PA Football News Archives
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Nativity BVM RB/LB Samuel Spolski
June 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Samuel Spolski School: Nativity BVM Green Wave Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st in class for Freshman year Player of the Game Athlete of the Week Team Captain for Sophomore year John Lieberman MVP Award Offer Sheet: None […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hurricane Running Back Niko Carestia
June 15, 2023 | Karlee Feger
Niko Carestia Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes Class of 2026 RB/LB #44 5’10 200 lbs Other Sports: Track & Wrestling Stats: 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, 4 touchdowns, 500 all purpose yards from scrimmage Awards: Most Versatile Player and 2nd Team South Defense (football), 2nd in Districts (wrestling), District Qualifier (track) Twitter: @CarestiaNiko […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: North Schuylkill RB/MLB Jaxson Chowansky
June 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jaxson Chowansky North Schuylkill Spartans Class Of: 2024 Jersey Number: 39 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards: 3x All Area Dream Team 3x All Eastern PA Team Rookie of the Year Baseball and Football Twitter: @Jaxchow3912 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Jaxson has been a starter since his freshmen year. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area WR/SS Ethan Manley
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ethan Manley Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/SS Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 160 Other Sports: Basketball and Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A College Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @EthanMa74926554 COACHES COMMENTS: Ethan has been a 2 year starter. He has played receiver and multiple positions in the secondary. Ethan […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Panther Valley C/LB Eli Maynard
June 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Eli Maynard School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/LB Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @Elimaynard32 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Eli started last year at Center and LB. He is a huge asset to our […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern Lehigh lineman Jackson Van Norman
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jackson Van Norman Center & DE Northern Lehigh Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’1” 260 Other sports Baseball All state, 2x All-League Twitter @JacksonVanNorm2 Coach Joe Tout says “Jackson will be a three year starter at Center. He was a first team all state selection as a junior. Jackson is our anchor on the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Parkland RB/SR Trey Tremba
June 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Trey Tremba Running Back/ slot receiver Parkland Class Of2024 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5’10 195 lbs 1,238 Rushing Yards 428 Receiving Yards 26 Total TDs 315 Clean 10.81 100m dash 3.8 GPA Other sports Track and field, powerlifting 2nd Team All-State Offensive Athlete EPC 1st Team RB EPC Scoring Leader 6A District Champs District champion 100m […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Notre Dame-GP QB Danny Darno
June 8, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Daniel Darno Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All-State QB Team Most Valuable Player First Player in School History to Pass for 2,000+ yards and Rush for 1,000+yards Led League & District in Passing […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know ACC Lineman Braheem Battles
June 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braheem Battles Defensive tackle & left tackle Allentown Central Catholic Class Of 2025 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’3 327 85 tackles 6 tfls 4 sacks 2 interceptions 1 pass break up 1st team all state , first team all morning call second team epc all star Twitter @BraheemBattles Braheem is a big, agile tackle and excels […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Minersville RB/LB Luke Stevenosky
June 5, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Luke Stevenosky Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 21 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 210lbs Other Sports: Track, Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team Coaches Select All State LB 1st Team SCFCA RB and LB 2nd Team R&H RB Honorable Mention Eastern PA RB Team MVP Team Offensive MVP Team Iron […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Parkland QB Luke Spang
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Spang Qb Parkland Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’1 185 Other sports Basketball Twitter @LukeSpang7 Entering his third year as Starting QB, Luke is also a starter on District Champion Basketball Team. 132/210 – 63% 2092 Passing Yards 18 Passing TDs 300 Rushing Yards 5 Rushing TDs 4.0 GPA LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marian Catholic OL/DL James Rodino
June 3, 2023 | Daniel Reed
James Rodino Marian Catholic Colts Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 59 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track, Baseball, and Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-EPA Honorable Mention DT Times News All Star DL Standard Speaker Honorable Mention DL North 2nd Team DL, OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @JaRodino05 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know BECAHI Lineman Sammy Ayache
