Video: Lamont Wade hurdles defender, sprints 75 yards for a touchdown

By Staff Report Oct 7, 2016, 6:00pm

Top 50 national recruit makes big time play in battle of western Pennsylvania powers.

Video: Lamont Wade hurdles defender for score
Clairton (Pa.) star rises to the occasion in highly-anticipated showdown with Aliquippa.

Clairton vs. Aliquippa was the headlining matchup Friday night in western Pennsylvania.

Senior star Lamont Wade of Clairton rose to the occasion with this incredible 76-yard touchdown run in the first half – hurdling a defender, regaining his balance after some mid-air contact and then letting his speed take care of the rest.

Wade is pegged as the No. 47 overall recruit in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports. Penn State, Pittsburgh and Ohio State are regarded as the leaders in his recruitment.