Manheim Township 37-Cumberland 27 Top Players
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Hayden Johnson PA #35 QB #3 HEIGHT 6'1" WEIGHT 195 POS QB CLASS 2024 View Profile Hayden Johnson Instagram Twitter State: Pennsylvania School: Manheim Township Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5’10” | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA is…
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Continue ReadingHayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5’10” | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA is special. That is the only way to spin it. The kid is having an amazing season as he helped lead Manheim Township to a 37-27 win to improve to 12-0 on the year. He threw for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns on the night. He also became Manheim Township’s all-time leading passer on the night. Johnson can do it all at quarterback. He can sit in the pocket and pick you a part or scramble around and make plays with his legs. Several times on Friday night Cumberland Valley seemed to have him sacked and he escaped to make plays down the field. Johnson next week will try to lead his team to a District Championship against Harrisburg.
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5 Questions with Hayden:
1)Describe your connection with Landon Kennel Landon Kennel 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2024 State PA .
It has been like that for like 10 or 11 years with Landon. It has been great.
2) Is scrambling something you have worked on since your Sophomore year?
I got more confident and grew in my body. I have gotten better at scrambling as well.
3) You had a key fumble in the game, were you kicking yourself for the mistake?
That definitely hurt and you know it is on you, and there is nothing you can do about it. You just got to preserve.
4) Describe the last drive to put the game away.
The guys up front did the dirty work and controlled the game and we put the game away.
5) Lehigh you still firm in your commitment?
Yeah, I am. All heart to Lehigh.
Bryce Staretz Bryce Staretz 6’1″ | 215 lbs | RB Cumberland Valley | 2024 State PA played a huge game in the loss against Manheim Township. Cumberland Valley was down 14-0 and Staretz took the handoff and rushed for 64 yards inside the Manheim Township 10-yard line. He rushed it in from 2 yards, 2 plays later and Cumberland Valley was in the game. Staretz was a beast all night for Cumberland Valley when he rushed for a game-high 166 yards. Staretz is a tough physical runner who is hard to bring down. He showed how talented he on Friday night.
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Declan Clancy Declan Clancy 5’10” | 190 lbs | ATH Manheim Township | 2025 State PA is the unsung hero for Manheim Township. Everyone knows about Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5’10” | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA and Landon Kennel Landon Kennel 6’3″ | 200 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2024 State PA , but Clancy has had a great year as well. On Friday night he rushed for 61 yards but was a constant calming influence for Manheim Township when they needed to run the ball for a few key yards. Clancy also caught 2 passes for 27 yards. In a talented group of skill players, Clancy can not be forgotten.
Landon Kennel Landon Kennel 6’3″ | 200 lbs | WR Manheim Township | 2024 State PA is having a monster senior year for Manheim Township. On Friday night it continued when he caught 5 passes for 42. The bigger accomplishment is 2 touchdown receptions. Kennel and Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5’10” | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA have a special connection and you saw it on the 2 touchdown passes.
4 questions with
Landon Kennel
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Manheim Township | 2024
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1) How does this win feel for you?
We played a hell of a lot better team than we did in week 1 (they played Cumberland Valley in week 1) and we dodged the bullet. I am proud of how our defense played and we played complimentary football.
2) Describe the connection you have with Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA .
We have just been playing together since kindergarten, so now just doing it on the biggest stage.
3) Can you talk about the weapons on this team at offense?
Yeah, we have so many weapons. If they double cover me then we can throw it to someone else. We got a 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver, so we are tough to stop. ‘
4) Are you firm in your commitment to Monmouth?
Yeah as of now I am committed to Monmouth.
Caiden Pines Caiden Pines 6’0″ | 185 lbs | WR Cumberland Valley | 2024 State PA is a talented player who is a key contributor as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner. He made several big catches to help keep Cumberland Valley in the game. He finished with 6 catches for 156 yards. He also caught 1 touchdown pass. Pines also made a big play on the defensive when he broke up a pass that went into the end zone.
Alex Sauve Alex Sauve 6’0″ | 195 lbs | LB Cumberland Valley | 2024 State PA is a player at linebacker. He was all over the field making tackles. He was constantly in the Manheim Township backfield and helped limit the rushing attack of Township. Sauve shows good ability to make plays all over the field for Cumberland Valley. Sauve does an excellent job of getting off blocks and making plays. He is also a good tackler in the open field.
Donovan Rodriguez Donovan Rodriguez 5’9″ | 145 lbs | DB Manheim Township | 2025 State PA made one of the biggest plays on the evening when he intercepted Grant Shipley’s pass and returned it for a touchdown. It was a massive play in the game and it led to Manheim Township taking a 14-0 lead. It was a simple hitch route and Rodriguez read it perfectly caught the interception and returned it for a touchdown. Rodriguez also showed good coverage skills all night.