The regular season concluded Friday with a handful of fantastic games throughout Western Pennsylvania. Included in those were dominant individual showings as teams secured playoff spots and conference title.
This season, KDKA Radio will again nominate players each week to join the KDKA Radio Super 7 Awards watch list. Every Monday, a new crop of players will be unveiled based on their efforts that previous Friday night. At the end of the year, KDKA Radio will announce the winners of the award for each WPIAL classification, as well as the Pittsburgh City League.
Here are the top performances from Week 10:
Jaivin Peel, Beaver
Peel put together one of the most impressive quarterback performances in the regionon Friday, powering Beaver to a 56-26 victory over Ellwood City.
The senior passed for 357 yards and six touchdowns. He also ran for 54 yards and another score.
The win helped wrap up a playoff spot for the Bobcats, which will take on North Catholic in Friday’s Class 3A first round. Peel, however, will be ineligible for the game due to a WPIAL and PIAA transfer ruling.
Peel finished his high school career with over 7,000 career passing yards.
Marino Graham, New Castle
Graham continued to show why he is one of the most intriguing players in the WPIAL Friday, helping New Castle close out the regular season with a commanding 50-28 win over Seneca Valley.
The sophomore tossed for 282 yards and six touchdowns, including four scores of 50-plus yards.
Graham, who is also a standout basketball player at New Castle, has picked up a football offer from Sacramento State.
New Castle hosts Chartiers Valley Friday in the Class 4A quarterfinals.
Quintin Napper, Clairton
Napper delivered a dominant performance Friday night, powering Clairton to a 42-0 victory over rival Jeannette, clinching the Eastern Conference title.
The senior rushed for 225 yards on 15 carriers, scoring four times in the win.
Clairton finished the regular season 8-2, with one of its losses coming via forfeit.
The Bears will host Union Friday night in the Class 1A first round.
Teagen Crouse, Waynesburg Central
Crouse helped Waynesburg Central finish its regular season in emphatic fashion, as the Raiders scored a dominant 55-8 win over Valley Friday.
The senior threw for 195 yards and four touchdowns on 9-of-14 passing. He also rushed for 60 yards and three more scores in the lopsided win.
A two-time all-conference selection, Crouse has an offer from West Liberty.
The Raiders travel to Aliquippa Friday for a Class 3A first round matchup.
KDKA’s coverage of high school football continues Friday as Elizabeth Forward hosts Highlands. Tune in at 6 p.m. for pregame coverage, with kickoff at 7 p.m.
