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January 2024

 

Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team

January 5, 2024  |  

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team   Player of the Year: Jah’Sear Whittington, Imhotep Charter Coach of the […]

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Dallas Mountaineers Coach Rich Mannello wins PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A Coach of the Year

January 5, 2024  |  

The Dallas Mountaineers went undefeated in District 2, won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 title and the District 2 title, and they weren’t done yet.  A deep state playoff run with overtime victories over Bonner-Prendie and defending state champion Bishop McDevitt found the Mounts in the state title game for the 2nd time in […]

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A strong showing for District 2 as 9 players make 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Team

January 5, 2024  |  

In a year where a District 2 team went undefeated and ended up as State Runner-Up (Dallas), it is no surprise that quite a few standout players from both the Wyoming Valley Conference and the Lackawanna Conference made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team.  The Wyoming Area Warriors placed 3 on the […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team

January 5, 2024  |  

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa Coach of the Year: […]

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Scranton Prep gets 4 selections to 3A PFN All-State Team

January 5, 2024  |  

Scranton Prep had four selections for the PFN 3A All-State Team. Senior Andrew Summa was selected as first team outside linebacker. Senior Cameron Palermo was pick as a second team defensive end. Junior Tae Weeks got the nod at second team cornerback. Senior Liam Barrett got the lone selection as a second team defensive athlete. […]

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District 12 shines on the PFN Coaches 3A All-State Team

January 4, 2024  |  

The Neumann-Goretti Saints led by HC Albie Crosby advanced to the state quarterfinals before falling short to Dallas. After a great 10-2 season they landed 4 players on the PFN Coaches All-State team. Senior Wideout Khari Reid nabbed 6 over all touchdowns with 5 coming on receptions. He also nabbed 2 interceptions on defense. Senior […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 3A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024  |  

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 3A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Quentin Martin, ATH, Belle Vernon Area Co-Coaches of […]

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PFN Coaches 2A All State Team is released

January 4, 2024  |  

The Pennsylvania Coaches have released their PA All-State 2A teams with Coach of the Year honors going to the leader of the State Champions HC Jim Roth who led the team to its 7th straight state title. The state coaches voted Southern Columbia’s Sr. LB Garrett Garcia as the Player of the Year. The Tigers […]

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Led by Redbank’s 5 Selections, District Nine Lands 11 Players on the 2023 Coaches-Select Class A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024  |  

Redbank Valley placed five individuals on the Coaches Class 1A All-State football squad.  Four of those players were first team all-staters.  They were Ashton Kahle at slot back, Mason Clouse at wide receiver, Hayden Rearick as long-snapper, and Brandon Ross at defensive tackle. But District Nine put four others on the all-state first team squad […]

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Dunmore, Riverside add 5 standouts to 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-Star 2nd Team

January 4, 2024  |  

Dunmore’s Danny Pigga and Riverside’s Reese Gaughan lit up the stat sheets all season, and it’s no surprise to see both make the 2nd team for PFN’s Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Football Team.  A total of 5 players made the 2nd team team for District 2, 1 from Riverside and 4 from Dunmore. For the […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024  |  

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia Coach of the Year: […]

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Lackawanna Trail adds 3 to 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024  |  

The Lackawanna Trail Lions had a terrific season in 2023 with a record of 13-1, losing only to eventual state champion Steelton-Highspire.  A trio of Lion standouts were key contributors in the effort, and they have made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team. Making it onto the 1st team squad is #20 […]

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Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team

January 4, 2024  |  

Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Alex Erby, QB, Steelton-Highspire Coach of the Year: […]

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La Salle College HS names Brett Gordon Head Coach

January 3, 2024  |  

The La Salle College Explorers on Wednesday named former Explorer great Brett Gordon (Class of 98) as its next head coach of the football program. Brett as an Explorer quarterback won 2 Catholic League championships, engineered them to a record 32-game winning streak, at the time set the state record for career touchdown passes with […]

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Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Military Bowl

January 3, 2024  |  

We always enjoy feedback from readers at RTRYFBAR@aol.com. Back for our 26th, and final blog of the season, as we have averaged one “PA Football News” blog per every other week for 2023. Between Christmas and New Year’s, we went to the Military Bowl in Annapolis, MD. This was our third time at this particular […]

