Previewing PSFCA Big 33 Game, Team PA: Offense
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The 65th annual “Super Bowl of High School Football” will be taking place at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium on May 30th, 2022. In today’s piece, we will break down the current rosters from top to bottom and detail just how loaded…
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Continue ReadingThe 65th annual “Super Bowl of High School Football” will be taking place at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium on May 30th, 2022. In today’s piece, we will break down the current rosters from top to bottom and detail just how loaded and deep the Pennsylvania team stands. I hope to be in attendance for this awesome event that will collect some of the best athletes and have them competing in one setting.
Quarterbacks
Joey Daniels Joey Daniels 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA | 5’9, 175 | Mt. Lebanon | University of Dayton
Ethan Kohler Ethan Kohler 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Perkiomen Valley | 2022 State PA | 6’3, 200 | Perkiomen Valley | West Chester University
We begin with none other than Mt. Lebanon’s leader and champion under center, Joey Daniels Joey Daniels 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA . The decorated signal-caller and 6A state champion will be taking the reigns for the Pennsylvania team. Not sure if there could be a better representative than the future University of Dayton Flyer. The young man has overcome plenty of doubt and criticism, only to still become an Elite 11 invitee, still be recruited to a D1 program, and still bring home a state title and an undefeated season for his hometown. The Joey Daniels Joey Daniels 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA story is still being written but it’s safe to say the Big33 PA team will be in great hands with this young man under center.
The second quarterback on the roster is another high-saught after prospect who has set his sights on West Chester University for the next four years. Ethan Kohler Ethan Kohler 6'2" | 215 lbs | QB Perkiomen Valley | 2022 State PA , the standout QB out of Perkiomen Valley held offers from Shippensburg University, Kutztown University, and Slippery Rock before WCU came in and sealed the deal. Kohler impresses both pre-snap and post-snap while also carrying a build coveted by college coaches. The offense will be churning up yards with either Daniels or Kohler under center.
Congratulations to Mount Lebanon quarterback Joey Daniels on his selection to the @psfcabig33.
Help Joey earn $1,000 for his school by naming him Team Pennsylvania 'Fan Favorite'
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— Great American Rivalry Series (@AmericanRivalry) March 29, 2022
Running Backs
Landon Alexander Landon Alexander 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Central Valley | 2022 State PA | 6’0, 197 | Central Valley | University of Albany
Alex Tecza Alex Tecza 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA | 6’0, 195 | Mt. Lebanon | U.S. Naval Academy
We spoke about who will be under center for the PA team, it honestly may not matter when you have two of the more prolific backs in the state toting the rock behind this ridiculous offensive line. One of those prolific backs is Central Valley’s Landon Alexander Landon Alexander 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Central Valley | 2022 State PA , who undoubtedly dominated week in and week out for CV. The WPIAL 3A player of the year accumulated just over 2500 total yards both through the air and ground while securing 33 total scores on the year. The future Dane can break open a game with minimal effort.
Alex Tecza Alex Tecza 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA , a teammate of Joey Daniels Joey Daniels 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA and U.S. Naval Academy commit, will join Alexander in the backfield representing Pennsylvania. Alex Tecza Alex Tecza 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA put up outstanding numbers this past Fall, rushing for more than 2,000 yards on the ground along with 25 touchdowns. The state of PA is loaded with talent at the running back position but you absolutely can’t go wrong with these two studs in the backfield. Alexander and Tecza bring championship pedigree to a team oozing with talent.
Tight Ends
Aiden Mack Aiden Mack 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Wyomissing | 2022 State PA | 6’4, 220 | Wyomissing Area | University of Richmond
Trenton Dunnick | 6’2, 235 | Central York | East Stroudsburg
Wyomissing’s Aiden Mack Aiden Mack 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Wyomissing | 2022 State PA and Central York’s Trenton Dunnick will represent the tight end group for Pennsylvania. From a scouting lens, there may not be a better tight-end prospect than future Richmond Spider Aiden Mack Aiden Mack 6'4" | 225 lbs | TE Wyomissing | 2022 State PA . If the talent wasn’t through the roof on the defensive side of the ball, I wouldn’t mind seeing this young man provide reps at DE if need be. This is a winning program’s dream player who is willing to provide something at all three phases of the game. His impact is always felt.
Trenton Dunnick’s skill as a defensive lineman is deserving of joining his running mates Glassymer and Smith on the defensive side of the ball. Again, the other side is so loaded, that a TE designation for Dunnick is fitting. The young man is equally effective on either side of the football, he’s a must-have on a team full of grit. He and OL Nick Elko Nick Elko 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Wyoming Area | 2022 State PA will be future teammates at East Stroudsburg University.
