Player of the week
Stanley Chapman
Southmoreland, Sr., MLB
Chapman had 12 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss in last week’s win against Mt. Pleasant. For the season, he has 78 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks for the undefeated Scotties. Southmoreland (8-0, 3-0) will play Elizabeth Forward (7-1, 3-0) on Friday for the Interstate Conference title.
Players to watch
Sawyer Butina
Latrobe, Sr., WR/S
Butina has 17 catches for 252 yards this season, including a 51-yard touchdown grab against Pine-Richland last week. He also has made 29 tackles and had a game-sealing interception in a win against Franklin Regional. The Wildcats will host Gateway on Friday night.
Mason Kugler
Norwin, Sr., LB
Kugler is tied for the team lead with 39 tackles this season, including 20 solo tackles. He has one quarterback sack and five tackles for loss for the Knights, who will host Canon-McMillan on Friday night.
Matt Mazowiecki
Greensburg Central Catholic, Sr., OL/DL
Mazowiecki is dominating opposing linemen by controlling the line of scrimmage. He is the anchor of the offensive line who has played center, guard and tackle for the Centurions, who are set to host Frazier on Friday night in an Eastern Conference clash.