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Pennsylvania high school football top stars, best performances (10/1/2023)

From Gateway's Brad Birch to Mohawk Area's Jay Wrona, there were several big-time high school football performances across the state of Pennsylvania in games played September 28-30

There were several big-time high school football performances across the state of Pennsylvania this past weekend. Here are some of those performances.

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Brad Birch, Gateway

The quarterback continues to roll after missing two games earlier this season. In a 63-21 win over Hempfield, Birch threw for 247 yards and five touchdowns.

Colin Brady, West Greene

The senior ran for 301 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-32 win over Monessen.

Mason Chambers, Upper St. Clair

In a 42-27 win over Mt. Lebanon, Chambers had 16 carries for 202 yards and four touchdowns.

Mateo Crummel, Central Dauphin

Made the most of his receptions in a 50-16 win over Carlisle, as he scored four touchdowns on six catches. His touchdowns were of 46, 47, 49 and 57 yards.

Jamari Curlett, North East

In a win over Lutheran East (Ohio), Curlett had six catches for 129 yards and four touchdowns.

Kyle Dupill, Franklin Regional

In a 45-26 win over Plum, Dupill finished with 240 yards rushing and five touchdowns.

Michael Gaul, State College

In a 43-17 win over Central Dauphin East, he hauled in a pair of touchdown catches, intercepted a pass and also had a tackle for loss on a fourth down play.

Peter Gonzalez, Pittsburgh Central Catholic

Hauled in touchdown passes of 46, 59 and 83 yards in a 49-6 win over Canon-McMillan. He finished with seven catches for 268 yards.

Logan Kushner, North Allegheny

The quarterback led the Tigers offense by throwing for 265 yards and three scores and then adding 139 rushing and two more touchdowns in a 45-10 win over Pine-Richland.

Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon

The Penn State commit helped lead the way in a 57-6 win over South Allegheny with three rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.

Jason Salman, Thomas Jefferson

Pulled in two touchdowns receptions and also took an interception return for a score in a win over Laurel Highlands.

Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry 

In a win over Bishop Canevin, the sophomore quarterback had 277 yards rushing and four touchdowns and also threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with more than 430 yards of total offense and accounted for seven touchdowns.

Jacoby Thompson, Meadville

In a 32-8 win over Oil City, the sophomore quarterback ran for more than 100 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns, including a 64-yarder on 2nd-and-47.

Trey Tremba, Parkland

Carried the ball just eight times, but turned those touches into 174 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-7 win over Whitehall.

Jay Wrona, Mohawk Area

Completed 21 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-14 win over Ellwood City.

(Feature photo of Meadville's Jacoby Thompson by Ryan Isley)