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Sieg Named National High School Player of the Year Award Finalist, All-American by Maxwell Football Club
December 29, 2025 01:39 PM | Football
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Maxwell Football Club Executive Director Mark Wolpert announced that West Virginia University football signee, Matt Sieg, was named as one seven finalists for the 2025 National High School Player of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club, marking the 19th year that this honor will be presented at the Club's National Awards.
Sieg, three-time Pennsylvania Football Writers' Class 1A All-State First Team honoree, the all-time leading rusher in Fort Cherry High School history, WPIAL 1A Player of the Year and most importantly, West Virginia Football signee, has been named to the High School All-American Team and as a finalist for the National High School Player of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club.
Sieg finished as the WPIAL's all-time career leader in total yardage (12,592) and touchdowns (139), and second in rushing yards (7,958).
National High School Player of the Year Finalists
Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson, Alabama | Jackson (Alabama)
Jared Curtis, QB, Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Christian (Vanderbilt)
Jett Thomalla, QB, Omaha, Nebraska | Millard South (Alabama)
Keisean Henderson, QB, Spring, Texas | Legacy School of Sports Science (Houston)
Luke Wafle, DL, Princeton, New Jersey | The Hun School of Princeton (USC)
Matt Sieg, ATH, McDonald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry (West Virginia)
Myles McLaughlin, Knox, Indiana | Knox Community (Murray State)
The formal presentation of the National High School Player of the Year Award will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The Maxwell Football Club will also be presenting its other national awards from college through the professional ranks at the event.
Matt Sieg, ATH, 6-0, 180, McDonald, Pa./Fort Cherry
Played quarterback and free safety for coach Tanner Garry at Fort Cherry High … one of the most productive and talented national prospects in the 2026 class … during his junior season, became one of only two players (Terrelle Pryor) in their WPIAL careers to produce 4,000 rushing and 4,000 passing yards … first player in WPIAL history to register 5,000 yards rushing and 3,000 yards passing for his career … first player in WPIAL history to rush for 1,000 yards and pass for 1,000 yards in three-straight years … finished his high school career with a 49-7 record, two WPIAL championships (2024, 2023) and set WPIAL records in total offense (12,592) and touchdowns (139 rushing, punt returns, interception return only) … four-time Black Hills Conference Offensive Most Valuable Player … WPIAL No. 2 career rushing leader (7,941 yards) … Fort Cherry all-time leading rusher and passer in school history … WPIAL 1A Player of the Year … Black Hills Conference Offensive Most Valuable Player, First Team Quarterback and First Team Defensive Back … as a senior, registered 2,259 all-purpose yards, had 30 touchdowns and defensively had 45 tackles, four interceptions including two returned for touchdowns … helped lead Fort Cherry to a 12-1 record, a first-place finish in the WPIAL A Black Hills Conference and advanced to the 1A WPIAL semifinals … WPIAL Blitz Show Player of the Week for Week 7 with five touchdowns (three rushing, interception return, punt return), 270 rushing yards and five tackles … as a junior, he led Fort Cherry to a 14-1 record with 1,350 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, 1,840 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns, 50 tackles on defense, including 23 solo stops, four interceptions and one punt return for a touchdown … KDKA Super 7 1-A Player of the Year … WPIAL State Championship Player of the Game … Black Hills Conference Offensive Player of the Year and earned All-Conference First Team honors as an athlete and safety … as a sophomore, named Pennsylvania Sportswriters 1-A All-State First Team, named the KDKA Super 7 1-A Player of the Year and the PAToday 1A Player of the Year … finished with 2,389 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns along with 1,670 yards passing and 20 touchdowns … defensively finished with three interception, including on pick six … also had two punt return returned for touchdowns … earned all-state baseball honors … four-star prospect rating by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … ESPN 2026 Top 300 player (No. 162) … No. 5-rated player in Pennsylvania, No. 14 safety and No. 20 overall in the region by ESPN … No. 3-top player in Pennsylvania, No. 11 safety nationally and No. 104 overall by 247Sports … No. 6 in Pennsylvania, No. 17 safety nationally and No. 184 overall by Rivals … also offered by Alabama, Penn State, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.
