3 Things to Watch in PIAA Quarterfinals
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We are looking at a re-match between two Penn State commits, an O-line-D-line matchup, and a revenge game from last season for a WPIAL title. Governor Mifflin vs. Exeter Township This is going to be a re-match from early…
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Continue ReadingWe are looking at a re-match between two Penn State commits, an O-line-D-line matchup, and a revenge game from last season for a WPIAL title.
Governor Mifflin vs. Exeter Township
This is going to be a re-match from early October when Governor Mifflin won 54-21. Governor Mifflin’s senior running back and Penn State commit, Nicholas Singleton Nicholas Singleton 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Governor Mifflin Senior | 2022 State PA ran for 244 yards and 4 touchdowns in the first meeting. In 8 of the 10 games according to MaxPreps (has not been updated) Singleton has 1,499 yards with 30 touchdowns. Singleton has broken county records this season. On the other side of the ball is junior tight end and fellow Penn State commit, Joey Schlaffer Joey Schlaffer 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Exeter Township | 2023 State PA . Shlaffer had his one and only 100-yard receiving game of the season against Governor Mifflin. On the season Schlaffer has recorded 36 receptions for 672 yards and 6 touchdowns. He averages 18.7 yards per catch. I’m interested in how these two perform the second time around.
Freedom OL Braelin Moore Braelin Moore 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Freedom | 2022 State PA vs. St. Joe’s Prep DE James Heard
This is going to be an interesting matchup. Moore is a guard, but he plays left tackle. Heard will switch to left end to right end during games. Moore is quick off the snap who is physical and shows a strong first punch. Heard has good get off but lacks quickness. He is twitchy and can be physical. Really interested in who wins this matchup when they go up against each other.
Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock Devin Whitlock 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2022 State PA vs. Aliquippa Defense
Devin Whitlock Devin Whitlock 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2022 State PA had his way with Aliquippa statistically last season but unfortunately lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs. In that game, Whitlock accounted for 3 total touchdowns, 2 rushing, and 1 punt return. He had just over 150 yards rushing. This season Whitlock has rushed for almost 1,200 yards with 23 touchdowns. In the return game, he has taken it to the house twice. There will be a lot of guys in the box for the Quips defense. Neco Eberhardt Neco Eberhardt 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2023 State PA should be a force in the middle of the d-line and safety Donovan Walker Donovan Walker 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2023 State PA will be closer to the line of scrimmage. Aliquippa will also have to worry about Quinton Martin Quinton Martin 6'3" | 200 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon Area | 2024 State PA . who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown in last season’s playoff matchup.