Dec 27, 2014 5 min read

Few players in the area improved as much from last year as Berry, a shifty, powerful runner. The junior rushed for 1,330 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging 8.3 yards per carry. He gained 716 more total yards than in 2013. … Quickly established himself as the Rams’ workhorse when he ran for 123 yards and two TDs in a win over Uniontown. … Accomplished the rare feat of scoring four TDs in four different ways Oct. 17 in a win over Elizabeth Forward. Berry recovered a fumble and returned it for 27 yards and a score, ran one in from two yards, caught a 21-yard TD and had a 25-yard interception return for a score – all in the first half.

Cenname paired with fellow senior John-Glen Davis to form one of the best backfields in Class AA. In only his second year playing the position, the 6-0, 195-pound running back rushed for 1,471 yards and 20 TDs to help the Raiders break an 11-year playoff drought. … Ran for at least 100 yards and a TD in all but two games. … Had back-to-back 200-yard, four-TD games against Charleroi and Summit Academy. … Cenname’s 186 yards and three TDs led Waynesburg over Southmoreland and into the postseason.

Duchi was the centerpiece of an offense that ranked fifth in Class AA in points per game (35.0). The bulldozing running back rushed for 1,378 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also caught three TDs. … Eclipsed the 4,000-yard mark for his career. … Rushed for 248 yards and six touchdowns in a 56-6 victory over Mohawk. … Had a team-high 49.5 tackles, three sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for a loss as a safety.

After spelling Grant Fetchet as a sophomore, Hayes burst onto the scene in 2014 and asserted himself as one of the best all-around backs in the WPIAL. He averaged almost eight yards per carry and finished second in the WPIAL with 2,103 yards and 33 touchdowns. His 198 points were more than 50 teams in the WPIAL. … Ran for 1,168 yards and 12 touchdowns during seven playoff games, including back-to-back 200-yard, two-TD performances in the PIAA semifinal win over Hickory and the state title victory against Dunmore. He gained 263 yards and ran for two touchdowns, including a 95-yard score late in the third quarter, to lead South Fayette to a 28-16 victory over Dunmore in Hershey. … Credited with 78 1/2 tackles and intercepted four passes as a safety. … His four touchdowns led the Lions past Karns City in the PIAA quarterfinals.

One of the most dynamic players in the WPIAL, Isbell was a nightmare for defenses as he led the Prexies to the WPIAL Class AA semifinals. Isbell emerged as a dominant receiver with 761 yards on just 24 receptions, a 31.7-yard average (3rd in WPIAL), with 14 touchdowns. He also returned two punts, one kickoff and an interception for touchdowns. Finished with 20 total TDs. … Had seven multi-touchdown games. … A member of Wash High’s state champion 3200-meter relay team, Isbell is receiving Division I interest for football.

Under head coach Nick Milchovich, Law was asked to pass more and run less in 2014. Law duplicated his success as a junior, passing for 1,000 yards and rushing for 1,000 yards. … Law compelted 56 percent of his passes for 1,227 yards and 15 TDs, and rushed for 802 yards and 10 touchdowns … Threw two TD passes and ran for two scores in Big Nine Conference wins over Uniontown and West Mifflin. … In his first year playing defense, Law was a extremely effective safety with 27 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recovers. He returned a fumble 99 yards for a TD against Albert Gallatin. … Law clinched a WPIAL Class AAA playoff win over Gateway with a 55-yard interception return for a score. … Has Division I offers from Ohio and James Madison, as well as several Division II programs.

One of the few bright spots during another tough season at Canon-McMillan. The 6-5, 305-pound tackle dominated the opposition and also imposed his will on defense. A Pitt recruit, Paulina is ranked as one of the top offensive linemen in the state according to Rivals.com.

The 6-3 tight end was a steady target in the passing game for senior quarterback Brett Brumbaugh. Helping alleviate the loss of Justin Watson and Conner Beck, Sharp caught 49 passes this season for 859 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also was a force on defense with 75 tackles, four sacks, three fumble recoveries and one touchdown … Caught two TDs against Seton-LaSalle during the regular season. Forced a decisive fumble against Karns City in the PIAA quarterfinals…. Selected to the PA Football Writers’ Class AA All-State team … Will play collegiately at Penn.

Swart had a breakthrough season as a junior. Using his 6-5, 230-pound frame, he became dominant on both sides of the ball and was one of the best pass rushers in the area. … Ranked second on the team in three receiving categories with 18 catches, 358 yards and four touchdowns … An elusive speed rusher on defense, Swart had 31 tackles, including 10 1/2 for a loss and 3 1/2 sacks.

Wells built on a strong junior season in which he paced the Prexies’ offense after running back Shai McKenzie’s injury. As a senior, Wells rushed for 1,408 yards and 18 touchdowns. … Led Wash High to a victory over Apollo-Ridge in the WPIAL Class AA quarterfinals with 198 yards and three TDs. Also ran for three scores against Derry and Southmoreland. … Ran for at least 100 yards and a touchdown in nine games. .. Registered 78 tackles and three interceptions as a linebacker.

In a backfield loaded with talent, Welsh established himself as one of the best runners in Class A. He rushed for 1,582 yards and 24 touchdowns while averaging more than 13 yards per carry. … Ranked 11th in the WPIAL in rushing. … The powerful, 5-11, 193-pound back has rushed for at least 100 yards and scored a touchdown in 20 consecutive games. … Had back-to-back three-touchdown games against Mapletown and Greensburg Central Catholic. … Had 230 yards and four TDs, including a 92-yard score, against Carmichaels. … Intercepted five passes as a defensive back.