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New QB, who dis?
As Penn State’s season begins to wind down, so do the football seasons for high school players across the country.
While some recruits may be focusing on early enrolling or thinking ahead to their senior campaigns, others are still keeping their playoff runs alive. The current Nittany Lions aren’t doing much to inspire confidence, so we might as well look ahead to the future.
First, let’s show some love to the first quarterback to join Penn State’s Class of 2025: Bekkem Kritza. Kritza is a three-star prospect from Boulder, Colorado, and is an intriguing recruit thanks to his 6-foot-5 frame.
3-star QB Bekkem Kritza has announced his commitment to Penn State
— Micheal Bolger (@MichealBolger) November 15, 2023
The 6-5, 185 lb Colorado native is the first quarterback and sixth commit in the Nittany Lions 2025 class
Kritza ranks No. 33 among quarterbacks and No. 1 in Colorado pic.twitter.com/wTk2s6X2ww
As you can tell from his highlight reel, Kritza has a cannon, especially for a guy who weighs just 185 pounds. He is obviously young and will have plenty of time to grow into his height, but it’s no surprise that he’s gained the moniker “slim reaper” from some of his buddies.
Kritza finished his junior year with 1,747 yards at a 65.5% clip — good for 20 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
In a playoff win over Latrobe, Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes surpassed 5,000 career rushing yards. He is a junior. The in-state product had 136 rushing yards and a score in the game, averaging 7.6 yards per carry in the 37-29 win.
Tikey Hayes has surpassed 5K Career Rushing Yards & is approaching the All-Time Aliquippa Rushing Record @Tiqwaihayes @quip_nation @PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/Jl5GBqAZeM
— Prospect Media (@prospectmedia_) November 11, 2023
Season stats are not in yet, but Hayes amassed 2,011 yards and 33 touchdowns last year as a sophomore and 1,720 yards and 23 touchdowns the year before as a freshman.
Class of 2024 quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer’s high school career is officially over as Grunk’s Olentangy Braves fell in their regional semifinals to Springfield. Still, the Ohio gunslinger put on a show in the loss and garnered national attention from 247Sports recruiting analysts.
Gotta lotta love for the future of the #PennState QB room. Top247 QB Ethan Grunkemeyer’s been awesome this year. pic.twitter.com/WY7hp9izz8
— Cooper Petagna (@cpetagna247) November 9, 2023
Grunk to Griffith #redemption
— Olentangy Braves FB (@OHSBravesFB) November 11, 2023
Grunk runs it in for 2pt attempt after
Braves 18 Springfield 9
End of half pic.twitter.com/HF0KU9WPUl
Grunk with the to Grover for 6
— Olentangy Braves FB (@OHSBravesFB) November 11, 2023
15 yards
1Q 6:02
Braves 7 Springfield 3 pic.twitter.com/WACyBD5icq
Leading up to this final game, Grunkemeyer threw for 3,183 yards and 37 touchdowns with eight interceptions on the season. He is now set to early enroll at Penn State in January.
Class of 2024 four-star edge rusher Jaylen Harvey had a health scare in Quince Orchard’s season-ending playoff loss. A stretcher came out for the Maryland prospect, but he Tweeted the next morning that tests came back negative.
Prayers for Jaylen Harvey, as he’s taken off the field on a stretcher. Both sidelines are on their knees. You can barely hear a whisper in the Cougar Dome. The MVP of the 4A title game last year, Penn State commit. As if it couldn’t get worse for the Cougars and their fans. Wow. pic.twitter.com/bST1cSk5zY
— themamba (@aka_themamba) November 11, 2023
All test came back negative thank you for everyone that prayed for me last night ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ya8kn4Ni86
— Jaylen harvey (@JaylenHarvey_) November 11, 2023
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By: ryanparsons
Title: Penn State Football Commits In Action: New QB’s Tape & More
Sourced From: www.blackshoediaries.com/2023/11/16/23963341/penn-state-nittany-lions-football-recruiting-cfb-bekkem-kritza-james-franklin-mike-yurcich
Published Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:16:00 +0000
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