10 Game Balls From A Great Weekend Of Playoff Football

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1583998"],"_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-69231fd94f25c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1583998' first='Brayden' last='Andrews'] is a tough running back to tackle. He is excellent at running between the tackles and rushing for hard yards. Against Steelton-Highspire Friday night, he rushed for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns. Andrews ability to make defenders miss and his speed are excellent. He and Southern Columbia beat Steelton-Highspire to advance to the next round of the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RB <a href="https://twitter.com/andrewsba_24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@andrewsba_24</a> gets the Southern Columbia tally extending the Tigers lead to 28-0 over Troy 3Q 8:07<a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SoCoTigerSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SoCoTigerSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/oSd9cVySzV">pic.twitter.com/oSd9cVySzV</a></p>&mdash; CC Hastings (@CCHastings1863) <a href="https://twitter.com/CCHastings1863/status/1989507227804193072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1156206"],"_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-69231fd94f34b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1156206' first='Matthew' last='Pownall'] is a talented athlete who has already committed to playing football at the Naval Academy. Playing against Pennridge for the 6A District 1 Title, Pownall and company won 21-14. Pownall played well; he rushed 175 yards and two touchdowns. His ability to make defenders miss is excellent. He is also a good defensive back who makes plays all over the field. Nice win and performance by Pownall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1000% committed!! <a href="https://t.co/zYr9GLTfc8">pic.twitter.com/zYr9GLTfc8</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1156206' first='Matthew' last='Pownall'] (@mattpownall27) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattpownall27/status/1938796782449770509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1709963"],"_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-69231fd94f40c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1709963' first='Cole' last='Neupaver'] and Peters Township pulled off one of the biggest upsets and comebacks we have seen in the WPIAL. Down 19-0 at the half, Peters Township stormed back to win the game 20-19 to win the WPIAL 5A Championship. Neupaver was one of the biggest reasons. He had 3 rushing touchdowns, including a 74-yard touchdown run. He rushed for 107 yards during the game, earning every yard against a good Pine-Richland team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOUCHDOWN <a href="https://twitter.com/Cole_Neup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Cole_Neup</a> ‼️<br><br>It's a six-point game! 19-13 Pine-Richland 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WPIAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WPIAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PoweredByBowser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PoweredByBowser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KDKAFridayNightLights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KDKAFridayNightLights</a> <a href="https://t.co/pcHOtXsTXg">pic.twitter.com/pcHOtXsTXg</a></p>&mdash; 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA (@KDKARadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/KDKARadio/status/1992442622779240585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591107"],"_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-69236bab8e404"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591107' first='Luca' last='Neal'] and Avonworth won the 3A WPIAL Championship when they dominated Imani Christian to a 30-6 win. Neal rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Neal is a good running back who is hard to tackle in space. His ability to make defenders miss is excellent. He deserves a game ball for his performance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1591107' first='Luca' last='Neal'] GOODBYE 👋👋👋<br><br>17-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthFB</a> 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WPIAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WPIAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PoweredByBowser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PoweredByBowser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KDKAFridayNightLights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KDKAFridayNightLights</a> <a href="https://t.co/yjzckmgxm2">pic.twitter.com/yjzckmgxm2</a></p>&mdash; 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA (@KDKARadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/KDKARadio/status/1992372386507915574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1983452"],"_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-69236bab8e4aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1983452' first='Kymarr' last='Freeman'] was a difference maker for Seton-LaSalle with a great performance to win the 2A WPIAL Title. He rushed for 129 yards in the victory. He constantly made plays for his team as a talented running back. He also has excellent defensive back skills. Seton-La Salle has a stable of running backs and athletes, and Freeman is one of them as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazing Team win!(First half only due to injury)Time to finish the season🏆! <a href="https://twitter.com/SLS_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SLS_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachStorino?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachStorino</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CRU7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CRU7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dylan_Koch16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dylan_Koch16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Trenton928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Trenton928</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Hud4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Hud4</a> <br>128 rushing yds<br>1 touchdown <a href="https://t.co/7XfIPy6AtO">pic.twitter.com/7XfIPy6AtO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1983452' first='Kymarr' last='Freeman'] jr (@Kymarr_6) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kymarr_6/status/1989826930649022732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1040324"],"_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-69236bab8e549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1040324' first='Owen' last='Herrick'] continued his impressive Sophomore season when he was outstanding over State College Friday night in a 41-21 victory. He threw for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns. Herrick is a natural thrower of the football, possessing the skills to throw the ball accurately all over the field. He is an extremely accurate passer. Herrick and company are on a mission to win a 6A State Championship this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/ToledoQBs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToledoQBs</a> I am blessed to receive an offer from The University of Toledo!