Here is a compilation of 1,000-yard backfield rushing duos, since 2006. There have been 65 backfields with a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in that span. Impressive? Sure. Nearly a third of the backfields on this list occured in 2008 – when there were 16 duos and one trio of 1,000-yard rushers in the state.
Of the 65 such duos listed, nine reached the PIAA finals and four won titles. There have been three 1,000-yard rushing trios since 2006 – two reached the PIAA finals, and lost. The PIAA finals has featured at least one pair of 1,000-yard rushers each year since a2003, and at least one PIAA champion had a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in a span from 2003 until 2008.
2010 (12)
Jude Donatelli (1,276) & Brad Hengst (1,245), Chestnut Ridge
Cody Butler (1,434) & Ethan Showers (1,235), Hughesville
Paul Gallagher (1,286) & James Freuhan (1,147), Abington Heights
Darrell Crawford (1,203) & Kurtis Thomas (1,183), Wilkes-Barre GAR Memorial
Maika Polamalu (1,343) & Kayvon Greene (1,229), Pottsgrove
Tyler Fitzkee (1,329) & Austin Keller (1,239), Bermudian Springs
Derek Gaul (1,157) & Dylan Scheidt (1,025), Schuylkill Valley
Brendan Nosovitch (1,218) & Colin McDermott (1,202), Allentown Central Catholic
Nathaniel Brown (1,177) & Merle Moscarello (1,020), Lewisburg
Tyler Johnson (1,125) & Alex Svetz (1,007), North East
Russell Heath (1,135) & Anthony Sori (1,012), Danville
Tyler Szaflarski (1,087) & Denver Cordell (1,012), Greencastle-Antrim
2009 (11)
Joe Gruber (1,591) & Justin Gorman (1,121), Manheim Central
Matt McCann (1,802) & Jordan Maddox (1,439), Keystone Oaks
Drae Lewis (1,390) & Nahshon Braggs (1,171), Williamsport
Brendan McLaughlin (1,260), Brandon Monk (1,152) & Jordan Harris (1,015), Avon Grove
Kody Oliver (1,366) & Dom Chero (1,014), United
DJ Robinson (1,339) & Codie Butler (1,268), Conrad Weiser
Shyquawn Pullium (1,507) & Justin Wiley (1,374), Erie Cathedral Prep
Dusty Reed (1,473) & Wes Smith (1,030), Delone Catholic
Cole Parkinson (1,256) & Mike Matthews (1,099), Pottstown St. Pius X
Sutton Whiting (1,214) & Derrick Burns (1,092), Wilmington Area
Maika Polamalu (1,450) & Kayvon Greene (1,061), Pottsgrove
2008 (17)
Brendan Brader & Anthony Gonzalez, Bethlehem Liberty*
Rob Hollomon (1,821), Curtis Drake (1,521) & Ray Maples (1,143), West Catholic
AJ Fenton (1,933) & Alex Schmude (1,434), Erie McDowell
Mike Sinosky (1,649) & Tommy Burgan (1,582), Portage Area
Kyle Fisher (1,714) & Austin Hartman (1,587), Cocalico
Cody Haupt (1,570) & Josh Cillo (1,187), Montoursville Area
Keegan Ellison (1,430) & James Chest (1,100), Saegertown
Terry Clark (1,178) & Matt Nolan (1,105), Northern Lebanon
Maurice Carter (1,414) & Terry Patrick (1,021), Aliquippa
Isaiah Morgan (1,596) & Jarrin Campman (1,321), Clearfield Area
Tim Keyser (1,099) & Jared Bonaquisti (1,025), Garnet Valley
Maika Polamalu (1,854) & Terrell Chestnut (1,493), Pottsgrove
Brian Nickel & Roman San Doval, Shady Side Academy
Steve Roth (1,505) & Sam Springer (1,000), Southern Columbia
Bryan Dean & Quillian Arnold, Neshaminy
Jeffrey Noyes (1,244) & Matt Falcone (1,053), Palmerton
Laquan Frazier (1,192) & Eric Gilbert (1,011), Academy Park
2007 (11)
Orlando Torres (1,577) & Arthur James (1,025), Thomas Jefferson*
Jeff Knox (1,243) & Andrew Taglienetti (1,161), Pittsburgh Central Catholic*
Isaiah Jackson (1,608), Chris Loving (1,328) & TJ Heatherington (1,261), Serra Catholic
Rob Hollomon (1,048) & Ray Maples (1,040), West Catholic
Adam Harris (1,563) & Jake Lamphere (1,230), Towanda Area
Kyle Fisher (1,158) & Kyle Keller (1,155), Cocalico
Joe Jelinek (1,189) & Bill D’andera (1,052), Mercyhurst Prep
Jeffrey Noyes (1,036) & Matt Falcone (1,001), Palmerton
Brandon Boyd (1,252) & Joe Cotchen (1,237), Ligonier Valley
Wade Morehart (1,451) & Patton Bartholomew (1,134), South Williamsport
Jabair Kahn (1,358) & John O’Donnell (1,259), West Chester Henderson
2006 (14)
Dan Persa & Ahkeem Smith, Bethlehem Liberty
Drew Astorino (1,228) & Ryan Skelton (1,265), General McLane*
Tom McFarland (1,887) & Matt Feeney (1,693), Pottsville
Max Kutz (1,471) & Joe Galbraith (1,281), Brookville Area
Greg Lord (1,257) & Pat McDonnough (1,212), Wyomissing Area
Brian Baldrige (1,416) & Dom DeCicco (1,000), Thomas Jefferson
Randy Nichols (1,400) & Craig Chopko (1,200), Lakeland
Matt Cook (1,356) & Tony Troutman (1,092), Selinsgrove
Dustin Manz (1,228) & Bradley Rhoads (1,031), Governor Mifflin
Lee Plotts (2,074) & Ross Gargano (1,256), Kennedy Catholic
Geoff Hess (1,027) & Mike Stover (1,022), Penn Manor
Dan Ruggiero (1,565) & Corey Heard (1,032), Pen Argyl
Ryan Spahr (1,371) & Brian Ford (1,041), Bermudian Springs
Riley Bowen (1,459) & Levi Weiskopff (1,082), North Penn-Blossburg
italics = PIAA finalist
* = PIAA champion
3 responses to “Pennsylvania’s 1,000-yard backfield rushing duos, 2006-present”
Not sure of the exact yardage, but you can add Harry S Truman High School to the list this year. QB Derron Thompson and FB Larry Winton both have rushed for 1,000 yards.
Deitz:
I know Montoursville Area had a 1,000-yard trio back in 2005 (and thank you for mentioning it)…..but unfortunately, I don’t have complete research compiled of all the 1,000-yard backfield duos (or othero possible trios) from 2005 back to 2000. So those years did not get published in this entry, as I do not wish to publish incomplete information.
Josh Funk
Josh, You should have gone back one year prior.
In 2005 Montoursville had 3 backs with 1000yds +
I’m not sure if it has been done before, but Lewisburg may do it?…..depending on how far they go in the playoffs.
Thanks Josh,
Dietz#54