Pine-Richland’s Phil Jurkovec among WPIAL football recruits who signed early

By: HSSN Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 | 11:47 PM

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The WPIAL’s top football recruits took advantage of the new early signing period Wednesday and inked their National Letters of Intent, including Pine-Richland quarterback Phil Jurkovec who’s headed to Notre Dame.

Pitt added five linemen from the WPIAL, while West Virginia received signed letters from three WPIAL recruits.

Phil Jurkovec and his family have been waiting 1.5 years to officially become part of Notre Dame!

Great things come to those who wait, Phil. Congrats on signing!#IrishBouND18 pic.twitter.com/axzsfXQmPa

— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) December 20, 2017

Brian Kelly asked to name an underrated player in this class and names four-star QB Phil Jurkovec: "I think he's the best quarterback in the country. He's someone I can put up against anyone I've ever seen." QB competition brewing this spring?

— Laken Litman (@LakenLitman) December 20, 2017

The Pittsburgh Pipeline continues! @pjurkovec is a flat out baller. The dual-sport athlete ?? will be an amazing addition to the QB room. #GoIrish ☘ #IrishBouND18 pic.twitter.com/vw1jABt0SA

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) December 20, 2017

Aliquippa safety Kwantel Raines signed with West Virginia, one of three WPIAL recruits to choose the Mountaineers.

#NationalSigningDay @KwantelRaines @WVUfootball pic.twitter.com/Tt87BG0W4Q

— El PrinciPal (@GipsonAlvin) December 20, 2017

East Allegheny tight end TJ Banks is headed to Morgantown

Welcome to the family T.J. @Tj_15110 #TakeMeHome18 ::: #HailWV pic.twitter.com/8yozpEd3XU

— WVU FB Recruiting (@WVUFBRecruiting) December 20, 2017

Bethel Park lineman James Gmiter also signed with WVU.

Congrats to BPHS Football Player James Gmiter, who signed a Letter of Intent today to continue his football career on the collegiate level at West Virginia University. Let's Go Mountaineers! #BPProud #GoHawks pic.twitter.com/WJfJW7sonV

— Bethel Park SD (@bpsdinfo) December 20, 2017

New Castle’s Marcus Hooker signed with Ohio State like older brother Malik a few years ago.

?PA➡️OH ?

It’s all family here! Congrats on officially joining the Bucks, @marcushooker23!#GoBucks #Supreme18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/xi5QLoGpB4

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 20, 2017

Penn Hills wideout Julian Major signed with Michigan State.

.@Gboy_600 is a very smooth and athletic player out of Pennsylvania! #Green18 #TheBestStartHere pic.twitter.com/spDz9zO7OM

— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) December 20, 2017

Thomas Jefferon’s Devin Danielson was the first of many WPIAL linemen to sign Wednesday with Pitt.

We have our first signing today!
Welcome to Pitt, Devin Danielson!
DL • 6-1 • 290
Pittsburgh, PA • Thomas Jefferson#H2P #L1TS8URGH pic.twitter.com/5AKjI4Hw4t

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December 20, 2017

His Thomas Jefferson teammate Noah Palmer also signed with Pitt.

Welcome to Pitt, Noah Palmer!
DL • 6-3 • 215
Jefferson Hills, PA • Thomas Jefferson#H2P #L1TS8URGH pic.twitter.com/6GF9hFfb0a

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December 20, 2017

So did Butler’s Jake Kradel …

Welcome to Pitt, Jake Kradel!
OL • 6-3 • 275
Butler, PA • Butler Senior#H2P #L1TS8URGH pic.twitter.com/QvRhqZMrXC

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December 20, 2017

And Belle Vernon’s Blake Zubovic …

Zubovic’s Signing day pic. It’s official. #NLI #HML #pittbound pic.twitter.com/cEcMponpfJ

— Coach Humbert (@BVAFootball) December 20, 2017

And Central Catholic’s David Green …

Hometown Hero. Welcome to the family, @TMT_DGreen2!! #L1TS8URGH #H2P pic.twitter.com/St7r8P5v55

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 20, 2017

Temple added two WPIAL recruits: Montour’s Ronnie Stevenson and McKeesport’s Layton Jordan.

Our guy, Ronnie Stevenson, is headed to 10th and Diamond! #DominaT18 #OOU18 pic.twitter.com/8nGrB04T6p

— Temple Football (@Temple_FB) December 20, 2017

Newest member of the SQUAD, Layton Jordan! ♦️♦️♦️#DominaT18 #OOU18 pic.twitter.com/YukYfnY2pP

— Temple Football (@Temple_FB) December 20, 2017

North Allegheny lineman Derek Devine is headed to Virginia.

No. 2⃣ for the #NewStandard18 Class
OL Derek Devine (@devine2304) pic.twitter.com/BT6RMKXSVd

— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) December 20, 2017

Penn-Trafford lineman Logan Hawkins and Trinity lineman Ben Phillis signed with Akron.

Congratulations to Logan Hawkins heading to Akron! pic.twitter.com/ZHLRUyxjWJ

— PT Warriors (@PTWarriors) December 20, 2017

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— Akron Zips Football (@ZipsFB) December 20, 2017

Beaver lineman Bryce Ramer signed with Ohio.

