What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I played basketball in the winter and track in the spring, but after track I was back in the weight room lifting and on the field consistently every week.”

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Q&A with Upper St. Clair defensive back Gianni Disora
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?

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Summer camp season is starting to really put Peyton Falzone on FBS radars. The 6'5 200 pound rising junior led Nazareth to a D11 title last year after throwing for 2,582 yards and 19 touchdowns to 4 interceptions, while completing 61% of his passes, all as a sophomore. He also ran for 440 yards and 11 touchdowns and was the D11 runner-up in the 100. He was also a state qualifier in the 300 hurdles and took 4th in D11 in the 100 meter dash.

I said coming into the season that Falzone could end up the biggest recruit from the Lehigh Valley since Jahan Dotson and maybe the best QB recruit since...Dan Kendra? He's so much taller than Brendan Nosovitch that I think he'll end up higher than a three star. Well, in the last two weekends he's camped at Virginia Tech and Penn State, and landed offers from both. It wouldn't shock me to see the Nittany Lions take an early lead in his recruitment - they have a working relationship with Falzone's dad, Nazareth head coach Tom Falzone, through the Dotson recruitment and I think there's a level of comfort there. But he's a big-time athlete who I think is going to be a big deal over the next two and a half years.

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been working out personally 3-4 times per week with Power Train West Chester working on explosions and sports-related movements.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I feel I have improved my lateral movement and strength the most.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel my team is going to take a big leap, we have been focused all off season and are prepared to compete with the top teams this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel the back-to-back games with Downingtown East and Coatesville will be a tough stretch.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t focus on one player. I try to focus on the teams we play and getting a win each week.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to go to a nice college and football be the cherry on top based on my love for the college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Harding, F&M, Marist etc.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I believe Harding University is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made trips down to Harding, up to Marist and UPenn.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to take trips to F&M and back down to Harding for Camp.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I played at the Marist exposure camp, I feel I played ok coming off an injury and plan to play better soon.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“Harding University on July 20th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn’t have any particular bias to any college growing up.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been training with my team and doing my own personal workouts to get better in every aspect.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“My knowledge and confidence because I wanted to build off my strengths and show what I truly can bring as a QB.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do well. The guys are working hard and we take each other accountable for everything.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think they are all going to be tough.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are lots of guys to choose from so right now it could be anyone. That’s a question I could answer after playing them.”

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?
“I have talked to a bunch like Miami Ohio, Yale, West Virginia, Boston College, Virginia Tech.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Either Yale or Miami Ohio.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on campus from camps.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’ll be at Yale and Miami, Ohio this month.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“Yes I’ve been to a couple and they went well. I think I’m still doubted by the coaches so they will see once this season comes around.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“[Yes on] July 26th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I liked WVU, PSU and Pitt but never truly was a diehard favorite.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing a lot of conditioning with the team and with my workouts with my personal trainer Rocco Yauger. I also have been very focused on change of direction work because that is what football is. Then obviously getting my body ready for the season, keeping my strength that I built this offseason.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I think the focus on change of direction work and strengthening my legs this offseason is definitely my most improved. I feel a lot twitchier and more explosive than before and that is what football is. The average play is around 3 to 4 seconds so being able to be explosive and have bursts of speed then training top end speed which you very rarely reach in football I feel will help me this season.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel very confident in this team. I feel like we lost a few seniors that would definitely help us but we lost one o-lineman this past year Aidan Corbin he was definitely a game changer but our returning 4 is very good and I believe it will help us a lot in the long run. Football is won in the trenches. I also feel our receivers might be the deepest in the WPIAL.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest game will be Elizabeth Forward. They [have a] a good quarterback and receivers and they also have a very solid O-line. I believe every team we play this year is a challenge any given Friday a team can win. I think I will take every week at a time.

