PSAL football Gridiron Greats from Week 5
A. Philip Randolph's Zahaire Jones breaks a run against Frank J. Macchiarola during a PSAL 3A football semifinal at George Washington High School on Nov. 22, 2025. Credit: Derrick Dingle
Ajani Bazil, Lincoln: He caught three passes for 142 yards and two scores in a 42-26 win over Curtis.
Nasir Brown, Erasmus Hall: He had 13 tackles in a 14-12 victory over Tottenville.
Joel Fernandez, John Jay: He had two interceptions, including one to seal a 16-8 overtime win over Franklin K. Lane. He also had a fumble recovery.
Zahaire Jones, A. Phillip Randolph: He had four carries for 165 yards and a touchdown in a 40-14 win over New Utrecht. He added two catches for 42 yards and a pair of scores and had three tackles.
Tyler Koo, Wagner: He registered two interceptions in a 30-8 win over DeWitt Clinton. He added three receptions for 34 yards.
Josiah Lawler, Springfield Gardens: He had nine carries for 84 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-12 win over Flushing. He added a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery.
Kaden Mangual, Petrides: The sophomore ran 20 times for 193 yards and three scores in a 29-6 win over Jefferson.
Michael Shaw, Beach Channel: He had six tackles, including one for loss, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns in a 52-18 win over Grand Street Campus. He also rushed eight times for 100 yards and two scores.
Kalidy Yafa, East Harlem Pride: He had eight tackles, including four for loss, and a sack in a 20-0 win over KIPP.
