WPIAL football recruits make commitments official during early signing period

By: HSSN Staff
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 | 12:00 PM

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The three-day early signing period for high school football recruits started Wednesday and a number of WPIAL seniors joined in.

Here’s a look at their announcements.

North Allegheny’s Joey Porter

Congratulations to @jjporter_1 and his entire family on officially signing today to @PennStateFball…we are proud of you. ?️??#T4L pic.twitter.com/xKcCfGNsPp

— NA Football T4L (@nafootball_tfl) December 19, 2018

Let's give a big ?& welcome to our newest Nittany Lion, @jjporter_1!#WeAre19#PSUSigningDay pic.twitter.com/cFBiJwROjH

— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) December 19, 2018

Pine-Richland’s Andrew Kristofic

It's hard to find young men with the athleticism and length to play left tackle.

Andrew Kristofic joins us with a strong high school pedigree, and an eagerness to learn and grow.#GraduatingChampions pic.twitter.com/1FX8M8ABEv

— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) December 19, 2018

Shady Side Academy’s Michael “Dino” Tomlin

It's all in the FAMILY!@DinoTomlin is the latest Tomlin to become a Terp! ??#LOCKedIn ? | #FearTheTurtle pic.twitter.com/OmirsAo27M

— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) December 19, 2018

Gateway’s Courtney Jackson

It’s official ? https://t.co/q8nEQXN59O

— Courtney™ (@cjackson9_) December 19, 2018

Pine-Richland’s Michael Katic

Officially signed to my dream school?? https://t.co/QNKhesEUDn

— Mike Katic (@KaticMichael) December 19, 2018

Penn Hills’ Dante Cephas and Hollis Mathis

?SIGNED!
Congrats to @hm_mambo_xii on signing with @WMTribeFootball and @FouLceph on signing with @KentStFootball! #PennHillsPride pic.twitter.com/54V0vWRdHn

— Penn Hills Athletics (@PH_Athletics) December 19, 2018

Welcome to the #FlashFAST Family @FouLceph ! pic.twitter.com/2TWfXhfBlE

— Kent State Football (@KentStFootball) December 19, 2018

From one potent offensive threat to the next, Former #FlashFAST RB Eugene Jarvis is announcing our next PA signee @FouLceph pic.twitter.com/Dzdj8M9LMF

— Kent State Football (@KentStFootball) December 19, 2018

Welcome to the family @hm_mambo_xii #Tribe19 pic.twitter.com/x5O98m32GY

— Tribe Football (@WMTribeFootball) December 19, 2018

Welcome aboard the boat @hm_mambo_xii #Tribe19 pic.twitter.com/Zi9NSNZopx

— W&M Recruiting (@_7TRIBE7) December 19, 2018

Imani Christian’s Rahmon Hart Jr.

SIGNED.

Welcome to Ball State, Rahmon Hart – @_rjhart!
Wide Receiver
?Imani Christian Academy – PA#NSD19 | #WeFly19 pic.twitter.com/IdLHb3ZPwi

— Ball State Football (@BallStateFB) December 19, 2018

North Hills’ Lirion Murtezi

It's Official pic.twitter.com/9GY3gMd7Eg

— lirion murtezi (@LirionMurtezi) December 19, 2018

Latrobe’s Trent Holler

It’s official?? https://t.co/X7BjJ8E2sh

— Trent Holler (@bigsnack24) December 19, 2018

Aliquippa’s Solvauhn Moreland

SIGNED.

Welcome to Ball State, Solvauhn Moreland – @solvauhn!
Defensive Lineman
?Aliquippa HS – PA#NSD19 | #WeFly19 pic.twitter.com/xNc7zLcuc6

— Ball State Football (@BallStateFB) December 19, 2018

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/HjTslebaj3

— Solvauhn Moreland (@solvauhn) December 19, 2018

Shady Side Academy’s Skyy Moore

pic.twitter.com/QZqkp1FvlN

— Skyy Moore (@skyymoore_3) December 19, 2018

Gateway’s Jeremiah Josephs

Woke up feeling like a RedHawk! ?? pic.twitter.com/sLBv648tUa

— Jeremiah Josephs (@highflyer_2) December 19, 2018

Commits are flying in. Next up is @Highflyer_2 pic.twitter.com/6aU25aI9XU

— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 19, 2018

Pine-Richland’s Tyler King

Signed to the United States Naval Academy ?? #AnchorsAwe19h @NavyFB

— Tyler King (@_tk_97_) December 19, 2018

West Allegheny’s Mateo Vandamia

Officially signed!! ? ?#BLEEDBLUE302

— Mateo Vandamia (@_mvandamia) December 19, 2018

Another big time offensive weapon joining the family!