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team has a game changer but I believe my toughest matchup this year will be Antwan Black just because he is very versatile and is all over the field for Laurel Highlands.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had a couple D1 colleges reach out such as RMU, Saint Francis, and Morehead State, and I’ve talked to PSAC schools such as Slippery Rock, Cal, IUP, Clarion and a couple others.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d definitely say Slippery Rock is recruiting me the hardest and showing the most interest as of late.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, this spring I was at RMU, Saint Francis, Morehead State, Cal, and Clarion.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I think I’m done with trips this summer until the season. I just finished my last camp and I think I need to be focused on performing this season.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“Yes I attended some camps this offseason. I attended RMU, Slippery Rock, Morehead State, and Saint Francis. I think I performed ok at them. There's always things to improve on and I don’t believe that camps and 7on7’s are the best way to show your talent. I don’t think that’s real football, real football is when you have to hit people but going to the camps and 7on7’s are very important and they teach you a lot.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“No, I just finished my last camp and now am just going to prepare myself for the season.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Penn State is my family and my favorite team for sure. My room is Penn State-themed, my walls are navy blue and white and so is our basement.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing speed training twice a week in the mornings. We have football lifting/practice four times a week and 2-3 basketball practices. I also make sure to get a shooting workout every day where I make 200-300 shots.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“The main focus has been on technique for the 40, 5-10-5, and broad jump.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel like we can win a WPIAL championship. We have a lot of starters back from a team that won 9 games last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Both Avonworth and Central Valley have great programs and will present the biggest obstacles.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jance Henry from CV.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m definitely going to play football or basketball in college. It will just depend on how recruiting works out.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been getting recruited by a lot of Patriot League and NEC schools in football. In basketball, it’s been mostly Patriot League and PSAC schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would probably say Navy. I’ve been there on both football and basketball unofficial visits.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t taken any official visits yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“We have three HGSL tournaments in July, so I won’t have any time to make other trips until August.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I went to camps at Pitt, RMU, and Lehigh. I’m pleased with my numbers. I ran a 4.50 40 and a 4.20 5-10-5.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“I won’t be attending any more camps. My focus will be on preparing for the HS football season and playing well in the HGSL basketball events.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has been Pitt.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“My summer has consisted of a lot of football, and I am currently on a school trip to Costa Rica.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I feel my biggest improvement over the off-season has been my press man-to-man coverage.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel this is the most complete team I have been a part of, and we are due for a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Jersey Shore will be the toughest on our schedule because they have proven to be one of the toughest teams in 4A year in and year out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe Elijah Jordan from Jersey shore will be our toughest match-up and I am excited to line up against him once again.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play at the next level, competing for football and/or track & field.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with around 40 schools ranging from Rhode Island to South Carolina for both Track and Football.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“UNCW has been recruiting me the hardest for T&F.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made a trip to any campuses yet, but I have a few planned for within the next couple months.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I have competed at SFU and thought I did very well, along with that I have a few more within the next couple weeks.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“Yes, Yale and Bucknell as of now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up was Penn State.”

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Q&A with Shamokin Area athlete Chase Pensyl​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I do want to play at the next level, competing for football and/or track & field.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have been in contact with around 40 schools ranging from Rhode Island to South Carolina for both Track and Football.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“UNCW has been recruiting me the hardest for T&F.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made a trip to any campuses yet, but I have a few planned for within the next couple months.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I have competed at SFU and thought I did very well, along with that I have a few more within the next couple weeks.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“Yes, Yale and Bucknell as of now.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up was Penn State.”


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Q&A with Beaver athlete Brady Mayo​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I’m definitely going to play football or basketball in college. It will just depend on how recruiting works out.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been getting recruited by a lot of Patriot League and NEC schools in football. In basketball, it’s been mostly Patriot League and PSAC schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would probably say Navy. I’ve been there on both football and basketball unofficial visits.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I haven’t taken any official visits yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“We have three HGSL tournaments in July, so I won’t have any time to make other trips until August.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I went to camps at Pitt, RMU, and Lehigh. I’m pleased with my numbers. I ran a 4.50 40 and a 4.20 5-10-5.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“I won’t be attending any more camps. My focus will be on preparing for the HS football season and playing well in the HGSL basketball events.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up has been Pitt.”