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Bishop McDevitt receiver Rico Scott named PA Gatorade Player of the Year

January 3, 2024  |  

BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED GATORADE PENNSYLVANIA FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR CHICAGO (January 3, 2023) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Rico Scott of Bishop McDevitt High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Pennsylvania Football Player of the Year. Scott is the fourth […]

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CJ Curry announced as new Berwick Head Coach

January 2, 2024  |  

The Berwick School Board voted to confirm the arrival of new Head Football Coach CJ Curry. The Curry name has a legacy very few have in the state of Pennsylvania. CJ’s grandfather, George Curry was one of the most successful coaches in state and national history. His dad, Cozmas Curry, was a star running back […]

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PJP II Places Four on 4A Writers All State Team

December 30, 2023  |  

The 2023 season was historic for the Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers. They went 12-1 capturing their first PAC Championship and then capturing the District 1 4A championship. On Friday the PA Football Writers Class 4A All-State Team named four Golden Panthers to the team, Boyd Skarbek, Braden Reed, Kevin Heywood, and TJ Boccella. […]

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Seven District 2 Players Make 4A All-State Writer’s Team

December 30, 2023  |  

Seven players made the Pennsylvania Writer’s All-State Team in 4A. Players that made the 4A from District 2 are Dallas wideout Zach Paczewski and kicker Rowan Laubach. Nanticoke running back Zach Fox and defensive end Jaidyn Johnson. Wyoming Area running back Aaron Crossley, Valley View Linebacker Gianni Marino. North Pocono kicker Brady Mapes which gave […]

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Downingtown East’s Pitt Bound Adham Abouraya PA Writer’s ALL STATE Selection

December 30, 2023  |  

Downingtown East Offensive Tackle Adham Abouraya was selected to the 2023 Pennsylvania Sports Writer’s ALL STATE team. Abouraya a 6’6″ 280 Senior has signed with the University of Pittsburgh, he will attend Pitt after he graduates in June. Abouraya was an three year starter for Coach Michael Matta’s Cougars offensive line that produced back-to-back running […]

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District Nine’s Central Clarion Lands Two on the 2023 Sportswriters PA Class 2A All-State Team

December 29, 2023  |  

Jase Ferguson and Braylon Beckwith earned spots on the sportswriters Class AA all-state squad.  Ferguson quarterbacked the Wildcats to unbeaten regular season and Beckwith anchored a pretty good Central Clarion defense. Ferguson threw for 2,698 yards in 2023 and 46 touchdowns.  He also ran for 868 yards and scored 10 TDs.  The junior QB now […]

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Seven RBV Bulldogs Make PA Sportswriters All-State Class 1A Team

December 29, 2023  |  

Seven, count ‘em, seven Redbank Valley Bulldog football players made the 2023 PA Class 1A All-State sportswriters’ team.  That is more than any other Class A team including Steelton-Highspire, who were the 1A state champions. Sophomore quarterback Braylon Wagner was one of four QBs chosen.  When you look at the other three names and see […]

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SOL Represented on PA Writers All-State Team(6A)

December 29, 2023  |  

CB South’s Anthony Leonardi , CB East’s Jack Donnelly, and Michael Carroll were selected to the Pennsylvania Writers All-State Team (6A).   Anthony Leonardi Central Bucks South Senior-Running Back 5’11” 180 lbs.   The senior running back and his squad had a historic year where they won 13 games, a District 1 Championship, and made […]

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North Allegheny and Central Catholic players and coach get spots on PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team

December 29, 2023  |  

Logan Kushner, Peyton Wehner, Pete Gonzalez, Jack Yatchenko, Anthony Speca, Cole Sullivan, and Tyree Alualu  were all the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team.  All seven WPIAL players that are on the All-State team come from Pittsburgh Central Catholic and North Allegheny. Art Walker the 6A Coach of the Year […]

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2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team

December 29, 2023  |  

2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team Player of the Year: Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep Coach of the Year: Art Walker, North Allegheny   OFFENSE Quarterback Matt Zollers, Spring-Ford – 6-4, 205 junior Hayden Johnson, Manheim Township – 6-0, 180 senior Logan Kushner, North Allegheny – 6-1, 200 senior Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s […]

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