Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 2

By: Paul Schofield
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 8:36 PM

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Player of the Week

Samir Crosby

Greensburg Central Catholic, Sr., WR/QB/DB

Crosby put on quite a show against Mt. Pleasant. The senior rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns, caught eight passes for 122 yards and a score and had a 50-yard punt return to set up the game’s first score to lead Greensburg Central Catholic to a 40-7 victory. He also played quarterback and completed a pass.

Players to watch

Brody Chismar

Greensburg Salem, Jr., QB/DB

Chismar helped lead the Golden Lions to a 14-12 victory against Ligonier Valley. He threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He has thrown three touchdown passes and rushed for a team-high 114 yards and scored one touchdown this season.

Nick Ponko

Penn-Trafford, Jr., WR/DB

A three-year starter as a wide receiver, he caught eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns against Mt Lebanon. He also blocked two extra points. He has nine catches for 162 yards.

Carter Strayer

Mt. Pleasant, Sr., OT/DT

The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tackle is a key piece to the Vikings running game. He also anchors a defensive line that helped the Vikings contain Jeannette’s speed in Week Zero.

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: Greensburg C.C., Greensburg Salem, Mt. Pleasant, Penn-Trafford