It was another record-setting week across Pennsylvania high school football.

Notre Dame-Green Pond quarterback Tommy Murphy tied a school record with seven touchdown passes, Columbia’s Nick Boyer threw for 439 yards, and three head coaches and programs reached notable milestones.

Parkland head coach Tim Moncman earned his 200th career victory and 100th win at Parkland with a 35-0 victory over Stroudsburg, while North Penn head coach Dick Beck recorded career victory No. 250 in a 35-7 win over Pennsbury.

Lebanon also matched South Philadelphia with 56 consecutive losses following an 85-6 loss to Elizabethtown.

On the field, the individual numbers were just as impressive. Williams Valley’s Fletcher Thompson rushed for 291 yards, Columbia’s Kareem Nichols piled up 297 receiving yards, and Mount Carmel Area rolled up 534 yards on the ground.

Murphy Ties Notre Dame-Green Pond Record

Notre Dame-Green Pond quarterback Tommy Murphy turned in one of the week’s biggest performances.

Murphy threw for 386 yards and seven touchdowns against Pen Argyl, tying the school record for touchdown passes in a game.

He now shares the record with Matt Bodnar, who threw seven touchdown passes against Garden Spot in 2024.

Murphy’s seven passing touchdowns also led all reported quarterbacks for the week.

Moncman Reaches 200 Career Wins

Parkland’s 35-0 victory over Stroudsburg provided a pair of coaching milestones for Tim Moncman.

The victory was No. 200 of Moncman’s career and his 100th as Parkland’s head coach.

Beck Earns Career Win No. 250

North Penn head football coach Dick Beck reached a major career milestone with the Knights’ 35-7 victory over Pennsbury.

The victory was the 250th of Beck’s career, adding another accomplishment to his tenure leading the North Penn football program.

North Penn’s convincing 28-point victory made the night even more memorable as Beck reached the 250-win plateau.

Lebanon reached a different historical mark following its 85-6 loss to Elizabethtown. The loss was Lebanon’s 56th consecutive defeat, matching South Philadelphia’s mark of 56 straight losses.

Boyer Throws for 439 Yards

Columbia’s Nick Boyer led all reported passers with a huge 439-yard performance.

Boyer also threw five touchdown passes and accounted for five total touchdowns.

Murphy followed with 386 yards and his record-tying seven touchdowns.

Roman Catholic’s Jahmil Hawkins threw for 351 yards, while West Chester Henderson’s Jaxon Cherup finished with 336.

Archbishop Wood’s Jack Drakeley threw for 291 yards, followed by Coatesville’s Mikal Shank with 287, Marian Catholic’s Gregory Tirpak with 284, Conwell-Egan’s Aubrey Kimbrough with 283, Susquehanna Township’s Cael Feidt and Jersey Shore’s Nolen Pauling with 281 apiece.

Warwick’s Colin McGaw finished with 272 yards, Schuylkill Valley’s Alex Aletras had 271 and Central York’s Jamin Ilgenfritz threw for 267.

Nazareth Area’s Cooper Madson (265), Camp Hill’s Colby Luther (261), Hanover Area’s Logan Richardson (255), Bloomsburg’s Shane Frey (248), Loyalsock’s Dyson Dupont (240), West York’s Jensen Ferber (233), Executive Education Academy’s Shawntez Whitsitt (230) and Williamsport’s Zion Hughes (225) also reached the 225-yard mark.

Dupont Tosses Six Touchdowns

Behind Murphy’s seven touchdown passes was Loyalsock quarterback Dyson Dupont with six.

Conwell-Egan’s Aubrey Kimbrough, Central York’s Jamin Ilgenfritz and Columbia’s Boyer each threw five touchdown passes.

Holy Cross’ Chase Rutkoski, Penn Manor’s Connor Smeigh, Marian Catholic’s Gregory Tirpak and Archbishop Wood’s Drakeley each finished with four.

