Here are the Penn State signees, commits who made the Pa. Football Writers’ HS All-State teams
The Pa. Football Writers’ All-State teams were recently announced for high school football, and — unsurprisingly — a number of future Penn State Nittany Lions earned accolades, including two players of the year.
Class of 2024’s Quinton Martin, a four-star running back out of Belle Vernon, already signed his letter of intent and was named the Class 3A Player of the Year. Class of 2025 commit Tiqwai Hayes, a three-star RB from Aliquippa, was named Class 4A Co-Player of the Year with Bishop McDevitt QB Stone Saunders, who is committed to Kentucky.
Martin finished his senior campaign with 1,202 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns on just 117 carries. (He also had 54 catches for another 753 yards.) Hayes’ junior season was punctuated with 2,159 rushing yards on 253 carries, and he’s been on a fixture on the all-state team since he was a freshman.
The full all-state teams are listed below. But here’s a closer look at the five other Nittany Lions to earn all-state honors, all from the Class of 2024:
Caleb Brewer (Wyomissing, Class 3A): The 295-pound lineman was a force on both sides of the ball his senior season. And, while he earned an all-state spot for his play on defense, he’ll most likely play at Penn State along the offensive line — probably on the interior. He is a 3-star prospect and was named Berks County Lineman of the Year by Mike Drago Sports.
Cooper Cousins (McDowell, Class 6A): At 6-foot-6 and 305 pounds, Cousins has the size — and versatility, since he can play inside or outside — to see some early playing time in Happy Valley. He blocked for District 10’s leading passer in Blayze Myers (2,737 yards) and helped his high school offense average 39 points per game. He is widely regarded as a 4-star prospect, and three recruiting services ranked him among the nation’s top 125 recruits.
Peter Gonzalez (Central Catholic, Class 6A): The 6-foot-2 receiver is one of three receivers in Penn State’s Class of 2024. The big-play magnet had 47 catches for 1,081 yards as a senior, good for an average of 23 yards per reception. (He had 107 catches over three seasons.) He is listed as a 3-star wideout.
Anthony Speca (Central Catholic, Class 6A): The 6-foot-2 linebacker finished his high school career as Central Catholic’s all-time leading tackler with more than 300 stops. As a senior, he had 89 tackles and 17 tackles for loss. He’s seen by most recruiting services as a 3-star prospect, although Rivals lists him as a 4-star player.
Kenneth Woseley (Imhotep Charter, Class 5A): The 5-foot-11 cornerback finished the season with six interceptions, one of which he returned for a score. The versatile athlete also served as kicker for his team, going 63-of-68 on PATs and 4-of-6 on field goals. He is regarded as a 3-star prospect.
Since 2009, Pennsylvania sports writers who cover high school athletics have overseen the all-state process, which was started by The Associated Press. Players are nominated in all six classifications; Classes A, 2A and 3A were released Thursday while Classes 4A, 5A and 6A were released Friday.
Class A PFW All-State team
Player of the Year: Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire
Coach of the Year: Chris Eiswerth, South Williamsport
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire – 6-2, 210 senior
Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 170 sophomore
Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 160 sophomore
