Aliquippa Defeats Dallas for 4A PIAA Title
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Aliquippa beat Dallas in the 4A PIAA Title. Aliquippa finished 14-0 on the year and there 1st State Title since 2021 after losing to Bishop McDevitt last year. It was definetely a revenge game for Aliquippa after they lost in…
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Continue ReadingAliquippa beat Dallas in the 4A PIAA Title. Aliquippa finished 14-0 on the year and there 1st State Title since 2021 after losing to Bishop McDevitt last year. It was definetely a revenge game for Aliquippa after they lost in last year
Top Prospects in the game:
Tiqwai Hayes Tiqwai Hayes 6’1″ | 200 lbs | RB Aliquippa | 2025 State PA is one of the best players in the State and he put on a show in the State Title Game. He rushed for 3 touchdowns and also threw for a 2 point conversion. The 34-yard touchdown run was incredible. He broke through the line, showed his speed went one-on-one with a Dallas safety, and did a sick stiff past him for a touchdown. Hayes is the total package at running back. Tough, physical, and has good speed. Penn State has a good commitment in Hayes.
QaLil Goode
QaLil Goode
QaLil Goode put on a show at defensive back in the 1st half. He had 3 interceptions in the 1st half. TheIn the last one he returned for a touchdown. Goode is a Junior so he be back next year. An impressive showing by Goode as he made 3 great plays to turn the game in Aliquippa’s favor.
Brandon Banks Brandon Banks 6’0″ | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA showed why he is one of the best players in the 2024 class. He caught a touchdown at wide receiver as he ran a fade route and ran right by the Dallas defender. Then on defense, he played his usual good coverage. Banks is going to Yale which is an incredible feat, and something he should be proud of.
Jayace Williams Jayace Williams 6’2″ | 225 lbs | LB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA plays primarily tight end for Aliquippa and he is usually just used only in the rushing attack as a blocker. He is a devastating blocker, but in the State Title game, he caught two passes including a 2 pointer. He also played defensive end for Aliquippa and made several plays in the backfield for the Aliquippa defense. Williams is a big physical player who is talented.
Cameron Lindsey Cameron Lindsey 6’2″ | 205 lbs | LB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA is another talented Aliquippa player who is committed to the University of Pittsburgh. Lindsey plays runnig back and linebacker and played at a high level in the State Title game. He scored a rushing touchdown and was his usual dominant self at linebacker. He made plays all over the field on defense. Lindsey capped off his stellar career with a huge performance.
John Tracy John Tracy 6’0″ | ATH Aliquippa | 2024 State PA is another talented skill kid for Aliquippa. He plays defensive back and running back. He scored a rushing touchdown on the evening and made several impressive plays at defensive back. On his touchdown run he made a great cut and raced for the end zone.
Mekhi Green
Mekhi Green
Mekhi Green was a defensive force for Aliquippa. He made several plays in the backfield against Dallas. He has great size and shows good strength for the position. He uses his hands well to engage with the offensive line and helps create pressure on the offense. He also showed quickness off the ball. Green also played tight and blocked very well from that position.
Justus Starks Justus Starks 6’1″ | 260 lbs | DL Aliquippa | 2026 State PA started at guard for Aliquippa and helped pave the way for a big rushing game for Aliquippa. He shows good strength at the point of attack and does a nice job engaging and then blocking defenders. Starks is a talented player who is only a Sophomore so should only improve.
Braylon Wilcox Braylon Wilcox 5’11” | 240 lbs | OL Aliquippa | 2024 State PA is another talented offensive lineman for Aliquippa. He helped pave the way for a dominant rushing attack for Aliquippa.
Kamarai Mathews
Kamarai Mathews
Kamari Mathews stands out because of how big he is. He stands 6’5″ inches tall and looks every part of it. He was Aliquippa’s starting right tackle and he showed that he could stay in front of people and move them off the ball. He isn’t the quickest guy, but because of his size, he makes it difficult for defenders to go around him.
Quentin Goode Quentin Goode 5’11” | 165 lbs | QB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA made several throws for Aliquippa in the State Title game. He threw a great touchdown pass to Brandon Banks Brandon Banks 6’0″ | 170 lbs | DB Aliquippa | 2024 State PA when Banks ran a fade pass down the sideline. Goode put a perfect touch on the ball and Banks made the play for the touchdown. Goode should have plenty of opportunities to play at the next level as either a quarterback or an athlete.
Arison Walker Arison Walker 5’8″ | 155 lbs | ATH Aliquippa | 2025 State PA is another talented skill kid for Aliquippa. He had two interceptions on the evening for Aliquippa. Aliquippa is so loaded as a team that a player like Walker has be over looked, but he is a equally talented player. Walker a Junior should be an even bigger contributer next season.
Gavin Lewis
Gavin Lewis
Gavin Lewis was one of the bright spots for Dallas as he caught a great touchdown to get Dallas on the board. He made a great catch down the sideline on a fade pass. He also caught several passes and was a consistent receiver for Dallas.
Dylan Geskey
Dylan Geskey
Dylan Geskey was the leading rusher of the year for Dallas. He had a tough night running for Dallas as Aliquippa controlled the line of scrimmage. Geskey did score the 2nd touchdown on the evening and was able to get some positive rushes going in the 2nd half. Geskey the Junior will be back next year as one of the leaders of the team.