It’s a class that arguably graduates as the greatest high school football team in the history of the Philadelphia area, led by Ohio State-bound Kyle McCord, the first-ever three-peat Catholic League Red Division MVP, Marvin Harrison Jr., the son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, and Clemson-bound Jeremiah Trotter Jr., the son of former Eagle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.
The trio served as the cornerstone of a team that will resonate for years. Wednesday was the final verse of their last song.
“It hasn’t really hit me yet, that it seems like last week, I was beginning my freshman year at The Prep, and in a few weeks, I’ll be a college football player,” said McCord, who was 27-2 as starter, set a new city record with 88 career TD passes and who will be reporting to Ohio State with Harrison on Monday, January 4 for early admission. “My high school experience and the guys I played with will always be a part of me. That’s probably what I’ll miss the most, being aro