PA Football News Archives
July 2020
2020 Player Profile: Steve Olexy, Wyomissing @OlexySteven @WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil
July 6, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Steve Olexy High School: Wyomissing Class of: 2021 Height: 5’11″ Weight: 240 lbs Position: DE,NG,DT ( All defensive line positions) Twitter: @OlexySteven Nickname: SteveO https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/solexy/ Siblings: sister- Ava Other Sports: Rugby, Swimming Favorite subject: History Team Goals: regular undefeated season 10-0, win district championship, get to states and win a playoff game, to […]
2020 Player Profile: Micah Walizer, Central Mountain @MicahWalizer @CMFBALLCOACHREN @CentralMtnAD
July 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
Micah Walizer Year class of 2022 School Central Mountain High School Positions(s) LB, RB Jersey # 34 Ht 5’11 Wt 212 2019 stats Tackles: 67 Sacks: 2.5 Tackles For Loss: 4 Carries: 20 Rushing Yards: 81 Touchdowns: 2 Other Sports: Wrestling Any awards you’ve won: 2x Varsity Letterwinner( freshman and sophomore seasons) Twitter @MicahWalizer […]
2020 Team Preview: The Apollo-Ridge Vikings @ApolloRidgeFB @AR_HighSchool
July 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
Apollo-Ridge Head Coach John Skiba Assistant Coaches Bruce Yard Jeff Zelonka Mark Duriancik Adam Ross Matt Gourley Lonny Wells Dom Duso 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Valley (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Yough (SCR) 6:30 pm 09-04 Avonworth (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Greensburg Central Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 Freeport (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 Burrell (0-0) 7:00 […]
2020 Player Profiles: Jack Ryder – Strath Haven @jackryder_4 @Havenfootball
July 5, 2020 | David Burnworth
Jack Ryder School Strath Haven Position Quarterback Class 2021 https://www.hudl.com/profile/10310661/Jack-Ryder 1- How long have you been playing football? I started playing football in 7th grade, but I’ve loved the game since I was a little kid. 2-What other sports do you play? Baseball 3- What life lessons has football taught you? Playing football […]
2020 Player Profiles: Lex Rivera, Notre Dame Green Pond @NDGP_FOOTBALL @LexRivera_51 @philipstambaugh
July 5, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
Lex Rivera Number 51 Notre Dame Green Pond Class Year – 2021 Height – 6’4 Weight – 275 Positions – OT (Primary), DT, DE Twitter: @LexRivera_51 Question: Who is your role model and why? Answer: My role model is my father because not only has he taught me how to be a man, but he […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Burning Questions (Feat Jeremiah Miller)
July 5, 2020 | Nate Grella
Click HERE to listen to the Podcast, or CLICK PLAY BELOW Nick and Nathan welcome on Jeremiah to talk some burning questions that listeners have heading into camp season. The guys also break down Gov. Wolfe’s mandate on fans in the stands as well as give a few predictions on how each conference stacks up. […]
2020 Player Preview: Kevin Baum, Penns Manor @PennsManor
July 5, 2020 | Andy Henry
Kevin Baum Penns Manor RB, FS Height: 6’0” Weight: 170lbs Hudl Link: https://www.hudl.com/profile/6286511/Kevin-Baum 1. Who or what does your interest in football come from? If it’s a specific moment, when did it happen? ANSWER: My interest in sports came from watching the NFL when I was younger 2. Name an athlete that you look […]
2020 Team Preview: The Purchase Line @PLRedDragons
July 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Purchase Line Head Coach Matt Falisec Assistant Coaches Brad Dubetsky, Chad Small, Max Falisec, Brent Kordish, Mike Shaffer Key Starters Lost Jacob Barnett, Cullen Goncher, Kyle Day, Matthew Gooderham, Andre Wray, Gabe Kitchen, Charles Schmittle, Giovanni Scott, Jacob Himes, Cole Watkins, Hunter Antisdel 2019 Season Record 8-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 Northern […]
2020 PFN Player Profile – Dyelan Edwards, Charleroi @edwards_333 @PABackyard @athletics_sd @CharleroiSD
July 5, 2020 | Nate Grella
Dyelan Scott Edwards Charleroi Class of 2021 Position(s): DL Height: 6’2″ Weight: 240 Twitter: @edwards_333 Why did you choose football? My entire family loves football and I had to be active as a kid so football was the best option. What is your favorite football memory? In elementary school we had a little league team […]
2020 PFN Team Preview: The Avon Grove Red Devils @GroveFootball1 @CoachJCoffey
July 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Avon Grove Red Devils Head Coach Joe Coffey Assistant Coaches Matt Walsh (OC), Brian Kirby (Co-DC/LB), Don Murphy (Special Teams Coordinator/RB) Vic Yokimcus (OL), Todd Hershey (DL), Steve Lewis (Secondary), Kevin Borcky (DL), Kory Hitchens (WR), Chris Hughes (TE), Kahn Bond (Quality Control/RB) 2019 Season Record 1-9 2020 Schedule: DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Southern […]
Open Dates: Steelton Highspire @RollersFootball @AndrewErby
July 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Steelton-Highspire looking to fill a week 1 open date for 2020 & 2021 cycle (9-4-2020/9-3-2021) We are currently an AA school but could possibly be 1A in next cycle. We are open to playing A,AA,AAA schools. Contact Willie Slade @ wslade@shsd.k12.pa.us
OPEN DATES 2020: Saint Johns Catholic @SJCPAthletics
July 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Saint John’s Catholic Prep is looking for two games for 2020. 9/11 and 10/31. We would prefer to host in 2020. We are also in need of a scrimmage on 8/18 or 8/19/2020. We would be willing to travel. We have aprox. 240 students in our coed school. We have around 30 players in our […]
2020 Player Profile: Jason Henderson – Delaware Valley @JasonHe15613474 @dvwarriorfb
