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Sean FitzSimmons named 3A Player of the Year by KDKA

Pitt commit Sean FitzSimmons was recently named the WPIAL 3A Player of the Year by KDKA after a standout season at Central Valley High School. The defensive lineman put on an incredible performance for the Warriors and helped lead his team to its second straight PIAA state championship in 2021.

The 6’3”, 280-pound defensive lineman was a disruptive presence on the Central Valley defensive line who found his way into opposing backfields with staggering frequency in 2021. All told, he accrued 123 total tackles, including 49 tackles for losses and 21 sacks, and 85 quarterback hurries as Central Valley went undefeated in 15 games and won a state title.