Welcome @_mvandamia!#BleedBlue302 #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/jHXQCNTost

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 19, 2018

South Fayette’s Ryan Coe

Adding a big leg to our special teams with the addition of @RyanCoe34!#BleedBlue302 #BlueHens pic.twitter.com/hzarikKjPw

— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 19, 2018

Elizabeth Forward’s A.J. Ackerman

Congrats Big Man @AckermanAngelo !! https://t.co/YZf7t66HTF

— Tony Papley (@CoachPapley) December 19, 2018

Congratulations to @AckermanAngelo on his commitment to Duquesne University. pic.twitter.com/WJK4DZQs7p

— Mike Collodi (@Coach_Collodi) December 19, 2018

Woodland Hills’ Mike Coleman

Signing Day Update: Welcome Mike Coleman @flexxomike to the Rocket Family! ?#LiftOff | #Ignite19 | #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/DtD2QZaXyI

— Toledo Football (@ToledoFB) December 19, 2018

Jeannette’s Marcus Barnes

Officially a member of the tribe ?
William and Mary ‘23 pic.twitter.com/LeZXR41zpP

— MB² ? (@Marcus_barnes3) December 19, 2018

South Fayette’s Tom Elia

First one is in! @tom_elia58 is the newest member of ??! Welcome to the family! #OneRichmon #NSD19 pic.twitter.com/seZbyfrMOW

— Richmond Football (@SpiderFootball) December 19, 2018

Kiski Area’s Troy Kuhn

Another WPIAL standout is set to join the Dukes – welcome to the @DuqFB family, defensive end Troy Kuhn out of Kiski!

?: https://t.co/YhhqXATDO1 #2TheBluff19 #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/fSli5RE10w

— Duquesne Football (@DuqFB) December 20, 2018

Charleroi’s Geno Pellegrini

Committed? pic.twitter.com/wYeeOsYrho

— Geno? (@geno_pellegrini) December 20, 2018

First 1 to Join the Culture!!!
QB Geno Pellegrini@geno_pellegrini pic.twitter.com/eAGcRJfs1P

— RMU Football (@RMUFootball) December 19, 2018

Norwin’s Gianni Rizzo

Congratulations to @JayvonThrift and @giannirizzo04 for making it official today. Once a Knight..Always a Knight! #NORWINPRIDE pic.twitter.com/9VHQjvlnpA

— Norwin Football (@NKnightsFBall) December 19, 2018

Welcome #TheNext to Penguin Nation!! We are thrilled to have Gianni as part of our program!!!

?️ Gianni Rizzo
? Linebacker
? Norwin, Pa.
? Norwin H.S.#YandProud #GoGuins ? pic.twitter.com/YuVzShNhDx

— YSU Football ? (@YoungstownStFB) December 19, 2018

Seton LaSalle’s Jamar Shegog

Next up is another Linebacker @jshegog_1 ready to go

RMU just got even Faster#NSD19 #ColoinalCulture19 pic.twitter.com/YzHMHlrWSN

— RMU Football (@RMUFootball) December 19, 2018

California’s Jelani Stafford

Welcome #TheNext to Penguin Nation!! We are thrilled to have Jelani as part of our program!!!

?️ Jelani Stafford
? Defensive Tackle
? Coal Center, Pa.
? California H.S.#YandProud #GoGuins ? pic.twitter.com/d8w2HsKMiM

— YSU Football ? (@YoungstownStFB) December 19, 2018

Aliquippa’s Larry Walker

Welcome @Larry14WalkerJr to the #PurpleFam!#B19DAWGS pic.twitter.com/cUFqpKht7r

— UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootball) December 19, 2018

Chartiers Valley’s Connor Barrett

More homegrown talent with the Dukes, join us in welcoming linebacker Connor Barrett out of Chartiers Valley!

?: https://t.co/afpy0hbXql#2TheBluff19 #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/ht3Cu7q4KE

— Duquesne Football (@DuqFB) December 19, 2018

Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can reach Chris at charlan@tribweb.com or via Twitter @CHarlan_Trib.