Schuylkill Valley’s Aletras, Mifflinburg’s Brennen Snyder, Northwest Area’s Cole Cavuto, Nazareth Area’s Madson, Montoursville’s Elijah Eck, Kennett’s Garrett McCracken, Northern Lehigh’s Garrett Smoyer, Steelton-Highspire’s Jayce Jones, West Chester Henderson’s Cherup, West York’s Ferber, Northern Lebanon’s Markus Miller, Coatesville’s Shank, Archbishop Carroll’s RJ Finlaw, Bishop McDevitt’s Sebastian Williams, Bloomsburg’s Frey and Northwestern Lehigh’s Trey Snyder were among those throwing three touchdown passes.

Thompson Leads the Ground Game

Williams Valley’s Fletcher Thompson led all reported rushers with 291 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Pine Grove Area’s Logan Troup rushed for 268 yards and three scores, while Honesdale’s Gabe Duda piled up 267 yards and found the end zone five times.

Bensalem’s Brennan Farnsworth rushed for 263 yards, Pope John Paul II’s Kassidy Jackson had 260 and Tri-Valley’s Parker Hatter finished with 257 yards and five touchdowns.

Annville-Cleona’s Yama Navarro rushed for 254 yards, while Archbishop Wood’s D’Andre Webb finished with 248.

Abington Heights’ Jayden Anglin had 224 yards, Octorara’s Brayden Mastrippolito rushed for 221 and Western Wayne’s Quinn Swartz added 216.

Berwick Area’s Brady Cleaver and Trinity’s Brandon Harris each finished with 206 yards, while Shamokin’s Logan Steele hit the 200-yard mark.

Daniel Boone’s Dominic Stoudt rushed for 198 yards, Berwick Area’s Brayden Cleaver had 193, Episcopal Academy’s A’Ahzere Lucas finished with 190, Coatesville’s Andre Watson Jr. had 181 and Blue Mountain’s Brody Foose rushed for 179.

Duda and Hatter Score Five Times

Honesdale’s Duda and Tri-Valley’s Hatter led the reported rushing touchdown totals with five apiece.

Williams Valley’s Thompson, Mount Carmel Area’s Jaylen Delaney and Solanco’s Wesley Bard each scored four rushing touchdowns.

Great Valley’s Beau Kosmalski, Trinity’s Harris, Blue Mountain’s Foose, Daniel Boone’s Stoudt, Roman Catholic’s Hawkins, Downingtown East’s Julez Chiron-Robinson, Archbishop Ryan’s Kazmaire Kelly, Northwest Area’s Loegan Diltz, Shamokin’s Steele, Pine Grove Area’s Troup, Central Bucks East’s Mike Price, Interboro’s Momodu Rogers, Cardinal O’Hara’s Morris Donzo, Elizabethtown’s Prince Wratto, Garden Spot’s Seth Musselman and Susquehanna Township’s Sincere Littlejohn each rushed for three touchdowns.

Nichols Explodes for 297 Receiving Yards

Columbia’s Kareem Nichols put together the week’s biggest reported receiving performance, hauling in seven passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns.

Archbishop Wood’s David Melcher followed with 189 yards and three touchdown receptions.

Jersey Shore’s Connor Winters and Marian Catholic’s Rocco Griguoli each had 165 receiving yards.

West Chester Henderson’s Gage Wilding finished with 152 yards, Warwick’s Vince Yacoviello had 151 and Shikellamy’s Thomas Pollock recorded 150.

Central York’s DeMarcus Murray finished with 138 yards and three touchdowns, while Warrior Run’s Liam Moore had 137.

Hamburg’s Eli Metzler had 135 yards, Notre Dame-Green Pond’s Drew Boyd finished with 131 yards and three touchdown catches, and Schuylkill Valley’s William Johns also had 131.

