PA Football News Archives
August 2020
2020 Team Preview: The Monessen Greyhounds @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Monessen Greyhounds Head Coach Shane Swope Assistant Coaches Gary Tarbuk, Shane Goydich, Bill Laukaitis, Rich Marroncelli, David Martin, Jordan Pore Key Starters Lost Marquell Smith, Carleton Jones, Desmond Short, Dwayne Howell, Jaylen Brice 2019 Season Record 4-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Imani Christian Academy (SCR) 1:00 pm 09-11 vs. Avella (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sean Mackinder – Valley View @Mackinder29 @VVCougars
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sean Mackinder Valley View Class of: 2022 WR/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 155 Other sports: Basketball Awards: FBU Top Gun WR in 2017 and 2018 Twitter: @Mackinder29 Why do you play football? I love the competitive nature and physicality. My family are all huge football fans so I have been playing since […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Waters – Downingtown West @ryan_waters7 @FootballDwest @Whippetfootball
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ryan Waters Downingtown West Class of: 2022 RB/OLB Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 200 2019 stats: 53 Tackles, 3 sacks, 5 Tackles for Loss and 2 Fumble recoveries Other sports: Weight lifting Awards: 2019 All Chesmont LB, 2020 Pre-Season all-state defense Twitter @ryan_waters7 Why do you play football? Ryan: For my teammates. Who is […]
2020 Player Profile: Zach Dlugos – Greensburg Central Catholic @DlugosZach @GCCHSFootball
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Zach Dlugos Greensburg Central Catholic Class of: 2021 OLB/SS/RB/ATH Jersey # 32 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 Awards: Three-year all-conference Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @DlugosZach Amherst College Commit Why do you play football? Zach: Football forms relationships that aren’t made in any other sport. It’s going through war with your teammates and it creates […]
Pending School Boards’ Approval, D9 Teams in IU-9 Won’t Start Until Sept. 14; Will Play in IU-9 “Bubble”
August 24, 2020 | PFN Staff
RIDGWAY, Pa. – The 14 public school districts that make up Intermediate Unit 9 in the northern half of District 9 won’t play fall high school sports until Sept. 14 and will most likely play in a “bubble” that only includes each other. “Following the PIAA’s vote on Friday, Aug. 21, to […]
Tons of updates: Phila Catholic league joins Pub league, postpones fall sports; WPIAL meets and moves forward. Colonial league pushes start date back; Merger with Schuylkill delayed
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s getting tough to write these articles. So much happening so fast lately. We’ll knock them off one at a time: Last night the Valley View school district voted to allow fall sports to continue, then today they announced they are pausing all fall sports for two weeks due to a possible exposure by several […]
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond Dickinson College @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Notre Dam Green Pond lineman Tyler Lissy has made his college choice, he’ll head to Dickinson College to play for the Red Devils. He made his announcement Sunday via twitter: 100% COMMITTED TO DICKINSON COLLEGE!!! I’m extremely thankful to everyone who have helped me get to this point! @coach_knapp @CoachFordyce_DC @DCcoachSchuck #ForksUp 🔴🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TvdUCN63wC — […]
2020 Player Profile: Nick Beitel – Ligonier Valley @nbeitel @LVRamsFootball
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Beitel Ligonier Valley High School Class of: 2022 RB/DB Jersey # 5 Ht: 5’7 Wt: 175 2019 Stats: Offense: 55 carries 642 yards 12 Touchdowns Defensive- 35 tackles 4 Ints. 6 passes defended 2 forced fumble Awards: 2nd Team Tribune-Democrat all area DB Indiana Gazette all-area honorable mention Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @nbeitel5 Why […]
2020 Player Profile: Chas Mrlack – Monessen @chas_money_3 Ready @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chas Mrlack Monessen Class of: 2021 Kicker/ WR Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Soccer, basketball, track Twitter @chas_money_3 Why do you play football? Chas: I fell in love with the game once I started kicking my sophomore season. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Chas: Russel Wilson, he’s a […]
#BeyondTheKeystone North Dakota (Heart River v. Bowman County) @BCHSBulldogs @heartrivercgrs
August 23, 2020 | Sykotyk
August 22, 2020 Heart River Cougars v. Bowman County Bulldogs Belfield Football Field, Belfield, ND BC — 6 – 20 – 0 – 0 — 26 HR — 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 — 0 BC 6:11 44 yd TD pass, PAT failed BC 6-0 BC 9:52 25 yd TD pass, pass good […]
#BeyondTheKeystone North Dakota (Beach v. Hettinger/Scranton) @ZierMike @hettingernd @dixtrix1 @jakewright1996
August 23, 2020 | Sykotyk
August 21, 2020 Beach Buccaneers v. Hettinger/Scranton Nighthawks Buccaneer Field, Beach, ND H/S – 0 – 8 – 0 – 0 — 8 BEA – 8 – 8 – 8 – 8 — 32 7:05 BEA 5 yd TD run, run good BEA 8-0 3:22 BEA 1 yd TD run, run good BEA 16-0 3:09 […]
2020 Player Profile: Jacob Feese, Line Mountain @JacobFeese @bryce_herb6 @HFeese @linemtsd
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jacob Feese Line Mountain QB / DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’0″ 195 2019 stats 1000 Yard rusher Other sports: Wrestling 1st Team Tri-Valley League Versatility Back Twitter @JacobFeese Why do you play football? Because I live the sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt because of the way he plays […]
2020 Player Profile: Baine Seilhamer – Glendale @22Bseilhamer @Glendalevikings @GlendaleVkingFB
