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Running backs – Class of 2012-2013

Written by: on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Who are some of the top running backs going into the 2012-13 season? Here’s our list of the top five running backs in Eastern PA. The Big School list consists of players from schools within the AAAA and AAA classifications and the Small School list consists of players from schools within the AA and A classifications. Athletes are arranged in alphabetical order by first name. 

Who makes your top five list?

EPA (Big School)

1) Jordyn Bennett, Garnet Valley – 2011 Video Highlights

Bennett ran for 775 yards and 16 touchdowns on 75 carries and caught six passes for 95 yards as a junior.

 

2) Mike Class, Pennridge – 2011 Video Highlights

As a sophomore, Class rushed for 1,512 yards on 245 carries and 15 touchdowns.

 

3) Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic – 2011 Video Highlights

As a junior, Clay rushed for 1,899 yards on 186 carries and 31 touchdowns. His sophomore season he rushed for 1,544 yards on 171 carries and 20 touchdowns. His junior year he was named Small School Offensive player of the year by EasternPAFootball.com.

 

4) Tyler Phillips, Valley View – 2011 Video Highlights

As a junior, Phillips rushed for 1,553 yards on 155 carries and 23 touchdowns. He caught eight passes for 18 yards.

 

5) Zayd Issah, Central Dauphin – 2011 Video Highlights

As a junior, Issah rushed for 1,345 yards on 237 carries and 21 touchdowns. He caught 29 passes for 672 yards and 10 touchdowns. On of the most versatile backs in Pennsylvania.

 

EPA (Small School)

1) Adam Geiger, Trinity (3) – 2011 Video Highlights

As a junior, Geiger rushed for 1,112 yards on 127 carries and 20 touchdowns. He averaged 8.76 yards per carry. His sophomore year he rushed for 1,419 yards and 15 touchdowns.

 

2) Austin Seamon, Dunmore

As a junior, Seamon rushed for 1,342 yards on 143 carries and 16 touchdowns. He averaged 9.39 yards per carry.

 

3) David Williams, West Catholic – 2011 Video Highlights

As a junior, Williams rushed for 1,938 yards on 301 carries and 17 touchdowns. Williams is ranked the number one running back prospect in Pennsylvania.

 

4) Nick O’Brien, Wyoming Area

As a junior, O’Brein rushed for 1,847 yards on 192 carries and 29 touchdowns. He averaged 9.62 yards per rush.

 

5) Parrish Bennett, Hanover Area

As a junior, Bennett rushed for 1,597 yards on 258 carries and 13 touchdowns. He caught 16 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns.

 

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