Maryland’s Best Set to Battle Pennsylvania in 68th Annual Big 33 Football Classic; Roster Announced
Written by: Big 33 Staff on March 5, 2025.
By: Gary Adornato | March 3, 2025
Maryland’s top high school football stars set to take center stage in the Big 33 Football Classic, aiming for a breakthrough against the Keystone State on May 25, 2025.
The stage is set for one of the most prestigious high school football events in the nation as Maryland’s top talent gears up for the 68th Annual Big 33 Football Classic on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Cumberland Valley High School in Pennsylvania. Dubbed the “Super Bowl of High School Football,” the game will feature Maryland’s best against Pennsylvania’s elite, continuing a tradition that has produced some of the biggest stars in football history.
For decades, the Big 33 Football Classic has served as a launchpad for future collegiate and professional football greats. Legends such as Tony Dorsett, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Ben Roethlisberger have all competed in this historic showdown. Notably, every Super Bowl in history has featured at least one Big 33 alumnus, underscoring the level of talent that takes the field each year.
Maryland’s 2025 roster boasts an exceptional lineup of Division I-bound talent from across the state, showcasing a mix of offensive firepower, defensive dominance, and special teams excellence.
Head coach Thomas Abel (Dundalk High School) expressed his excitement about his team’s potential heading into the clash.
“This group of young men embodies the spirit of Maryland football. Their work ethic, determination, and skill set have brought them to this stage, and I have no doubt they will make our state proud,” Abel said.
Leading the Maryland offense will be Navy-bound quarterback Evan Blouir (Patuxent High School), a dynamic playmaker with the ability to stretch the field. He will have a stacked receiving corps featuring Justin DeVaughn (Mervo, University of Maryland), Miles Halbert (Northern-Calvert, James Madison University), and Trybe Wise (Stephen Decatur, Georgetown University).
The offensive line, a key component in Maryland’s attack, is headlined by Skylar Harvey (Archbishop Curley, Syracuse University), Triston Pierre (Quince Orchard, Central Michigan University), and Amory Hills (Milford Mill, University of Maryland).
On defense, Maryland boasts a dominant front seven, with two standout defensive linemen heading to West Virginia University: Taylor Brown (Wise) and Evan Powell (Huntington). The defensive unit is further strengthened by McDonogh’s Elijah Crawford (Syracuse University) and AJ Anderson (Concordia Prep, Navy).
The linebacker corps will feature a trio of impact players: Kamden Laudenslager (McDonogh, University of Rhode Island), Chris Koffi (Quince Orchard, Towson University), and Jocquan Jenkins (Dundalk, Stony Brook University).
Maryland’s secondary is equally formidable, with top prospects such as Ethan Bradshaw (Stephen Decatur, Army), Elijah Mathis (Franklin, Monmouth University), Isaac Ramsey (Oakland Mills, Georgetown University), and Anthony Redfern (McDonogh, Holy Cross University) locking down the back end.
Special teams will be in the hands of Clarksburg kicker Zaydaan Faridi (Towson University), who has displayed both power and accuracy in his high school career.
Beyond the competition on the field, the Big 33 Football Classic represents a celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and community, drawing passionate football fans from across the region. The event is not just a proving ground for elite talent but also a showcase of the next generation of college and professional stars.
There has never been NFL Super Bowl played that did not include at least one former Big 33 participant. No other all-star game can make such a claim.