Braylon Thomas, Union Area – 6-1, 180 senior
Running Back
Luke Stevenosky, Minersville – 5-10, 220 senior
Austin Johnson, Muncy – 6-1, 220 junior
Lukas Gumble, Lackawanna Trail – 6-0, 200 senior
Ronald Burnette, Steelton-Highspire – 5-10, 180 senior
Ryan Casella, South Williamsport – 6-0, 230 senior
Wide Receiver
Durrell Ceasar Jr., Steelton-Highspire – 6-1, 180 senior
Ashton Kahle, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 174 senior
Mason Clouse, Redbank Valley – 6-3, 170 senior
Tight End
Michael Gelatko, Marian Catholic – 6-4, 230 junior
Offensive Line
Josiah Bowser, Northern Bedford – 6-4, 270 senior
Chris Confer, South Williamsport – 5-10, 290 senior
Andrew Erby Jr., Steelton-Highspire – 6-4, 275 senior
Cooper Patterson, Lackawanna Trail – 6-1, 220 sophomore
Christian Clinger, Redbank Valley – 6-1, 237 senior
Reese Yahner, Brockway – 6-3, 260 senior
Athlete
Ty Dumm, Northern Cambria – 6-0, 165 junior
Ethan Smith, North Star – 5-11, 180 junior
Mitchell Tingley, Lakeview – 5-8, 180 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Garrett Jasper, Cambria Heights – 6-2, 240 junior
Eugene Green, Steelton-Highspire – 6-4, 220 senior
Landen McGarvey, Glendale – 6-1, 220 junior
Brandon Ross, Redbank Valley – 6-1, 240 senior
James Rodino, Marian Catholic – 6-3, 233 senior
Linebacker
Lou Ryan, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 230 senior
Hudson Ward, Canton – 5-10, 160 senior
Jesse Rodino, Marian Catholic – 6-3, 220 senior
Sam Shipley, Moshannon Valley – 6-1, 180 senior
Caden Adams, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 181 senior
Defensive Back
Daemyin Mattocks, Mercer – 5-11, 170 senior
Max Kimmel, Lackawanna Trail – 6-3, 185 junior
Dylan Scheller, South Williamsport – 6-3, 160 senior
Jason Cross, Bishop Canevin – 6-1, 170 senior
Danick Hinkson, Lakeview – 6-1, 190 senior
Specialist
Owen Clouse, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 165 senior
Athlete
Colm McGroarty, Mahanoy Area – 5-10, 160 senior
Jaeion Perry, Steelton-Highspire – 6-1, 175 senior
Eion Snider, Northern Bedford – 6-2, 190 senior
Class 2A PFW All-State team
Player of the Year: Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia
Coach of the Year: Donta Green, Westinghouse
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Carson Nagle, Bald Eagle Area – 5-11, 185 junior
Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion – 6-0, 185 junior
Drew Branstetter, Camp Hill – 6-1, 180 junior
Kabron Smith, Farrell – 5-11, 195 senior
Running Back
Alex Achenbach, Williams Valley – 5-11, 185 senior
Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 225 senior
Donald Barksdale, Steel Valley – 5-10, 172 junior
Luke Blessing, Mount Carmel – 5-11, 185 junior
Ben Miller, Wilmington – 5-11, 200 senior
Wide Receiver
Reese Gaughan, Riverside – 6-0, 200 senior
Camron Watkins, Bald Eagle Area – 6-2, 205 senior
Dorian McGhee, Western Beaver – 6-1, 200 senior
Taymir O’Neal, Westinghouse – 5-11, 195 senior
Xavier Diaz, Mount Carmel – 5-9, 160 senior
Tight End
Jacob Schultz, Mount Carmel – 6-2, 190 junior
Offensive Line
Jed Feldmeier, Troy – 6-2, 255 senior
Mike Crist, Steel Valley – 6-3, 300 senior
Noah Shimko, Mount Carmel – 6-5, 305 junior
Sean Sokolowski, Mercyhurst Prep – 6-4, 255 senior
Joe Eckenrode, Bishop Guilfoyle – 6-2, 273 junior
Jude Bremigen, Southern Columbia – 5-10, 210 junior
Athlete
Danny Pigga, Dunmore – 6-0, 165 senior
Kahale Burns, Bald Eagle Area – 5-7, 145 senior
