Central Bucks East. We should beat them by a lot, but we still got to plan and do everything right.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Right now, I’m sitting with five scholarship offers and I want to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have offers from Bowling Green, Monmouth, Towson, Albany, and Robert Morris. V-Tech and some other school are still recruiting me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had an official, but I’ve been down to Rutgers, Syracuse, V-Tech, Buffalo, and a couple other schools.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I want an official with BG but might take some unofficials with my FCS offers.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to a player’s only camp and won lineman MVP, I went to BG and got offered, went to Monmouth and got offered, went to Penn State, and Bowie State for V-Tech.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Florida State when Jamis was there and ever since he went to the league, I’ve liked Michigan State.”

Q&A with Central Valley linebacker Montel Sims

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Working out five days a week and two days off.”

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

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Still trying to improve my speed.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“This team should be a WPIAL and state championship team. If not, I’ll be very disappointed.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, and North Catholic for our section.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Blackhawk. Our team has improved throughout last season and definitely showed a major improvement this season and it’s not going to be the same as last time.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Bryant, Youngstown State, Howard, Seton Hill, Georgetown, Duquesne, RMU and more to come.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Bryant University has offered me, and I would say either Howard or Youngstown are recruiting me a little.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Camps, but no visits.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, Bryant for a visit and I am going to Yale camp.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Duquesne, Pitt, Youngstown State and I liked how they all were run and I did well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“No, not really.”

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Find out what colleges are recruiting Montel Sims, Kaden Moore, Tanner Queen, Billy Martelon, and Eli Jochem now!

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Central Valley linebacker Montel Sims
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Bryant, Youngstown State, Howard, Seton Hill, Georgetown, Duquesne, RMU and more to come.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Bryant University has offered me, and I would say either Howard or Youngstown are recruiting me a little.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Camps, but no visits.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, Bryant for a visit and I am going to Yale camp.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“Duquesne, Pitt, Youngstown State and I liked how they all were run and I did well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“No, not really.”

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Freedom offensive tackle Kaden Moore
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Right now, I’m sitting with five scholarship offers and I want to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have offers from Bowling Green, Monmouth, Towson, Albany, and Robert Morris. V-Tech and some other school are still recruiting me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t had an official, but I’ve been down to Rutgers, Syracuse, V-Tech, Buffalo, and a couple other schools.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I want an official with BG but might take some unofficials with my FCS offers.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to a player’s only camp and won lineman MVP, I went to BG and got offered, went to Monmouth and got offered, went to Penn State, and Bowie State for V-Tech.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Florida State when Jamis was there and ever since he went to the league, I’ve liked Michigan State.”

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Norwin defensive back Tanner Queen
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I'd like to play football at Seton Hill University, which is my dream because my older brother played there, and I’ve always looked up to him and tried to make him proud.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don't have any offers currently, but I've talked to a few coaches ranging from D3 to D1.”

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

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I haven't been to any this summer yet, but I have a Robert Morris camp coming up in July.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Seton Hill University.”

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Roman Catholic offensive tackle Billy Martelon
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been getting recruited by Lehigh, Columbia, Holy Cross, and LIU.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have had visits to Columbia and Lehigh.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I have been to Laurens First and Goal, PSU, Temple, and Lehigh so far. At all of the camps, I learned a lot and got to showcase my skills.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, my favorite college was Penn State.”

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Pine-Richland wide receiver Eli Jochem
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've just talked with coaches in school and at workouts this spring from the Ivy, Patriot, and CAC. Most of them say they are looking hard at 2020's now but want to stay in touch.

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Not really, but hopefully this fall.”

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

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“USA Football camp here in Pittsburgh. I was the WR MVP, which was cool. I also went to the Pitt camp. I thought the 7v7 part went really well for me. I'm hoping to go to James Madison, Villanova, Princeton, and Penn later this summer before 2-a-days.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Indiana University. My parents are from Indiana and my Mom went there. Now I like Penn State because my brother and sister go there. Also, Pitt too because it’s the hometown school.”

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The Recruiting Zone (July 1st, 2019)

Find out what colleges are recruiting Anthony Chiccitt, Jarren Kelly, Marques Watson-Trent, Charley Rossi, and Rocco Robinson now!

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Bethel Park quarterback Anthony Chiccitt
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play in college. I would say I’m either football or baseball.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have a couple of schools. Mostly it has been Ivy and FCS schools that have reached out to me for football, such as Elon, Penn, Columbia, Yale, Bucknell, Cornell, Kent State, Buffalo, Princeton, Lehigh, and Delaware.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to Penn twice and also have visited Buffalo and Elon.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m planning on attending some camps in July. We have looked into Columbia, Kent State, Buffalo, Cornell, Delaware and Yale.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I was always a big Pitt fan growing up and still am. Ohio state was always a close second though.”

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Baldwin wide receiver Jarren Kelly
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, and football of course.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I prefer not to put my recruiting out there.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Miami of Florida. They always had a swagger I loved.”