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Q&A with Giebel Catholic linebacker Ethan Shawley​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had a couple D1 colleges reach out such as RMU, Saint Francis, and Morehead State, and I’ve talked to PSAC schools such as Slippery Rock, Cal, IUP, Clarion and a couple others.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d definitely say Slippery Rock is recruiting me the hardest and showing the most interest as of late.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, this spring I was at RMU, Saint Francis, Morehead State, Cal, and Clarion.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I think I’m done with trips this summer until the season. I just finished my last camp and I think I need to be focused on performing this season.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“Yes I attended some camps this offseason. I attended RMU, Slippery Rock, Morehead State, and Saint Francis. I think I performed ok at them. There's always things to improve on and I don’t believe that camps and 7on7’s are the best way to show your talent. I don’t think that’s real football, real football is when you have to hit people but going to the camps and 7on7’s are very important and they teach you a lot.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“No, I just finished my last camp and now am just going to prepare myself for the season.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Penn State is my family and my favorite team for sure. My room is Penn State-themed, my walls are navy blue and white and so is our basement.”


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Q&A with Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia​

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?
“I have talked to a bunch like Miami Ohio, Yale, West Virginia, Boston College, Virginia Tech.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Either Yale or Miami Ohio.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been on campus from camps.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’ll be at Yale and Miami, Ohio this month.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“Yes I’ve been to a couple and they went well. I think I’m still doubted by the coaches so they will see once this season comes around.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“[Yes on] July 26th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I liked WVU, PSU and Pitt but never truly was a diehard favorite.”


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Q&A with West Chester East running back/linebacker Fenton Kulp​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would like to go to a nice college and football be the cherry on top based on my love for the college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Harding, F&M, Marist etc.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I believe Harding University is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve made trips down to Harding, up to Marist and UPenn.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan to take trips to F&M and back down to Harding for Camp.”

Have you done any camps this off-season? How do you feel you performed?
“I played at the Marist exposure camp, I feel I played ok coming off an injury and plan to play better soon.”

Do you have any plans for camps ahead?
“Harding University on July 20th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I didn’t have any particular bias to any college growing up.”


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Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football now!


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Q&A with Shamokin Area athlete Chase Pensyl
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“My summer has consisted of a lot of football, and I am currently on a school trip to Costa Rica.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I feel my biggest improvement over the off-season has been my press man-to-man coverage.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel this is the most complete team I have been a part of, and we are due for a great season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think Jersey Shore will be the toughest on our schedule because they have proven to be one of the toughest teams in 4A year in and year out.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I believe Elijah Jordan from Jersey shore will be our toughest match-up and I am excited to line up against him once again.”

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Q&A with Beaver athlete Brady Mayo
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing speed training twice a week in the mornings. We have football lifting/practice four times a week and 2-3 basketball practices. I also make sure to get a shooting workout every day where I make 200-300 shots.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“The main focus has been on technique for the 40, 5-10-5, and broad jump.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel like we can win a WPIAL championship. We have a lot of starters back from a team that won 9 games last year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Both Avonworth and Central Valley have great programs and will present the biggest obstacles.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Jance Henry from CV.”

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Q&A with Giebel Catholic linebacker Ethan Shawley
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been doing a lot of conditioning with the team and with my workouts with my personal trainer Rocco Yauger. I also have been very focused on change of direction work because that is what football is. Then obviously getting my body ready for the season, keeping my strength that I built this offseason.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I think the focus on change of direction work and strengthening my legs this offseason is definitely my most improved. I feel a lot twitchier and more explosive than before and that is what football is. The average play is around 3 to 4 seconds so being able to be explosive and have bursts of speed then training top end speed which you very rarely reach in football I feel will help me this season.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel very confident in this team. I feel like we lost a few seniors that would definitely help us but we lost one o-lineman this past year Aidan Corbin he was definitely a game changer but our returning 4 is very good and I believe it will help us a lot in the long run. Football is won in the trenches. I also feel our receivers might be the deepest in the WPIAL.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel our toughest game will be Elizabeth Forward. They [have a] a good quarterback and receivers and they also have a very solid O-line. I believe every team we play this year is a challenge any given Friday a team can win. I think I will take every week at a time.

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team has a game changer but I believe my toughest matchup this year will be Antwan Black just because he is very versatile and is all over the field for Laurel Highlands.”

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Q&A with Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been training with my team and doing my own personal workouts to get better in every aspect.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“My knowledge and confidence because I wanted to build off my strengths and show what I truly can bring as a QB.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I think we will do well. The guys are working hard and we take each other accountable for everything.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I think they are all going to be tough.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There are lots of guys to choose from so right now it could be anyone. That’s a question I could answer after playing them.”

