PA Football News Archives
December 2023
Imhotep Panthers lead the 5A PA Writers All-State honors
December 29, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The Imhotep Panthers of Philadelphia won their 2nd PIAA state title in school history and with winning comes individual accolades. This year the PA Writers selected HC Devon Johnson as the 5A Coach of the Year as he led the Panthers to a perfect 15-0 season in his 3rd full season in charge of the […]
Ten WPIAL players named to PA Sportswriters Class 5A All-Sate Team
December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Nolan DiLucia, Julian Dugger, Brad Birch, Luke Denny, Scoop Smith, Ryan Cory, Zach Tomosovich, Clancy Orie, Mickey Vaccarello, and Jackson Pons were all the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 5A All-State Team. Peters Township had two players make this year’s All-State Team. DiLucia, in his first season as the starting QB for […]
Stone Saunders & Company lead the PA 4A Writers All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Bishop McDevitt HS in the state capital has 5 players who were honored with PA 4A All-State honors voted on by Pennsylvania Writers. Junior QB Stone Saunders (Kentucky commit) was named co-player of the year along with Junior RB Tiqwai Hayes of Aliquippa HS (Committed to Penn State). Saunders threw for 3522 yards & 56 […]
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team Player of the Year: Jabree Wallace-Coleman, Imhotep Charter Coach of the Year: Devon Johnson, Imhotep Charter OFFENSE Quarterback Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township – 6-2, 185 sophomore Mikal Davis, Imhotep Charter – 6-1, 210 senior Julian Dugger, Penn Hills – 6-3, 195 senior Brad Birch, Gateway – 6-1, […]
Six WPIAL players and coach named to PA Sportswriters Class 4A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Tiqwai Hayes, Quentin Goode, Jake Wolfe, Courtney Dunn, Cam Lindsey, Alex Tatsch, Arison Walker, all represent the WPIAL in the PA Sportswriters Class 4A All-State Team. Head Coach Mike Warfield from Aliquippa won 4A Coach of the Year. Warfield improved his all time record to 74-6 while helping the Quips appear in four straight 4A […]
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team Co-Player of the Year: Tiqwai Hayes, Aliquippa; Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt Coach of the Year: Mike Warfield, Aliquippa OFFENSE Quarterback Quentin Goode, Aliquippa – 5-9, 182 senior Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt – 6-2, 215 junior Zac Hahn, Manheim Central – 6-0, 190 senior Jake Wolfe, […]
Two Panthers lead District 5/6 PA Sportswriters All-State Class 1A team
December 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Josiah Bowser and Eion Snider came thisclose to advancing in the state playoffs. They led a senior heavy Northern Bedford team that came the closest to being able to take down the reigning champs. That effort hasn’t gone without accolades, today the biggest one came in. Both were named all-state players by the PA Sportswriters. […]
Five WPIAL players and coach named to PA Sportswriters Class 3A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Quinton Martin, Rico Steele, Andrew Kuban, Braden Laux, Adam LaCarte were the WPIAL players named to the PA Sportswriters Class 3A All-State Team. Head Coach Matt Humbert for the second straight year was named 3A Coach of the Year. Humbert led the Leopards to a 13-1 season this year and 12-2 last season. Belle Vernon, […]
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ed Weaver
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon COACH OF THE YEAR: Matt Humbert, Belle Vernon Offense Quarterback Tyler Gee, Loyalsock – 6-0, 180 senior Matt Machalik, Palmerton – 6-1, 195 senior Madden Patrick, Danville – 6-0, 175 junior Marcus Quaker, West Perry – 5-11, 170 senior Hunter Hohman, Grove City – 5-10, 175 senior […]
Eight WPIAL players and coach named to 2A PA Sportswriters All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Donald Barksdale, Dorian McGhee, Taymir O’Neal, Mike Crist, Michael Richardson, Dayshaun Burnett, Anthony Bonner, and Ty Abram are the WPIAL players that have all been named to the PA Sportswriters Class 2A All-State Team. Head Coach Donta Green from Westinghouse was named Coach of the Year. Green led the Bulldogs to back-to-back City League Championships, […]
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ed Weaver
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Garrett Garcia, Southern Columbia COACH OF THE YEAR: Donta Green, Westinghouse Offense Quarterback Carson Nagle, Bald Eagle Area – 5-11, 185 junior Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion – 6-0, 185 junior Drew Branstetter, Camp Hill – 6-1, 180 junior Kabron Smith, Farrell – 5-11, 195 senior Running Back Alex Achenbach, Williams Valley […]
Fort Cherry leads way with two of four WPIAL players selected to 1A All-State team
December 28, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Matt Sieg, Braylon Thomas, Lou Ryan, and Jason Cross from the WPIAL have been named to the PA Sportswriters Class 1A All-State Team. Sieg, QB from Fort Cherry, led the way for the Rangers to win the 1A WPIAL Championship, and just fell short of the State Championship against Steelton-Highspire. This season he passed for […]
2023 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 1A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Ed Weaver
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire COACH OF THE YEAR: Chris Eiswerth, South Williamsport Offense Quarterback Alex Erby, Steelton-Highspire – 6-2, 210 senior Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 170 sophomore Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley – 6-0, 160 sophomore Braylon Thomas, Union Area – 6-1, 180 senior Running Back Luke Stevenosky, Minersville – 5-10, 220 senior […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2023 Annual Review