Holy Cross’ Luca Beradi had 128 yards, Line Mountain’s Henry Malfara finished with 122, Canton Area’s Rylan Wesneski had 121 and Conwell-Egan’s Craig Montgomery recorded 120.

St. Joseph’s Prep’s Jett Harrison finished with 119 receiving yards while leading the reported reception totals with 10 catches.

Harper and Nichols Catch Four Touchdowns

Conwell-Egan’s Jameer Harper and Columbia’s Nichols led the receiving touchdown category with four apiece.

Archbishop Wood’s Melcher, Central York’s Murray and Notre Dame-Green Pond’s Boyd each caught three touchdown passes.

St. Joseph’s Prep’s Harrison led the reception totals with 10.

Lancaster Catholic’s Chase Smith, Montoursville’s Mason Lapinski, Wilson’s Michael Glover, Northern Lebanon’s Logan Copenhaver, Camp Hill’s Owen Grove, Shikellamy’s Pollock, Warwick’s Yacoviello and Schuylkill Valley’s Johns each caught eight passes.

Upper Darby’s Amir Crooks, Jersey Shore’s Conner Yingling, Central York’s Murray, Hamburg’s Metzler, West Chester Henderson’s Wilding, Montoursville’s Kaden Kleinman, Columbia’s Nichols, Marian Catholic’s Griguoli, Canton’s Wesneski, Hempfield’s Orion Abrams, Southern Lehigh’s Otto Young, Camp Hill’s Sam Miller, West York’s Tayvon Thomas and Nazareth Area’s Will Bacolo each recorded seven receptions.

Mount Carmel Area Rolls Up 534 Rushing Yards

Mount Carmel Area continued to produce huge numbers on the ground, rushing for 534 yards as a team.

Jaylen Delaney contributed four rushing touchdowns and finished with five total touchdowns.

Steelton-Highspire also surpassed 400 yards on the ground, finishing with 406 team rushing yards.

Murphy Leads Total Touchdown Category

Murphy’s record-tying seven touchdown passes also put him atop the week’s total touchdown category.

Loyalsock’s Dupont accounted for six touchdowns.

Conwell-Egan’s Kimbrough, Honesdale’s Duda, Central York’s Ilgenfritz, Mount Carmel Area’s Delaney, West Chester Henderson’s Cherup, Columbia’s Boyer, Tri-Valley’s Hatter and Solanco’s Bard each accounted for five touchdowns.

Holy Cross’ Rutkoski, Williams Valley’s Thompson, Marian Catholic’s Tirpak, Archbishop Wood’s Drakeley, Roman Catholic’s Hawkins and Shamokin’s Steele each accounted for four.

Blue Mountain Linemen Lead Pancake Blocks

Blue Mountain teammates Ryan Clemas and Vaughn Helverson led the reported pancake-block totals with six apiece.

Central York’s Demitri Shelley and Cedar Crest’s Grey Shaffer each recorded five.

Cedar Crest’s Griffin Schomp and Central York teammates Kadin Noor and Pat Baker each had four pancake blocks.

Panther Valley’s Brody Vermillion, Trinity’s Colton Gambill and Thomas Mitchal, Williams Valley’s Gavin Trawitz and Koen Zilinski, and Blue Mountain’s Hunter Reichart and Kurt Krammes each finished with three.

From coaching milestones to record-setting quarterback performances, it was another memorable week across Pennsylvania.

Moncman reached 200 career victories and 100 at Parkland, Beck earned career victory No. 250, and Murphy tied Notre Dame-Green Pond’s single-game record with seven touchdown passes.

Boyer’s 439 passing yards, Nichols’ 297 receiving yards, Thompson’s 291 rushing yards and Mount Carmel Area’s 534-yard ground attack added to a week filled with standout offensive performances across the state.

It was a week filled with defensive touchdowns, huge tackle totals and disruptive performances across Pennsylvania high school football.

Elizabethtown produced one of the biggest defensive stories by returning four interceptions for touchdowns to set a new school record. Everett Handran and Rudy Brisbane each recorded two pick-sixes.