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Q&A with West Chester East running back/linebacker Fenton Kulp
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been working out personally 3-4 times per week with Power Train West Chester working on explosions and sports-related movements.”

What do you feel you have improved on most this off-season?
“I feel I have improved my lateral movement and strength the most.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel my team is going to take a big leap, we have been focused all off season and are prepared to compete with the top teams this year.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“I feel the back-to-back games with Downingtown East and Coatesville will be a tough stretch.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I don’t focus on one player. I try to focus on the teams we play and getting a win each week.”

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Easton @ CB West
Southern Lehigh @ Quakertown
Pennsbury @ Northampton
Emmaus @ Neshaminy
Liberty @ Pennridge

Some other District 1 opening games of note:

Coastesville @ Garnet Valley
Downingtown East @ North Penn

Am I missing any other D1 vs D11 matchups? What games jump out at you for competitiveness and/or road-trip worthiness?

Since summer workouts are now in full swing

6A: St. Joes over Harrisburg
5A: I’d say Imhotep but I think they are 6A now. I’ll go Roman Catholic over Peters Township
4A: Aliquippa
3A: Avonworth
2A: Southern Columbia
1A: Fort Cherry

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Q&A with South Allegheny linebacker/defensive end Camden Lewis​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do, I hope I am given the chance to play football in college on defense.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some colleges that have been recruiting me so far are Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Temple, Miami of Ohio and a couple more.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say Buffalo is the school that I am getting recruited most by.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes. Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, RMU, Temple, Miami of Ohio.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes I plan on going back up to Buffalo in the summer for a 1 person visit and also visiting Eastern Michigan again. Also possibly visiting Temple and Lehigh.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I am still deciding on which ones I want to go to but as of right now it looks like I’ll be attending Pitt, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Lehigh, and Temple.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up as a kid I was always a big time Penn State fan and loved the team and college and dreamed of maybe being a part of the team one day.”


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Q&A with North Catholic tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I had offers from Penn State, Pitt, West Virginia, Wisconsin, UConn, and Marshall before committing to Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“[Penn State], even after committing they’ve stayed really engaged.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, multiple trips, but now I just go back to Happy Valley when I can.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’ll be taking my official visit to Penn State on June 14-16.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’ll be at the All 22 camp at State College this Sunday, and then will be going to as many Penn State camps as I can get to.”

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


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Q&A with Shamokin interior offensive lineman Blake Hockenbroch​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Villanova, Columbia, Colgate, WestPoint, and Wheeling.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Villanova.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I’ve been to Boston College, Villanova, Columbia, Colgate, and WestPoint.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan on going to Wheeling soon since they were my first offer, but I plan on going to see a few more as well.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m planning on going to Villanova’s, Columbia’s for now, but looking to go to a few other camps as well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Notre Dame.”


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Q&A with Southmoreland strong safety/athlete Cam Phillips​

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No offers yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No offers yet.”

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

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Just some of the camps I’ve been invited to.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“As of now just Frostburg and Kent State but may add more like Millersville and Montana State.”

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


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Q&A with Kiski Area offensive center Cameron Murphy​

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?
“I’ve been fortunate to have colleges from each division level show interest in me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I recently received an offer to play D2 football at Clarion. I’ve also been offered to play Mount Union and Baldwin Wallace. My recruiting is definitely becoming more active lately.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have visited multiple schools of various levels. They’ve all been great visits.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I plan on visiting more schools this summer with camps and in the fall with game day visits.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m doing several specialist camps at WVU, Pitt, and Toledo. I’m also doing OL camps at several D2 and FCS schools. I’m going to be doing the Hammer Kicking National Top 40 long snapping camp in Orlando at the end of June.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up was always WVU.”


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Q&A with South Allegheny linebacker/defensive end Camden Lewis
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been lifting 4-5 times a week and also have been getting in field work.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Since last football season I think my strength and size has improved a lot more.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will shock a lot of people after coming off of 2 bad years. We play a whole new conference with teams that I think we could totally beat. We have pretty much everyone coming back with a huge senior class and everyone has improved a lot more since last year. Also with our head coach (Brian Hanson) leading us into the season [we are] looking better than ever.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“To me the toughest team that we will face off against is Steel Valley. I think when we play them it will be a good game and we will surprise a lot of people after their big runs the last 2 years.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donald Barksdale, he is a very talented player and will be one the players we will have to scheme for."

