Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 3
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 4:58 PM
Player of the week
Tasso Whipple
Penn-Trafford, Jr., RB/LB
The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder had a breakout for the Warriors. He rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns and caught four passes for 36 yards and another score to lead Penn-Trafford to its first win of the season. His 41-yard run in the third quarter gave the Warriors a 28-13 lead.
Players to watch
Jake Kaylor
Southmoreland, Jr., K/WR/DB
The 5-foot-10, 160-pounder kicked the tying field goal and winning field goal in the fourth quarter to help Southmoreland rally for a 24-21 victory against Derry. Kaylor booted a 24-yarder to tie the score and a 32-yarder with 49 seconds left to win it.
Samir Crosby
Greensburg CC, So., WR/DB
The 5-foot-11, 160-pounder had 19 tackles, 13 solo, forced two fumbles and snagged two interceptions to help the Centurions defeat West Greene, 48-30. He also had a touchdown catch and a 70-yard kickoff return.
Anthony Crews
Belle Vernon, Jr. WR/DB
The 5-foot-10, 180-pounder carried the ball three times for 80 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 34 and another score to help unbeaten Belle Vernon defeat McKeesport, 21-14, in overtime.
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 C.C., Penn-Trafford, Southmoreland
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