Phoenixville’s Jake Gray led all reported defenders with 24 tackles, while Milton Area’s Jackson Wertz put together a dominant performance with 18 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss.

Elizabethtown Sets School Record With Four Pick-Sixes

Elizabethtown’s defense made school history with four interception returns for touchdowns.

Even more impressive, all four touchdowns came from two players.

Everett Handran returned interceptions 25 and 30 yards for touchdowns, while Rudy Brisbane scored on interception returns of 82 and 35 yards.

Handran and Brisbane each finished with two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.

Together, the pair accumulated 172 yards on their four touchdown returns while helping Elizabethtown establish a new school record.

Gray Records 24 Tackles

Phoenixville’s Jake Gray was all over the field, leading the reported tackle totals with 24.

Annville-Cleona’s Danny Shay followed with 19 tackles, while Milton Area’s Jackson Wertz recorded 18.

Jersey Shore’s Zeke Sechrist finished with 17 tackles.

Holy Redeemer’s Amir Pierce Zaghloul and Minersville’s Derek Derenzo each recorded 16.

Spring Grove’s Ben Bubb, Octorara’s Chase Sutton, Chester’s De’mir Hatchett, Manheim Central’s Jevin Carbonneau, Line Mountain’s Luke Malaria, Williams Valley’s Magnus Monger and Emmaus’ Mason Lenig each finished with 14 tackles.

Eight Defenders Reach 13 Tackles

Schuylkill Valley’s Anthony Batista, Trinity’s Brandon Harris, Octorara’s Brayden Mastrippolito, Panther Valley’s Brody Vermillion, Line Mountain’s Caden Carson, Coventry Christian School’s Christian Brown, Archbishop Wood’s Cole Wiberley, Bethlehem Catholic’s Jonathon Ayache and Bishop Shanahan’s Tom Conte each recorded 13 tackles.

Batista made an impact in several categories, adding two interceptions and returning one 30 yards for a touchdown.

Brandon Harris and Christian Brown each added three tackles for loss, while Conte returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown.

Pequea Valley’s Ben Zellers, Line Mountain’s Caden Feger, Panther Valley’s Carlos Maldanado, East Pennsboro’s Cassius Comp, Delaware Valley’s Dylan Bannon, Cedar Crest’s Garrett Starry, Conwell-Egan’s Joel Joseph, Lansdale Catholic’s John Cobbold and Spring Grove’s Oliver Smith each recorded 12 tackles.

More Defenders Reach Double Figures

Pequea Valley’s Buddy Esh, Jersey Shore’s Chase Ellison, Cedar Crest’s Eli Beard, Mount Carmel Area’s Jason Klokis, Octorara’s Joey Mowday, Line Mountain’s Liam Troutman, Phoenixville’s Max Eagle, Penn Wood’s Richard Vahn, Central Dauphin’s Xavion Allen and Great Valley’s Yousif Albazaz each had 11 tackles.

The 10-tackle group included Conwell-Egan’s AJ Rhym and Dane Austerberry, Academy of the New Church’s Aksel Bau-Madsen, Delaware Valley’s Alex Calvario and Anthony Boo, Central Dauphin’s Anthony Newhard and William Guigma, Great Valley’s Beau Kosmalski and Dean Kosmalski, Milton Area’s Brady O’Rourke and Michael Runkle, Bishop Shanahan’s Dom Minniti, Line Mountain’s Garrett Cockeril, Cedar Crest’s Kasen Dudek, West Perry’s Quinten Palm, Williams Valley’s Trevon Bair and Bloomsburg’s Zane Thomas.

Wertz Dominates Behind the Line

Milton Area’s Jackson Wertz delivered one of the week’s most impressive all-around defensive performances.

Wertz recorded 18 tackles and an eye-catching 7.5 tackles for loss.