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Q&A with North Catholic tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I worked out with an offensive line coach and receiver coach over the winter, and I did our NC Football offseason workouts after school. When spring sports started, I was playing lacrosse and making it to our team lifts when possible. Now that lacrosse is over, I’m back at our team lifts, and I’m working with a personal trainer.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved my footwork the most, both for blocking and route running. I also feel like my hand-eye coordination is better. I’m feeling much more confident catching the football. Overall, I’ve also continued to get stronger.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We lost a lot of talent from our senior class, but we’ve all been putting in the work in the offseason to replace those guys. I think we are going to compete in 3A.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably Central Valley or Avonworth. Avonworth beat us last year and has always been a rival for North. Central Valley has always been a great program and is moving down to 3A the same as us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I haven’t had a chance to see his film yet, but we play Imani Christian this year, and Dayshaun Burnett is one of the best linebackers in the state.”

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Q&A with Shamokin interior offensive lineman Blake Hockenbroch
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“The off-season has consisted of a lot of track and field, but I lift 4 days a week and speed training 1-2 times per week.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Definitely my strength and filling out my frame.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe my team is going to have a very successful season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Jersey Shore in week 4 is going to be one of the more challenging games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think one of the toughest players we will line up against this year is Jersey Shore's ATH Elijah Jordan, we have played him quite a few times over the last few seasons and I am confident and excited to line up against him once again.”

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Q&A with Southmoreland strong safety/athlete Cam Phillips
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Five day lifting schedule I’ve been sticking to, plus the team lift 1 day and 1 day speed and agility. Plus team practices where I get position work.”

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

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Good. we have a group of playmakers returning so should be able to not only make playoffs but win some playoff games.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“They’re all tough teams but probably Elizabeth Forward.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a bunch of tough guys we’ll play against but I’d say either Chris Climes or Antwan Black top the list.”

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Q&A with Kiski Area offensive center Cameron Murphy
What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been doing a combination of strength training as well as speed and agility. I’ve also been working on my long snapping.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I’ve improved my footwork and flexibility this off season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We move up to 5A this season and I think we are going to do very well. We have a lot of returning starters up front and in the backfield along with our QB.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There will be no easy games! They will all be tough games and it will be a challenge each week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team we play will have tough individual athletes. We will have to prepare each week for a tough opponent.”

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been doing a combination of strength training as well as speed and agility. I’ve also been working on my long snapping.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I’ve improved my footwork and flexibility this off season.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We move up to 5A this season and I think we are going to do very well. We have a lot of returning starters up front and in the backfield along with our QB.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“There will be no easy games! They will all be tough games and it will be a challenge each week.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Every team we play will have tough individual athletes. We will have to prepare each week for a tough opponent.”

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?
“I’ve been fortunate to have colleges from each division level show interest in me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I recently received an offer to play D2 football at Clarion. I’ve also been offered to play Mount Union and Baldwin Wallace. My recruiting is definitely becoming more active lately.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I have visited multiple schools of various levels. They’ve all been great visits.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, I plan on visiting more schools this summer with camps and in the fall with game day visits.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m doing several specialist camps at WVU, Pitt, and Toledo. I’m also doing OL camps at several D2 and FCS schools. I’m going to be doing the Hammer Kicking National Top 40 long snapping camp in Orlando at the end of June.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite team growing up was always WVU.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Five day lifting schedule I’ve been sticking to, plus the team lift 1 day and 1 day speed and agility. Plus team practices where I get position work.”

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

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“Good. we have a group of playmakers returning so should be able to not only make playoffs but win some playoff games.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“They’re all tough teams but probably Elizabeth Forward.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“There’s a bunch of tough guys we’ll play against but I’d say either Chris Climes or Antwan Black top the list.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No offers yet.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No offers yet.”

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

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Just some of the camps I’ve been invited to.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“As of now just Frostburg and Kent State but may add more like Millersville and Montana State.”