Louden Murphy, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 180 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Michael Richardson, Westinghouse – 6-2, 195 senior
Max Johnson, Line Mountain – 6-4, 190 sophomore
Isaac Carter, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 215 senior
Chris Conte, Dunmore – 6-5, 275 senior
Eric Clark, Bald Eagle Area – 6-3, 250 senior
Linebacker
Dominic Fetterolf, Southern Columbia – 6-1, 220 junior
Braylon Beckwith, Central Clarion – 5-9, 180 junior
Chandon Maurer, Line Mountain – 6-1, 195 senior
Marion Norris, Farrell – 5-10, 200 senior
Nick Donvito, Dunmore – 5-9, 200 senior
Dayshaun Burnett, Imani Christian – 6-2, 200 junior
Defensive Back
Pace Prosser, Berlin Brothersvalley – 6-2, 188 senior
Riley Vanderpool, Towanda – 5-10, 155 junior
Cael Harter, Annville-Cleona – 5-8, 145 senior
Anthony Bonner, Neshannock – 6-0, 180 senior
Specialist
Brady Spalding, Troy – 5-8, 145 senior
Athlete
Evan McCracken, Richland – 5-9, 185 senior
Kobe Moore, Camp Hill – 6-0, 180 senior
Ty Abram, Westinghouse – 5-11, 195 senior
Class 3A PFW All-State team
Player of the Year: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon
Coach of the Year: Matt Humbert, Belle Vernon
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Tyler Gee, Loyalsock – 6-0, 180 senior
Matt Machalik, Palmerton – 6-1, 195 senior
Madden Patrick, Danville – 6-0, 175 junior
Marcus Quaker, West Perry – 5-11, 170 senior
Hunter Hohman, Grove City – 5-10, 175 senior
Running Back
Dalton Clymer, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-0, 190 senior
Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon – 6-2, 195 senior
Ethen Knox, Oil City – 6-1, 190 senior
Elijah Cunningham, Lancaster Catholic – 5-10, 200 senior
Wide Receiver
Jaylen Andrews, Loyalsock – 6-3, 180 senior
Aaron Johnson, Danville – 5-10, 170 senior
Jack Dunn, Central Martinsburg – 6-3, 171 senior
Joey Wilkinson, Hanover – 5-11, 175 senior
Troy Dressler, Mifflinburg – 6-4, 200 senior
Tight End
Mason Semmel, Hamburg – 6-3, 220 senior
Offensive Line
Justin Kutcher, Danville – 6-1, 265 senior
Ben Walters, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-0, 230 senior
Braden Ewing, Tyrone – 6-1, 265 senior
Henry Milford, Oil City – 6-1, 310 senior
Rico Steele, West Mifflin – 6-4, 300 senior
Athlete
Andrew Kuban, Avonworth – 5-11, 185 senior
Jamari Curlett, North East – 5-8, 155 senior
Joey Flail, North Schuylkill – 6-0, 190 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Braden Laux, Belle Vernon – 6-5, 215 senior
Noah Rosahac, Jim Thorpe – 6-6, 275 senior
Bryer Reichard, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-5, 261 junior
Brodie Miller, Sharon – 6-2, 225 junior
Luke Lewis, Hickory – 6-0, 325 sophomore
Caleb Brewer, Wyomissing – 6-5, 275 senior
Linebacker
Ryker Jones, Wyomissing – 6-0, 190 senior
Logan Bastian, Loyalsock – 6-0, 185 senior
Cameron Kiersch, Danville – 6-1, 208 junior
Shane Hulmes, Northwestern Lehigh – 5-10, 194 sophomore
Andrew Summa, Scranton Prep – 5-10, 175 senior
Hunter Smith, Central Martinsburg – 6-2, 210 senior
Defensive Back
Eli Zimmerman, Northwestern Lehigh – 5-7, 140 junior
Adam LaCarte, Belle Vernon – 6-1, 200 senior
Jadon Phillips, Hickory – 5-10, 165 freshman
Khari Reid, Neumann-Goretti – 6-0, 220 senior
Specialist
Lukas Jones, Hickory – 5-11, 180 senior
Athlete
Ian Goodling, West Perry – 6-1, 175 senior
Bo Sheptock, Danville – 5-10, 170 junior
Gavin Harrold, Penn Cambria – 5-11, 180 junior
Class 4A PFW All-State team
