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Quarterbacks to watch this season in Southeastern Pa.

Coatesville's Ricky Ortega and Penn Wood's Desman Johnson Jr. threw for 3,283 and 2,225 yards, respectively, last season.

Malvern Prep quarterback Drew Gunther passes against Penn Charter in an Inter-Ac League contest last season. The host Friars triumphed, 23-9.
Malvern Prep quarterback Drew Gunther passes against Penn Charter in an Inter-Ac League contest last season. The host Friars triumphed, 23-9.Read moreLOU RABITO

Here are some of the top quarterbacks in Southeastern Pennsylvania to watch this season:

Aaron Angelos, Springside Chestnut Hill, Sr. – He threw for 1,355 yards and 10 scores while earning second-team all-Inter-Ac League honors.

Jack Colyar, Archbishop Wood, Sr. – A third-year starter, Colyar has committed to play baseball at Duke.

Steve DePaul, Imhotep Charter, Sr. – The North Penn transfer threw for 2,071 yards and 23 touchdowns last season.

Shane Dooley, Father Judge, Sr. – Dooley, who also shines on the hardwood, threw for 1,610 yards and 18 TDs last year.

Drew Gunther, Malvern Prep, Sr. – The Division I recruit threw for 1,667 yards and 18 TDs for the Inter-Ac champs.

Will Howard, Downingtown West, Jr. – The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder has offers from Morgan State, Rutgers, and Yale.

Desman Johnson Jr., Penn Wood, Sr. – He passed for 2,225 yards and 20 scores as the Patriots won the Del-Val League title.

Malik Johnson, Boys' Latin, Jr. – The 6-1, 190-pounder is a threat for the explosive Warriors as a passer and a runner.

Zak Kantor, Pennridge, Sr. – Kantor connected on 112 of 213 throws for 1,776 yards and 19 scores.

Brody McAndrew, Neshaminy, Jr. – The second-year starter threw for 1,874 yards and 17 scores last season.

Kyle McCord, St. Joseph's Prep, So. – He already has offers from Boston College, Michigan, Syracuse, and Rutgers, among others.

Ricky Ortega, Coatesville, Jr. – He threw for 3,283 yards and 42 scores while guiding the Red Raiders to a 13-2 mark.

Cole Peterlin, Perkiomen Valley, Sr. – He passed for 1,443 yards and 13 TDs for the Pioneer Athletic Conference titlists.

Jack Psenicska, Springfield (Delco), Sr. – Psenicksa threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 25 scores for the 13-1 Cougars.

Jake Ruane, Haverford High, Sr. – He threw for 1,906 yards and 22 TDs last season while directing the Fords to a 9-3 record.

Also in the mix

Jeb Brenfleck, Academy of the New Church, Jr.; Charles Britt, Northeast, Sr.; Brad Bryan, Quakertown, Sr.; Ryan Cassidy, West Chester East, Sr.; Salim Dixon, Martin Luther King, Sr.; Skylor Fillis, Academy Park, Sr.; Ben Gerber, Haverford School, Sr.; Alex Goldsby, Conwell-Egan, Sr.; Kamal Gray, Pope John Paul II, Jr.; Marcus McDaniel, Episcopal Academy, Jr.; Matt O'Connor, Lower Merion, Sr.; Evan O'Donnell, Central Bucks East, Sr.; Connor Patania, Phoenixville, Sr.; Max Perry, Springfield (Montco), Sr.; Solomon Robinson, North Penn, Sr.; Luke Sprague, Cardinal O'Hara, Sr.; Jalen Sutton-Christian, Imhotep Charter, Sr.