Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 8
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 6:43 PM
Conlan Greene
Penn-Trafford, jr., TE/DE
Greene has recorded eight sacks, six tackles for losses and has forced three fumbles. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior has four catches for 60 yards and is a solid blocker.
Chase Ruokonen
Belle Vernon, jr., WR/DB
The junior has rushed for 39 yards and is the second-leading receiver on the team with 13 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Shane Swope Jr.
Yough, so., RB/LB
Swope has rushed for 247 yards and has nine catches for 38 yards. He’s the team’s leading kickoff returner and is one of the top tacklers on the team.
Donovan Waller
Greensburg Salem, jr., WR/DB
The junior is the second-leading receiver on the team with 29 catches for 378 yards and two touchdowns. He also has an interception.
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.
Tags: Belle Vernon, Greensburg Salem, Penn-Trafford, Yough
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