2025 National High School All-American Team
The Maxwell Football Club, the nation's premier football awards organization, today announced its National High School All-America selections, recognizing the top high school football players in the country for their exceptional performance, leadership, and impact on the game.
The Maxwell Football Club High School All-America honors student-athletes across multiple positions and graduating classes, celebrating excellence at one of the most critical stages of football development. These selections are the result of a comprehensive evaluation process that considers on-field production, athletic ability, competitive level, and overall football character.
"As we celebrate the 89th anniversary of the Maxwell Award, we are excited to announce the Maxwell Football High School All-American Team, which features 34 finest players in America. Said MFC executive director Mark Wolpert. "The Maxwell Football Club (MFC) has been a leader in recognizing excellence at all levels of football since the 1930s, and with the generous support of our partner, the Seiler Group of Raymond James, will continue our efforts to recognize outstanding players, coaches, and contributors. We look forward to watching as this class of All-Americans continues their careers at the collegiate and professional levels, and we will always be here to support them on and off the football field."
This year's selections span programs across the country, underscoring the national reach of the Maxwell Football Club and the depth of elite high school talent nationwide. Many honorees have already secured collegiate commitments to top programs, while others continue to emerge as highly regarded prospects within their respective classes.
About the Maxwell Football Club – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.
OFFENSE
QB, Elijah Haven | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Dunham School (N/A)
QB, Jett Thomalla | Omaha, Nebraska | Millard South (Alabama)
RB, Ezavier Crowell | Jackson, Alabama | Jackson (Alabama)
RB, David Gabriel | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Baylor School (N/A)
RB, Landen William-Callis | Richmond, Texas | Randle (N/A)
WR, Trent Mosley | Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Rancho Santa Margarita (USC)
WR, Roye Oliver III | Chandler, Arizona | Hamilton (N/A)
WR, Jeremaine Bishop | Willis, Texas | Willis (Texas)
WR, CJ Sadler | Detroit, Michigan | Cass Technical (North Carolina)
OL, Felix Ojo | Mansfield, Texas | Lake Ridge (Texas Tech)
OL, Jackson Cantwell | Nixa, Missouri | Nixa (Miami)
OL, Malakai Lee | Honolulu, Hawaii | Kamehameha-Kapalana (Michigan)
OL, Cooper Hackett | Fort Gibson, Oklahoma | Fort Gibson (Oklahoma)
OL, Kodie Greene | Santa Ana, California | Mater Dei (Washington)
TE, Kaiden Protho | Bowdon, Georgia | Bowdon (Georgia)
DEFENSE
DL, Lamar Brown | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | University Lab (LSU)
DL, Zion Elee | Baltimore, Maryland | St. Frances Academy (Maryland)
DL, JD Hill | Mission Viejo, California | Mission Viejo (Washington)
DL, Luke Wafle | Princeton, New Jersey | The Hun School of Princeton (USC)
DL, Richard Welsey | Chatsworth, California | Sierra Canyon School (Texas)
LB, Jakobe Clapper | Cincinnati, Ohio | St. Xavier (Notre Dame)
LB, Tyler Atkinson | Loganville, Georgia | Grayson (Texas)
LB, TJ White | Jackson, Mississippi | Jackson Academy (Tennessee)
LB, Nick Abrams | Owings Mills, Maryland | McDonough School (Georgia)
DB, Danny Odem | Orlando, Florida | The First Academy (Nebraska)
DB, Jett Washington | Las Vegas, Nevada | Bishop Gorman (Oregon)
DB, Jordan Edmonds | Marietta, Georgia | Sprayberry (Alabama)
DB, John Meredith III | Euless, Texas | Trinity (N/A)
DB, Joshua Dobson | Fort Mill, South Carolina | Catawba Ridge (N/A)
ATHLETES
ATH, Matt Sieg | McDonald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry (West Virginia)
ATH, Joey O'Brien | Glenside, Pennsylvania | La Salle College (Notre Dame)
SPECIALISTS
P, Wade Register | Dublin, Georgia | Trinity Christian (Georgia)
K, Will Lowe | Spartanburg, South Carolina | Spartanburg (Virginia Tech)
LS, Will Terry | Manuel, Texas | Manuel (TCU)
Sieg, three-time Pennsylvania Football Writers' Class 1A All-State First Team honoree, the all-time leading rusher in Fort Cherry High School history, WPIAL 1A Player of the Year and most importantly, West Virginia Football signee, has been named to the High School All-American Team and as a finalist for the National High School Player of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club.