July 5, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Jason Henderson Year: 2021 Delaware Valley High School RB/LB Jersey # 6 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Stats: 162 total tackles, 5 sacks with 606 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns Awards: three-time all-league, a two-time all-region selection, all-region defensive player of the year, and 6-A all-state linebacker. Twitter: @JasonHe15613474 Why do you […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Matthew Howard, Grove City @mchoward32 @GC_EaglesFB
July 5, 2020 | Shane Lux
Matthew Howard Grove City High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Sam Mowrey Position: OL/DL 6′ 0″ 250lbs Twitter: @mchoward32 Q&A What made you choose football? When I was younger, I always loved to watch it, and I’m 3rd grade, my friends talked me into it, and I’ve loved it ever since. What’s your […]
STATEMENT FROM PIAA ON NEW ORDER FOR FACEMASKS,
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
PRESS RELEASE – Mechanicsburg, PA – Friday, July 3, 2020 This afternoon the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) authored some FAQ’s for the recent wearing a face covering (mask) order signed by Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This action has […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Kevin Baum – Penns Manor
July 3, 2020 | Luke Rainey
Kevin Baum Year: 2021 Penns Manor High School Positions: RB/FS Jersey #: 14 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 170 Other Sports: Basketball (Link to Hudl Page) Who or what does your interest in football come from? If it’s a specific moment, when did it happen? My interest in sports came from watching the NFL when I […]
2020 Player Profiles: Adam Howanitz – Valley View _@Abombhowanitz @VVCougars @GHowanitz
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Adam Howanitz Year 2023 School Valley View HS Positions(s) QB/S Jersey # 1 Ht 6’5” Wt 205 2019 stats 2/6, 30 yards, 12 rushes, 82 yards, 7 tackles, 2 INTs Other Sports: Basketball Any awards you’ve won: (Basketball) 1st team Lackawanna division 1 All Star _@Abombhowanitz Why do you play football? Football is a […]
2020 Team Preview: The Palisades Pirates @PSDAthletics @Pirates_FB @MrMooza
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Palisades Pirates Head Coach Ramie Moussa Assistant Coaches Daniel Caffrey – DC, Garrett Bisbing – OC & Offensive Line, Alexander Kocse – WR/DB, Bobby Smith – LB’s, Robert Shoemaker – OL/DL, Skylar Carr – OL/DL, Tom Brader – QB’s 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 New Hope-Solebury (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 […]
2020 PFN Team Preview: The Marple Newtown Tigers
July 3, 2020 | Charlie DiPasqua
Marple Newtown Tigers Head Coach: Chris Gicking Assistant Coaches: Chris Boggs Josh Crooks Matt DeStefano Martin Dorsey Jack Fallows Harry Gicking Bob Knapp Dave Lerro Tony Lerro Mike Paci Anthony Paoletti Joe […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Wade Kerstetter, Southern Columbia @W_Kerstetter @SoCoTigerSports
July 3, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Wade Kerstetter High School: Southern Columbia Class of: 2021 Height: 5’11” Weight: 200 Position: ILB, TE Twitter: @W_Kerstetter Siblings: 1 brother College Major (if decided): Sports Management Favorite subject in school: History Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: State Championship If you are goal-oriented, your personal goals for the season: […]
2020 Team Preview: The Central Bucks East Patriots @CBEastFootball
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Central Bucks East Patriots Head Coach John Donnelly Assistant Coaches Ray Riley – DC Bob Diehl Matt Riley Tim Barno – STC Kyle Fogarty Vince Sebal Jason Hepler – VC Mike Junkin Brandon Sparks Anthony Ventresca Wil Acosta Kevin Ronalds 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Bethlehem Freedom (SCR) Patriot Stadium 10:00 […]
2020 Player Preview – Brayden Boggs, Frazier @braydenboggs @PABackyard
July 3, 2020 | Nate Grella
Brayden Boggs Frazier Class of 2022 Position(s): QB Height: 5’9″ Weight: 180 Twitter: @braydenboggs Why did you choose football? I chose football because of the mentality that comes with the game. Football is a game of chess, you need to prepare for every move, every play, every situation since the game depends on it. I […]
2020 Team Previews: The Boyertown Bears @BashAthletics
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Boyertown Bears 2019 Season Record 3-7 Head Coach T.J. Miller Assistant Coaches Jason Henley, Justin Konnick, Bret Chambers, Joe Terra, Brendan Dunne, Austin Baker, Tony Panarello, Chris Stephens Key Starters Lost Jamison Moccia, Jeremy Hetrick, Tyler McGough, Mason Marinello, Isaac Taylor, Brewer Johnon, Rob Wood Offensive Starters Returning Sr. Jon Myers, RB, 5′-10, 160 Sr […]
2020 Player Profile: Jack Krug, Brookville @jack_krug6 @scottpark68
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jack Krug 2021 QB Brookville Area Jersey #:6 Ht: 6’ Wt: 195# Twitter @jack_krug6 2019 stats Passing: 2207 yds 23 TDs 220.7/gm Rushing: 438 yds 7 TDs Other Sports: Basketball / Track Awards: All Academic Silver & Bronze All-American in track & field All-State in track & field D9 Rookie of the Year (Football) 2x […]
Update on new mask policy/summer workout plans from PIAA Executive Director Bob Lombardi
July 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
UPDATE #2 The DoE has released new guidelines https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Guidance/Universal-Masking-FAQ.aspx Two very important topics with the hot weather are covered. Does the Order apply to athletes and sports activities? Yes. Everyone must wear a face covering, such as a mask, unless they fall under an exception listed in Section 3 of the Order (see below). Coaches, […]
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