JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley seniors Eric Hudanick and Jack Cook both made it official to extend their football careers last Friday.

Signing their letters of intent next to each other was icing on the cake.

Hudanick, an offensive lineman and Cook, a quarterback/defensive back, will be playing at California (Pa.) University and the University of Dayton, respectively.

The two have played together since they were seven-years-old.

“We’re best friends,” said Cook, “so it was nice having him there.”

Cook posted a stellar season at quarterback for the Raiders last fall, passing for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns while rushing for more than 600 yards and 13 more scores in leading the Raiders to the WPIAL Class 6A title game at Heinz Field.

But he was recruited by Dayton as an athlete and could see time at wide receiver, quarterback or safety. His play at safety for the Raiders earned him second team all-state honors in Class 6A in 2016.

“My sophomore year at Seneca Valley, T.J. Holl was our quarterback and I knew I had to learn another position to get on the field,” said Cook. “I ended up starting a few games at safety that season. At Dayton, I want to make an impact as soon as I can.”

As SV’s starting left tackle, Hudanick protected Cook’s blind side the past two seasons.

California head coach Gary Dunn likes the potential versatility Hudanick brings to the table.

“We believe that Eric has the ability to be able to play multiple positions on the offensive line,” he replied in an emailed interview. “Once we get him to campus, we will figure out what position best suits Eric. He was very well-coached in high school and is going to have a chance to compete for playing time in his first year.”