WPIAL 1A Preview: Playmakers to Watch for the 2025 Season

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1078497"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8c65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1078497' first='Anthony' last='Eakin'] is a dynamic player who can score anytime he touches the ball as a running back. He has electric speed and a great ability to make defenders miss in space. His ability to get downhill and hit the hole so quickly is special. He also shows a good ability to catch the ball. Then, as a defensive back, he shows good coverage skills. He is then able to come upfield and make tackles in the open field at a high level. Eakin is a talented two-way player who should only improve this season as a senior. He is a dynamic player whom I cannot wait to see how he does. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2024 Junior Szn<br>Reg (9-1) Con (6-0)<br>All Purpose- 1309 11TD<br>Rush 991 6.56 7TD<br>Rec 166 10.07 2TD<br>Passing 38 1 TD<br>PR 3-20<br>KR 5-61<br>Tack 20<br>Assist 22<br>Int 2-33 1TD<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBongi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBongi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/birdogg5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@birdogg5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/florajoey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@florajoey</a> <a href="https://t.co/Koi7i94KRD">https://t.co/Koi7i94KRD</a> <a href="https://t.co/Plz33g8RVT">pic.twitter.com/Plz33g8RVT</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1078497' first='Anthony' last='Eakin'] (@anteakin2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/anteakin2026/status/1854328451777360022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402456"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8cca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402456' first='Matt' last='Sieg'] is one of the best athletes in the state of Pennsylvania, and he is already committed to Penn State. He is a dynamic athlete who projects as a safety for Penn State. He plays all over the field for Fort Cherry, but mostly as a quarterback on offense. He is a dynamic runner who can also throw the ball at a high level. As a safety, he is a heat-seeking missile, making tackles and plays all over the field. Sieg is a difference maker, and Penn State is getting a good player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Highlights<br>14-1 Record‼️ WPIAL CHAMPS‼️<br>Pass- 1350 yards-20 TDs<br>Rush- 1840 yards-32 TDs<br>Defense-50 tackles-23 solo-4 INT<br>1 PR TD<a href="https://twitter.com/TannerGarry3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TannerGarry3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Hudson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Hudson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesPower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CharlesPower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RivalsFriedman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RivalsFriedman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> <a href="https://t.co/nFs8yGXyeH">https://t.co/nFs8yGXyeH</a> <a href="https://t.co/JHIw3kJRfF">pic.twitter.com/JHIw3kJRfF</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='402456' first='Matt' last='Sieg'] 4 ⭐️ ATH (@matt_sieg) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_sieg/status/1866208467930808410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156091"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8d1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156091' first='Damar' last='Olds'] is one of the best athletes in the 2026 class. As a wide receiver, he is explosive after the catch as he has the speed and the moves to make defenders miss in space. He has great body control as he can catch the ball in between defenders and use his body well to position himself to make the catch. He also shows a great ability to just run past defensive backs and catch the ball for big plays. Olds is a talented player who picked up an offer from Akron in June. It is a good start to his recruitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/RoboLeonard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoboLeonard</a> I'm blessed to receive a Division 1 scholarship from the University of Akron‼️ <a href="https://twitter.com/BallCoachJoeMo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BallCoachJoeMo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RodSteele16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RodSteele16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_hive_ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_hive_ath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FTRreport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FTRreport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/210ths?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@210ths</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusAdemilola?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarcusAdemilola</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tipton_05?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tipton_05</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PineStar11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PineStar11</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_BNeal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_BNeal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AGTG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FTR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FTR</a> <a href="https://t.co/9xlWPANaqu">pic.twitter.com/9xlWPANaqu</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156091' first='Damar' last='Olds'] (@Damar_Olds) <a href="https://twitter.com/Damar_Olds/status/1934020875487199509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697134"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8d6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1697134' first='Landon' last='Abercrombie'] is a good linebacker for the California Area High School. His ability to play in space and read, and react to the play and make the proper read is excellent. He does a great job of running sideline-to-sideline chasing plays all over the field. He also shows a good ability to make tackles in the open field. He also showed the ability to blitz and put pressure on the offense. Abercrombie is an underrated player who should play running back this season, and he should be in line for a huge season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Season Defensive highlights, had a tremendous year with this team of players, back on the grind now for next year!💪<br>CLASS OF 2026 (LB) (5,10” 185)<br>STAY TUNED‼️<br>STATS❗️<br>Solo Tackles-71<br>Assists-32<br>TFL-21<br>Sacks-2<br>TOT Tackles-103<a href="https://twitter.com/PAPrepsRivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAPrepsRivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PAELITE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PAELITE7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachManges14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachManges14</a>… <a href="https://t.co/DrCqsAmLRI">pic.twitter.com/DrCqsAmLRI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1697134' first='Landon' last='Abercrombie'] (@Abercrombie22L) <a href="https://twitter.com/Abercrombie22L/status/1858693705927979286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["428235"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8dbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Some people are just built as football players, and that is exactly what [player_tooltip player_id='428235' first='Jerry' last='Davis'] is. He made his impact as a wide receiver, safety, returner, and kicker last year for Greensburg Central Catholic. The best part of his game that is impressive, he has great speed. So at every position, he can use that speed to his benefit. As a wide receiver, he shows good hands and catches the ball well. He is also good after the catch, making defenders miss in space. Then, as a defensive back, he is excellent at making tackles all over the field. He even showed the ability to as a field goal kicker for his team. He was also a great returner. Davis is a playmaker all over the field. He recently picked up an offer from Franklin and Marshall. I expect more offers to come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Phelan25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Phelan25</a> and the <a href="https://twitter.com/FandMFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FandMFootball</a> staff for offering me a roster spot today. <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Q41?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Q41</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Handy73?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Handy73</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMoore_99?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMoore_99</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeFurlong18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MikeFurlong18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GCCHSFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GCCHSFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachThompsonDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachThompsonDC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Det?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Det</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCoopy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCoopy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mcmullen_kirk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mcmullen_kirk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sergio_bell15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sergio_bell15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FSQ_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FSQ_Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_hive_ath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_hive_ath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PickerWally?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PickerWally</a>… <a href="https://t.co/gbTWlCKLFF">pic.twitter.com/gbTWlCKLFF</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='428235' first='Jerry' last='Davis'] (@JerryDavis021) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryDavis021/status/1952915140258529317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580206"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a67fe7b8e0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1580206' first='Mark' last='Stuckey'] is the ultimate playmaker at quarterback for Cornell. His ability to make plays inside and outside the pocket is excellent. Inside the pocket, he shows a big arm, and he knows how to throw the ball with touch on deep balls. I love how he throws with a perfect amount of touch on the deep balls so receivers can run under the ball and make the catch. Stuckey's great strength, though, is his ability to scramble around and make plays with his feet. He is excellent at extending plays and always looking downfield to find open receivers. Stuckey is a good athlete as well, and if he does not get recruited as a quarterback at the next level, playing somewhere else is a possibility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great work with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRBalog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRBalog</a> <a href="https://t.co/z0g3NpDRso">pic.twitter.com/z0g3NpDRso</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1580206' first='Mark' last='Stuckey'] (@StuckeyMj) <a href="https://twitter.com/StuckeyMj/status/1940445369445597376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->