PA Football News Archives
February 2024
Philadelphia Public League Stars announce their college decisions on NLI Day
February 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The undefeated 5A State champions Imhotep Charter lead the way yesterday with 13 of their seniors signing/committing to various universities across the area. Leading the way yesterday was Sr. QB Mikal Davis who flipped from his Army commitment to Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Mikal coming off all-state honors will get to stay close […]
Speed and Skill Round out Pitt’s Recruiting Class of 2024
February 8, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The University of Pittsburgh welcomed two fresh Panthers, both joining the offensive lineup. These individuals possess remarkable speed and adeptness in finding openings and generating space. These are two skill sets that will work well in the type of quick-strike offense Kade Bell likes to use. Malachi Thomas, a formidable 6’4, 230-pound tight end from […]
State College Sends Two More to the Next Level
February 7, 2024 | Todd Ross
During the second signing day two players were honored for their commitments to play in college. Defense linemen Justin Castro-Dixon and offensive lineman Colin Dardis both were honored. Justin will be headed just about an hour away at Lock Haven University part of the PSAC conference. Colin will be going out of state to Ithaca […]
2024 Interview with senior Brodie Miller from Sharon High School
February 4, 2024 | David Burnworth
Brodie Miller Sharon High School 2025 OT/DE What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve said goals? My personal goal was to lead my team to a district title, but I was not able to achieve it. What is the best and worst part of a Sharon […]
Hot Takes: PFN News and Notes – Loading up, Scheduling up & Dominating the mats
February 3, 2024 | Matt Herring
Take a trip across the Commonwealth as we recep the latest news and notes in Pennsylvania High School Football Quips Loading Up For 5A Challenge Coming off the heels of the recent PIAA Competition Formula ruling forcing 2A-by-enrollment Aliquippa to 5A for the next two seasons it appears the Quips have help on the […]
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Senior RB commit to Georgetown University
January 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
SCHA Senior RB Jayden Sumpter has found his next home committing to FCS program Georgetown University in the nations capital. Jayden senior season yielded over 1000 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in just 7 games against a rigorous schedule of Inter-Ac schools, Public League and private schools in New Jersey. Georgetown Hoyas play in the […]
District 1 Final Rankings 2023: Small School
January 30, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2023 high school football season ended about a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats and developing our power rankings for all six classifications. We broke them down into two groups. Big School-5A & 6A Small School 1A-4A
District 1 Final Rankings 2023: Big School
January 30, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2023 high school football season ended about a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats and developing our power rankings for all six classifications. We broke them down into two groups. Big School-5A & 6A Small School 1A-4A
Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney commits to Seton Hill
January 29, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a great year for Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney. On the offensive side, he rushed for 975 yards with 10 TD’s and had 94 completions for 1293 yards and 11 TD’s. But on the defensive side of the ball, Maloney made his mark–during the regular season, he had 75 tackles and 10 passes […]
District 1 Statistical Leaders: 2023 Defense
January 29, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2023 season ended a little over a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats. We looked at the following offensive categories: Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, and Receiving Yards. These are the top 5 student-athletes regardless of classification in each of those categories. Congratulations […]
District 1 Statistical Leaders: 2023 Offense
January 29, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2023 season ended a little over a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats. We looked at the following offensive categories: Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, and Receiving Yards. These are the top 5 student-athletes regardless of classification in each of those categories. Congratulations […]
2024 Interview with two-sport athlete Madyx Gruber from Wilson West Lawn High School
January 28, 2024 | David Burnworth
Big things are in store for this hard-working future star. Keep your eyes on him not only this coming season but in 2025 too. Madyx Gruber Wilson High School Wr/Db 2025 Entering the 2023 season, what personal goals had you set for yourself, and did you hit the goals? My personal goals going into the […]
Cheltenham Star Lineman Sharlandinn Strange chooses Syracuse
