Frazier High School football secured a wild‑card entry into the WPIAL Class A playoffs on Saturday, giving senior quarterback Brady Secrest one more chance to add to his record‑breaking career. After a 48‑20 loss to Avella on Friday that knocked the Commodores out of third place in the Tri‑County South Conference, the team learned the next day that the playoff field had opened up, allowing the 5‑5 Commodores to compete.
Secrest’s season numbers cement his legacy
Secrest completed 121 of 229 passes during the regular season, amassing 1,912 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Those totals pushed his career passing yardage past the 4,000‑yard mark, establishing a new school record. In the loss to Avella, he threw for 159 yards on 15 of 30 attempts, added two passing touchdowns, and contributed 31 rushing yards with another score.
He also recorded his 50th career touchdown pass on Friday night, bringing his combined total of passing and rushing touchdowns to 68 – another school record.
Coach Battaglini praises Secrest’s impact
Frazier head coach Tony Battaglini lauded Secrest’s contributions, saying, “Brady has had an incredible career here, especially the last two years with us. Last year we didn’t ask him to do as much as we are this year. This season we’ve pretty much put everything on Brady. He’s the heart and soul of our team. If we score it’s usually because of something Brady is doing, whether he’s throwing the ball or running it.”
Battaglini added that while the team has strong receivers and complementary pieces, the offense revolves around Secrest’s playmaking ability.
Playoff matchup awaits
As the 16th seed, Frazier will travel to Washington, Pennsylvania, on Friday night to face top‑seeded Prexies (9‑1), coached by Albert Gallatin graduate Mike Bosnic. Washington earned the Black Hills Conference championship and enters the game as a formidable opponent.
The Commodores will look to capitalize on Secrest’s experience and the momentum of a playoff berth, hoping to extend their season and give their senior quarterback a memorable final run.
Looking ahead for the program
Beyond this postseason appearance, Frazier’s coaching staff hopes the success will bolster recruiting and set a foundation for future seasons. The program’s emphasis on a balanced attack—combining a strong passing game with a reliable run game—remains a cornerstone of its strategy.
Fans and alumni are expected to turn out in support of the team’s first‑round playoff game, celebrating Secrest’s achievements and the collective effort that earned the wild‑card spot.
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