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

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“The off-season has consisted of a lot of track and field, but I lift 4 days a week and speed training 1-2 times per week.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Definitely my strength and filling out my frame.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I believe my team is going to have a very successful season.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Jersey Shore in week 4 is going to be one of the more challenging games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I think one of the toughest players we will line up against this year is Jersey Shore's ATH Elijah Jordan, we have played him quite a few times over the last few seasons and I am confident and excited to line up against him once again.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Villanova, Columbia, Colgate, WestPoint, and Wheeling.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Villanova.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I’ve been to Boston College, Villanova, Columbia, Colgate, and WestPoint.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I plan on going to Wheeling soon since they were my first offer, but I plan on going to see a few more as well.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m planning on going to Villanova’s, Columbia’s for now, but looking to go to a few other camps as well.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was Notre Dame.”

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I worked out with an offensive line coach and receiver coach over the winter, and I did our NC Football offseason workouts after school. When spring sports started, I was playing lacrosse and making it to our team lifts when possible. Now that lacrosse is over, I’m back at our team lifts, and I’m working with a personal trainer.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved my footwork the most, both for blocking and route running. I also feel like my hand-eye coordination is better. I’m feeling much more confident catching the football. Overall, I’ve also continued to get stronger.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“We lost a lot of talent from our senior class, but we’ve all been putting in the work in the offseason to replace those guys. I think we are going to compete in 3A.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Probably Central Valley or Avonworth. Avonworth beat us last year and has always been a rival for North. Central Valley has always been a great program and is moving down to 3A the same as us.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“I haven’t had a chance to see his film yet, but we play Imani Christian this year, and Dayshaun Burnett is one of the best linebackers in the state.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I had offers from Penn State, Pitt, West Virginia, Wisconsin, UConn, and Marshall before committing to Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“[Penn State], even after committing they’ve stayed really engaged.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, multiple trips, but now I just go back to Happy Valley when I can.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“I’ll be taking my official visit to Penn State on June 14-16.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’ll be at the All 22 camp at State College this Sunday, and then will be going to as many Penn State camps as I can get to.”

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

What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I have been lifting 4-5 times a week and also have been getting in field work.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Since last football season I think my strength and size has improved a lot more.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I think we will shock a lot of people after coming off of 2 bad years. We play a whole new conference with teams that I think we could totally beat. We have pretty much everyone coming back with a huge senior class and everyone has improved a lot more since last year. Also with our head coach (Brian Hanson) leading us into the season [we are] looking better than ever.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“To me the toughest team that we will face off against is Steel Valley. I think when we play them it will be a good game and we will surprise a lot of people after their big runs the last 2 years.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Donald Barksdale, he is a very talented player and will be one the players we will have to scheme for.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I do, I hope I am given the chance to play football in college on defense.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some colleges that have been recruiting me so far are Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Temple, Miami of Ohio and a couple more.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I’d say Buffalo is the school that I am getting recruited most by.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes. Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, RMU, Temple, Miami of Ohio.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes I plan on going back up to Buffalo in the summer for a 1 person visit and also visiting Eastern Michigan again. Also possibly visiting Temple and Lehigh.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I am still deciding on which ones I want to go to but as of right now it looks like I’ll be attending Pitt, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Lehigh, and Temple.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes growing up as a kid I was always a big time Penn State fan and loved the team and college and dreamed of maybe being a part of the team one day.”

6A: North Allegheny will try and do the impossible by beating the Philly Hawks. But I think you guys know who I’m picking. North Allegheny beats St. Joes Prep 31-24

5A: Peters looked really mediocre in the semifinal, however Imhotep has a knack for choking in the state final. With that being said, this seems to be Imhoteps year. Imhotep beats Peters Township 21-14

4A: Aliquippa is back in the final for the third consecutive year. Dallas had an upset against Bishop Mcdevitt.
Aliquippa beats Dallas 27-21

3A: Belle Vernon is looking for back to back state championships. I don’t know much about Northwestern Lehigh
Belle Vernon beats Northwestern Lehigh 28-14

2A: A repeat of last year. Westinghouse will try to get revenge on the transcendental Southern Columbia. I will be defying history with this pick
Westinghouse beats Southern Columbia 20-14

1A: Fort Cherry will try to top of the prefect season by beating the defending champ Steelton Highspire, but will be unable to do so
Steelton Highspire beats Fort cherry 35-21