Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 4
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 5:39 PM
Washington quarterback Zack Swartz
Bethel Park quarterback Anthony Chiccitt throws a pass during practice on the first day of football camp Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in Bethel Park.
Peters Township’s Ryan Magiske recovers a Woodland Hills fumble Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Wolvarena.
Elizabeth Forward’s Nico Mrvos carries against Freeport on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Warrior Stadium.
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 4:
Anthony Chiccitt
Bethel Park, Sr., QB/FS
The senior signal-caller threw for 160 yards and three scores in a nonconference win over Shaler last week. The Black Hawks (3-0) will be tested again this week with a nonconference matchup against Class 6A Central Catholic at the Wolvarena.
Ryan Magiske
Peters Township, Sr., RB/SS
Magiske was a workhorse last week for the Indians (4-0, 3-0), carrying 25 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-7 win over West Allegheny in a Class 5A Allegheny 8 Conference win. Peters Township will take on North Hills this week in a nonconference game.
Nico Mrvos
Elizabeth Forward, Jr., QB/WR
Mrvos ran for 133 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries and also threw for 73 yards and a score as Elizabeth Forward (3-0, 3-0) defeated Freeport in a Class 3A Big East Conference game last week. The Warriors host Quaker Valley in a nonconference game this Friday.
Zack Swartz
Washington, Sr., QB
One of the WPIAL’s top passers, Swartz threw for 228 yards and four touchdowns in last week’s win over Brownsville in the Class 2A Interstate Conference. He also ran for 78 yards and a touchdown on just seven carries. He will lead the Little Prexies (4-0) against California in a nonconference home game this Friday.
Bill Hartlep is the TribLive sports editor. A Pittsburgh native and Point Park graduate, he joined the Trib in 2004, covering high school sports. He held various editing roles before assuming his current position in 2019. He can be reached at bhartlep@triblive.com.
Tags: Bethel Park, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Washington
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