Pentz, Ditty to represent Bucktail at Varischetti All-Star game
By Bees O’Brien
BROCKWAY- Bucktail graduates Brody Pentz and Talan Ditty are set to represent the Bucks one last time on the football field. Both Bucktail standouts were selected to participoate in the 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game in Brockway on June 27 with a 7pm kickoff.
Bucktail is part of the North squad, which includes D9 League members Bradford, Brockway, Cameron County, Kane, Port Allegany, Ridgeway, Smethport and St. Mary’s.
Their opponents comprising the South team will include stars from Brookville, Central Clarion, DuBois, Karns City, Keystone, Moniteau, Punxsutawney, Redbank Valley and Union AC Valley.
Bucktail has added both Keystone and Moniteau to their 2025 regular season schedule.
The South shut out the North 20-0 last year.
The North team will be coached by Jake Heigel of Brockway, while Punxsutawney’s Brandon Snyder is set to coach the South squad.
Pentz, a two-time 1,000 yard rusher was selected for three D9 League All-star teams. Two times at linebacker and once for kick returning. He became known throughout the league as one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the league and became a nightmare for opposing offenses when playing linebacker.
Ditty played a huge role in Pentz’s rushing and passing success by commanding the Bucktail offensive line and also being one of the team’s top defensive lineman.
The Bucktail duo will be joined by Bradford star quarterback Talan Reese, Brockway speedster Blake Pisarcik and Smethport running back Owen Rounsville.
