Lafayette Hill’s Joey O’Brien is racking up the accolades as he prepares to head to Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, to play for the Fighting Irish’s football team. O’Brien capped off his high school football career by helping lead La Salle College High School to a 2025 PIAA 6A State Championship.

A high school offensive and defensive star, O’Brien was recently named to the 2025 National High School All-American Team as announced by the Maxwell Football Club. The honor recognizes the top high school football players in the country for their exceptional performance, leadership, and impact on the game.

O’Brien was also named the 2025 Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year and the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year. He earned Philadelphia Catholic League First Team honors on both offense and defense and was named the conference player of the year in 2025.

During his senior season, O’Brien totalled 85 catches for 1,250 yards and 18 touchdowns on offense while adding 49 tackles, four interceptions, 12 passes defended, a sack and a fumble recovery on defense.

Photo: La Salle College High School. O’Brien with his family after committing to play for Notre Dame.