June 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Sammy Ayache Offensive tackle and Defensive tackle Bethlehem Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #64 HT/WT6’4 275 Only 1 sack allowed last season Twitter @sammyaya5 Sammy is a stud O/D lineman. He has the potential to play Division 1 football. He is an excellent student and leader on the team. He is the perfect senior to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pocono Mt West WR Tyrese Hesterbey
May 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tyrese Hesterbey Wr Pocono Mountain West Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 176 lbs/ 5’10 first team all conference WR/CB Twitter @tyrese1k Tyrese is a very athletic player with get away speed. PMW has a player that can go the distance at any time. LET’S GET TO KNOW TYRESE Why do you play football? my […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Pine Grove RB/DB Lane Lehman
May 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Lane Lehman Pine Grove Area Cardinals Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: 33 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Area Twitter: @LaneLehman Words from the Coach: “Lane is an explosive athlete who leaves it all on the field. He is a standout offensively and defensively, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know ACC Safety/WR Nasir McLean
May 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nasir McLean FS/WR Allentown Central Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’10/160lb 151 Total tackles and 13 Total interceptions in 2 seasons Other sports Track 2nd Team All conference Twitter @nasirmclean8 Coach Rob Melosky calls Nasir an “Experienced Free Safety, Leader on the defense, makes all our calls, Division 1 AA – 2 player”. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven’s Chase Williams
May 27, 2023 | Karlee Feger
Chase Williams Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes Class of 2026 Right Tackle/Nose Guard #76 6’2 325 lbs Other Sports: Throws for Track and Field Twitter: @ChaseWill76 Coach’s Note: “As an OL/DL, Chase has good feet and will put his face on you. After a great off-season, Chase will have huge gains in the weight room and be […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bangor Slater’s Jacob Weaver(LB/TE)
May 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Jacob Weaver School: Bangor Area Slaters Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/TE Jersey Number: 9 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: None Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x 1st Team Defense Schuylkill/Colonial League, 1x 3rd Team Defense Lehigh Valley Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @jacobweaver09 _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Jacob is an impact player […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Braden Weiss(WR/QB/CB)-Saucon Valley Panthers
May 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Braden Weiss School: Saucon Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/QB/CB Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Check back after this year ! Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @Bradenweiss55 __________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Returning a two-way starter with great leadership qualities. Braden has been […]
2ND ANNUAL SCHUYLKILL-COLONIAL ALL-STAR GAME GALLERY
May 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
It was a great day at Palmerton’s Blue Bomber Stadium! For originals contact Dawn Dawb at firstladytowercity@yahoo.com
Colonial Tops Schuylkill in 2nd Annual All-Star Game
May 7, 2023 | Karlee Feger
An exciting display of incredible athletes across District XI came together to play in the 2nd Annual Colonial-Schuylkill All-Star Game. The game was hosted by Palmerton and ended with a Colonial League victory of 14-12. The game’s first score came from Northern Lehigh’s Nick Frame as he ran 61 yards for the score. The extra […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Palmerton QB Matt Machalik
May 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matt Machalik QB, S Palmerton Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1/195 Other sports Basketball 2022 AAA Sportswriters All-State Team – Quarterback, 2022 PA Football News 3A Coaches Select All State Team – 1st Team Offensive Athlete, 2022 Co-Offensive Player Of The Year Colonial League Football Coaches Association All League Team, 2022 1st Team QB […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Dalton Clymer(RB/LB)-Northwestern Lehigh Tigers
May 4, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Dalton Clymer School: Northwestern Lehigh Tigers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All League RB 2nd Team LB EPA 2nd Team RB All Area 2nd Team Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @clymer_7 __________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Dalton […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Will Mongrain (OL/DL)-Nativity BVM Green Wave
May 3, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: William Mongrain School: Nativity BVM Green Wave Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 77 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @WillMongrain _____________________________ Words from the Coach: “Will is a 3 year starter for us on the offensive line and a great leader for us. I am looking […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Notre Dame-GP Crusaders Josh Ludlow(WR/DB/RB/P)
May 2, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Josh Ludlow School: Notre Dame Green-Pond Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/DB/RB/P Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Volleyball and Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 Colonial Schuylkill League 2nd Team ATH 3A All Eastern PA Football 2nd Team Offensive Specialist Team Co-MVP Overall Player of the Game multiple […]
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