Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 5

By: Paul Schofield
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 6:32 PM

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Player of the week

Jackson Mickens

Southmoreland, So., RB/DE

The sophomore was a disruptive force on defense in Southmoreland’s win against Ringgold. Mickens had three sacks, forced a fumble and raced 32 yards with interception for a touchdown. He also rushed for 68 yards and scored on a 9-yard run.

Players to watch

Johnny Gergely

Yough, So., RB/LB

The Cougars sophomore rushed for 382 yards and three touchdowns. He has 35 tackles, three sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.

Henry Mutschler

Hempfield, Sr., WR/DB

The senior has 13 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown. He has six tackles, an interception and broke up six passes on defense. He is a lockdown cornerback.

Tommy Verruggio

Franklin Regional, Jr., HB/LB

Verruggio has played almost every snap, including special teams. He is one of the leading tacklers and is an outstanding run blocker and receiver.

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: Franklin Regional, Hempfield, Southmoreland, Yough