January 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Cheltenham HS rising senior Sharlandinn “Zaqq” Strange has made his collegiate choice announcing he’s committed to ACC program Syracuse University. Sharlandinn recently narrowed his finalist down to a top 5 that also included Pittsburgh, Penn State, Rutgers and South Carolina. Ultimately he chose Syracuse in part to a local connection with the new HC being […]
Downingtown West Alumni Shines National Spotlight in the Charge Against Rare Diseases
January 26, 2024 | Marcus Sic
UPLIFTING ATHLETES “YOUNG INVESTIGATORS DRAFT” FEBURARY THIRD AT THE LINC Remember the name Rob Long. Not just as a Downingtown West and Syracuse University football standout, but as a testament to the unwavering resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Rob’s athletic journey, once destined for the bright lights of the NFL, […]
2024 Interview with Butler High school QB of the future Tyson Pino
January 26, 2024 | David Burnworth
Name: Tyson Pino School: Butler High School (Butler, PA) Position(s): QB, DB Class: 2026 What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve those goals? My goal was to be the starter for JV and get some Varsity time, which I did. I was able to start and […]
Coaching Job: Selinsgrove
January 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Selinsgrove Area School District is seeking candidates for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Seals Community is proud of its past accomplishments on the gridiron and is eager to build upon decades of championship caliber football. The coach selected to lead the Selinsgrove Seals to future success on and off the field […]
Hot Topic: Transfers In PA High School Sports
January 25, 2024 | Matt Herring
After the PIAA’s two-year Competiton Formula cycle for football concluded with the State Championships at Cumblerland Valley in December the hot topic across the Commonwealth was which teams would be forced to play up in classification based on accruing enough success points on the field coupled with receiving three or more football transfers over the […]
Steelton-Highspire/Aliquippa lose bids to stay in current classification, Farrell will remain in District 10
January 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Aliquippa, Wyomissing and Steelton-Highspire will all move up a class for the 2024-2026 PIAA sports cycles. The defending 4A champion Quips will move to 5A and compete with the likes of Peters Twp, Penn-Trafford, Moon and Upper St. Clair. This is the third time the Quips have face the possibility of moving up due to […]
2024 Interview with the powerful Eddie Sebright from Bermudian Springs
January 22, 2024 | David Burnworth
Eddie Sebright Bermudian Springs 2025 RB/MLB As you were preparing for the 2023 season, what had you done in the off-season to aid you in becoming a better player? I lifted every day and spent basically every day on the field training, even through the winter months. I plan to do the same this off-season; […]
Selinsgrove head coach Derek Hicks stepping down
January 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Derek Hicks has let the Selinsgrove admins know that he will be stepping down from his head coaching position. Hicks has had several great seasons with the Seals as of late. He’s been the head coach of Selinsgrove since 2015 and compiled a record of 77-33-1. This past season was a special one, winning a district […]
2024 Interview with De’ondre Daugherty from Washington High School
January 17, 2024 | David Burnworth
De’ondre Daugherty Washington High School 2024 T-G-DE-DT I was able to take in the Washington/McGuffey game for the first time this past season. The crowd was large and loud. For you guys, how sweet was it to defeat your rival not only during the regular season but again in the playoffs? Beating our rivals was […]
2024 Interview with Justin Heckert from Whitehall High School
January 16, 2024 | David Burnworth
Name: Justin Heckert School: Whitehall Class 2027 Positions played: Offensive and Defensive line 2023 was your Freshman year. What were your personal goals heading into the season, and did you achieve those goals? My personal goal was just to improve during the season and try to make as minimal mistakes as possible and improve my […]
2024 interview with Jeremiah Davis Lewisburg Area High School
January 15, 2024 | David Burnworth
Name: Jeremiah Davis School: Lewisburg Area High School Class: 2025 Positions played: running back, kick returner The Green Dragons finished the 2023 season with a 6-6 record. Which win will you remember the most? Explain: I’d probably remember our win against Bloomsburg the most; it was our homecoming game, ended in a blowout, and was […]
2024 Interview with Reno Presto from McGuffey High School
January 14, 2024 | David Burnworth
Name: Reno Presto School McGuffey High School Class 2025 Position(s): T, DE, DT, and NG How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I have played football for 12 years. I play because I found a love for the game when I was in middle school, and […]
University of Pittsburgh Utilizes Transfer Portal to Fill Key Positions
January 13, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
Pitt Football joyfully introduced 19 new signees on National Signing Day. Furthermore, they have successfully recruited the talents of 10 notable transfers, including a standout quarterback from the previous year’s high school class. Kade Bell, the new offensive coordinator, has now found the pieces he needed to tailor his fast-paced offense. Pitt kicks off the […]
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