Nick Hrivnak Keystone Oaks This senior leaves his mark on Keystone Oaks football history, setting school records for season and career receptions as well as yards. The No. 2 leader in the WPIAL hauled in 64 passes for 900 yards and 10 touchdowns during KO’s 9-2 campaign. He finished with 130 career catches for 1,912 yards and 19 scores. “Nick is the consummate high school football player and a team player,” said coach Greg Perry. “He always knows where he is supposed to be. He runs good routes and has good hands.”

Dylan Knorr Keystone Oaks A two-way player for the Golden Eagles, this senior ranked among the top receivers in the district with 48 receptions for 785 yards and a 16.4-yard average. He racked up eight touchdowns. An all-conference choice, Knorr was used on occasion in the backfield, started on defense and excelled on special teams. “Dylan had an all-star season,” said coach Greg Perry. “He never left the field for us.”

Jack Young Mt. Lebanon This senior earned first-team, all-conference honors and is a Division I prospect at wide receiver. Ranked seventh in the WPIAL, Young pulled in 58 passes for 880 yards and eight scores. Over the past two years, he has gained 1,700 yards. Young also averaged 8.2 yards when asked to carry the ball for the Blue Devils.

Eric Kraus Mt. Lebanon Not only did this senior captain the club, he led Lebo in tackling. Kraus recorded 107 tackles, eight for a loss. He sacked the quarterback four times and recovered one fumble. Kraus earned first-team, all-conference laurels at linebacker.

Patrick Werkmeister Mt. Lebanon According to coach Mike Melnyk, this senior was an “impact player” on the defensive line. He picked up 31 tackles, eight of them for a loss. He recorded four sacks and even intercepted a pass. Werkmeister recovered two fumbles, one for a touchdown. He garnered all-conference honors at his position.

Edgar Parrilla Mt. Lebanon A two-way performer, this senior excelled as a defensive back, racking up 29 tackles. He intercepted a pass and recovered two fumbles. As a wide receiver, Parrilla made 34 grabs for 490 yards and six scores. On special teams, he returned 14 punts for 274 yards and one touchdown. He picked up 480 additional yards on kick-off returns, including 85 on a touchdown ramble.

Chris Lippert Mt. Lebanon This senior started three years on the offensive line for the Blue Devils. The 5-10, 250-pound lineman earned first-team all-conference acclaim. He also helped Lebo’s offense score a school-record number of points (419), says coach Mike Melnyk.

Ken Schrader Mt. Lebanon Another anchor on the offensive line, this senior also started three seasons for the Blue Devils, who averaged 38.1 points per game. The 6-0, 240-pound lineman earned first-team all-conference honors for the Blue Devils, who scored a school record 419 points this fall.

David Harvey Mt. Lebanon For the second year in a row, this senior led the rushing attack for the Blue Devils. On 212 carries, he gained 1,408 yards and scored 18 times. He added six receptions for 71 yards and two scores. Plus, he returned a fumble 60 yards for another six, the decisive play in Lebo’s triumph against rival Bethel Park that clinched the conference championship. A Division I recruit, Harvey has also gained the attention of the service academies as well as the Ivy League. He capped his career with all-conference recognition.

Garrett Montilla Mt. Lebanon This senior handled the placekicking and punting duties for the Blue Devils and gained all-conference acclaim for his achievements. Montilla averaged 37 yards per punt, placing 10 well inside the 20-yard line. He connected on 7 of 11 field goals and kicked 47 extra points. Eighteen of his kickoffs went for touchbacks.

Drew Saxton South Fayette Continuing in the tradition of talented quarterbacks for the Lions, this junior ranked No. 3 in the WPIAL in passing. He completed 150 of his 233 attempts for 2,638 yards and 30 touchdowns. In his second season as a starter, he completed 64 percent of his attempts. He passed for over 400 yards and four scores in a 48-14 win against Highlands and he tossed six touchdown aerials and gathered in 391 yards in a 49-14 win against Knoch this fall. Named to the Northern Nine all-conference, first team as quarterback, Saxton also gained all-district and Fab 15 laurels from the Observer Reporter.

Geavonie Love South Fayette This senior was named Offensive Player Of The Year in the Northern Nine Conference. In addition, he gained all-conference, first team acclaim at running back. The 5-10, 180-pound tailback rushed for 1,117 yards and 16 touchdowns. He averaged 7.9 yards per carry and 10.7 per catch. His top performance came in a regular-season win against New Castle, whom the Lions lost to in the playoffs. Against the ‘Canes, Love rushed for 303 yards and four TDs. As a linebacker on a defense that allowed only 192 points, he recorded 68 tackles, 40 of them solo. He had four tackles for a loss, two sacks, and one interception and fumble recovery each.

Andrew Gedrys South Fayette This senior anchored both sides of the line at tackle. As an offensive tackle, he gained first-team all-conference laurels and provided the protection that enabled the Lions to average 42.5 points per game. He also earned first-team status as a defensive tackle. Gedrys was one of 22 seniors on the squad that produced a 54-2 record during their tenure. He was never defeated in middle school or on the junior varsity level. The 6-3, 260-pound end recorded 37 tackles and three sacks. He forced one fumble. Gedrys gained all-district mention on the Observer-Reporter team.

Noah Plack South Fayette A two-way starter, this 6-1, 205-pound junior gained first-team, all-conference distinction on both sides of the ball. As a tight end, he caught 35 passes for 679 yards and nine scores. He averaged 19.4 yards a grab. As a linebacker, he recorded 54 tackles, five for a loss. He registered two sacks, three pass deflections and one interception. A special teams player, too, he averaged 17 yards a return.

