Wash High duo named to PA Football News’ all-state team

The PIAA football season ended weeks ago, but the postseason awards keep filing in for local athletes and Washington High School senior tight end Nate Swart was honored in the latest all-state team released last week.
Swart, a University of Toledo commit, was named to Class AA first-team all state by Pennsylvania Football News. The 6-5 two-way starter caught just eight passes for three touchdowns, but blocked for an offense that had 2,979 yards. A two-star recruit according to Rivals.com, Swart was also an Elite 11 selection by the Observer-Reporter7.
South Fayette senior running back Hunter Hayes was also named to the Class AA all-state team after rushing for 1,381 yards and 21 touchdowns. The 2015 O-R Player of the Year finished his high school career with 3,954 rushing yards and 62 total touchdowns. He has a dozen Division I offers. Also in Class AA, Washington senior Khalid Blount was named to the second team as a defensive lineman after a dominant season. Blount, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount, has several offers. For South Fayette, senior wide receiver Nick Ponikvar, junior kicker Dan Trimble (a standout receiver) and enior defensive lineman Zack Radinick made honorable mention.
In Class AAA, Trinity senior Sam Trapuzzano, who is expected to walk on at Bucknell, was named first-team all-state. In Class A, Chartiers-Houston senior kicker Michael Cushma made first-team all state.