Pequea Valley’s Ben Zellers was another disruptive force, finishing with six tackles for loss to go along with his 12 total tackles.

Neumann-Goretti’s Jayon Williams and Overbrook’s Josiah Long also recorded six tackles for loss.

Central York’s Ali “Deuce” Johnson and Philadelphia Central’s Manny Occansey each finished with five.

Milton Area’s Brady O’Rourke recorded 4.5 tackles for loss to go with his 10 tackles.

Archbishop Carroll’s Cesar Richardson, Williams Valley’s Monger, Allentown Central Catholic’s McCoy Miller, Overbrook’s Nathaniel Woodard, Palmerton Area’s Parker Davis and St. Joseph’s Prep’s Traevin Roberts each recorded four tackles for loss.

Pennridge’s Blake Landherr, Trinity’s Harris, Coventry Christian School’s Brown, Malvern Prep’s George Parkinson, Neumann-Goretti’s Isaiah Fields-Keels, Chester’s Jabrae Davis, Archbishop Carroll’s Josh Jewett, Annville-Cleona’s Kaidavin Ginting, Mifflinburg’s Landon Moser, Blue Mountain’s Sonnie Amato and Academy of the New Church’s Tayron Chapman each finished with three tackles for loss.

Roberts Leads Sack Attack

St. Joseph’s Prep’s Traevin Roberts led the reported sack totals with 3.5.

Roberts also recorded four tackles for loss.

Northwestern Lehigh’s Fritz Scheirer, Mifflinburg’s Luke Brubaker and Emmaus’ Mason Lenig each recorded three sacks.

Lenig’s sacks were part of a productive night in which he also finished with 14 total tackles.

Fourteen Players Record Multiple Interceptions

Turnovers came in bunches throughout the week.

Schuylkill Valley’s Alexander Gehret and Anthony Batista, Red Lion’s Ashton Bell, Holy Cross’ Chase Rutkoski, St. Joseph’s Prep’s Dariel Jaquez, Abington Heights’ Evan Keiper, Elizabethtown’s Handran and Brisbane, Palmerton Area’s Gaven Meixsell, Dunmore’s Jacob Costanzo, Wyoming Area’s Luke Kopetchny, Manheim Township’s Nate Fletcher, Trinity’s Nick Sweppenhiser and Bloomsburg’s Shane Frey each recorded two interceptions.

For Handran and Brisbane, every interception they recorded ended in the end zone.

Brown-Murray Goes 95 Yards to the House

Chester’s Sakai Brown-Murray had the longest reported interception return for a touchdown, taking one back 95 yards.

Wyoming Area’s Lavell Brock went 85 yards for a score, followed by Brisbane’s 82-yard pick-six for Elizabethtown.

Schuylkill Valley’s Ervin Ortiz scored on a 76-yard interception return, while Cardinal O’Hara’s Emilio Martinez went 69 yards.

Blue Mountain’s Landon Daubert returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown, Southern Lehigh’s Adam Fritts went 65 yards and Tri-Valley’s Doyle Flory scored from 59 yards.

Montoursville’s Brayden Burkett had a 53-yard pick-six, while Cardinal O’Hara’s Simon Horta returned one 50 yards.

Wyomissing Area’s Andrew DiFabrizio and Mifflinburg’s Isaiah Kurtz each scored on 45-yard returns.

Penn Manor’s Kellen Kreider went 38 yards, followed by Brisbane’s second pick-six from 35 yards.

Bishop McDevitt’s Zayden Smith had a 32-yard return for a touchdown.

Schuylkill Valley’s Batista, Elizabethtown’s Handran and Marian Catholic’s Rocco Griguoli each scored on 30-yard interception returns.

Mechanicsburg’s Landen Yale and Lakeland’s Luke McFarland each went 29 yards, Garden Spot’s Jeremiah Zimmerman went 28 and Wyoming Valley West’s Lucas Flores scored from 27 yards.

