August 2020
2020 Player Preview: Nathan Witkowsky, McGuffey @NathanWitkowsky McGuffey @NathanWitkowsky @McguffeyFB
August 5, 2020 | contributor
Nathan Witkowsky McGuffey High School Kicker Class 2021 6’0” 175 lbs Twitter @NathanWitkowsky 1- How long have you been playing football? I’ve been playing football for 2 years. 2-What other sports do you play? I also play soccer, basketball, and tennis. 3- What life lessons has football taught you? Football has taught me self […]
2020 Team Preview: The Burrell Buccaneers @ShawnLiotta @BSDBucs @alex_arledge12
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Burrell Buccaneers Head Coach Shawn Liotta Assistant Coaches Jeremy Liotta, Mark Kaczanowicz, Jeff Gates, Jim Gamble, John Reay, Eric Fusco 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Indiana (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. East Allegheny (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Apollo-Ridge (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ North Catholic (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
2020 PFN Player Profile- Jaden Newton, Palisades HS @Pirates_FB @newton_jaden
August 5, 2020 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Name: Jaden NewtonSchool: PalisadesClass year: 2022Position: QuarterbackHeight: 6’2Weight: 185 What type of music do you listen to?Rap/Country Who is your favorite non-sports entertainer? Why?Nobody, because I only have sports entertainers. What are you looking forward to most this school year?Being able to compete for championships. How has this pandemic affected your training?It has affected my […]
What went into North Allegheny linebacker Nathan Hoke”s decision to commit to Brigham Young @natehoke26 @nafootball_tfl
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
With offers from the like of Brigham Young, Central Michigan, Army, Fordham, Eastern Illinois and more, North Allegheny’s Nathan Hoke had a difficult decision to make, but having a brother play for one of those schools made that decision a little easier. Couple that with the fact that the Covid-19 situation prevented him from visiting […]
2020 Team Preview: The Broovkille Raiders @scottpark68 @BrookvilleSD @jack_krug6
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Broovkille Raiders Head Coach Scott Park Assistant Coaches Nick Nosker Andy Martino Jim Rush Dave Fitch Bob Fye Gabe Bowley Shaun Reynolds 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Mercyhurst Prep (SCR) Mercyhurst University 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bradford (0-0) * Brookville HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ DuBois (0-0) Mansell Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sammy Knipe, State College @sammyknipe @SCoachLintal
August 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sammy Knipe State College S, LB, Punter, Returner, WR, TE Jersey # 7 HT/WT 100 tackles as a sophomore (I am 6’1″, 220, I couldn’t enter it on the previous one) Other sports you play Track & Field, Lacrosse Twitter @sammyknipe 2x 1st Team All-State Safety, 1st Team All Conference Why do you play […]
EPC votes to delay fall sports. Football to begin competition Oct 2
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
August 4, 2020 EPC Tiered Delay Plan Press Release To: All Interested Media Outlets From: Nathan Davidson, President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Fred Harris, Vice President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference On Tuesday, August 4th , 2020 The Board of Principals of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference voted (18-0 ) to support a tiered delay […]
Navigating a New World: High School Football and the Classroom During COVID-19. A matter of life and death for some.
