Westmoreland County football players to watch for first week of WPIAL playoffs

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | 12:01 AM


Anthony Bonacci

Franklin Regional, Sr., C/DL

Bonacci has been the top offensive lineman for the Panthers. He has graded out at 81% as a blocker and has 15 pancake blocks. On defense, Bonacci (6-1, 266) has 38 tackles, five for losses, and one quarterback sack.

Justin Huss

Derry, Sr., RB/DB

Huss (5-9, 155) is coming off a school-record performance against Burrell where he rushed for 405 yards and five touchdowns. He has rushed for 1,803 yards and 28 touchdowns this season.

Trent Patrick

Greensburg Salem, Sr., QB

Patrick (5-9, 230) rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns against Indiana and also tossed four touchdown passes to four receivers by completing 5 of 8 passes for 98 yards.

Chase Pisula

Greensburg C.C., Sr., C/DL

Pisula (6-1, 205) is a player who rarely leaves the field. He has 66 tackles, 20 solo, and 18.5 tackles for losses. He also has five quarterback sacks, blocked two passes and has blocked two kicks.

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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