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PIAA 6A–1A State Championships: 2 Players Who Dominated Each Game

PIAA 6A–1A State Championships: 2 Players Who Dominated Each Game
Pat Weider
Pat Weider December 7, 2025 @ 01:47 PM
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Grady Garcia
Grady Garcia 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB/DB | 2028
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Deon Lovelace-Pompey
Deon Lovelace-Pompey 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
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Ayden Hockenbroch
Ayden Hockenbroch 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB/ATH | 2027
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Jaden Jones
Jaden Jones 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR/ATH | 2028
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Luca Neal
Luca Neal 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB/ATH | 2026
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Brayden Andrews
Brayden Andrews 5'7" | 165 lbs | RB/ATH | 2026
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Taris Wooding
Taris Wooding 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH/DB | 2026
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Sean Steckert
Sean Steckert 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
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Carter Giberson
Carter Giberson 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL | 2026
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Jace Malakoski
Jace Malakoski 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE | 2027
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Ahzir Nelson
Ahzir Nelson 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB | 2027
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Joey O’Brien
Joey O’Brien 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB/WR | 2026
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Eyan Stead Jr.
Eyan Stead Jr. 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB/ATH | 2026
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Semaj Beals
Semaj Beals 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 1A Championship Game Clairton 35-Bishop Guilfoyle 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2074633"],"_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-6931f61454630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On a team loaded with talented players [player_tooltip player_id='2074633' first='Deon' last='Lovelace-Pompey'] might be overlooked, but he put on a show in the State Title game win. He rushed for two touchdowns during the game. Each touchdown run showcased his vision and ability to evade defenders. Then he also had an interception that he turned into a touchdown. His ability to read the pass and intercept it was impressive. Lovelance-Pompey is an underrated player and deserves some love for his performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580752"],"_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-6931f6145469d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1580752' first='Taris' last='Wooding'] is another talented athlete for Clairton. In the win over Bishop Guifoyle he had a big day rushing the ball and he even rushed for a touchdown. Wooding's ability to run hard and make defenders miss is excellent. He is a talented athlete that made plays on both sides of the ball for Clairton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 TOUCHDOWN 🚨<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1580752' first='Taris' last='Wooding'] takes the handoff 20 yards into the end zone for another Clairton score!<br><br>Bishop Guilfoyle - 3 <br>Clairton - 35<br><br>1:16 - 3rd Quarter <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CWTAPTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CWTAPTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BGMarauderFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BGMarauderFball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CCSDathletes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCSDathletes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PIAASports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PIAASports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jaredsamuelpfn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jaredsamuelpfn</a> <a href="https://t.co/0oOZSJjn3B">pic.twitter.com/0oOZSJjn3B</a></p>&mdash; Davin Ridall (@DavinRidall_PFN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavinRidall_PFN/status/1996672189429375183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 4A Championship Game Southern Lehigh 43-Twin Valley 21 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-69336a9b9186c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I am running out of words to describe [player_tooltip player_id='1566535' first='Sean' last='Steckert']'s career as a running back. Playing in the state title game, he put on a show. He rushed for 301 yards on 37 carries. His ability to find rushing lanes and utilize his quickness and burst to get through them is impressive. Steckert has had one of those special careers from running backs as he has been able to run the ball at a high level throughout his career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huge shout-out to the entire offensive line of Southern Lehigh. When you have your talkback rush for 301 yards in the State Title game, they deserve a shout-out. So, the starting offensive line of [player_tooltip player_id='1352754' first='Carter' last='Giberson'], Gabe Bogert, Lucas Sutyak, Cody Wesner, and Dyan Gretz all deserve some love. A great effort by them and running back [player_tooltip player_id='1566535' first='Sean' last='Steckert'], and his offensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352754"],"_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-69336a9b918cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1352754' first='Carter' last='Giberson'] is a talented offensive lineman. I would hate to be a defensive tackle having to line up across from him. He is particularly awesome as a run blocker. He destroys opposing defensive players when he runs block. Giberson is committed to playing football at Albany. He has a chance to be a difference maker in college. He has had a great high school career, and he was one of the reasons Southern Lehigh won a state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First and foremost I want to thank God for putting me in this position. I want to thank my family for always being my support system and being by my side through the highs and the lows. Im grateful for my coaches, trainers and teammates on and off the field throughout this… <a