PA Football News Archives
August 2020
2020 Player Profile: Nate Dlugos – Greensburg Central Catholic @DlugosNate @GCCHSFootball
August 17, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Nate Dlugos Year: 2023 Greensburg Central Catholic High School Jersey # 6 QB/FS/ATH Ht: 6’1 Wt: 170 Other Sports: Track and Basketball Twitter: @DlugosNate Why do you play football? I play football because it is something that I have always enjoyed doing, and it teaches things that will be used in our daily life. You […]
Greensburg Central Catholic linebacker Zach Dlugos committed to Amherst, we asked him how that decision came about @DlugosZach @GCCHSFootball
August 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Amherst College just got better. With interest from several schools pouring in, GCCC linebacker Zach Dlugos had his pick of roster spots throughout the D3 ranks. But it was the campus of Amherst that won him over. He made his commitment known a few days ago on twitter: 🟣COMMITTED⚪️ pic.twitter.com/AMqTQ65OtW — Zach Dlugos (@DlugosZach) […]
2020 PFN Profile: Logan Pick, Montgomery @pick_logan @Coach_Bozella
August 17, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Logan Pick High School: Montgomery Area High School Class: 2021 Height: 5’10″ Weight: 160 pounds Position: WR/DB Twitter:@pick_logan Siblings: Weston Pick College Major: Business/Marketing Other Sports: Track&Field Favorite Subject in School: Math Why do you play football? I’ve played football since I was little just because my dad liked it. In about 8th grade […]
I need a football fix! A little GEFA action
August 16, 2020 | Greg Ricupero
Sargent’s Stadium at the Point Johnstown Pa GEFA Week 3 Jefferson County Jaguars @ Flood City Thunder JC Jaguars 16-0-0-6=22 FC Thunder 13-0-8-0=21 I haven’t been to a football game since March when he XFL folded due to the pandemic. I didn’t get to go north in July to see the two CFL games, I […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders @McD_Football_ @CoachWeachter
August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop McDevitt Crusaders Head Coach Jeff Weachter Assistant Coaches Jonnie Hicks, Tommy Mealy, Dave Weachter, Ron Rose, Jake Minnich, Shannon Bellemy, Braden Weachter, Jim Owen, Chance Powell, Winston Horshaw, Ryan Mackes, Tyler Conde, Ed Mimnagh, Brian Bakos 2019 Season Record 8-4 2020 Tentative Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Harrisburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Palmyra (0-0) 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hickory Hornets @BillBillDungee @MichaelHenwoo10 @HHSDailyBuzz @HSD_Athletics
August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hickory Hornets Head Coach Bill Dungee Assistant Coaches Ed Roberson, Mike Schneider, Tim Jones, Brandon Chambers, Mike Bochert, Neil Gargano, Frank Scarvel, Matt Schneider, Jon Kolb 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Girard (0-0) Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Sharon (0-0) * Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Conneaut (OH) (0-0) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The McKeesport Tigers @McKeesportArea @asaadflyyoung
August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
McKeesport Tigers Head Coach Matt Miller Assistant Coaches Troy Blackwell Tom Smith Jamie Eckels John Harper Jared Miller Kevin Johnson Nick Lonigro Dana Brown Dennis Robinson Ron Kalup Ivan Hampton Habeeb Abdul Rabb 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Woodland Hills (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Belle Vernon (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Daniel Ficca, Central Dauphin @notdanielficca @CDRamsFootball
August 16, 2020 | Phil Myers
Daniel Ficca, #23 Central Dauphin High School 2021 Height: 5’ 10” (growth plates still “open”!) Weight: 205 linebacker, fullback/tight end Twitter: @notdanielficca Your nickname, if you have one you would like to share: FiccDaddy, Ficcnation, Big Ficc … Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): I have one sister, Magee who is 15. I also […]
2020 Player Profile: Sam Deron, Honesdale @HHSHornets_FB @DeronSam
August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sam Deron 2020 – 2021 Honesdale TE, DE, DT Jersey # : 15 Ht : 6ft 5in Wt : 275lbs 2019 stats : Most Likely on Hudl Page Other Sports: Track & Field ( shot put, Discus, Javelin ) Twitter: @DeronSam Why do you play football? Love the game and my father used to […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Utah (Hunter v. Bonneville)
August 15, 2020 | Sykotyk
Friday, August 14 Ed Mayne Stadium, West Valley City, UT West Valley City, UT v. Washington Terrace, UT Hunter Wolverines v. Bonneville Lakers With the first full Friday of high school football set to kickoff, the Hunter Wolverines were set to host the Bonneville Lakers at venerable Ed Mayne Stadium in West Valley City. The […]
#BeyondTheKeystone Utah (Herriman v. Davis)
August 15, 2020 | Sykotyk
Thursday, August 13 Mustang Stadium, Herriman, UT Herriman, UT v. Kaysville, UT Herriman Mustangs v. Davis Darts Utah is first in the nation, at least the contiguous US, to play high school football. With one game televised on Thursday night locally, it becomes the first game in the nation. Outside Utah, there is, depending on […]
2020 Team Preview: The Scranton Prep Cavaliers @joshspindler2 @scrprepsports @paddygrady1
August 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Scranton Prep Cavaliers Head Coach Terry Gallagher Assistant Coaches * Brian Croom, Dan McShaffery, Bill Pasqualichio, Ryan Jones, Jason Tallo, Brett Stage, Keith Toolan, Anthony Rossi, Ben Koshinski, Rich Pasko 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02 @ Honesdale (0-0) * Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09 vs. Western Wayne (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-17 @ Abington […]
2020 Team Preview: The Western Beaver Golden Beavers @coachmatsook @WesternBeaverFB @Daquanbradford1 @dakari307