<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCC_FOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theking1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theking1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BradMaendler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BradMaendler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LIGSportsGroup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LIGSportsGroup</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZU2AdKhDCX">pic.twitter.com/ZU2AdKhDCX</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1040324' first='Owen' last='Herrick'] (@OwenHerrick3) <a href="https://twitter.com/OwenHerrick3/status/1992383141055721806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284126"],"_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-69236bab8e5e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">La Salle College continues its journey to a 6A State Championship with a 49-7 win over Easton. Sidwar was his dominant self on Friday night when he threw for 262 yards and 2 touchdown passes. Sidwar, the Missouri commit, continues to show he is the best quarterback in the state with his performances. He is one more step closer to winning a 6A Championship after Friday's game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 game SR SZN tape:<br>• 9-1<br>• Pitt Central Catholic<br>• Malvern Prep<br>• Salesianum<br>• Calvert Hall<br>• St Joe's Prep 2x<br>• Roman Catholic<br>• Cardinal O'Hara<br><br>166-234 (71%) 2399 yds 29 pa TD's 5 INT <a href="https://t.co/lHlXrQBlU6">https://t.co/lHlXrQBlU6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='284126' first='Gavin' last='Sidwar'] (@Gavin7Sidwar) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gavin7Sidwar/status/1986834741828395399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1566535"],"_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-69236bab8e681"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1566535' first='Sean' last='Steckert'] and Southern Lehigh played a barn burner of a game against Shamokin, a 30-27 win for Southern Lehigh. Steckert played his usual dominant game as he rushed for 259 yards and 3 touchdowns. A great performance by him as he continues to play great every week. Steckert continues to shine each week as he is a dominant running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlights in our 49-28 win over Bethlehem Catholic in the 4a D11 Championship!✌️🏆 Very gritty game all around, doing what we needed to do to get the win.🙏🙌<br><br>46 CARRIES, 277 YARDS, 5 TDS‼️⚠️<br>1 Forced Safety, 2 Near INTs🤙<br><br>BACK2BACK🥇<a href="https://t.co/g3bNfMPljQ">https://t.co/g3bNfMPljQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1566535' first='Sean' last='Steckert'] (@ssteckert4) <a href="https://twitter.com/ssteckert4/status/1991144942001942591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["941126"],"_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-69236bab8e71a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='941126' first='Drew' last='Engle'] and Twin Valley continue to dominate each week. This week in the 4A District Title game, they beat Susquehanna Township soundly to capture their 1st District Title ever as a school. Engle is a beast as a running back. He rushed for 281 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win. He continues to show he is a stock riser and one of the most overlooked running backs in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to Drew <a href="https://twitter.com/drew_engle26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drew_engle26</a> on breaking the school record for career touchdowns with 53 and counting, surpassing the mark previously held by Evan Johnson! What an incredible accomplishment — hard work, dedication, and greatness on full display! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/4TheValley?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#4TheValley</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TPW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TPW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/4thand1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#4thand1</a> <a href="https://t.co/HwU2XWtpJd">pic.twitter.com/HwU2XWtpJd</a></p>&mdash; Twin Valley Football (@Twinvalleyfball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Twinvalleyfball/status/1987913744819642714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158289"],"_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-69236bab8e7b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1158289' first='Shane' last='Leh'] and company are trying to win back-to-back state titles. Leh is showing why he is one of the best quarterbacks still alive in the playoffs. He threw for 225 yards and 5 touchdowns as he continues to play at a high level for Northwestern Lehigh. He is a talented pocket quarterback who constantly throws the ball in rhythm in the pocket. Leh and his teammates have a good chance to win another state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">610➡️845 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoxholeGuys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FoxholeGuys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FPT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FPT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MET?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MET</a><br><br>First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability, strength, and opportunity to pursue both my academic and athletic dreams. I'm incredibly grateful to all the coaches at Marist for believing in me and giving me the chance… <a href="https://t.co/oSTlW5VLGj">pic.twitter.com/oSTlW5VLGj</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1158289' first='Shane' last='Leh'] (@leh_shane) <a href="https://twitter.com/leh_shane/status/1939831111326052529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->