href="https://t.co/Ei3vI5cXxv">pic.twitter.com/Ei3vI5cXxv</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1352754' first='Carter' last='Giberson'] (@CarterGiberson2) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterGiberson2/status/1988772075566244153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 4A Championship Game Southern Columbia 43-Farrell 22 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2075732"],"_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-69336a9b9191d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing as a slot running back in Southern Columbia's offense, [player_tooltip player_id='2075732' first='Grady' last='Garcia'] is a dynamic runner of the football. His ability to make defenders miss is special. When you add that to his speed, you have the ingredients of a good running back. In Southern Columbia's 15th state title-winning game, Garcia rushed for 3 touchdowns. The 1st rushing touchdown was 32 yards. The 2nd was for 25 yards. On both plays, you see his vision, burst, and speed. Garcia is only a sophomore, and he has a chance to play even better next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOUCHDOWN TIGERS!!<a href="https://twitter.com/gradygarcia23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gradygarcia23</a> gets his 2nd rushing touchdown of the game. This time from 25 yards out. <a href="https://twitter.com/Ayden_Hock5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ayden_Hock5</a> goes in for the 2 point conversion <br><br>1st: 4:21<br>Southern Columbia 14, Farrell 8<a href="https://twitter.com/SoCoTigerSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SoCoTigerSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackDiamondSN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blackdiamondsn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/farrellfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@farrellfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAHSFB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAHSFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hsfbamerica</a> <a href="https://t.co/1euDt2OQPk">pic.twitter.com/1euDt2OQPk</a></p>&mdash; EasternPAFootball (@EPAFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball/status/1997010271475278303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-69336a9b91969"} --> <!-- 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 the other talented runner for Southern Columbia. He had a rushing touchdown in the win as well. His ability to make defenders miss. He also has a physical running style. Playing in his last game and winning a state title, Andrews stood out as a runner. He had a good career as a running back at Southern Columbia. Even though [player_tooltip player_id='2075732' first='Grady' last='Garcia'] had 3 rushing touchdowns, Andrews was a driving force all year as a running back as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TIGERS EXTENDED THEIR LEAD!!<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1583998' first='Brayden' last='Andrews'] 4 yard touchdown run. 2- point conversion is good. [player_tooltip player_id='2072738' first='Ayden' last='Hockenbroch'] to [player_tooltip player_id='1181651' first='Jace' last='Malakoski']<br><br>2nd: 4:31<br>Southern Columbia 22, Farrell 8<a href="https://twitter.com/SoCoTigerSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SoCoTigerSports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackDiamondSN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@blackdiamondsn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/farrellfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@farrellfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAHSFB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAHSFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hsfbamerica</a> <a href="https://t.co/kigLlo7jEP">pic.twitter.com/kigLlo7jEP</a></p>&mdash; EasternPAFootball (@EPAFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball/status/1997021335407464909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 5A Championship Game Roman Catholic 28-Bishop McDevitt 6 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386284"],"_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-69339ad3d68ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season, Roman Catholic lost the same state title game to Bishop McDevitt, so they avenged last year's loss with a big win. Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals'] put on a show for Roman Catholic against McDevitt. He threw 3 touchdown passes and over 200 yards as he was the best player on the field for Roman Catholic. Plus he rushed for a touchdown. The Akron commit showed he is a dynamic and talented player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'll get more into the big night <a href="https://twitter.com/Maj_QB1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Maj_QB1</a> ([player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals']) had for Roman Catholic later on….today. <a href="https://twitter.com/AllStatePreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AllStatePreps</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Akron?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Akron</a> football commit. <a href="https://t.co/1Y35mn2rlL">pic.twitter.com/1Y35mn2rlL</a></p>&mdash; EdOBrienCFB (@EdOBrienCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB/status/1997177007692742678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["386282"],"_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-69343998bb02b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eyan Stead is an excellent athlete for Roman Catholic. During the game, he caught a touchdown pass from [player_tooltip player_id='386284' first='Semaj' last='Beals'] and played well as a defensive back as well. He even caused a fumble when he stripped the McDevitt running back. Stead is a good player, and he showed he is one of the best two-way players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Make a play 12🩸🩸😈 <a href="https://t.co/80dBlBG9X3">https://t.co/80dBlBG9X3</a></p>&mdash; Eyan Stead Jr (@eyansteadjr1) <a href="https://twitter.com/eyansteadjr1/status/1997164515667202485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 3A Championship Game Avonworth 31-Northwestern Lehigh 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6935d9e3653c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591107' first='Luca' last='Neal'] ended his stellar high school career by rushing for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. All season long; Neal was Avonworth's leading running back. He is a perfect combination of size, strength, and athleticism. He is also great at the goal-line and short yardage by putting his head down and running for tough yards. Neal is a talented player, and he should be able to play College Football in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Make it a hat trick for <a href="https://twitter.com/lucaneal16?