Penn-Trafford RB Gay weighs options

By: HSSN Staff
Saturday, January 20, 2018 | 10:21 AM

One of the top rushers in Westmoreland County is in no rush to make his college decision.

John Gay IV, a standout at Penn-Trafford, has drawn additional recruiting attention since his senior season ended, and has more options to ponder.

“That's not a bad thing at all,” said Gay, a running back and defensive back. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so I'm just trying to let it play out.”

Gay recently visited the Air Force Academy, where he has an offer to play, and last week was offered a scholarship by Robert Morris, whose new coaches are making their rounds in the county.

Gay rushed for 1,285 yards and 19 touchdowns last season and helped Penn-Trafford reach the WPIAL Class 5A title game at Heinz Field.

He also has Division I offers from Navy, Howard and Cornell, and Division II offers from Saginaw Valley State and Seton Hill.

“More schools are becoming interested, and I have more visits to take,” Gay said. “So nothing is out of the question.”

Bill Beckner Jr. is a Tribune-Review staff writer. reach him at bbeckner@tribweb.com or via Twitter @BillBeckner.

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