Dan Trimbur South Fayette This senior gained first-team, all-conference recognition as a wide receiver and honorable mention status as a place kicker. Trimbur converted 39 of his 40 extra point attempts and all but one of his field goal tries, converting a pair from beyond 40 yards away. He averaged 52.7 yards a kick and only 11.9 percent of his 42 attempts were returned. He also averaged 33.4 yards per punt, with his longest measuring 62 yards. As a wide out, Trimbut had 36 receptions for 565 yards and 10 touchdowns. A linebacker on defense, he managed 12 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles.

Alex Minford South Fayette Another two-way performer to gain all-conference recognition, this senior also comprised the class that captured five straight undefeated league titles and compiled a 54-2 record. A first-team all-league defensive end, Minford managed 30 tackles and one sack. The 6-1, 280-pound tackle also anchored a line that produced a 2,600-yard passer as well as a 1,00-yard rusher.

Dom Pocci Chartiers Valley For the second year in a row, this senior linebacker earned first-team all-conference in the Allegheny 9 league. He led the team with 63 solo tackles and shared in 25 more. He recorded one sack. According to head coach Niel Loebig, Pocci was the “quarterback” of the Chartiers Valley defense. “We knew we had a chance to stop teams with him playing middle linebacker,” Loebig said.

Lionel Deanes Seton-La Salle This senior played both ways, electrifying Seton-La Salle’s offense at running back and solidifying the defense in the secondary. Just a junior, he rushed for over 1,000 yards for the second season in a row, gaining 1,814 on the ground and scoring 15 touchdowns. A first-team all-Allegheny Conference selection, Deanes also gathered in 10 receptions for 112 yards. “Lionel is one of the hardest working student-athletes that I have every coached,” said SLS field general Rob Carter. “He is a true team player.”

James Gmiter Bethel Park This two-way, two-year starter excelled on both sides of the line at tackle for Bethel Park. The 6-5, 280-pound junior was a first-team all-league performer and was invited to the combine at the All-America Bowl. Already a top recruit, he is a legitimate Division 1 prospect. “James is an excellent, tough player,” said Hawks’ head coach Jeff Metheny. “He understands what it takes to be successful.”

Cole Rogers Bethel Park This senior filled a huge void two ways for Bethel Park. A back-up to Levi Metheny, who is at Albany now, Rogers was a capable replacement at linebacker on defense and a standout at quarterback on offense. An efficient passer, he completed 103 of 167 attempts for 1,647 yards and 13 touchdowns. He tossed only three picks and rushed for eight additional scores. “Cole was a good leader,” said BP skipper Jeff Metheny. “He played very well.”

Chandler Deitz Bethel Park The cornerstone of the Bethel Park defense, this senior earned first-team all-conference laurels at linebacker. He recorded 38 tackles and forced two fumbles, recovering one, and batting down two passes. “Chandler played smart and tough,” said BP coach Jeff Metheny.

Gabe Houy Upper St. Clair This senior was never off the field as he played tackle on offense and an interior line position on defense, posting 30 tackles and two sacks for Upper St. Clair, which finished third in the Allegheny Nine Conference that produced the WPIAL 5-A champion in West Allegheny. The Panthers finished 6-4 overall after falling to McKeesport in the playoffs. “Gabe was a key blocker and pass protector on our left side,” said USC coach Jim Render. “He ran sideline to sideline on defense and was outstanding.” Houy will play football for the University of Pittsburgh. A standout on the basketball team, Houy was a first-team all-conference selection.

Eli Grape Upper St. Clair Another two-sport athlete from USC, this senior headlined a defense that allowed 14.6 points per game. Grape recorded 114 tackles, of which 50 were unassisted. He registered 17 tackles for a loss, including three sacks of the quarterback. He recovered three fumbles. A first-team all-conference pick, Grape will wrestle at Lehigh University. He was a 30-match winner last season and an eight-place finisher in the PIAA.

Maliek Hemingway Bishop Canevin This junior led the Crusaders (8-3) to a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference behind WPIAL 1-A champion and state runner-up Clairton and Jeannette. A two-way starter, he racked up big numbers on offense. He averaged 10.5 yards per reception, rushed for nearly 1,500 yards, managing 9.5 yards a carry, scoring 27 touchdowns and supplying 168 points to the offensive attack. He gained all-conference accolades.

Bryan Milligan Canon-McMillan Though he missed three games due to an injury, this senior picked up 1,160 yards once he returned to the line-up. The 5-8, 195-pound tailback also scored 11 touchdowns and helped turn around the Big Macs, who finished 4-1 in the second half of the year and posted their first non-losing season since 2008. With 1,638 yards as a junior, Milligan topped 3,240 yards for his career. He scored 28 touchdowns the past two seasons. “Bryan had a monster second half of the season,” said C-M skipper Michael Evans. “He has worked extremely hard and does a nice job with blitz pick-up as well.” Milligan also does extremely well on the mats as he wrestles for the Big Macs, too.

Drew Engel Canon-McMillan Just a sophomore, this 6-0, 200-pound all-purpose player intercepted seven passes from his safety position. He also registered 33 tackles, three for a loss, and recorded one sack. As a tight end, he grabbed 14 passes for 168 yards and four scores. Engel also handled the long snaps for the Big Macs. “Drew grew into a nice blocker and a versatile player,” said coach Michael Evans. For his efforts, Engel has been named Almanac Rookie Of The Year.

Mt. Lebanon running back David Harvey ranked in the Top 12 in rushing in the WPIAL with 1,408 yards.

Cole Rogers led Bethel Park to a share in the conference title by passing for over 1,000 yards and anchoring the defense at linebacker.

Edgar Parilla proved a dual threat as a wide receiver and defensive back for Mt. Lebanon. He also excelled on special teams.

Jack Young ranked among the top receivers in the WPIAL with 58 receptions for 880 yards and eight scores.