Jun 22, 2015 By Eleanor Bailey 2 min read

For Brett Brumbaugh, Hershey is a home away from home, particularly when it comes to showcasing his football skills.

A winner at HersheyPark Stadium in back-to-back PIAA championship contests, the South Fayette graduate again excelled on the turf during the June 20 Big 33 Football Classic. Like the lightning that struck ending the contest at halftime, Brumbaugh electrified the crowd as he lit up the first half of action. He completed five of seven passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns and guided Pennsylvania to victory, 20-3, over Maryland.

On the first snap from scrimmage, Brumbaugh connected with Amechie Walker from Harrisburg for a 63-yard strike. He hooked up with Art Thompkins from Woodland Hills for a 26-yard score in the second stanza. He added a 86-yard bomb to D.J. Moore from Imhotep Charter for his third touchdown.

During his scholastic playing days, Brumbaugh dominated the football scene. He led South Fayette to back-to-back WPIAL titles as well as consecutive state championships. In 2013, the Lions thumped Imhotep Charter, 41-0, In 2014, the Lions defeated Dunmore, 28-14.

As a starting quarterback, Brumbaugh was 45-2. He finished his career as the state’s all-time leading passer with 11,084 career yards, including 3,738 in 2014. The two-time Almanac MVP also finished with 127 career touchdowns, second best in the state. He tossed a record 42 TDs in 2014. Brumbaugh, who last month was named The Almanac Athlete of the Year, also broke the WPIAL single-season record for passing with 3,897 yards in 2013.

The 6-4, 200-pound signal caller will continue his playing career at Duquesne University.