Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 6

By: Paul Schofield
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 6:23 PM

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Player of the week

Anthony Smith

Southmoreland, fr., QB

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder threw for a career-high 296 yards and four touchdowns in the Scotties’ 31-14 victory against Derry last week. Smith has thrown for 1,276 yards and 15 touchdowns this season and will lead Southmoreland into a key Interstate Conference matchup with Yough this week.

Players to watch

Elijah Bennett

Franklin Regional, sr., WR/CB

Bennett (6-2, 180 pounds) leads the Panthers with four touchdown catches. He has nine catches for 274 yards this season. He has also intercepted a pass and knocked down six others.

Max Doherty

Derry, so., RB/OLB

Doherty (5-9, 180) rushed for 44 yards, giving him 137 on the season, and caught a 12-yard pass against Southmoreland last Friday and was also in on numerous tackles.

Ethan Septak

Penn-Trafford, sr., C

The 6-foot, 265-pound Septak is a two-year starter at center and an all-conference performer. He anchors the Warriors’ offensive line and helps pave the path for running back Tasso Whipple.

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.

Tags: Derry Area, Franklin Regional, Penn-Trafford, Southmoreland