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April 2023

 

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Landon Beckowski(LB/RB)-Saucon Valley Panthers

April 29, 2023  |  

Player Name: Landon Beckowski School: Saucon Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 24 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: None at the moment Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @24beckowski_L ____________________________ Words from the Coach: “Landon had 66 tackles last season as a Junior. He is a […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brad Lee Jones(OG/LB)-Panther Valley Panthers

April 27, 2023  |  

Player Name: Brad Lee Jones School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OG/LB Jersey Number: 51 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Team Captain, and Best Back Award(On Team Awards) Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @BradLeeJonesJr1 __________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Brad is our top returning defensive […]

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GAME DATE CHANGED TO MAY 7, 3PM! Colonial/Schuylkill All-Star Game Updated rosters

April 26, 2023  |  

The second annual Colonial/Schuylkill All-Star game will take place next Sunday, May 7 at Palmerton’s Blue Bomber Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate. Kickoff is slated for 3 pm.

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Blue Mountain MLB/HB Vernon Kleckner

April 21, 2023  |  

Player Name: Vernon Kleckner School: Blue Mountain Eagles Class Of: 2024 Positions Playing: MLB/H-Back/FB Jersey Number: 32 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-Area 2nd Team SCFA 2nd Team Team Defensive MVP OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @KlecknerVern _________________________________________________________ WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Vern is the leader […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Payton Fasnacht(RB/CB)-Blue Mountain Eagles

April 20, 2023  |  

Payton Fasnacht Blue Mountain Eagles Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/CB Jersey Number: 29 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1334 All Purpose yards last season, Honorable Mention All Area RB Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @payfasnacht Words from the Coach: “Payton is a quick and elusive running back with great […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Collin McGee, WR/SS, North Schuylkill Spartans

April 19, 2023  |  

Collin MCGee North Schuylkill Spartans Class Of: 2024 SS/WR/DB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Baseball NS Varsity and Baseball U Anthracite Notable Awards or Recognitions: SCFCA Dream Team Defense SCFCA 1st Team Defense SCFCA 2nd Team Offense Republican Herald All Area 1st Team Defense Standard Speaker All Area Defense T102 […]

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Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job:

April 19, 2023  |  

https://www.gorout.com/ Pine Grove Area (District 11 – Class 3A) is looking to hire a varsity assistant for the 2023 season with the possibility of Defensive Coordinator for the right candidate.  Previous high school or college coaching experience is preferred.  This is a paid position.  The successful candidate must possess all necessary clearances.  Interested candidates should email resume and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Damian Tyminski(WR/S)-Pen Argyl Green Knights

April 16, 2023  |  

Player Name: Damian Tyminski School: Pen Argyl Green Knights Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/S Jersey Number: 3 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: PA Writers All-State WR Eastern PA Football 1st Team WR 1st Team All-League WR Offer Sheet: 0 currently, it’s going to get exciting over the summer! […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Evan Karenda(K/CB)-Pine Grove Area

April 13, 2023  |  

Player Name: Evan Karenda School: Pine Grove Area Cardinals Class Of: 2024 Position(s): K/CB Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: 3rd place Schuylkill County Specialist, 4.0 GPA, Class President Twitter: @EvanKarenda COACHES COMMENTS: “Evan finished his first year as a full-time football player after competing as a soccer […]

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Jim Thorpe OT Noah Rosahac will play college ball at Syracuse

April 10, 2023  |  

When Jim Thorpe head coach Mark Rosenberger called a few years ago and said “I got a kid we need to get on the radar” I knew right away who he was talking about. Back then Noah Rosahac was just a young pup. A large, fast, strong young pup. Fast forward a year later. On […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Michael Gelatko(TE/S/LB)-Marian Catholic

April 9, 2023  |  

Player Name: Michael Gelatko High School: Marian Catholic Colts Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/S/LB Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 Standard Speaker All-Area Honorable Mention TE 2021 Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association North Second Team TE 2021 Standard Speaker All-Area Honorable Mention TE Twitter: @GelatkoMichael […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dante Carr(QB)-Minersville Battlin’ Miners

April 5, 2023  |  

Player Name: Dante Carr School: Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 6 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: All Area Honorable Mention Team Twitter: @Dante-Carr6 COACHES COMMENTS: Make no mistake, this is a name you will hear about this season. Dante is a young quarterback […]

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Top Saftey In EPC Looking To Make Lots Of Plays In His Senior Campaign

March 2, 2023  |  

Nasir McLean (Saftey, Allentown Central Catholic, ’24) This safety out of Allentown Central Catholic is a ball hawk. The rising senior has been proving himself on Friday nights since his freshman season when he started at QB for Catasauqua. He played his sophomore season at Central where he picked off 8 passes. This past season […]

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Northampton’s Rising Senior’s Trying To End 15 Year Streak.

