Pitt’s two running back commits, Darrin Hall and Sekai Lindsay, had standout efforts on the ground this weekend. Here’s how they and the rest of Pitt’s commits fared.
Darrin Hall (running back) — Austintown Fitch High School, Ohio
Hall ran for 159 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in a 42-32 win over Dover.
Nick Bowers (tight end) — Kittanning High School, Pa.
Kittanning was defeated 24-14 by Highlands, though Bowers caught five balls for 112 yards. Bowers left the game in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury.
Kevin Givens (linebacker) — Altoona High School, Pa.
Givens and Altoona were defeated 42-21 by Penn-Trafford.
DaVon Hamilton (defensive tackle) — Pickerington Central High School, Ohio
Pickerington Central got the win over Lancaster 27-12, improving their record to 4-0.
Malik Henderson (cornerback) — Hallandale High School, Fla.
Hallandale improved to 4-0 with a 28-20 victory over Coral Springs.
Quadree Henderson (wide receiver) — Alexis I. Dupont High School, Del.
Alexis I. Dupont lost to William Penn 56-23. Henderson scored two touchdowns in the game, a 59 yard rush and two yard reception.
Alex Hornibrook (quarterback) — Malvern Prep, Pa.
Hornibrook completed 14 of 25 passes for a 149 yards and a touchdown in a 27-8 loss to La Salle.
Kraig Howe (defensive tackle) — Archbishop Alter High School, Ohio
Archbishop Alter beat Bishop Fenwick 35-13, improving to 5-0.
Dane Jackson (cornerback) — Quaker Valley High School, Pa.
Jackson sat out again with an injured knee, though Quaker Valley routed Carlynton 46-6.
Sekai Lindsay (running back) — Palm Bay High School, Fla.
Lindsay ran 12 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-0 shutout over Rockledge.
Alex Paulina (offensive guard) — Canon-McMillan High School, Pa.
Canon-McMillan was romped by Bethel Park 48-0.
Tony Pilato (offensive tackle) — Hempfield Area High School, Pa.
Hempfield dropped to 1-3 with a 34-26 loss to Connellsville.
Tre Tipton (wide receiver) — Apollo-Ridge High School, Pa.
Apollo-Ridge beat Shady Side Academy 46-20. Tipton ran for 94 yards on 10 carries.
Rob Dowdy (offensive tackle) — Westerville South High School, Ohio
Westerville South improved to 3-1, as they defeated Canal Winchester 45-7.
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