Two-time All-Ohio running back Rocco Pillarelli has transferred to Whiteford High School in Ottawa Lake, Mich., after starting his senior season playing for St. Francis de Sales.

The 5-foot-8, 170-pound standout previously played for Ottawa Hills before transferring to St. Francis. Pillarelli earned first-team Division VI All-Ohio honors in 2024 for the Green Bears after rushing for 1,372 yards and totaling 16 touchdowns while averaging 10.9 yards per carry.

Pillarelli, who was also the Toledo Area Athletic Conference player of the year last season, was an honorable mention Division VI All-Ohioan in 2023 after rushing for 1,347 yards and racking up 19 total touchdowns.

Whiteford (4-1, 3-0), which is in its first season in the TAAC, will face Edon (5-1, 3-0) on Friday at home in a key l

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