February 28, 2023  |  

graphic by Caleb Trinkley K-Kids Leaders Trying To Make History It’s been 15 years since Northampton High School won a District XI Championship. Three upcoming seniors are trying to break that streak. Caden Henritzy (RB), Tristen Pinnock (Slot, CB), and Colby Reph (C, DT) are players who have been making an impact at Northampton for […]

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Two District XI Players Make Big 33 Team

February 17, 2023  |  

Darville and Linton Make Big 33 Team            Two District XI players were named to the Big 33 team. Dylan Darville (WR, CB) All-State Wide Reciever, and Nigel Linton (RB) All-State Running Back. Darville is 6’1, and 180 lbs out of Emmaus High School. He is a speedy receiver who will definitely […]

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HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day !

HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day !

February 6, 2023  |  

HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day ! Schuylkill County will be well represented at Bloomsburg University in the near future as the Huskies had 11 players from the area give their commitments. Shown below are the players from the area…. PLAYERS FROM DISTRICT […]

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BecaHi hires former Lehigh player to lead team

January 16, 2023  |  

Bethlehem Catholic High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Tyler Ward as head football coach. Ward, a native of Charlottesville, Virginia, began his passion for football at an early age at The University of Virginia football games. This passion led him to Lehigh University, where he was a 2014 graduate, team captain, and […]

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Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam: Who’s On First?

January 11, 2023  |  

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Who’s On First? 2023.01  Guy and Pam are full of quirky sports attending goals.  It’s all for fun.  For football, in 2022 we finished our two-year goal of seeing all 47 District 11 high schools play a home game.  We are now in the midst of adding all the District 11 […]

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Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen: Epiblog

January 4, 2023  |  

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen:  Epiblog 2022.19.  We had hoped to get in one more football game before the end of the season, but it didn’t work out and the six state championship games at Cumberland Valley turned out to be the last football games of the year for […]

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Maxwell Football Club Announces Mini Max Award Winners

December 19, 2022  |  

Upper Dublin’s Colin O’Sullivan is one of 55 Mini Max award winners Today the Maxwell Football Club announced the 55 recipients from Pennsylvania that were awarded the clubs Mini Max Award Winners. Each winner was nominated by their head coach and was evaluated by criteria that included on-field performance as well as work in the […]

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Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen: Another New Stadium Visited

December 6, 2022  |  

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen:  Another New Stadium Visited   2022.17.  Only one game for us this week.  Our Friday choice was affected by Saturday plans.  We narrowed it down to two: Allentown Central Catholic vs. Aliquippa at Bald Eagle, or Trinity vs. Southern Columbia at Selinsgrove.  We really […]

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Quips heading back to title game after win over Allentown Central Catholic

December 2, 2022  |  

It wasn’t pretty. But a win is a win. Aliquippa overcame injuries and penalties thanks to a defense that force two interceptions and shut down the Vikings nearly the entire game, coming away with the 31-10 win. “There was some unnecessary things that we were doing that will get you beat against a good quality […]

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Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen: 100th Game Together

December 2, 2022  |  

Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fourteen:  100th Game Together   2022.16.  The week didn’t quite work out as planned.  Pam returned from the ASHA Conference in New Orleans with a souvenir: COVID 19.  Guy asked her why she just didn’t get an “I Heart Zydeco Music” coffee mug like everyone […]

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Battle looming: Quips & Vikings will fight for the Trip to the Chap

November 30, 2022  |  

Allentown Central Catholic (9-5) and Aliquippa (12-0)  will travel to Bald Eagle Area and face off for the right play for the PIAA Class 4A title.  Records aside, this game should be entertaining. The Vikings may have five losses, but four of them came at the hands of top ranked 6A teams this year. Coach […]

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PIAA Class 2A State Quarter-Final Game Highlights and Photo Gallery Link: E.E.A.C. Raptors vs Trinity Shamrocks 11.25.2022

November 30, 2022  |  

After trailing at the half 15 to 14, the Rocks came out of the locker with high energy and ready to take charge defensively on their way to a 35 to 17 victory over second year program Executive Education Academy Charter ! For full story, click the link here….. https://pafootballnews.com/district3/cinderella-run-ends-for-the-eeac-raptors-with-loss-to-trinity-35-to-17-at-coba-field/ FOR A COMPLETE LOOK AT THE […]

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