About Kevin Gorman

Kevin Gorman 412-320-7812
Sports Columnist
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Kevin Gorman is a sports writer for the Tribune-Review.

Contact Us | Video | RSS | Mobile

Top high school sports

•  Thursday’s high school photos
•  Ambridge, North Allegheny defend WPIAL volleyball championships
•  Seton-La Salle, Mt. Lebanon win WPIAL boys lacrosse titles
•  After blowing big lead, Shaler girls rally to win lacrosse title
•  Unlikely hero leads Greensburg Salem softball in postseason

High School Photo Galleries

Thursday’s high school photos
2013-05-23

Wednesday’s high school photos
2013-05-22

Tuesday’s high school photos
2013-05-21

Daily Gallery

Wednesday - May 22, 2013

BRENDAN EDWARDS

5-foot-9, 165 pounds, WR-DB, Imani Christian

Brendan Edwards has yet to play in a WPIAL game but already believes he is one of the top cover corners in Western Pennsylvania. And he isn't shy about saying so.

Edwards showed a tendency in 7-on-7 camps to not only talk trash but back it up by shutting down receivers.

“It is because most corners think they have to be quiet to play the game,” Edwards said, “but once you talk and get in their head, that's a gift. That's one of the best things right there. People say I should tone it down, but they don't understand.

“When it's time to play, we're going to get down.”

Edwards is drawing interest from Arizona, Cincinnati, Rutgers, Temple, West Virginia and Mid-American Conference schools, as well as Youngstown State.

“This kid is flying under the radar, but he's one of the best players in this area,” Imani Christian coach Harvey Smith said. “If the kid was 6-foot, there is no question he'd be the best corner in the state. He's the perfect combination of quickness and flat-out footspeed.”

After playing at Perry as a freshman and sophomore, Edwards transferred to Imani Christian for his junior season. The Saints will play in the Black Hills Conference, and Edwards is looking forward to playing against Division I prospects, such as Monessen's Chavas Rawlins; Clairton's Tyler Boyd, Titus Howard and Terrish Webb; and Brentwood's Mike Kish.

“I can't wait,” Edwards said. “We're here now. We've got to put up or shut up. We're ready.”

1. Steelers hope new blocking scheme kick-starts running game
2. NHL commissioner Bettman talks Crosby, Olympics, outdoor games
3. Penguins insider: Golden opportunity arrives with Game 5
4. Senators' Alfredsson clarifies comments made after Game 4
5. Starkey: Pens’ offense blazing historic path
6. Steelers notebook: Gilbert hopes to stay on left side of O-line
7. Seattle-area bridge collapse caused by oversize load
8. Pens will unveil even bigger TV screen for fans in Game 5
9. Boy Scouts of America to drop ban on gay Scouts
10. Pirates notebook: Melancon relishes rare save opportunity
11. Pirates beat Cubs, 4-2, to finish homestand with sweep

Subscribe today! Click here for our subscription offers.