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Blackhawk safety Marques Watson-Trent
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, I have 17 offers. I’ve also been heavily recruited by Syracuse, Rutgers, V-Tech, and Wake Forest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Other the offers I have it has definitely been Syracuse.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I’ve been too a lot of schools like Pitt, Toledo, Miami of Ohio, Rutgers, Syracuse, Buffalo, Penn State, and V-Tech.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to visit the schools who already offered me and start to focus more on the opportunities I do have, which is very important to me.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Michigan State and Pitt.”

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South Fayette wide receiver Charley Rossi
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few schools have reached out such as Millersville, Randolph Macon, Slippery Rock, and Denison.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Denison.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I'm going to Virginia later this summer to see a couple schools.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to Denison and Slippery Rock, but will be attending Princeton, Richmond and Randolph Macon this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Pitt and Ohio State.”

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New Castle defensive end Rocco Robinson
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My dream is to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been recruited so far by a few Ivy League schools including Yale and Harvard and other major D1 programs such as Army and Lehigh. I have also been actively recruited by other DI-AA programs along with a large amount of D2 schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I believe Saginaw has shown the most interest in my recruiting and has been very active by sending messages and being very responsive.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made a trip to Lehigh for a tour around the field and campus with the recruiter, but I plan on visiting more colleges as my senior year approaches.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am currently undecided where to go for the next trip, but I certainly plan on visiting as many colleges that are interested in me playing for them.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I’ve only went to the Notre Dame College camp so far and I believe I was on the top chain of competition. I plan on going to a few bigger camps such as Robert Morris and possibly Yale.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved Ohio state and the Bosa brothers.”

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Q&A with New Castle defensive end Rocco Robinson

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have officially wrapped up MMA and Jiu Jitsu as the season approaches, and I have been doing the majority of my lifting and speed work at my football team’s gym.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel that I’ve definitely improved my strength, speed, and power which overall will make me a better outside pass rusher.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“I’d like to improve my pass rushing techniques just to make me a more productive linebacker.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I believe that we have a lot of potential as a team this year since we have a lot of older playmakers coming back.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“In my opinion, the toughest team on our schedule will probably be South Fayette or Blackhawk.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Our opponent in the season opener is Shaler. Shaler has improved their football team last year, which led them into the playoffs for the first time in a long time. We lost to Shaler last year but after we play a team for the first time, we learn about the team as a whole and learn how we can attack their most vulnerable spots.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been recruited so far by a few Ivy League schools including Yale and Harvard and other major D1 programs such as Army and Lehigh. I have also been actively recruited by other DI-AA programs along with a large amount of D2 schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I believe Saginaw has shown the most interest in my recruiting and has been very active by sending messages and being very responsive.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made a trip to Lehigh for a tour around the field and campus with the recruiter, but I plan on visiting more colleges as my senior year approaches.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I am currently undecided where to go for the next trip, but I certainly plan on visiting as many colleges that are interested in me playing for them.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I’ve only went to the Notre Dame College camp so far and I believe I was on the top chain of competition. I plan on going to a few bigger camps such as Robert Morris and possibly Yale.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I always loved Ohio state and the Bosa brothers.”

Q&A with South Fayette wide receiver Charley Rossi

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Speed training, lifting, and positional training along with attending camps.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Perfecting the top of my routes and getting in and out of breaks.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My strength in the weight room and my speed.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will be really good. We lost a lot of seniors but have good young talent and new faces that have to step up big. Our expectations for ourselves are always high.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Montour, New Castle, or Blackhawk. All three are great teams.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“Upper St. Clair. They are a great team and playing them was one of the highlights of last year. It’s always fun to play kids you know and have been competing with since grade school.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“A few schools have reached out such as Millersville, Randolph Macon, Slippery Rock, and Denison.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Denison.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I'm going to Virginia later this summer to see a couple schools.”

What camps did you do this summer and how did they go?
“I went to Denison and Slippery Rock, but will be attending Princeton, Richmond and Randolph Macon this summer.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Pitt and Ohio State.”

Q&A with Blackhawk safety Marques Watson-Trent

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve just been working really in the weight room and on the field. I am just getting faster and working on explosion.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Really everything. Last season, I played with injuries this year and I’m going to be a lot faster and stronger than last year.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“My main goal is working on my speed and getting faster. The game at the next level is faster and that’s what I’m working towards.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I’m very excited for my last year. I feel we have a special group of guys who been playing with each other for the last 4 years and with our coaching staff coming back for their second year we will definitely be competing for a championship.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“We play the reigning champions in South Fayette, so we know they’re going to be a tough game.”

Who is your opponent in the season opener and how do you feel about them overall?
“We play Central Valley. I’m very excited about that game because they talk a lot and it’s an old rivalry between us.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Right now, I have 17 offers. I’ve also been heavily recruited by Syracuse, Rutgers, V-Tech, and Wake Forest.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Other the offers I have it has definitely been Syracuse.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I’ve been too a lot of schools like Pitt, Toledo, Miami of Ohio, Rutgers, Syracuse, Buffalo, Penn State, and V-Tech.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to visit the schools who already offered me and start to focus more on the opportunities I do have, which is very important to me.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Michigan State and Pitt.”
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