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lucaneal16</a> 🎩🪄<br><br>“The Doughboy” punches it in from 8 yards out for his third score of the game, and this one may have just brought Avonworth its first state title. Antelopes all over the defending champs, now up 31-7 early in the fourth quarter: <a href="https://t.co/BfM89Msopp">pic.twitter.com/BfM89Msopp</a></p>&mdash; Steve Rotstein (@SteveRotstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveRotstein/status/1997400351645831180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2000302"],"_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-6935d9e365418"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2000302' first='Jaden' last='Jones'] continued his strong playoff performance by making big plays in the passing game for Avonworth. He had 7 catches for 187 yards and a touchdown reception. He caught a touchdown reception. &nbsp;It was for a 53-yard touchdown. Jones is an excellent athlete who should play better next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regular season film!! <br>10-0 record <br>WR/DB<br>6'3 180 <br>Class of 2028<a href="https://t.co/3yv5KVYIeo">https://t.co/3yv5KVYIeo</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TheWPIALEdition?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheWPIALEdition</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Blitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Blitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PRZVicCastillo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PRZVicCastillo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_TodaySports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PA_TodaySports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AvonworthFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AvonworthFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drossman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drossman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kubdog5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kubdog5</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2000302' first='Jaden' last='Jones'] (@JonesJaden6) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonesJaden6/status/1983936149572718855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">Octo 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PIAA 3A Championship Game La Salle College 34- Pittsburgh Central Catholic 20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388154"],"_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-6935d9e365462"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='388154' first='Joey' last='O'Brien'] left his mark in his last game for LaSalle College. He had 3 interceptions in the win, including one that he returned for a touchdown to ice the game. He also had 10 catches in the game. Then he threw for a touchdown in a double pass situation. O'Brien is heading to Notre Dame next. They are getting a killer of a player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW!!<a href="https://twitter.com/Joey_obrien6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joey_obrien6</a> third interception of the night. This one goes 84 yards for the touchdown <br><br>4th: 1:17<br>La Salle College HS 34, Central Catholic 14<a href="https://twitter.com/LaSalleFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaSalleFball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LaSalle_Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lasalle_sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pcc_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/centralvikings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@centralvikings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PAHSFB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PAHSFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HSFBamerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hsfbamerica</a> <a href="https://t.co/uPe8NeRkz9">pic.twitter.com/uPe8NeRkz9</a></p>&mdash; EasternPAFootball (@EPAFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/EPAFootball/status/1997498307858538911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671952"],"_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-6935d9e3654a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On a talented team like La Salle College, they have good players everywhere, and [player_tooltip player_id='671952' first='Ahzir' last='Nelson'] is one of those players. Needed to run the ball to control the clock against PCC. Nelson had a good game. He rushed 28 times for 128 yards and a touchdown. He is a perfect combination of strength and speed as a running back. Nelson is a talented player with a promising future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Games 5-8 mid season highlights<br>[player_tooltip player_id='671952' first='Ahzir' last='Nelson'] #4 RB <a href="https://t.co/05OHGbLc2J">https://t.co/05OHGbLc2J</a></p>&mdash; Ahzir X Nelson (@XAhzir) <a href="https://twitter.com/XAhzir/status/1980376759024697528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Deon Lovelace-Pompey

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Taris Wooding

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Clairton
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Sean Steckert

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Southern Lehigh
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Carter Giberson

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Southern Lehigh
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Grady Garcia

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Southern Columbia
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Brayden Andrews

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Southern Columbia
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Semaj Beals

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Roman Catholic
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Temple (PA)
Eyan Stead Jr.

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Roman Catholic
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Luca Neal

Luca Neal

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Avonworth
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Jaden Jones

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Avonworth
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Joey O’Brien

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WEIGHT 185
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La Salle College
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Ahzir Nelson

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WEIGHT 185
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La Salle College
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