Sieg finished as the WPIAL's all-time career leader in total yardage (12,592) and touchdowns (139), and second in rushing yards (7,958).
National High School Player of the Year Finalists
Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson, Alabama | Jackson (Alabama)
Jared Curtis, QB, Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Christian (Vanderbilt)
Jett Thomalla, QB, Omaha, Nebraska | Millard South (Alabama)
Keisean Henderson, QB, Spring, Texas | Legacy School of Sports Science (Houston)
Luke Wafle, DL, Princeton, New Jersey | The Hun School of Princeton (USC)
Matt Sieg, ATH, McDonald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry (West Virginia)
Myles McLaughlin, Knox, Indiana | Knox Community (Murray State)
The formal presentation of the National High School Player of the Year Award will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The Maxwell Football Club will also be presenting its other national awards from college through the professional ranks at the event.
Matt Sieg, ATH, 6-0, 180, McDonald, Pa./Fort Cherry
Played quarterback and free safety for coach Tanner Garry at Fort Cherry High … one of the most productive and talented national prospects in the 2026 class … during his junior season, became one of only two players (Terrelle Pryor) in their WPIAL careers to produce 4,000 rushing and 4,000 passing yards … first player in WPIAL history to register 5,000 yards rushing and 3,000 yards passing for his career … first player in WPIAL history to rush for 1,000 yards and pass for 1,000 yards in three-straight years … finished his high school career with a 49-7 record, two WPIAL championships (2024, 2023) and set WPIAL records in total offense (12,592) and touchdowns (139 rushing, punt returns, interception return only) … four-time Black Hills Conference Offensive Most Valuable Player … WPIAL No. 2 career rushing leader (7,941 yards) … Fort Cherry all-time leading rusher and passer in school history … WPIAL 1A Player of the Year … Black Hills Conference Offensive Most Valuable Player, First Team Quarterback and First Team Defensive Back … as a senior, registered 2,259 all-purpose yards, had 30 touchdowns and defensively had 45 tackles, four interceptions including two returned for touchdowns … helped lead Fort Cherry to a 12-1 record, a first-place finish in the WPIAL A Black Hills Conference and advanced to the 1A WPIAL semifinals … WPIAL Blitz Show Player of the Week for Week 7 with five touchdowns (three rushing, interception return, punt return), 270 rushing yards and five tackles … as a junior, he led Fort Cherry to a 14-1 record with 1,350 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, 1,840 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns, 50 tackles on defense, including 23 solo stops, four interceptions and one punt return for a touchdown … KDKA Super 7 1-A Player of the Year … WPIAL State Championship Player of the Game … Black Hills Conference Offensive Player of the Year and earned All-Conference First Team honors as an athlete and safety … as a sophomore, named Pennsylvania Sportswriters 1-A All-State First Team, named the KDKA Super 7 1-A Player of the Year and the PAToday 1A Player of the Year … finished with 2,389 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns along with 1,670 yards passing and 20 touchdowns … defensively finished with three interception, including on pick six … also had two punt return returned for touchdowns … earned all-state baseball honors … four-star prospect rating by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … ESPN 2026 Top 300 player (No. 162) … No. 5-rated player in Pennsylvania, No. 14 safety and No. 20 overall in the region by ESPN … No. 3-top player in Pennsylvania, No. 11 safety nationally and No. 104 overall by 247Sports … No. 6 in Pennsylvania, No. 17 safety nationally and No. 184 overall by Rivals … also offered by Alabama, Penn State, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.
2025 National High School All-American Team
The Maxwell Football Club, the nation's premier football awards organization, today announced its National High School All-America selections, recognizing the top high school football players in the country for their exceptional performance, leadership, and impact on the game.
