Sportsvival is buzzing with excitement for the 2025 Western Pennsylvania high school football season. New stars will emerge, top programs will clash, and every Friday night under the lights will have a storyline worth telling. We’ll be on the sidelines, in the film rooms, and in your feeds all season long, delivering quick-hit recaps, tactical breakdowns, and the human stories that make high school football in Western PA truly special.
Here is our top 15 players to go out and watch in 2025.
Matt Sieg – Fort Cherry – QB/S – Class of 2026 Penn State commit and two-time WPIAL champ with over 8,000 career yards. He’s the most complete dual-threat in the state.
Brendan Alexander – Central Valley – OL/DL – Class of 2026 A 6'4", 290-pound trench monster with 20+ D-I offers. Dominates both sides of the line and sets the tone physically.
Nolan DiLucia – Peters Township – QB – Class of 2026 Villanova commit and four-year starter with 6,000+ passing yards. He’s a proven leader with elite accuracy and poise.
Samir Crosby – West Mifflin – WR/DB – Class of 2026 Explosive playmaker with game-breaking speed and ball skills. Crosby is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.
Tyler Eber – Thomas Jefferson – WR – Class of 2026 A crisp route-runner with strong hands and clutch instincts. Eber is TJ’s top target and a matchup nightmare in space.
Mickey Vaccarello – Peters Township – LB – Class of 2026 Stanford commit with length, range, and leadership. He’s the anchor of one of the WPIAL’s stingiest defenses.
Brady Brinkley – North Allegheny – QB – Class of 2026 A poised passer with a strong arm and clutch instincts. Brinkley leads a 6A title contender with confidence and control.
Jayden Price – Seneca Valley – DB – Class of 2026 Toledo commit and lockdown corner with return-game explosiveness. He flips field position and erases top receivers.
Brady O’Hara – North Catholic – OL – Class of 2026 Penn State-bound tackle with elite size and mobility. He’s dominant in pass protection and punishing in the run game.
Reston Lehman – Peters Township – LB – Class of 2026 Physical and instinctive with Power Five offers. Lehman diagnoses plays instantly and delivers punishing hits.
Jordan Bowen – North Allegheny – WR – Class of 2026 Big-bodied receiver with strong hands and red-zone dominance. Bowen stretches the field and wins contested catches.
Evan Ryan – Highlands – LB – Class of 2026 Highlands’ defensive leader with over 100 tackles last season. Ryan is a downhill thumper with sideline range.
Marcus Landry – Norwin – DE – Class of 2026 Explosive off the edge with a high motor and strong technique. Landry posted double-digit sacks in 2024.
Da’Ron Barksdale – Steel Valley – RB – Class of 2026 A powerful runner with breakaway speed and vision. Barksdale is the focal point of Steel Valley’s offense.
Logan Bonnici – Central Valley – OT – Class of 2026 Long and athletic, Bonnici excels in zone blocking and neutralizing speed rushers. He’s a rising name in the trenches.