High School Recap: Drew Allar, Beau Pribula shine to start season

High school football returned in Pennsylvania and many other states across the country this past weekend.

With 24 players currently committed in Penn State's Class of 2022, as well as 2023 offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier, there's plenty for Nittany Lions fans to watch each weekend, including two star quarterbacks who shined on Friday night.

Throughout the season, we plan to recap the top performances of the past weekend, while also linking updated highlight films of Penn State's top players.

Season Record: 2-0

Game Results: 34-14 win over Avon (1-1)

Recap: Allar had a solid game in week one against Warren Harding, completing 13 of 28 attempts for 160 yards and 2 touchdowns. Against Avon this past weekend, Allar completed 15 of 28 attempts for 246 yards passing, two touchdowns and one interception. He also had 13 rushes for 104 yards and two scores.

Medina will play Wadsworth (1-1) at home this upcoming Friday, Sept. 3.

Season Record: 1-0

Game Result: 35-28 win over Exeter Twp. (0-1)

Recap: After leading Central York to the PIAA 6A state championship, the best in school history, Pribula picked up right where he left off, completing 17 of 24 attempts for 337 yards passing and four passing touchdowns over a solid Exeter Twp. squad. He also rushed for another touchdown, meaning he scored all of Central York's points.

Central York will travel to Cumberland Valley (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 3.

Season Record: 1-0

Game Result: 55-6 win over York Penn (0-1)

Recap: After rushing for 1,311 yards and 22 touchdowns in eight games last season, which led Governor Mifflin to the state semifinals, Singleton had an excellent performance to start his senior season, totaling 281 yards on 18 carries and scoring five touchdowns. He averaged more than 15 yards per carry.

Governor Mifflin will now face arguably its toughest regular season opponent this upcoming Friday when they host Wilson (1-0) on Sept. 3.

Season Record: 1-0

Game Result: 24-21 victory over Central Dauphin East (0-1)

Recap: Ivey played in just four games last year but he still put up some impressive stats, totaling 546 yards receiving and eight touchdowns. He was held to just three receptions for 38 yards Saturday, but made a huge impact on special teams with a 99-yard kick return to tie the game after going down a score in the third quarter.

Manheim Twp. will now face Dallastown (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 3.

Season Record: 0-1

Game Result: 35-14 loss to Winter Park (1-0)

Recap: Durant forced a fumble and had a quarterback hurry in Lake Nona's first regular season game. They'll travel to Oviedo (1-0) this Friday, Sept. 3.

Season Record: 0-1

Game Result: 31-8 loss to St. Joseph's Academy (N.J.) (1-0)

Recap: Talley totaled four solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks in Northeast's lost to St. Joseph's Academy.

Northeast currently has an open date for this upcoming weekend.

Season Record: 1-0

Game Result: 24-18 win over Raines (0-1)

Recap: Miller transferred to Trinity Christian from Fernandina Beach in the offseason. He primarily played quarterback last season and very little defense. Starting at cornerback, he totaled three tackles, while also adding 120 yards on special teams, including a 92-yard kick return touchdown.

Trinity Christian will host Ribault (0-1) on Friday, Sept. 3.

Season Record: 1-1

Game Result: 21-14 loss to St. Pius X (1-1)

Recap: Bachetta averaged 54.6 yards on three punts, two of which landed inside the 20-yard line. He was also two for two on touchbacks.

Westminster will face rival Pace Academy (0-1) this upcoming Friday, Sept. 3.

- RB Kaytron Allen rushed for 162 yards and scored two touchdowns against Bishop Sycamore (Ohio) in a nationally televised game on ESPN. IMG dominated, winning 58-0. The Ascenders led 37-0 at halftime and Allen was pulled from the game in the second quarter. IMG will be back in Ohio this upcoming weekend to face Cincinnati's La Salle (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 3.

- WR Tyler Johnson scored both of Magna Vista's touchdowns in a 60-14 loss to powerhouse Liberty Christian. He had 105 yards receiving.

- LB Abdul Carter sat out of La Salle College High's first game of the season against Bishop McDevitt. The Explorers, who were also without future Rutgers running back Sam Brown, still dominated, winning 21-0. We're told Carter has a minor injury and that he should be back on the field in the next week or two. La Salle College High will face Malvern Prep this upcoming Friday, Sept. 3. They have big games against Imhotep Charter (Sept. 11), McDonogh (Sept. 25) and St. Joseph's Prep (Oct. 2) in the weeks ahead.

- TE Jerry Cross has missed the first two games of Rufus King's (0-2) season with an ankle injury. He's expected to return at the end of September.

- DE Dani Dennis-Sutton will miss McDonogh's season-opener against Gonzaga this upcoming Friday, Sept. 3, due to a dislocated elbow. He's hoping to play week two against Calvert Hall.

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