The Maxwell Football Club High School All-America honors student-athletes across multiple positions and graduating classes, celebrating excellence at one of the most critical stages of football development. These selections are the result of a comprehensive evaluation process that considers on-field production, athletic ability, competitive level, and overall football character.
"As we celebrate the 89th anniversary of the Maxwell Award, we are excited to announce the Maxwell Football High School All-American Team, which features 34 finest players in America. Said MFC executive director Mark Wolpert. "The Maxwell Football Club (MFC) has been a leader in recognizing excellence at all levels of football since the 1930s, and with the generous support of our partner, the Seiler Group of Raymond James, will continue our efforts to recognize outstanding players, coaches, and contributors. We look forward to watching as this class of All-Americans continues their careers at the collegiate and professional levels, and we will always be here to support them on and off the football field."
This year's selections span programs across the country, underscoring the national reach of the Maxwell Football Club and the depth of elite high school talent nationwide. Many honorees have already secured collegiate commitments to top programs, while others continue to emerge as highly regarded prospects within their respective classes.
About the Maxwell Football Club – The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.
OFFENSE
QB, Elijah Haven | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Dunham School (N/A)
QB, Jett Thomalla | Omaha, Nebraska | Millard South (Alabama)
RB, Ezavier Crowell | Jackson, Alabama | Jackson (Alabama)
RB, David Gabriel | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Baylor School (N/A)
RB, Landen William-Callis | Richmond, Texas | Randle (N/A)
WR, Trent Mosley | Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Rancho Santa Margarita (USC)
WR, Roye Oliver III | Chandler, Arizona | Hamilton (N/A)
WR, Jeremaine Bishop | Willis, Texas | Willis (Texas)
WR, CJ Sadler | Detroit, Michigan | Cass Technical (North Carolina)
OL, Felix Ojo | Mansfield, Texas | Lake Ridge (Texas Tech)
OL, Jackson Cantwell | Nixa, Missouri | Nixa (Miami)
OL, Malakai Lee | Honolulu, Hawaii | Kamehameha-Kapalana (Michigan)
OL, Cooper Hackett | Fort Gibson, Oklahoma | Fort Gibson (Oklahoma)
OL, Kodie Greene | Santa Ana, California | Mater Dei (Washington)
TE, Kaiden Protho | Bowdon, Georgia | Bowdon (Georgia)
DEFENSE
DL, Lamar Brown | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | University Lab (LSU)
DL, Zion Elee | Baltimore, Maryland | St. Frances Academy (Maryland)
DL, JD Hill | Mission Viejo, California | Mission Viejo (Washington)
DL, Luke Wafle | Princeton, New Jersey | The Hun School of Princeton (USC)
DL, Richard Welsey | Chatsworth, California | Sierra Canyon School (Texas)
LB, Jakobe Clapper | Cincinnati, Ohio | St. Xavier (Notre Dame)
LB, Tyler Atkinson | Loganville, Georgia | Grayson (Texas)
LB, TJ White | Jackson, Mississippi | Jackson Academy (Tennessee)
LB, Nick Abrams | Owings Mills, Maryland | McDonough School (Georgia)
DB, Danny Odem | Orlando, Florida | The First Academy (Nebraska)
DB, Jett Washington | Las Vegas, Nevada | Bishop Gorman (Oregon)
DB, Jordan Edmonds | Marietta, Georgia | Sprayberry (Alabama)
DB, John Meredith III | Euless, Texas | Trinity (N/A)
DB, Joshua Dobson | Fort Mill, South Carolina | Catawba Ridge (N/A)
ATHLETES
ATH, Matt Sieg | McDonald, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry (West Virginia)
ATH, Joey O'Brien | Glenside, Pennsylvania | La Salle College (Notre Dame)
SPECIALISTS
P, Wade Register | Dublin, Georgia | Trinity Christian (Georgia)
K, Will Lowe | Spartanburg, South Carolina | Spartanburg (Virginia Tech)
LS, Will Terry | Manuel, Texas | Manuel (TCU)
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