Top 10 Performances District 3 Playoffs
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Brycen Armold PA #324 RB #26 HEIGHT 5'7" WEIGHT 180 POS RB CLASS 2024 View Profile Brycen Armold State: Pennsylvania School: Manheim Central Brycen Armold Brycen Armold 5’7″ | 180 lbs | RB Manheim Central | 2024 State PA had…
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Continue ReadingBrycen Armold Brycen Armold 5’7″ | 180 lbs | RB Manheim Central | 2024 State PA had one of those monster games that rarely happens for any High School Football players. He rushed for 366 yards and 6 touchdowns in Manheim Central’s win over Twin Valley. A super impressive performance. Especially since he was out hurt the last two weeks and did not play. Armold showed how special of a player he is for Manheim Central.
Kevin Brown is one of the most talented players in the 2026 class. He has been a dominant player all year for Harrisburg at defensive and offensive line. On Saturday’s win against Central York, he helped pave the way for Harrisburg as they rushed for 398 yards. He was also the anchor who helped hold Central York to 21 points in the game. Next up for Brown and Harrisburg is a re-match against Manheim Township.
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Shawn Lee the dynamic do-it-everything Junior had his typical monster game for Harrisburg. Lee plays quarterback and as a defensive back for Harrisburg. Against Central York, he scored 3 rushing touchdowns. A touchdown from 80 yards, 47 yards, and 9 yards. He also played his stellar defense at defensive back.
Evan Myers Evan Myers 5’10” | 180 lbs | QB Twin Valley | 2025 State PA has been overshadowed at times by the dominant rushing of several of his running backs, but Myers has had a good year for Twin Valley this year. In Friday’s loss against Manheim Central Myers rushed for 159 and also threw for 156 yards as he tried to keep Twin Valley in the game. The outcome is not what he wanted to see, but Myers has shown how good he is as a player and can build on it going forward.
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Hayden Johnson Hayden Johnson 5’10” | 190 lbs | LB Trinity | 2027 PA was his usual stellar self for Manheim Township on Friday. He threw for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed for 90 yards in the victory. He is now up to 47 touchdown passes with 0, yes 0 interceptions. An incredible season by Johnson.
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Ryan Epps Ryan Epps 6’1″ | 235 lbs | DL Harrisburg | 2024 State PA is a talented player on the Harrisburg team but can be overshadowed by Shawn Lee, and Kevin Brown at times. In Saturday’s victory over Central York, he put on a show. He had 14 tackles and 3 sacks on defense. then on offense 5 carries for 40 yards. Great effort by him.
Drew Branstetter Drew Branstetter 6’1″ | 175 lbs | QB Camp Hill | 2025 State PA has had a well-documented successful season. It continued on Friday night in the 1st round of the State Playoffs. He threw for 310 yards and 4 passing touchdowns in the victory. He also chipped in 101 yards rushing and 1 rushing touchdown. Nice work by Branstetter.
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Brayden Brown
Brayden Brown
Brayden Brown has been dominant in the playoffs helping Ephrata win 3 games so far. In 3 games he rushed for 314 yards and 4 touchdowns. Plus he has an interception that he returned for a touchdown. An impressive showing for him.
Aaryn Longenecker Aaryn Longenecker 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Cocalico | 2024 State PA
Aaryn Longenecker Aaryn Longenecker 5'11" | 175 lbs | ATH Cocalico | 2024 State PA
The wing-back in the veer offense is an important position. They must block when called upon and also run the ball on sweeps and counters on the edge. Longenecker is one of the best at doing both. He rushed for 182 years against Cedar Cliff on Friday night. Including an 83-yard touchdown run.
Rico Scott Rico Scott 6’0″ | 185 lbs | WR Bishop McDevitt | 2024 State PA is a name most people in the area of recruiting and High School Football know pretty well. On Friday night he continued to put on a show for McDevitt. He caught a touchdown pass, which is nothing new, but it is the record he tied. He scored his 48 receiving touchdown of his career. This tied a school record.