AK Valley high school football players to watch for in Week 9 of 2024

From: Michael love

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 6:27 p.m

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Player of the week

Landon Kucic

Kiski Area, sr., RB/LB

The 210-pound tailback posted his third consecutive 100-yard performance in a 15-14 comeback win over Plum last Friday. He carried the ball 24 times for 110 yards and touchdown runs of 9 and 52 yards. In nine games, Kucic has rushed for 895 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Players to watch

Lucas Gamble

Leechburg, sr., FB/DE

Gamble isn’t the biggest defensive lineman in Alle-Kiski Valley, but Blue Devils coach Randy Walters knows his strength and speed will serve him well in that role. Offensively, he’s primarily used as a blocker in the run and pass games, but Gamble racked up 40 yards on six carries in a 23-point win last week.

Lee Henglesberg

Deer Lakes, sr., OL/DL

The veteran center, a three-year starter, anchors an offensive line that has opened up holes in the running game and protected senior quarterback Jake Fleischer. Henglesberg helped Deer Lakes senior tailback Zier Williams post back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.

Danny King

Freeport, so., QB/WR/S

King has proven to be a reliable target for quarterback Drew Ross and is one of the best defenders on the Freeport defense, which has given up just 15 points per game this season. In last week’s 42-15 win at East Allegheny, King also made an impact on special teams, returning the opening kickoff 90 yards for a score.

Michael Love is a TribLive reporter covering sports in the Alle-Kiski Valley and the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The Clearfield native and Westminster (Pennsylvania) graduate joined the Trib in 2002 after spending five years at Clearfield Progress. He can be reached at mlove@triblive.com.

Tags: Deer Lakes, Freeport, Kiski Area, Leechburg