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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships

The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
Vic Castillo
Vic Castillo December 13, 2022 @ 12:44 PM
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Aiden Johnson
Aiden Johnson 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL | 2024
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Kahseim Phillips
Kahseim Phillips 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB | 2024
PA
Ryan Palmieri
Ryan Palmieri 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2023
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Tyshawn Russell
Tyshawn Russell 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH | 2023
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Terrell Reynolds
Terrell Reynolds 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL | 2023
PA
Kevin Towns
Kevin Towns 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL | 2024
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Joey McMahon
Joey McMahon 6'7" | 280 lbs | OL | 2023
PA
Ronald Burnette Jr.
Ronald Burnette Jr. 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB | 2024
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Samaj Jones
Samaj Jones 6'0" | 215 lbs | QB | 2024
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Mekhi Wharton
Mekhi Wharton 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB | 2024
PA
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We want that number down, yet in perspective, this kid played a hell of a game Thursday night, against one hell of a defense.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398c8138c9c5"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160487"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I could make the case that Wisloski's complete performance at State's should be higher than where he's currently placed.rnrnWisloski, along with help from [player_tooltip player_id='91811' first='Wes' last='Barnes'], carried the offense to the tune of 221 total yards of offense.rnrn19 carries, for 160 yards and a score, while catching a 60-yard seam ball for another score in this one. 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He left a lasting impression on me.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398c8138cc69"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":547998,"width":469,"height":308,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/Fje79J8X0AAFw9X-crop-1532x1006-1670956164.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-547998" width="469" height="308" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["27732"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Tough to pick top ten performances between 12 teams. That's proven by having [player_tooltip player_id='27732' first='Marquese' last='Williams'] in the honorable mention section of this piece. That being said, Williams was relatively bottled up in this one until the second half. His 50-yard run completely broke any momentum that Aliquippa was attempting to build. Old-school football tells you to trust your elite running back to close out games for you, McDevitt eventually did so and closed out the ball game with the ball in [player_tooltip player_id='27732' first='Marquese' last='Williams']' hands.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398c8138ccc0"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["64565"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"This was far from an elite performance from arguably the best player in the state. That being said, Belle Vernon Area came away with a Title win and [player_tooltip player_id='64565' first='Quinton' last='Martin'] had a huge say in said victory. BVA's offense relies heavily on sweeps, east-to-west running that suits [player_tooltip player_id='64565' first='Quinton' last='Martin']'s ability to read running lanes on the fly, as well as his overall athleticism. Neumann was quick to the football, however, and closed fast on Martin. Martin still garnered most of the yards for BVA, most of the first downs as well. Martin flashed that elite playmaking ability when he reeled in an incredible interception off of [player_tooltip player_id='164150' first='Mekhi' last='Wharton']'s first pass of the day. 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TFLs for days. The 6'2 pass rusher had his work cut out for him, having to bring down 6'5 [player_tooltip player_id='164150' first='Mekhi' last='Wharton'] each rep. Neumann Goretti attempted to negate Johnson's rush and limit his impact by leaving him unblocked on the weak side. A motor that was revving countered Neumann's attempt to throttle his production. Johnson ended up stuffing NG linemen on the most crucial play of the game, forcing [player_tooltip player_id='164150' first='Mekhi' last='Wharton'] into his own linemen to cause a fumble at the one yard line. 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The 5'9 junior back scored three times in this one, providing all of the scoring for the Steam Rollers. What impressed me more than his three scores, the way he toted the rock angrily with each opportunity that was given to him. Burnette Jr. often turned 5-yard runs into 10-yard first-down carries solely because he was unwilling to stop churning his legs. This is one tough back that is going to see a boost in rank in time. Power base, with a low center of gravity, Burnette reminds me a ton of [player_tooltip player_id='377915' first='Kahseim' last='Phillips'] at SJP, that's high praise coming from me.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398c8138cdb3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NextlevelRonni/status/1565668798673424387?s=20u0026amp;t=VVjwdu2ysbZepd65z6sP7A","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NextlevelRonni/status/1565668798673424387?s=20&amp;t=VVjwdu2ysbZepd65z6sP7A </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["91811"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='91811' first='Wes' last='Barnes']' performance might be a bit overshadowed by [player_tooltip player_id='160487' first='Braeden' last='Wisloski']'s awesome outing. Yet [player_tooltip player_id='91811' first='Wes' last='Barnes'] put on a solid performance on both sides of the ball. Barnes racked up 105 yards on the ground, ripping 6 yards per carry while running in one score. Barnes has a sweet TFL in this one too. He's a prospect that was relatively unknown on my end, glad that got to change.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6398c8138ce00"} /-->
South Carolina
Tyshawn Russell

