Washington, Pa. – Coach Mike Bosnic could not have asked for a better start to the postseason. The Washington High School Prexies, entering the first round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs as the No. 1 seed (10‑1), dispatched Frazier 58‑8 on Friday night at Wash High Stadium.
Early explosion sets the tone
Washington wasted no time. On the very first snap, senior wide receiver Ameer Nelson sprinted down the sideline and hauled in a 51‑yard pass from quarterback Trenton Grooms for a touchdown, giving the Prexies a 7‑0 lead. Just three minutes later, Grooms capped a one‑yard rush for his second score of the night, extending the margin to 14‑0.
Defensive play turns into points
The Prexies’ defense contributed quickly. Defensive back Geavanni Oakley intercepted Commodores quarterback Brady Secrest at the 42‑yard line and returned it for a touchdown, pushing the score to 21‑0.
Frazier’s brief response
Frazier (5‑6) finally got on the board when Secrest connected with Brant Alekson for a 43‑yard touchdown. The Commodores followed with a successful two‑point conversion, narrowing the gap to 21‑8.
Washington answers and never looks back
Only three minutes after Frazier’s score, running back Caedon Markley burst through the line for a 49‑yard touchdown run, restoring a comfortable lead at 28‑8. Grooms added a 43‑yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, and Washington entered halftime up 35‑8.
Second‑half dominance
The Prexies continued to pile on points. Grooms scored his third touchdown on an 18‑yard run with 5:28 left in the third quarter, and later added another score in the fourth quarter, cementing a 58‑8 final result.
Looking ahead
With the decisive win, Washington advances to the quarterfinals where they will face No. 8 Beth‑Center, the team that eliminated No. 9 Burgettstown 34‑8. The Prexies’ balanced attack—explosive offense, opportunistic defense, and depth at every position—positions them as a strong contender for the state title.
Coach Bosnic’s perspective
“Our guys executed the game plan perfectly from the first snap,” Bosnic said after the game. “We’re proud of the effort they showed and look forward to the next challenge.”
Fans left Wash High Stadium buzzing about the performance, many already calling the Prexies the team to beat in the remainder of the postseason.
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