Published February 26. 2025 12:30PM
Northwestern senior standout football player Eli Zimmerman is a finalist for the Mr. PA Football Award for classes 1A-3A.
Zimmerman is one of six finalists, with a winner to be decided by voting. One-third comes from coaches, another third from the media, and the final third from fan voting.
The Times News/Lehigh Valley Health Network Football Player of the Year turned in a record-breaking season and helped the Tigers to the 3A team championship. Zimmerman set numerous school records, including single-season marks of yards rushing (2,665), touchdowns (38), all-purpose yards (3,855), points (232), punt return yards (620) and punt return touchdowns (6). He averaged 10.7 yards per carry and set single-game school records of yards rushing (337) and all-purpose yards (472).
Fan voting ends March 1. To vote online, visit https://mrpafootball.com/mr-pa-football-awards-voting/
Eli Zimmerman, Northwestern