Mr. Pennsylvania Football
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| Mr. Pennsylvania Football | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2010 |
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Mr. PA Football Foundation and Sports Recruiters |
| Currently held by | Rico Scott and Tiqwai Hayes (4A-6A winners) Alex Erby (1A-3A winner) |
| Most awards | Tyler Boyd (2) Rushel Shell (2) Julian Fleming (2) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Pennsylvania Cable Network & WNEP-TV |
| Produced by | Awards Banquet produced by Make It Happen Events |
Mr. Pennsylvania Football also referred to as Mr. PA Football is an American athletic award given to the most skilled high school football players in Pennsylvania. The award has been given out since 2010 with a two tier format, two players are awarded the award from schools competing in 1A to 3A and another from 4A to 6A.[1]
All current high school football players in Pennsylvania are eligible. Nominations are made by the general public, with Nominees progressing through four rounds of online voting. At each stage, fans, the media, and the coaches each represent 1/3 of the vote.
Mr. PA Football Annual Awards Banquet
Held in February or March, the five finalists from each category are invited to attend the annual Awards Banquet in Harrisburg, PA, where the winner is announced for the Mr. PA Football Award, the Lineman's Award, The Michael Payton Quarterback Award, and the Mickey Minnich Legendary Coach Award.
A Division 1 Football Head Coach typically serves as the Keynote Speaker.
2020 and 2021 awards program
Because of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in Pennsylvania, the 2020 and 2021 awards programs were held online. With segments recorded over several days, the winners were announced in a Live broadcast, and the entire program was posted online. It was also shown several times on Pennsylvania Cable Network.
In 2023, the program returned to its in person format.
Mr. PA Football Award winners
Mr. PA Football Lineman Award winners
| Year | Level | Player | High School | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4A-6A | Joshua Lugg | North Allegheny | Notre Dame |
| 2016 | 1A-3A | Donovan Jeter | Beaver Falls High School | Michigan |
| 2017 | 4A-6A | Micah Parsons | Harrisburg High School | Penn State |
| 2017 | 1A-3A | Justin Johnson | Neumann-Goretti High School | Oregon |
| 2018 | 4A-6A | Andrew Kristofic | Pine-Richland High School | Notre Dame |
| 2018 | 1A-3A | Ja Quay Hubbard | Sharpsville High School | West Virginia |
| 2019 | 4A-6A | Nicholas Dawkins | Parkland High School | Penn State |
| 2019 | 1A-3A | Dayon Hayes | Westinghouse High School | Notre Dame |
| 2020 | 4A-6A | Nolan Rucci | Warwick High School | University of Wisconsin |
| 2020 | 1A-3A | CJ Dippre | Lakeland High School | University of Maryland |
| 2021 | 4A-6A | Enai White | Imhotep High School | Texas A&M University |
| 2022 | 1A-3A | J'Ven Williams | Wyomissing Area High School | Penn State University |
| 2022 | 4A-6A | Riley Robell | Bishop McDevitt High School | James Madison University |
| 2023 | 1A-3A | Caleb Brewer | Wyomissing Area High School | Penn State University |
| 2023 | 4A-6A | Jah'Sear Whittington | Imhotep Charter High School | University of Pittsburgh |
| 2024 | 1A-3A | Noah Shimko[4] | Mount Carmel Area High School | Maine |
| 2024 | 4A-6A | Kahlil Stewart[4] | St. Joseph's Preparatory School | Syracuse |
Michael Payton Memorial Quarterback Award winners
This award, given to a Quarterback, is named in honor of College Football Hall of Fame member Michael Payton, a member of the Board of Advisors, who died in 2018. Recipients have displayed academic, athletic, and moral leadership.
| Year | Player | High School | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kane Everson | Harrisburg High School | William & Mary |
| 2019 | Ricky Ortega | Coatesville High School | Villanova University |
| 2020 | Ameer Dudley | Central Valley High School | Harvard University |
| 2021 | Beau Pribula | Central York High School | Penn State |
| 2022 | Samaj Jones | St. Joseph's Prep High School | Cincinnati[5] |
| 2023 | Hayden Johnson | Manheim Township High School | Lehigh University |
| 2024 | Stone Saunders[4] | Bishop McDevitt High School | Kentucky[6] |
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