August 23, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Baine Seilhamer Year: 2021 Glendale High School WR/CB Jersey #22 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 175 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @22Bseilhamer Why do you play football? Baine: I play football because I love everything about the sport. What has been your best memory from football so far? Baine: Beating southern Huntington on my birthday has to be […]
2020 Player Profile: T.J. Wagner, Nativity B.V.M @TJWagner9 @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
T.J. Wagner Nativity B.V.M TE DE LS Jersey # 81 HT/WT * 6’6” 215 2019 Stats: 74 tackles led the team Twitter @TJWagner9 2019 class 1a all eastern/PAfootball Honorable mention 2019 Eastern/PA football Bronze team 2018 Eastern/PA football Bronze team Why do you play football? I used to play soccer when I was little. Played […]
Landmark Christian 47 Crimson Knights 00 @LandmarkEagles @PaFootballNews
August 23, 2020 | David Burnworth
After a two-hour delay Landmark Christian and Crimson Knights were ready to get the battle of Ohio Vs Indiana started. Would either team come out ready to start with the energy that they might have had at four o’clock when the game was supposed to kick-off? That question was answered early when Sam Young scored […]
Central Clarion reveals new uniforms @LarryWiser
August 22, 2020 | David McClaine
Senior Gridders Unveil Central Clarion Wildcats’ Uniforms Wildcat Seniors wearing brand new uniforms (L-R) #83 Anthony Slike (C-L), #75 Patrick Gulnak (C-L), #60 Logan Lerch (CA), #8 Calvin German (CA), #28 Keidon Smith (C-L), #7 Jason Ganoe (C-L), #11 Kyle Bottaro (C-L), #17 Ethan Burford (CA), #51 Jordan McCord-Wolbert (NC), #21 Cutter Boggess (CA), #44 […]
2020 Player Profile: Andrew Fuller – Susquehannock @Affuller06 @SuskyFootball @WarriorsSHS
August 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Andrew Fuller Susquehannock High School Class of: 2021 WR/DB Jersey # 1 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @Affuller06 Why do you play football? So I can prove to everyone that I am the best athlete at whatever sport you put me in and at any position. I have more talent than any […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Trent Cavanaugh, Bentworth, @PABackyard @TrentCav30 @BentworthHigh
August 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
Trent Cavanaugh Bentworth Class of 2021 Position(s): RB, LB Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 Twitter: @TrentCav30 Why did you choose football? I chose football because when I was little, I always wanted to grow up to be just like my dad. So one day I asked him if he played football when he was young and […]
2020 Player Profile: Stephen Ripka – Penns Valley @StephenRipka
August 22, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Stephen Ripka Year: 2021 Penns Valley Area High School WR/DB Jersey #: 24 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 180 Other Sports: Basketball 2019 Stats: 32 catches 718 yards and 12 touchdowns Awards: 1st team all-conference specialist and second-team receiver. Twitter: @StephenRipka Why do you play football? I play football because I think it’s fun and it’s a […]
Union County 53 Northeastern 15 @pats_sports @NEKnightsFB @PaFootballNews @MasonWIcker_7 @UC_Boosters
August 22, 2020 | David Burnworth
My 2020 high school football season kicked off with a trip to Fountain City, Indiana to watch the hometown team Northeastern Knights battle the Union County Patriots. The Knights had won the last three games in this series. In watching the teams warm-up I was intrigued by the energy both teams displayed as well as […]
PIAA says fall sports will start Monday, August 24
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
In a highly anticipated meeting of the PIAA Board meeting, the PIAA made it short and sweet: Motion to continue with fall sports and motion was seconded and the vote went 25-5 with two board members missing from today’s meeting. Those who voted no: LeeAnn Wentzel – School Administrator rep, Jon Bauer – Pennsylvania Principals rep; […]
2020 Player Profile: Scott Cummings – West Chester East @scottcummings_8 @WCEastFootball
August 21, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Scott Cummings Year: 2021 West Chester East High School TE/DE Jersey # 8 Ht: 6’5 Wt: 245 Other sports: Basketball Why do you play football? Scott: I play football because it’s very competitive and such a team sport. Football has given me my best friends and great role models. What has been your best memory […]
2020 Player Profile: Gabe Davis – Minersville @GabeDavis1042 @MinersFB @shayne_schafer
August 21, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Gabe Davis Year: 2021 Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School WR/DB Jersey # 10 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 185 2019 Stats: 65 catches 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns Awards: PA Football Writers AA All-State First Team WR, PA Football News Coaches Select AA All-State Second Team WR, easternrpafootball.com AA All-state First Team WR, Schuylkill League Football All-league […]
2020 Player Profile: Dade Splain – Williamsport @DadeSplain @CoachMcCabeOL @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dade Splain Williamsport Area High School Class of: 2022 Defensive Tackle/Center Jersey # 52 Ht: 6’4Wt: 260 6’4 Other sports: Wrestling and track Awards: 9th grade MVP Twitter @DadeSplaini Why do you play football? Dade: Because of the discipline, teamwork, and toughness that you gain by playing it. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
District VI – The Road to Mansion Park -Part III
August 20, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
District VI The Road to Mansion Park Part III By Greg Ricupero My plans for this year are similar to last year. Friday’s -I want to cover a Heritage Conference game and get to as many of the 9 fields as possible. Saturday’s -I plan on going to an afternoon gamein either Conemaugh Valley, Ferndale […]
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