Lebanon County's sixth week of football concluded with three teams in the area earning wins, and some athletes having stand out performances through the action.
As the season shifts into October football, let's look at the best stat lines around the gridiron from Week 6.
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Jonathon Shay, (Sr.) Annville-Cleona
The Dutchmen earned a tight 35-28 win over Kutztown, and it came as a result of their best players leading the way. Shay's performance saw him dominate both sides of the ball as per usual, and the senior walked away with the most yards and tackles on his team. After getting 19 carries, he finished with 152 total yards and a rushing score while averaging 7.7 yards per carry. Shay was equally as impressive on defense, and it added to the senior's highlight reel. Shay's presence on the defensive line led to 13 total tackles and a tackle for loss and helped to push Annville-Cleona to a 3-3 record.
Steven Rosado, (Sr.) ELCO
The Raiders have seen their quarterback take over on the way to a win already this year, and Rosado's three-touchdown game in Week 6 showed it once again. ELCO's senior got the scoring started, and he kept the offense rolling enough to build a two-possession lead in the team's 19-13 win over Daniel Boone.
Rosado's first score came inside the goal line on a rush and put the Raiders' lead at 7-0 by the end of the first quarter. It was followed up soon by another as Rosado tossed a 10-yard touchdown to junior tight end Dalton Pyszka, before ELCO's offense sealed victory in the final minutes. Rosado's second rushing touchdown brought the lead to 19-7 and gave him a pair of games with at least three scores this season.
Jackson Custer, (Sr.) Cedar Crest
Custer has been one of the best quarterbacks in Lebanon County each week, and the Falcons' senior had another game to prove it. After scoring eight times through the first five weeks, Custer added three more to his belt in the win against Reading.
The scoreboard got going after a 9-yard rushing touchdown by Custer to begin the game, and his ability inside the pocket was on display for the remainder. Cedar Crest's play caller threw a 24-yard score on a screen play to sophomore Isaiah Zimmerman, before landing a 34-yard touchdown to senior Jack Waranavage in the fourth quarter. The Falcons have let their quarterback lead the way, and so the dual-threat passer will continue to draw attention to Lebanon County's highest scoring group.
Jonathan Moran, (Jr.) Annville-Cleona
Annville-Cleona has seen individuals step up on offense all year long, and Moran's latest performance is a display of why the junior belongs with the ball. The Dutchmen only threw to him twice in their 35-28 win, but Moran took the pair of completions and went for 89 yards and a touchdown. Along with his contributions as a receiver, Moran came away with 45 rushing yards on three carries from pitch and sweep scenarios — and added 10 tackles on the Dutchmen defense. Moran's presence has shown big plays this year, and so a game as the squad's leading receiver could help him get rolling through October.
Brandyn Castro, (Sr.) Lebanon
The Cedars have also seen their passer make plays this campaign, and his most recent performance had some big plays once again. Despite a blowout loss, the Cedars passer saw two completions make the end zone for scores. Castro threw a 28-yard touchdown to Malachi Briddell in the second quarter, before connecting with receiver Nelson Richardson for 53-yard strike. He saw several big plays with Briddell throughout the matchup with Conestoga Valley, and it concluded with over 100 yards between the duo. Castro has shown his arm's talent in Lebanon's spread offense, and so the next step for him is putting together a successful game with his proven playmakers.
This article originally appeared on Lebanon Daily News: The Football Five: Lebanon County's top five performers from Week 6
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