December 28, 2023 | Guy Smith
2023.25. Guy and Pam wish everyone a peaceful holiday season and Happy New Year! We always enjoy feedback from readers at RTRYFBAR@aol.com. It was another great year for Pam and Guy following local football. We both saw 60 or more games this season, with one more still to follow. Although all games we went to […]
My 2023 football season in review
December 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
The year started out with two games at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium (Bishop McDevitt High School) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, marking my first time catching a game there but my second time seeing these all-star games. My next two all-star games would take me to West Virginia and then to Kentucky. The game in Kentucky was the […]
Helmkamp signs letter of intent to Army
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Trinity High School Offensive Tackle Braeden Helmkamp signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Army West Point. Helmkamp, a 6’5” senior, is a four year football letterwinner and was a nominee for the Bill Fralic Award. After much thought and consideration I am extremely excited to announce that I […]
Steele signs letter of intent to Bowling Green
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Rico Steele signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Bowling Green State University. Steele is a 6’4”, 300 pound offensive lineman from West Mifflin High School. COMMITTED @BG_Football 🧡🤎‼️@CoachLoefflerBG @CoachGregNosal @CoachBayer_ @RodSteele16 @210ths @Vincenzo_Steele @ShelbyTrainer33 @BlazeSportsPer1 @WPIAL_Insider @PA_TodaySports @wpialsportsnews #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/jC0ytRONhN — Rico Steele (@RicoSteele_) September 11, 2023 […]
Meehleib signs letter of intent to Bucknell
December 22, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Last Wednesday, Elizabeth Forward High School’s Charlie Meehleib signed his letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Bucknell University. Meehleib, a 6’4”, 245 pound Defensive Lineman was a three-year team captain as a member of the Warriors. Welcome home, DL @CMeehleib! 📏 6’4″ | 245 lbs.🎓 Elizabeth Forward#ACT | #NSD24 pic.twitter.com/8feVI20BZl — Bucknell […]
Defensive Star for Avonworth signs Letter of Intent
December 22, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
Brandon Biagiarelli of the Avonworth Antelopes signed a letter of intent to play at Bucknell Univertsity. BIG congratulations to Brandon Biagiarelli on signing his NLI to continue his academic and football career at Bucknell University. We cannot wait to see you compete at the next level, Brandon! #LopesUp #LetsGoLopes pic.twitter.com/72I1D4VVuK — Avonworth Athletics (@AvonworthA) December […]
Two District 2 Football Players Sign Letter of Intent
December 21, 2023 | John Kotsko
Two players in District 2 signed letters of intent to play football. Aiden Black of Delaware Valley signed his letter of intent to attend Stanford University. Aaron Crossley of Wyoming Area signed his letter of intent to attend Lehigh University. #WyomingAreaFootball Congrats to our WA Football RB/LB Aaron Crossley on signing his NLI Scholarship today […]
Seven PA players led by 2 state champs gives Pitt Football a promising 2024 recruitment class
December 21, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
Pitt football entered National Signing Day with 19 verbal commitments and accomplished a remarkable feat by securing all 19 commitments, which included a mix of highly touted 4-star prospects and promising three-star talents. This successful recruiting effort underscores Pitt’s ability to attract and retain a diverse range of skilled players, setting a strong foundation for […]
Pair of Nazareth Blue Eagles sign LOI to become Leopards
December 20, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Early signing day has finally arrived and not one, but TWO Nazareth Blue Eagles have put pen to paper to join the Lafayette football family. Sean Kinney and Mason Kuehner will be continuing their football careers as Leopards in the Patriot League this upcoming fall after stellar careers at Nazareth which culminated in a state […]
Rosahac signs LOI to continue career at Syracuse
December 20, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Noah Rosahac, the Jim Thorpe Olympians’ All-State DT and consensus 3-star recruit, has put pen to paper today and signed on to play at Syracuse. Rosahac, the 6’5″ 270lb defensive lineman from Jim Thorpe will join a resurgent class for The Orange who are looking to return to their past success under new head ball coach […]
Palmerton’s Machalik signs LOI to become a Mountain Hawk
December 20, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Matthew Machalik, the Palmerton Blue Bombers Mr. Everything, signed his LOI today to join a slew of other Pennsylvania talent coming to roost at Lehigh. Aside from Lehigh, he also held offers from Navy and Lafayette. Machalik, the 2023 Colonial League Offensive MVP, led the Blue Bombers to an undefeated (10-0 ) 2023 regular season […]
Emmaus’ Mario Landino offically a Hoosier
December 20, 2023 | Torey Petruno
Mario Landino, Emmaus’ star defensive lineman follows head football coach Curt Cignetti and flips commitment from JMU to Indiana. Up until early December, Landino had firmly been a JMU commit since the end of June. However, with the departure of Cignetti from Harrisonburg, he re-opened his recruitment and quickly found a new home in Bloomington. […]
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