Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 10

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 7:15 PM


Player of the week

Jarett Garn

Mt. Pleasant, sr., WR/RB/K/DB

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior had a big game and helped the Vikings stay with Elizabeth Forward. The multipurpose athlete rushed for a touchdown, caught an 87-yard touchdown and returned a kickoff 94 yards for a score. He had a 64-yard interception return to set up his touchdown run. He has 15 catches for 411 yards, rushed for 402 yards and has scored a team-high 13 touchdowns. He also has kicked five field goals.

Players to watch

Kai Brunot

Greensburg Salem, sr., RB/DB

The 5-11, 165-pound senior running back has rushed for 536 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s a hard-hitting defensive back who has been in on 48 tackles and one interception. He’s a four-year starter for the Golden Lions.

Isaiah Jones

Jeannette, so., OL/DL/ILB

The 5-8, 230-pound sophomore had a big game against Riverview. He had two quarterback sacks and three tackles for losses. He’s made 28 tackles. He’s also seeing increased playing time on offense.

Heath Sliva

Franklin Regional, sr., FS/WR

The 5-10, 170-pound senior plays free safety and coach Lance Getsy says Sliva is the quarterback of the defense. He averages six tackles per game and has 50 tackles in eight games. He missed one game due to an emergency appendectomy and was at practice, though not participating, that day.

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.

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