What We Learned after 1st round of Playoffs
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From game-day performances to recruiting, here are some things we learned after the first round of playoffs QB Matchup Beau Pribula Beau Pribula 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB Central York | 2022 State PA and Hayden Johnson Hayden…
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QB Matchup Beau Pribula Beau Pribula 6'2" | 210 lbs | QB Central York | 2022 State PA and Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Manheim Township | 2024 State PA
This was a QB matchup I was excited for, but Pribula’s playoff experience got the best of Johnson. Though we don’t have the official stats for Pribula, he accounted for 4 touchdowns with 2 passing and 2 rushing. Johnson’s first playoff experience really showed. Johnson only completed 50% or less in 2 games this season, but he had his worst performance of the season only completing 43.5%. He threw 108 yards with no touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Johnson will learn from this and believe he will come back better next season.
Below are Pribulas highlights from the playoff game.
Below are Johnson’s season highlights.
Battle of the Running Backs Jahiem White Jahiem White 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB William Penn (York) | 2023 State PA and Jadyn Jones Jadyn Jones 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Wilson | 2022 State PA
White had the better game who had 242 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns. He also had an 80-yard passing touchdown. But it was Jones’ team that came out on top. Jones had 22 carries for 156 yards with 2 touchdowns
White’s week 8 highlights are below
Jone’s season highlights are below.
Sto-Rox’s Jay Pearson Jay Pearson 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Sto-Rox | 2022 State PA
Pearson had a tremendous game against Shady Side Academy in the WPIAL 2A quarterfinals. He carried the ball 14 times for 224 yards and 4 touchdowns. He finished the regular season with 967 yards, now is well over 1,000 on the season. Pearson received an FCS offer last week. Below are playoff highlights.
Sophomore LB Anthony Speca Anthony Speca 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2024 State PA receives first SEC offer
The standout linebacker from Pittsburgh Central Catholic received his first SEC offer, Friday, November 5th from South Carolina. Speca has been a force in the middle for the Vikings defense. He has recorded 63 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. Expect more SEC offers to follow.
After a great call w/ @CoachClaytonW I am beyond blessed to receive an offer from THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA @flem021 @210ths @247Sports @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @DemetricDWarren @Evolve2tenths pic.twitter.com/P9wFYuF1hw
— Anthony Speca (@aspeca6) November 5, 2021