August 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Western Beaver Golden Beavers Head Coach Ryan Matsook Assistant Coaches Ron Busby, Jeff McCurley, Anthony Omogrosso, Ryan Nohe, Rick Nohe, Reon Hunter, Hank Ford, Chad Penn, Scott Florence 2019 Season Record 7-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 vs. Freedom Area (SCR) 12:30 pm 09-11 @ South Side (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-19 @ Beaver (0-0) 7:30 pm 09-26 vs. Summit […]
PIAA Concerned Gov. Wolf Not Basing Thoughts on PA Sports-Specific Data
August 15, 2020 | PFN Staff
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – After meeting with representatives from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s administration Friday, Aug. 14, the PIAA has concerns that Wolf’s recommendation not to play high school sports until at least Jan. 1, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic is not based upon Pennsylvania’s sport-specific data. (Photo by Jared Bakaysa of JB […]
2020 Player Profile: Fabian Padin – Pennridge @PadinFabian @pennridgefb
August 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
kimsupkophotography.smugmug.com Fabian Padin Year: 2021 Pennridge High School FS/WR Jersey # 2 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 170 Other Sports: Track Twitter: @PadinFabian Why do you play football? Fabian: I play football for my family and God gave me the ability to play. What has been your best memory from football so far? Fabian: My best memory […]
2020 Player Profile: Brett Birch – Jeannette @BirchBrett @Jhawkathletics @CoachReitz
August 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Brett Birch Year: 2022 Jeannette High School WR/DB/KR/PR Jersey # 7 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 175 Awards: All conference Twitter: @BirchBrett Why do you play football? Brett: I’ve always loved football since I started playing as a kid and watching Big Ben in his prime when I was young. What has been your best memory from […]
2020 Team Preview: The Downingtown West Whippets @FootballDwest
August 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Downingtown West Whippets Head Coach Michael Milano Assistant Coaches Mike Hancock, Jim Cunningham, Tom Kline, Andrew Lowe, Andrew McLaughlin, Ken Walls, Chris Edwards, Tom Wickersham, Allyn Bacchus 2019 Season Record 13 – 2 2020 Schedule (Tentative, Check Back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-25 @ West Chester East (0-0) Harold Zimmerman Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Kennett (0-0) Walter E. […]
2020 Team Preview: The McGuffey Highlanders @McguffeyFB @WhipkeyM1 @RFalosk
August 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
McGuffey Highlanders Head Coach Ed Dalton Assistant Coaches * Keith Carlisle, Jeremy Fisher, Jared Johnson, Scott McCuen, Shawn Phillips, Nate Parry, Justin Wise, Ed Burg, Heath Shriver, Jon Leasure, Mike Fatigante 2019 Season Record 9-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Brownsville (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Washington (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Charleroi (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Ryan Simitoski, Northwestern @risimitoski @NWSD_FOOTBALL
August 14, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ryan Simitoski Northwestern High School Class of 2021 Head Coach – Mark Brooks Position – MLB & DE 5′ 11″ 200lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I chose to play football because it helps me as a person. The depression and anxiety one goes through in life. This sport can help you get […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Connor Ford, Brockway @connerjford1 @BrockwayFootba1
August 14, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Conner Ford High School: Brockway Class of: 2021 Height: 5’8″ Weight: 170 Position: QB/CB Twitter: @connerjford1 Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister College Major (if decided): Pre-med biochemistry Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Football and baseball Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Marcus Douglas, Portage @portagestangs @PAStangFootball
August 14, 2020 | Avery Falisec
Marcus Douglas Portage Area High School Graduating Year: 2021 Height: 5’11” Weight: 195 Jersey Number: 25 Positions: TE, DE “He’s a hardworking, unselfish player that only cares about team success, this type of attitude that can help a good team become great.” – Martin Slanoc, Head Football Coach Why do you play football? I […]
Breaking down today’s press conference, 2 things are clear. Wolf wants kids in school, and fall sports can go on. Wolf also backed off his “strong recommendation
August 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
“I’m sorry, that’s my recommendation. You do what you want, and school districts are going to do what they want.” That was the main take away in today’s press conference from Governor Wolf in the front of a Central York YMCA (more on this location below**) when asked about his recommendation that no sports […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mount Union Trojans @RTurnerBigWhite
August 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mount Union Trojans Head Coach Rob Turner Assistant Coaches Stefan Morgan Chris Dodd Trey Rogers Zach Myers Chuck Hand Merle Steele Kevin Hand 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Tentative schedule (check back soon) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Juniata Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Tussey Mountain (0-0) * Dick L. Hess Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ West […]
2020 Player Profile: Alec Blazer Canon-McMillan @alecblazer43 @BigMacsFootball
August 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Alec Blazer Canon-McMillan 2021 Middle Linebacker full back Jersey # 85 Ht 5’10 Wt 195 2019 stats 64 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 0.5 sack Other Sports: Lacrosse Team Defensive player of the year Why do you play football? My dad was big into football growing up and I wanted […]
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