Trib HSSN high school football players to watch in Week 2
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Thursday, September 5, 2019 | 7:47 PM
South Fayetteճ Quarterback Naman Alemada (10) passes the ball during their game against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Seneca Valley quarterback Gabe Lawson tries to elude Central Catholic’s Amaar Allen during the third quarter Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Seneca Valley High School.
Baldwin running back Angelo Priore (27) competes against West Allegheny on Oct. 5, 2018, at Baldwin Stadium.
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 2:
Naman Alemada
South Fayette, Jr., QB
The junior signal caller has thrown for 542 yards and three touchdowns this season, second best in the WPIAL behind Sto-Rox’s Eric Wilson. He completed 11 of 15 passes for 181 yards and two scores in last week’s blowout win over Beaver. The Lions will be tested this week in a Class 4A Northwest 8 matchup against visiting New Castle.
Gabe Lawson
Seneca Valley, Sr., QB/DB
Lawson threw for 135 yards in a narrow loss to Central Catholic last week. The senior has completed 22 of 41 passes for 383 yards. He will play a crucial role as Seneca Valley heads to Canon-McMillan for a Class 6A game.
Angelo Priore
Baldwin, Sr., RB/LB
The senior back scampered for 236 yards and four touchdowns last week on just seven carries, as Baldwin rolled past Butler in a nonconference game. He will look to carry the load this week against Upper St. Clair in a Class 5A Allegheny 8 contest.
Kenlein Olgetree
Clairton, Sr., WR/FS
Though Clairton is off to a 0-2 start in nonconference play, Olgetree has shined with 15 catches for 214 yards and three scores. The Bears will open Class A Eastern Conference play this Friday at Greensburg Central Catholic.
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: Baldwin, Clairton, Seneca Valley, South Fayette
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