Top stars, best performances in Pennsylvania high school football in state semifinals
Wes Barnes, Southern Columbia
In a 42-7 win over Trinity, Barnes carried the ball 18 times for 252 yards and scored three touchdowns.
Ronald Burnette, Steelton-Highspire
In a 28-21 win over Canton in the 1A semifinals, Burnette carried the ball 20 times for 112 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner from 10 yards out with 34 seconds remaining.
Mikal Davis, Imhotep Charter
In a 21-14 win over Upper Dublin in the 5A semifinals, Davis had eight carries for 70 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 154 yards and a score.
Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire
Erby completed 25-of-34 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown in a 28-21 win over Canton.
Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep
In a 48-7 win over Garnet Valley in the 6A semifinals, Jones threw for 155 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a 21-yard score.
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Braden Laux, Belle Vernon
Laux led the Leopards with 131 yards rushing and the game-winning touchdown with 2:52 left in the third quarter in a 21-17 win over Central. His 58-yard run also set up the game-winner.
Ryan Palmieri, Pine-Richland
Palmieri completed all but one of his 10 pass attempts for 200 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 83 yards and a score in a 34-12 win over Cocalico in the 5A semifinals.
Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt
Saunders completed 19-of-24 passes for 200 yards and three scores in a 35-0 win over Crestwood in the 4A semifinals.
John Tracy, Aliquippa
In a 31-10 win over Allentown Central Catholic, Tracy had 129 yards rushing and a touchdown on 19 carries and grabbed two passes for 73 yards and a score.
Kyle Williams, Jr., Harrisburg
In a 27-7 win over State College in the 6A state semifinals, Williams, Jr. carried the ball 28 times for 263 yards and four touchdowns.
