CTK 2015 – WPIAL Triple-A Players to Watch

Countdown to Kickoff 2015 continues with a four-day look at some of the top high school football talent in the WPIAL for this upcoming season. As always, this list just scratches the surface. We ask for your help in building a complete rundown of candidates. You can nominate a top player by clicking on NOMINATE TOP PLAYERS and submitting their name. Here is a look at some of the players to watch this 2015 campaign in Class AAA.

OFFENSE:

Quarterback:

Jimmy Pierce – Laurel Highlands

Jacob Zilinskas – Indiana

Running Back:

Matt Rech – Hampton

Terence Stephens – West Allegheny

Zane Dudek – Armstrong

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends:

Aidan Howard – Gateway

Dylan Stapleton – Indiana

John Castello – Mars

Addis Crouch – Knoch

Offensive Line:

Dylan Groh – Laurel Highlands

Dylan Vissari – Thomas Jefferson

Pat Gregory – Ambridge

Mark Kroneberg – Knoch

Sean Beadle – Franklin Regional

Kickers:

Derek Verkleeren – Belle Vernon

Caleb Brake – Mars

DEFENSE:

Defensive Lineman:

Charlie Mazon – Franklin Regional

Matt Holmes – West Allegheny

Jacob Robb – Armstrong

Zach Curry – Knoch

Linebackers:

Braden Pahanish – Thomas Jefferson

Brennan McTighe – Knoch

Teegan Hahan – Greensburg-Salem

Sean Dean – Greensburg-Salem

Defensive Backs:

Ryan Scanlon – Thomas Jefferson

Phil Taylor – Belle Vernon

Tyler Carswell – Montour

Tom Sylvester – Montour

Ben Lowery – Knoch

Punter:

Sam Trapuzzano – Trinity

Mac Christy – Knoch