Handran added his second pick-six from 25 yards, while Garden Spot’s Gabe Hoover also had a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Garden Spot’s Jon Kauffman scored from 23 yards, Great Valley’s Cooper Callahan went 22 yards, Bishop Shanahan’s Conte scored from 20 and Montoursville’s Cole Snyder returned an interception 17 yards for a touchdown.

Kaley Takes Fumble 86 Yards

Pequea Valley’s Braeden Kaley produced another huge defensive scoring play with an 86-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

ELCO’s Darryl Legrande returned a fumble 68 yards for a score, while Williamsport’s Eli Weaver went 55 yards.

East Pennsboro’s Cassius Comp turned a fumble into a 36-yard touchdown, Kennett’s Matt Reidenberg went 30 yards and Archbishop Ryan’s Gavin Kpan scored on an 18-yard return.

Schuylkill Haven’s Colton Reber had a seven-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

Old Forge’s Elio Castaldi and Wilson’s Michael Glover also recovered fumbles for touchdowns.

Blocked Punts Turn Into Points

Ridley’s Gene D’Amico scored on a 17-yard blocked-punt return, while Dallas’ Marc Saracinaj scored from 13 yards.

Twin Valley’s Lucas Myers returned a blocked punt 11 yards for a touchdown.

Dover’s Ayden Ford also scored following a blocked punt.

Shikellamy’s Corbin Stahl blocked a punt that Kyler Campbell recovered for a touchdown.

A Week Dominated by Defensive Playmakers

From Elizabethtown’s record-setting four pick-sixes to Gray’s 24 tackles, defenders produced some remarkable numbers across Pennsylvania.

Wertz’s 18 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss made him one of the week’s most disruptive players, while Roberts recorded 3.5 sacks and four tackles for loss. Kaley’s 86-yard fumble return and Brown-Murray’s 95-yard interception return provided two of the longest defensive touchdowns of the week.

But the historic performance belonged to Elizabethtown. Handran and Brisbane each intercepted two passes and returned both for touchdowns, combining for four pick-sixes and a new school record.

Special teams delivered another week of explosive plays across Pennsylvania high school football, including a school record, two 96-yard kickoff returns, an 85-yard punt-return touchdown and several big field goals.

Northwestern Lehigh’s Grayson Smith highlighted the week by converting nine PATs to set a new school record.

Conwell-Egan’s Joel Joseph and York Vo-Tech’s Magnus Mitchell shared the longest reported kickoff return at 96 yards, while Susquehannock’s Nikolai Graham took a punt 85 yards for a touchdown.

Smith Sets Northwestern Lehigh School Record

Northwestern Lehigh’s Grayson Smith made school history with his performance in the kicking game.

Smith converted nine PATs, setting a new Northwestern Lehigh school record.

His nine successful extra points were also the highest reported total of the week.

Joseph and Mitchell Go 96 Yards

Two players shared the top spot among the week’s kickoff-return touchdowns.

Conwell-Egan’s Joel Joseph and York Vo-Tech’s Magnus Mitchell each returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown.

Minersville’s Jordan Bowers and Bishop McDevitt’s Kaedyn Walker weren’t far behind, with each breaking loose for a 90-yard touchdown return.

Unionville’s Ethan McCune went 87 yards to the house, while Carbondale’s Caedon Voglino scored on an 86-yard kickoff return.

Williamsport’s ZaMire Hopkins returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown.

Abington Heights’ Evan Keiper and Boiling Springs’ Jack George each scored from 84 yards, while Northwestern Lehigh’s Chase Sukanick went 83 yards.

Hazleton Area’s Wilmington Fabre added an 82-yard kickoff-return touchdown, Elizabethtown’s Elijah Carter went 80 yards and Schuylkill Valley’s William Johns scored from 79 yards.

Graham Breaks Loose for 85-Yard Punt Return

Susquehannock’s Nikolai Graham delivered the longest reported punt return of the week, taking one back 85 yards for a touchdown.

