The Pennsylvania Big 33 team was announced today and close to half the team comes from the WPIAL.
Fifteen WPIAL players were selected to the team, which will play Maryland in the Big 33 in June. Both quarterbacks are from the WPIAL. Also, Central Catholic had three players selected and Aliquippa two.
Here is the Pennsylvania team:
Quarterbacks - J.J. Cosentino, Central Catholic; Lenny Williams, Sto-Rox.
Running backs - Terry Swanson, Aliquippa; Dravon Henry, Aliquippa; Tyler Burke, Coatesville.
Receivers - Montae Nicholson, Gateway; De'Quan Ware, Harrisburg; Troy Apke, Mt. Lebanon; Thaddeus Smith, Cardinal O'Hara.
Tight ends - Alec Bloom, Ligonier Valley; Evan Butts, Episcopal Academy.
Offensive linemen - Mike Grimm, Bethel Park; Ben Huss, Upper St. Clair; Cole Costy, Thomas Jefferson; Noah Bey, Scranton Prep; Josh Walmer, Parkland.
Center - Eric Gallo, Council Rock South.
Defensive ends - Trey Klock, Lower Dauphin; Luke Carrezola, Neshaminy; Jawan Hill, McKeesport.
Defensive linemen - Alex Bookser, Mt. Lebanon; David Shaw, Spring Grove; Mitchell Sweigart, Penn Manor.
Linebackers - Chase Winovich, Thomas Jefferson; Niko Thorpe, Central Catholic; Zaire Franklin, La Salle.
Defensive backs - Tre Tarpley, Central Catholic; DeAndre Scott, Imhotep Charter; Tyree Spearman, McDowell; Marlon Tyree, Erie Cathedral Prep; Brandon Feamster, Downingtown East; Anthony Davis, Gateway.
Athlete - Rasaan Stewart, Perkiomen Valley.
Kicker - Joe Julius, Central Dauphin