15-1 State Runner-up
– All League TE/DE
– All County TE/DE
– All State TE
– 10 receptions 248 yards 2 TD's
– 40+ tackles 4.5 sacks 5 blocked punts@WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil @MDrago59 @PaulRobertsCuse @CoachTCaso @Spiders_FB https://t.co/s9Wxf5yRnh— Aiden Mack (@AidenMack4) December 28, 2021
Wide Receivers
Eli Heidenreich Eli Heidenreich 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Mt Lebanon | 2022 State PA | 6’0, 195 | Mt. Lebanon | U.S. Naval Academy
Mario Easterly Mario Easterly 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Bishop McDevitt | 2022 State PA | 6’0, 185 | Bishop McDevitt | Old Dominion University
Anthony Ivey Anthony Ivey 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2022 State PA | 5’10, 190 | Manheim Township | Penn State University
Deontae Williams Deontae Williams 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Woodland Hills | 2022 State PA | 6’0, 187 | Woodland Hills | Undecided
Devin Whitlock Devin Whitlock 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2022 State PA | 5’8, 178 | Belle Vernon | University of Pittsburgh
The triplets are now represented with the third Mt. Lebanon prospect headlining the WR group. Eli Heidenreich Eli Heidenreich 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR Mt Lebanon | 2022 State PA , who was named the WPIAL 6A co-POTY with teammate Alex Tecza Alex Tecza 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Mt. Lebanon | 2022 State PA , will also be joining Tecza at the U.S. Naval Academy where he plans to spend the next four years of his career. Heidenreich’s senior season as a whole has to be one of the more special and electrifying seasons to watch unfold in my young scouting career. 29 total touchdowns, 2200+ total yards, and great defensive back play to boot. The combination of Heidenreich, Tecza, and Daniels would be enough to make opposing defensive coordinators lose some sleep.
If the prospects above aren’t enough, throw in Bishop McDevitt’s Mario Easterly Mario Easterly 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Bishop McDevitt | 2022 State PA and Manheim Township’s Anthony Ivey Anthony Ivey 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2022 State PA . Anthony Ivey Anthony Ivey 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2022 State PA is the highest-ranked prospect on the offense, fitting that he will spend the next four years at Penn State University. Easterly might be the best play-maker on the team, which is obviously saying a ton.
Williams and Whitlock are two awesome additions to this team. Both are two prospects who were often overlooked throughout their high school career. Deontae Williams Deontae Williams 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Woodland Hills | 2022 State PA is still undecided while BVA’s Devin Whitlock Devin Whitlock 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Belle Vernon | 2022 State PA will be a PWO at the University of Pittsburgh where he has a real shot at whatever he has his eyes set on. Whitlock isn’t a prospect anyone should doubt, he has quieted any and all haters. Wishing him the best of luck at Pitt.
Congrats to Joey Daniels (QB), Will Harvey (DL), Eli Heidenreich (WR), and Alex Tecza (RB) on their selection to the Big 33 Team!
They will represent PA against MD over Memorial Day Weekend. #LeboPridehttps://t.co/tJjFpLH1tw@psfcabig33 @MtLebanonSports @mlbluedevilclub pic.twitter.com/MGk1sw2OPj
— LEBO FOOTBALL (@mtlebofootball) March 1, 2022
Offensive Linemen
Brandon Lawhorn-Moore | 6’5, 300 | Kiski Area | Miami University
Ryan Brubaker Ryan Brubaker 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Cocalico | 2022 State PA | 6’6, 285 | Cocalico | University of South Carolina
Nick Elko Nick Elko 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Wyoming Area | 2022 State PA | 6’4, 295 | Wyoming Area | East Stroudsburg
Brad Harris Jr. | 6’4, 280 | St. Joseph’s Prep | Rutgers University
Joden Nelson Joden Nelson 6'4" | OL York | 2022 State PA | 6’4, 280 | William Penn (York) | Towson University
Nick Bryan Nick Bryan 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Thomas Jefferson | 2022 State PA | 6’3, 270 | Thomas Jefferson | Kent State
Emir Stinette Emir Stinette 6'5" | 330 lbs | OL Imhotep Charter | 2022 State PA | 6’5, 360 | Imhotep Charter | Rutgers University
In my opinion, the offensive line group is the best position group on the Big33 Pennsylvania team, period. Philly will be well represented by St. Joe’s Prep’s Brad Harris Jr. and Imhotep Charter’s Emir Stinette Emir Stinette 6'5" | 330 lbs | OL Imhotep Charter | 2022 State PA , both of which will be staying close to home to protect at Rutgers University. Harris and Stinette are two of three players in this group that ranked in the Top-25 of their class, Ryan Brubaker Ryan Brubaker 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Cocalico | 2022 State PA is the other. Brubaker, the future Gamecock, is expected to dominate this game. Add in two more Group of Five talents in Brandon Lawhorn-Moore and Nick Bryan Nick Bryan 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL Thomas Jefferson | 2022 State PA and the offense should run smoothly no matter who is represented on the other side. Joden Nelson Joden Nelson 6'4" | OL York | 2022 State PA and Nick Elko Nick Elko 6'4" | 285 lbs | OL Wyoming Area | 2022 State PA are two prospects who are without a doubt FCS-level talents who have chosen to play at the DII level. I imagine they each will have productive careers at Towson and ESU respectively. No matter who gets the nod to start, I will have my eyes set on this group throughout practices as well as the game on May 30th.
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— Ryan Brubaker (@RyanBrubaker73) April 10, 2022