Parkland’s TJ Lawrence followed with a 65-yard punt-return touchdown.

Elizabethtown’s Beckett Shank scored on a 54-yard return, while Lakeland’s Chase Rosenkrans went 51 yards to the house.

Southern Lehigh’s Jack Pavis returned a punt 44 yards for a touchdown, Big Spring’s Ayden Martinez went 42 yards and Springfield-Delco’s Mike Neville scored on a 40-yard return.

Octorara’s Brayden Mastrippolito and Parkland’s Jackson Geroulo each added 39-yard punt returns for touchdowns.

Charvet Connects From 45 Yards

Downingtown West’s Keagan Charvet kicked the longest reported field goal of the week, connecting from 45 yards.

St. Joseph’s Prep’s Colton Stoner was right behind him with a 44-yard field goal, while North Pocono’s Shane Youngblood connected from 42 yards.

Susquehannock’s Ian Bailey made a 41-yarder, and Unionville’s McCune connected from 40 yards.

Williamsport’s Brayden Ungard hit from 39 yards, while Stoner added a 38-yard field goal.

Berks Catholic’s Alex Reali, West Perry’s Drew Brandt and North Pocono’s Youngblood each connected from 36 yards.

Wyoming Area’s Ava Musinski and Wilson’s Preston Oxenreider each made field goals from 35 yards.

Lackawanna Trail’s Joey Thomas connected from 34 yards, while Pequea Valley’s Joe Hagelin and Danville’s Liam Tomko each hit from 31.

Nazareth Area’s Owen Hall rounded out the group with a 30-yard field goal.

Three Kickers Connect Twice

Three players made multiple field goals.

St. Joseph’s Prep’s Colton Stoner connected from 38 and 44 yards.

North Pocono’s Shane Youngblood also had an impressive two-kick performance, making field goals from 42 and 36 yards.

Octorara’s Dalton O’Donnell converted field goals from 19 and 21 yards.

Stevenson Leads Punters

Warrior Run’s Logan Stevenson led all reported punters with a 46.3-yard average on three punts.

Stevenson’s performance wasn’t only about distance. He placed all three of his punts inside the 20-yard line, making him the week’s leader in that category as well.

Mifflinburg’s Brennen Snyder averaged 43.0 yards on three punts, while Twin Valley’s Maverik Foster averaged 41.0 yards on three attempts.

Cardinal O’Hara’s Bobby Bower averaged 38.5 yards on three punts with a long of 43.

Palisades’ Grayson Winsor averaged 36.0 yards on four punts with a long of 40, while West Catholic’s Romar Stephenson averaged 35.0 yards on three punts with a long of 44.

Four Kickers Record Five Touchbacks

Parkland’s Andrea Giroudon, Central York’s Brady Burt, Dallas’ Brandon Miller and Mount Carmel Area’s Josh Miller each recorded five touchbacks to lead the reported totals.

Schuylkill Valley’s Reece Wamsher finished with four.

Tri-Valley’s Nathan Hillard and Dunmore’s Russell Toole each recorded three touchbacks.

Big Returns Highlight Another Strong Week

From Smith’s record-setting night to a pair of 96-yard kickoff returns, special teams made an impact throughout the week.

Joseph and Mitchell nearly went the length of the field on kickoff returns, while Graham provided an 85-yard punt-return touchdown. Charvet led the field-goal performances with his 45-yarder, Stoner and Youngblood each connected twice, and Stevenson combined a 46.3-yard punting average with three punts inside the 20.

But the milestone performance belonged to Northwestern Lehigh’s Smith, whose nine successful PATs put his name in the school record book.