Tyshawn Russell

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Russell ATH
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2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
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Bishop McDevitt
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
Tyshawn Russell showed up, caught four passes for four touchdowns, against arguably the best secondary in the state...
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West Virginia
Josiah Trotter

Josiah Trotter

PA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2023
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Josiah
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Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
220
HS
St. Joseph's Prep
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
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West Virginia
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School: St. Joseph's Prep
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Kentucky
Stone Saunders

Stone Saunders

PA
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 205
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
205
HS
Bishop McDevitt
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
People seriously came away upset or disappointed with Stone Saunders ‘ performance in this State Title matchup. I...
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Kentucky
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School: Bishop McDevitt
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Maryland
Braeden Wisloski

Braeden Wisloski

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Braeden
Wisloski ATH
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Southern Columbia
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
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Maryland
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School: Southern Columbia
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Cincinnati
Samaj Jones

Samaj Jones

PA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 215
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Samaj
Jones QB
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
Weight
215
HS
St. Joseph's Prep
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Samaj Jones hardly broke a sweat, yet led an offensive attack that proved to be too much for...
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Sacred Heart (CT)
Ryan Palmieri

Ryan Palmieri

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 175
POS ATH
CLASS 2023
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Ryan
Palmieri ATH
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
Weight
175
HS
Pine Richland
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State: Pennsylvania
School: Pine Richland
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James Madison
Riley Robell

Riley Robell

PA
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 300
POS OL
CLASS 2023
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Riley
Robell OL
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
Weight
300
HS
Bishop McDevitt
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Riley Robell ‘s performance in this one blew me away. In all honesty, the entire Bishop McDevitt front...
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James Madison
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School: Bishop McDevitt
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Wisconsin
Ryan Cory

Ryan Cory

PA
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Cory OL
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
285
HS
Pine-Richland
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Albany
Joey McMahon

Joey McMahon

PA
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2023
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Joey
McMahon OL
Class
2023
Height
6'7"
Weight
280
HS
St. Joseph's Prep
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
You can praise St. Joseph’s Prep top to bottom when evaluating its State Title performance. One matchup that...
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Albany
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Jaieon Perry

Jaieon Perry

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2024

Jaieon Perry

School: Steelton-Highspire
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Minnesota
Marquese Williams

Marquese Williams

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2023
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Marquese
Williams RB
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Bishop McDevitt
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Tough to pick top ten performances between 12 teams. That’s proven by having Marquese Williams in the honorable...
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Minnesota
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School: Bishop McDevitt
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Penn State
Quinton Martin

Quinton Martin

PA
ATH
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS ATH
CLASS 2024
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Martin ATH
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Belle Vernon Area
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This was far from an elite performance from arguably the best player in the state. That being said,...
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School: Belle Vernon Area
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Millersville
Aiden Johnson

Aiden Johnson

PA
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS DL
CLASS 2024
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Aiden
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Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
Belle Vernon Area
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Millersville
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School: Belle Vernon Area
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Ronald Burnette Jr.

Ronald Burnette Jr.

PA
RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 170
POS RB
CLASS 2024
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Burnette Jr. RB
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
Weight
170
HS
Steelton-Highspire
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The Top Ten Performances from the 2022 PIAA State Championships
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Wes Barnes

Wes Barnes

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2023
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Southern Columbia Area
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School: Southern Columbia Area
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