Welcome to Ohio – Bryce Ramer | OL | 6-5 | 315 | | Beaver, Pa. | Beaver Area High School #BobcatFamily pic.twitter.com/H07QH2qG72

— Ohio Football ? (@OhioFootball) December 20, 2017

Washington linebacker Isaiah Schoonmaker signed with Miami, Ohio.

Isaiah Schoonmaker is an explosive and violent linebacker from Washington, Pa.

Welcome to Miami University, Isaiah!#RedHawksNSD pic.twitter.com/z5ReU4ApcA

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 20, 2017

Central Catholic quarterback Troy Fisher signs with Lafayette.

@TroyFisher_16 No words can describe the amount of joy & pride in my heart 2day. Can’t wait to see what the future holds @Laf. #RollPards pic.twitter.com/VG26EboEIW

— Kris Fisher (@Kris10Fisher) December 20, 2017

Central Catholic’s Tony Young signs with Howard.

Officially a Bisonboy?‼️Oh yeah I’m ?too #BisonBoyz18 #HU22 #MissionPossible ??? pic.twitter.com/Bs8g1qbXy4

— Tony Young (@ayoung1815) December 20, 2017

Mt. Lebanon defensive lineman Coleman Coco signs with Colgate.

Excited to officially be a Colgate Raider! #gata #bigdawgseat pic.twitter.com/GuFTLXM3u4

— Coleman Coco (@coleman_coco) December 20, 2017

Mt. Lebanon offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal signs with William & Mary.

Congratulations to Colby Sorsdal on his commitment to William and Mary! Lebo Pride! pic.twitter.com/6CS4KEh0xv

— mtlebofootball (@mtlebofootball) December 20, 2017

South Fayette lineman Ray Eldridge signed with Richmond.

Super proud of @Ray_Eldridge33. Made it official w @SpiderFootball this morning. #NLI #EarlySigningPeriod #NationalSigningDay @urichmond @SpiderClubUR @Spiders_Recruit @SpiderAthletics @sflionssports @SFTSDNews pic.twitter.com/AjVWHPrLfr

— Coach Eldridge (@Lions_CoachE) December 20, 2017

Pine-Richland wideout Raymond Falcone signs with Lehigh.

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Welcome @RaymondFalcone3 to Lehigh Nation! #LUSigningDay #LockedIn #BirdGang18 pic.twitter.com/tQUnzZBzO6

— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 20, 2017

Steel Valley cornerback Amonte Strothers and South Fayette linebacker Noah Plack sign with Delaware.

Welcome to the #BlueHens family, @strothers32!

??? https://t.co/gF8s4CdZtt #302Committed #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/gCq427W1aF

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 20, 2017

Welcome to the #BlueHens family, @ntpt223!

??? https://t.co/gF8s4CdZtt #302Committed #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/dtATOjfsQI

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 20, 2017

Fox Chapel’s Jesse Cohen signs with Bryant.

Up next is Jesse Cohen from Pittsburgh, Pa., and Fox Chapel High School! Welcome to the Dawg Pound, Jesse. #PlayFAST pic.twitter.com/smjjn3NKYD

— Bryant Football (@BryantUFootball) December 20, 2017

Altoona’s Jayvion Queen signs with Colgate.

Congrats Jayvion Queen early NLI scholarship to play football for the Colgate Raiders! Congrats. We r proud of you. @MtLionFootball @Altoonabball #AltoonaProud pic.twitter.com/VogCQ42oxe

— Altoona Athletics (@AltoonaAthletic) December 20, 2017

West Allegheny’s Will Weber and Anthony Dellovade sign with Duquesne.

Join us in welcoming Will Weber to the @DuqFB family!

Will is a local product from West Allegheny who earned All-Conference accolades as a multi-back!#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/eawUTZG50u

— Duquesne Football (@DuqFB) December 21, 2017

It’s official ?? couldn’t be more excited‼️ #GoDukes @Stansfield_Matt @DuqFB pic.twitter.com/itm2I92pmG

— Anthony Dellovade (@DellovadeA) December 20, 2017

Moon lineman Nick Kotok signs his certificate of commitment to West Point.

I worked my dreams into reality… Officially a Black Knight! #Kn18ghtClub #GoArmyBeatNavy pic.twitter.com/YjZCMApx7f

— Nick Kotok (@NickKotok) December 20, 2017

Riverside wide receiver Austin Dambach signs with Lehigh.

"He's the next Jordy Nelson." – ?‍♂️

Welcome @ADambach15 to Lehigh Nation! #LUSigningDay #LockedIn #BirdGang18 pic.twitter.com/m0zGjPaub8

— Lehigh Football (@LehighFootball) December 20, 2017

City League defensive back Dorian Jackson of University Prep signs with St. Francis, Pa.

#TheDarkside has gained another big-time DB as we welcome @D_Jack412 to the #RedFlash family! He earned All-City League honors as a DB and an Athlete in 2017. #FlashMob18 #AlphasOnly https://t.co/KjBiUMemd6 pic.twitter.com/ShopwvDyrH

— Saint Francis U FB (@RedFlashFB) December 20, 2017