Wildcats’ Jimmy Kerr Shines On O-Line In West’s 14-0 Victory In PFCA East/West Small School Game

on 29 May, 2025 at 14:20

Above photo courtesy of Christina Hoy Photography – Jimmy during player introductions

Jimmy Kerr had a great game, as the starting right tackle on the West Offensive Line, in the team’s 14-0 victory in the Pennsylvania Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East/West Small School Game, which was held on Sunday, May 18th at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field, in Mechanicsburg.

There are two East/West Games, one for 1A-3A and another for 4A-6A. The East/West Games are the second most prestigious All-Star games in Pennsylvania, after the Big33 Classic, which currently pits Team Pennsylvania against Team Maryland. The three games are the only State-Wide All-Star Games. Both East/West Games were held on the 18th.

**Photo courtesy of Christina Hoy Photography – Jimmy with his West teammates prior to the game**

The 68th Big33 Game was held on Sunday, May 25th, at Chapman Field, with Maryland downing Pennsylvania 42-21. The win marked Maryland’s first victory since 2018, when the game was played at Central Dauphin’s Landis Field.

According to the PFSCA: The PSFCA East-West All-Star Game was created in 2001 to provide more athletes the chance to showcase their talents at a high level. It originally had one game including all classifications. The two school format began in 2021.Originally inspired by the Big 33 Game, which pits Pennsylvania’s top players against Maryland’s. The PSFCA East-West game offers a prestigious platform for athletes who might otherwise be overlooked due to the limited roster size of the Big 33 Game.

**Photo courtesy of Megan Parker Kerr – Jimmy sealing off the edge rusher**

Jimmy did some great blocking from his, as did his O-Line mates.

One of Jimmy’s main duties was to seal off the edge to prevent the edge rusher from making a play in the backfield, which he was successful at time and again. He and the rest of the offensive line did a nice job in their run blocking.

Throughout the game Jimmy’s footwork was on display. Yes, this big guy can move his feet.

The West’s first touchdown came at the 2:59 mark of the first quarter when quarterback Carson Nagle from Bald Eagle Area capped an 11-play 80-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Bishop Guilfoyle’s Hamilton Gates. Richland’s Noah Ritko was good on the extra point, giving the West a 7-0 lead.

The West scored the game’s final points at 9:40 as Nagle hit Tyrone’s Trent Adams on a touchdown from 44 yards out, to finish a 5-play 68-yard drive, with Ritko connected on the PAT.

**Photo courtesy of Megan Parker Kerr the Trophy and some awards**

Fantastic game for the West Squad, on Offense and Defense Both!

**Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania Football News (PFN) – West players and coaches with trophy after the game**

For Jimmy this was more than a game, though.

“It was an honor to be part of the East-West All-Star Game.

**Photo courtesy of Christina Hoy Photography – Jimmy with Varrius Farrell from Towanda, who will be teammates and roommates at Slippery Rock**

“The whole experience was incredible — from competing alongside top talent to learning from great coaches.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity. It pushed me to grow as both a player and a person.

“I appreciate everyone who helped make it happen and look forward to what’s next.”

**Photo courtesy Christina Hoy Photography – Jimmy with (L-R) girlfriend, Lexi Coull, mom, Megan Parker Kerr and stepdad Brady Ion**

Wildcats head coach, Dave Eggleton shared about how impressed he was with Jimmy’s fine showing in the game.

“I thought Jimmy represented our district and team very well in the game.

“He really controlled the line of scrimmage watching the film. I was impressed with how well he handled the defensive end on all the past blocking and opened some nice holes in the run game.”

“He really showed he deserved to play with some of the best players in the state and showed that he will continue to be a dominant player at the next level.”

Also participating in the game from the District 9 Football League were Brockway linebacker Johnny Varischetti and Brockway head coach Jake Heindl, who was an assistant coach for the game.

**Photo courtesy of PCN – Jimmy with Johnny Varischetti and Coach Heindl**

Most Valuable Players include:

East/West Small School: West Offensive MVP – Quarterback Carson Nagle from Bald Eagle Area, West Defensive MVP – Defensive Lineman Troy Cunningham from South Park and East MVP – Defensive End Matt Fotta from Catasauqua.

East/West Large School: West MVP – Linebacker Mark Harrington from Altoona and East MVP – Wide Receiver Caleb Newsome from Nazareth.

BIG33: Pennsylvania MVP – Safety Ryan McDonald from St. Joseph’s Prep and Maryland MVP – Wide Receiver Miles Halbert from Northern.

(Congratulations on a Great Game and Great Experience, Jimmy!!!! Congratulations to the West Squad on the victory!!!! Thanks to Christina Hoy, Megan Parker Kerr and PFN for their photos and also thanks to PFN for use of their site and broadcast for my notes!!)