2026

Rank

Team

Class

Record

LWR

Result

1

Imhotep Charter

5A

(3-1)

1

W, @Belmont Cht., 42-0

2

St. Joe’s Prep

6A

(2-1)

3

W, Malvern Prep, 12-7

3

Roman

6A

(2-2)

4

W, SCH, 28-6

4

Malvern Prep

4A

(1-2)

2

L, @ SJ Prep, 7-12

5

LaSalle

6A

(1-3)

5

L, @Calvert Hall, 14-27

6

Garnet Valley

5A

(3-0)

7

W, Lower Merion, 41-19

7

Downingtown-East

6A

(3-0)

8

W, Spring-Ford, 35-7

8

Springfield-D

5A

(4-0)

9

W, Penncrest, 41-0

9

O’Hara

4A

(4-0)

11

W, West Catholic, 38-0

10

Pennridge

6A

(4-0)

10

W, CB West, 14-7

11

Chester

5A

(4-0)

12

W, Upper Darby, 24-13

12

Pope John Paul II

4A

(4-0)

13

W, Bish. Shanahan, 36-21

13

CB West

6A

(3-1)

6

L, Pennridge, 7-14

14

Springside Chestnut Hill

2A

(1-2)

14

L, @Roman, 6-28

15

Bonner-Prendie

4A

(2-2)

15

W, Hav. School, 26-14

16

North Penn

6A

(3-1)

16

W, Pennsbury, 35-7

17

Ply.-Whitemarsh

6A

(4-0)

17

W, @Quakertown, 44-8

18

Ridley

6A

(4-0)

18

W, @Conestoga, 35-0

19

WC Rustin

5A

(2-1)

19

W, Norristown, 35-0

20

Strath Haven

5A

(3-1)

22

W, Radnor, 35-0

21

Episcopal

3A

(2-1)

24

W, Hill School, 31-12

22

Northeast

6A

(2-2)

21

W, @Geo. Wash., 28-18

23

D-West

6A

(3-1)

UC

W, Perk. Valley, 24-21

24

Arch. Wood

3A

(3-1)

UC

W, Con.-Egan, 48-42 (OT)

25

Spring-Ford

6A

(3-1)

23

L, @D-East, 7-35

Under Consideration:

Class

Record

LWR

Result

Pottgrove

4A

(4-0)

X

W, Pottsgrove, 28-12

Coatesville

6A

(2-2)

X

W, OJ Roberts, 35-7

Bish. Shanahan

4A

(3-1)

UC

L, PJP, 21-36

CB East

6A

(3-1)

X

W, Neshaminy, 35-21

Arch. Carroll

3A

(4-0)

X

W, @Neum.-Gor., 28-7

Others

Class

Record

LWR

Result

CR South

6A

(2-2)

20

L, @Souderton, 13-14

Haverford High

6A

(2-2)

25

L, @Academy Park, 20-21

Neshaminy

6A

(2-2)

UC

L, CB East, 21-35

Upper Perkiomen

5A

(3-1)

UC

L, @Kennent, 14-36

Simon Gratz

4A

(2-2)

X

W, #Mastery Cht., 54-0

West Catholic

2A

(3-1)

X

L, @O’Hara, 0-38

Upper Darby

6A

(2-2)

X

L, @Chester, 13-24

Wissahickon

5A

(3-1)

X

W, @Chichester, 14-13

Lincoln

6A

(2-2)

X

W, West Philly, 48-20

Great Valley

5A

(4-0)

X

W, Pottstown, 36-6

Pottstown

5A

(3-1)

X

L, @Pottsgrove, 6-36

Souderton

6A

(1-3)

X

W, CR South, 14-13

Academy Park

5A

(3-1)

X

W, Haverford, 21-20

Kennent

5A

(3-1)

X

W, Upper Perk, 36-14

Uniionville

5A

(3-1)

X

W, Phoenixville, 24-21

WC East

5A

(3-1)

X

W, Methacton, 28-14

WC Henderson

5A

(3-1)

X

W, Upper Merion, 43-15

Conwell-Egan

4!

(2-2)

X

L, @Arch. Wood, 42-48 (OT)