Co-Player of the Year: Tiqwai Hayes, Aliquippa; Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt
Coach of the Year: Mike Warfield, Aliquippa
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Quentin Goode, Aliquippa – 5-9, 182 senior
Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt – 6-2, 215 junior
Zac Hahn, Manheim Central – 6-0, 190 senior
Jake Wolfe, Montour – 6-1, 185 senior
Running Back
Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes, Aliquippa – 6-0, 197 junior
Tucker Teats, Selinsgrove – 5-10, 194 senior
Aaron Crossley, Wyoming Area – 5-11, 210 senior
Jake Williams, ELCO – 5-11, 180 senior
Boyd Skarbek, Pope John Paul II – 5-11, 195 senior
Wide Receiver
Aaron Enterline, Manheim Central – 6-3, 180 senior
Lex Cyrus, Susquehanna Township – 5-10, 165 junior
Zach Paczewski, Dallas – 5-8, 175 senior
Braden Reed, Pope John Paul II – 5-10, 165 junior
Rico Scott, Bishop McDevitt – 6-1, 190 senior
Tight End
Ean Winchester, Twin Valley – 6-2, 265 senior
Offensive Line
Kevin Heywood, Pope John Paul II – 6-8, 305 senior
Paul McClune, Twin Valley – 6-4, 295 senior
Collin Melhorn, Selinsgrove – 6-3, 307 senior
Courtney Dunn, McKeesport – 6-3, 260 senior
Dyson Delaney, Jersey Shore – 6-3, 290 senior
Athlete
Elijah Jordan, Jersey Shore – 5-8, 180 junior
Zack Fox, Nanticoke Area – 5-8, 185 senior
Brycen Armold, Manheim Central – 5-8, 185 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
TJ Boccella, Pope John Paul II – 6-1, 210 senior
Jaidyn Johnson, Nanticoke Area – 6-3, 220 senior
Zach Mell, Big Spring – 6-3, 225 senior
Blake Hockenbroch, Shamokin Area – 6-2, 230 junior
Linebacker
Cam Lindsey, Aliquippa – 6-2, 210 senior
Bo Sechrist, Jersey Shore – 5-10, 182 sophomore
Ethan Miller, Selinsgrove – 5-10, 175 junior
Alex Tatsch, Latrobe – 6-3, 210 junior
Gianni Marino, Valley View – 6-2, 210 junior
Defensive Back
Arison Walker, Aliquippa – 5-9, 171 junior
Caleb Hicks, Selinsgrove – 6-1, 185 senior
Chase Pensyl, Shamokin Area – 5-8, 150 junior
Bode Sipel, Manheim Central – 5-11, 185 senior
Specialist
Brady Mapes, North Pocono – 5-6, 150 senior
Rowan Laubach, Dallas – 5-7, 160 junior
Athlete
Chase Regan, Bishop McDevitt – 6-0, 185 senior
Jasper Shepps, Juniata – 6-1, 170 sophomore
Keith Oates III, East Pennsboro – 6-0, 205 senior
Class 5A PFW All-State team
Player of the Year: Jabree Wallace-Coleman, Imhotep Charter
Coach of the Year: Devon Johnson, Imhotep Charter
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township – 6-2, 185 sophomore
Mikal Davis, Imhotep Charter – 6-1, 210 senior
Julian Dugger, Penn Hills – 6-3, 195 senior
Brad Birch, Gateway – 6-1, 185 senior
Running Back
Jabree Wallace-Coleman, Imhotep Charter – 6-0, 200 junior
Cole Bartram, Northern York – 5-9, 190 senior
Dajoure Hollingsworth, Cathedral Prep – 5-8, 165 senior
Angel Cabrera, Hershey – 6-0, 225 senior
Jayden Zandier, Exeter – 6-1, 165 junior
Wide Receiver
Luke Denny, Norwin – 6-1, 185 senior
Scoop Smith, Woodland Hills – 5-6, 135 sophomore
Josh Smith, Mechanicsburg Area – 6-1, 170 junior
Brennan Holmes, New Oxford – 6-1, 180 senior
Tight End
Aiden Black, Delaware Valley – 6-3, 230 senior
Offensive Line
Jivani Cooley, Cathedral Prep – 6-5, 285 senior
Ryan Cory, Pine-Richland – 6-4, 290 senior
Michael Hershey, Spring Grove – 6-4, 250 senior
Zach Tomosovich, Penn-Trafford – 6-5, 305 senior
Tyler Duell, West Chester East – 6-6, 275 sophomore
Danny Aselton, Phoenixville – 6-4, 245 senior
Athlete
Aaryn Longenecker, Cocalico – 5-10, 175 senior
Kye Harting, Garden Spot – 5-10, 185 senior
