High School Notebook: Secret is out at Jeannette:
“The coaches at Jeannette weren’t trying to keep Terrelle Pryor a secret.
“They simply tried to downplay him, trying not to put too much pressure on a teenager. They believed too much attention isn’t good for a freshman or sophomore.
“But word is out. Too many people have seen Pryor’s athleticism, promise and potential. Too many know Pryor could well be the next two-sport standout in Western Pennsylvania.
“Pryor is a 6-foot-6, 215-pound sophomore at Jeannette High School. He is a quarterback and defensive end on the football team. He is a forward on the basketball team.
“Everyone from opposing coaches to fans are talking about him. Even Jeannette’s coaches know there is no more hiding Pryor.
“‘I’ve made a conscious effort to try and downplay him,’ Jeannette basketball coach Rick Klimchock said with a laugh. ‘But he does have the potential to be a great two-sport star.’
“Jeannette football coach Ray Reitz said: ‘I’m not knocking any other players. I saw [West Allegheny’s] Dorin Dickerson play and he’s a heckuva player. But Terrelle is as good of an athlete as Dickerson. This kid is as good as anybody.’
“Pryor has a lofty national reputation. After playing well in AAU basketball for the Pittsburgh J.O.T.S. this summer, he is rated one of the top 15 sophomores in the country by three scouting services. Scout.com ranks him No. 8. Basketball coaches from Pitt, Penn State, North Carolina State, Xavier, Michigan and Rutgers have called Klimchock to let him know they’re interested. Reitz said Pitt coach Jamie Dixon was at Jeannette’s football game Friday. Pryor averaged 16 points a game as a freshman last season…”