Abington Heights’ Jayden Anglin (26) runs for a 67-yard touchdown against Pittston Area during the District 2 Class 5A championship game at Comet Stadium in South Abington Twp. Friday, November 6, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Jayden Anglin had a record-setting game in leading Abington Heights to the District 2 Class 5A football championship with a 40-7 win over Pittston Area.
Anglin rushed for a school single-game record 327 yards on 24 carries, scoring three TDs, and in the process setting the program’s single-season mark with 1,959 yards. As a result, the Comets avenged a loss in last season’s district title game, giving them their second district crown in the last three seasons.
On Friday, the Comets will face Hollidaysburg in the District 2-6 subregional championship game with a berth in the PIAA playoffs on the line.
Family: Father Nichoy Anglin; Mother, Monica Nasella; brothers Nichoy, Juelz; sisters Kimora, Trinity
Coach: Joe Repshis
You guys had your sights set on this game for a while after losing to Delaware Valley last season in the championship game, a game in which you had a 20-0 lead. What was the mindset at halftime Friday night, in a game you were also leading, 20-0?: In the locker room at halftime, the main thing that me and the captains were emphasizing was that this game isn’t over. We obviously knew what happened last year and what can happen. We knew we had to finish the game and not let them get back into it.
You set a school record for rushing yards in a game as well as in a season in this game. What does that mean to you?: It means a lot. I didn’t want to think about it too much. I just wanted to really play my game. Now, it has shown how all of the hard work is finally paying off. … It is a little crazy to think I’m on top of the list of all the great players before me.
Abington Heights has a rich tradition with 11 District 2 championships. Is that a lot of pressure to live up to?: After my sophomore year when we won it, the past two years I definitely feel there was an increase in pressure to go out there, win, and show what Abington Heights can be.
Your record was 6-4 entering the playoffs, but it might not be indicative of how good you guys have been playing. The losses are to Allentown Central Catholic, Dallas, North Pocono and Scranton Prep – all teams that are still alive in the postseason. Does that make you battle-tested for this?: Yes. All four of those games, the scores were not even as indicative of how we played in those games. They were close games, but we just couldn’t get all the scores in. But yes, they are helping us, especially recently.
Are you aware Abington Heights has never won a state playoff game?: Yes. I found that out in my sophomore year.
What has to happen to change that?: Everyone in the locker room has to be bought in. We have to stay focused at practice. Come in every day, just working, working and working, and I think we can accomplish it.
Other sports I play: Track
Favorite teams: Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo
Favorite school subject: Math. I like numbers.
Favorite holiday: Christmas. I have a mini tree in my room from last year that I never took down.
Athletes I admire: Ezekiel Elliott, Jahmyr Gibbs, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dak Prescott.
Superstitions and rituals: Me and my teammate Max Gordon before every game last year we started going to Sheetz to get Gatorades and getting our minds right before the game. I think it’s helped every single week.
If I could have any superpower, it would be…: Teleporting or flying.
One word to best describe yourself: Driven
Dream vacation: Jamaica, that’s where my dad’s from.
App I use most on my phone: Instagram
Funniest teammate: Evan Keiper for sure. He always has a joke.
Three people I’d like to have dinner with: Stephen Curry, FlightReacts and Drake.
Future plans: I think I want to go to school for finance and accounting. Double major potentially. I’m still looking at schools. … If the right opportunity comes to me, I think I’ll pursue football.