Sam McCracken, Ephrata – 6-1, 215 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Jahsear Whittington, Imhotep Charter – 6-2, 280 senior
Ayden Wysocki, South Western – 6-2, 250 senior
Mason Grear, West Chester East – 6-1, 245 senior
Aden Wentz, Cathedral Prep – 6-1, 240 senior
Clancy Orie, Bethel Park – 6-3, 235 junior
Linebacker
Mickey Vaccarello, Peters Township – 6-2, 205 junior
Justin Kalitsnik, Delaware Valley – 6-2, 180 senior
Jerrell Palmer, Chester – 5-10, 215 sophomore
Quintin Pfautz, Ephrata – 6-3, 215 senior
Khalid Bueno, Martin Luther King – 6-2, 215 junior
Defensive Back
Ken Woseley, Imhotep Charter – 5-11, 185 senior
Ryder Machado, Delaware Valley – 6-1, 175 senior
Jay Boyd, Roman Catholic – 5-11, 175 senior
Jackson Pons, Norwin – 6-2, 195 senior
Jeremiah Knowles, Ephrata – 5-9, 160 senior
Athlete
RJ Roberts, Cathedral Prep – 5-9, 180 senior
Nathan Lusk, Cedar Cliff – 6-1, 190 senior
Kyle Keefe, West Chester East – 6-0, 170 sophomore
Class 6A PFW All-State team
Player of the Year: Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep
Coach of the Year: Art Walker, North Allegheny
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Matt Zollers, Spring-Ford – 6-4, 205 junior
Hayden Johnson, Manheim Township – 6-0, 180 senior
Logan Kushner, North Allegheny – 6-1, 200 senior
Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-2, 210 senior
Payton Wehner, Pittsburgh Central Catholic – 6-0, 180 senior
Running Back
Anthony Leonardi, Central Bucks South – 5-11, 180 senior
Juelz Goff, Central York – 5-10, 195 senior
Jared Porter, Central Dauphin East – 5-9, 170 junior
Trey Tremba, Parkland – 5-11, 200 senior
Wide Receiver
Mason Kuehner, Nazareth – 5-11, 170 senior
Pete Gonzalez, Pittsburgh Central Catholic – 6-3, 200 senior
David Washington Jr., St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-0, 185 senior
Landon Kennel, Manheim Township – 6-3, 200 senior
Mason Scott, Spring-Ford – 6-1, 170 senior
Tight End
Jack Donnelly, Central Bucks East – 6-2, 235 senior
Offensive Line
Cooper Cousins, McDowell – 6-6, 310 senior
Michael Carroll, Central Bucks East – 6-6, 298 junior
Kevin Brown, Harrisburg – 6-5, 250 sophomore
Michael McMonigle, York High – 6-6, 290 senior
Adham Abouraya, Downingtown East – 6-5, 280 senior
Jack Yatchenko, North Allegheny – 6-3, 285 junior
Athlete
Jaheim Bennett, George Washington – 6-0, 175 junior
Michael Scott, Dallastown – 5-9, 160 junior
Tommy Hunsicker, Wilson-West Lawn – 6-2, 185 senior
DEFENSE
Defensive Line
Maxwell Roy, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-4, 285 junior
Ryan Epps, Harrisburg – 6-1, 235 senior
Sean Kinney, Nazareth – 6-3, 290 senior
Sean McNulty, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-0, 245 senior
Malachi Ramnath, Central York – 6-3, 220 junior
Eli Rodriguez, Manheim Township – 6-0, 220 senior
Linebacker
Anthony Speca, Pittsburgh Central Catholic – 6-3, 215 senior
Anthony Sacca, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-4, 220 junior
Cole Sullivan, Pittsburgh Central Catholic – 6-3, 205 senior
Michael Gaul, State College – 6-1, 205 junior
Alex Sauve, Cumberland Valley – 6-0, 205 senior
Defensive Back
Saxton Suchanic, Central York – 6-3, 180 junior
Ziyyon Bradell, Abraham Lincoln – 6-0, 180 junior
Omillio Agard, St. Joseph’s Prep – 5-11, 165 senior
Quincy Brannon, Harrisburg – 5-11, 175 junior
Specialist
Matthew Parker, Central York – 6-2, 200 junior
Athlete
Shawn Lee Jr., Harrisburg – 5-11, 180 junior
Tyree Alualu, North Allegheny – 5-11, 220 senior