August 4, 2020 | TC Jones
Navigating a New World: High School Football and the Classroom During COVID-19 Suhail Gillard, Mastery Charter. Quameer Knight, George Washington. Kristian Marche, Imhotep. Jahsun Patton, Boys Latin. Messiah Chiverton, Frankford. Zion Vaughan, Penn Wood. Jayvon Pendleton, Imhotep. Angelo Walker, Frankford These are the names of young children lost to violence in the city of Philadelphia. […]
2020 Player Profile: Dylan Dietz, North Schuylkill @DDietz_ @NSAthletics1 @nsspartansfball
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dylan dietz North Schuylkill Wr/Fs/Rb/K/P Jersey # 19 HT/WT 5’10 175 Lead team in receptions and interceptions Other sports you play Baseball Schuylkill league div 1. All league team on defense. Defensive back SCFCA North second team defense 2019 republican herald 2nd team defense Twitter @_DDietz Why do you play football? The bond and friendships […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lower Merion Aces @LowerMerionFB
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lower Merion Aces Head Coach Joe Augustine Assistant Coaches Khalil Smith, Kevin Herod, Ray Gionta, Justin Clark, Raheem Orr, Herman Hinton Key Starters Lost Mason Williams TE/DE Jaden Holder WR/DB Roger Roberts QB/DB Noah Pritchard OT/DE 2019 Season Record 0-10 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Methacton (SCR) Warrior Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Upper Merion (0-0) […]
2020 Player Preview: Jack Chilson, Tunkhannock @chilzone18 @TunkhannockF
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jack Chilson Tunkhannock QB/DB Jersey # 7 HT/WT 6’5” 185 2400 yards 21 TDs Other sports you play Basketball, track and field Have you won any awards? WVC All-Star, All-Eastern PA (HM), Offensive Player of the Year (School) Twitter @chilzone18 Why do you play football? I play football for the 8 year old version of […]
2020 Player Profile: Kevin Pineda – Wissahickon @KevinPineda217 @WissFootball @CoachBFleming
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Kevin Pineda Year: 2021 Wissahickon High School OT/DT Jersey # 56 Committed to Monmouth Ht: 6’4 Wt: 300 Awards: Second-team all-league, ranked #10 offensive guard in PA, all academic silver team Why do you play football? Kevin: I play football because I feel that it’s a way out because I wasn’t playing too many sports […]
2020 Player Profile: Ethan Rossman – Bellefonte @ethan_rossman @RollOnRaiders
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ethan Rossman Year: 2021 Bellefonte High School QB/LB Jersey # 18 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 190 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Stats: 993 passing yards with 12 touchdowns with 680 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns Twitter: ethan_rossman Why do you play football? Ethan: I’ve always played football. It’s just a whole different feeling to be out there […]
Central Yorks Beau Pribula Will be a Nittany Lion, made announcement today @beauprib @centralyorkFB
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Committed. pic.twitter.com/4iHxPEguWB — Beau Pribula (@beauprib) August 3, 2020 With that announcement, Central York quarterback Beau Pribula has declared his commitment to Penn State. In his first season as a starting quarterback for the 77 for 135 (57%) for 1,244 passing yards. He also rushed 62 times for 365 yards, averaging nearly 6 yards per […]
2020 Team Preview: The Williamsport Millionaires @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB @CoachMcCabeOL
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Williamsport “Millionaires” Head CoachChuck Crews Assistant Coaches Kevin Brown, Keith McCabe, Pat Ross, Doug Thiel, Jeremy Sennett, RJ Haas, Josh Rogers, Marshall Nork, Colin Esposito, Pat Vollman, Tariq Moore, Mike Lundy, Ed Hare 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Harrisburg (SCR) STA Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Crestwood (0-0) STA Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Gavin Garcia, Southern Columbia @gavingarcia_ @SoCoTigerSports
August 3, 2020 | Phil Myers
Gavin Garcia RB / DB Southern Columbia 2022 Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 lbs. Twitter: @gavingarcia_ Siblings: Gaige, Garrett, Grady College Major (if decided): Sports medicine Other sports: Wrestling and track Favorite subject: Wood shop Team goals for 2020: State championship – undefeated season Individual goals for 2020: 3,000 yards rushing Do you have a favorite […]
2020 Team Preview: The Manheim Central Barons @ManheimCentral @CoachHahnMCFB
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Manheim Central Barons Head Coach: Dave Hahn (26 years, 6th as HC, 57 – 10) 2017 Record: 9 – 3 Assistant Coaches: Tom Waranavage (27), Mike Williams (52), Frank Barton (35), Caleb Walton (4), Kevin Krause (37), Troy Smith (18), Tony Ferrari (2), Nick Cascarino (1), Shaun Buller (6), John Phillips (12) Offensive Scheme: […]
2020 Team Preview: The Maplewood Tigers @CoachBork53
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Maplewood Tigers Head Coach Bryan Borkovich Assistant Coaches Nate Albert Robert Finkbeiner Shane Klingler Jason McPherson Harry Zurasky 2019 Season Record 10-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Sharpsville (SCR) Sharpsville Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Iroquois (0-0) * Maplewood Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Northwestern (0-0) * Louis J. Rogers Field 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Saegertown (0-0) * Canon Memorial […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Duell – West Chester East @RyanDuell2021 @WCEastFootball
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ryan Duell Year: 2021 West Chester East High School QB Jersey # 2 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 205 Other sports: Basketball, javelin Why do you play football? Ryan: I play Football as I feel it is the ultimate blend of social/communication skills and athletic ability which makes the game infectious to anyone who plays it. Including […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hempfield Black Knights @HempfieldFB @MrEagerHHS @HSDSportsScores
August 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hempfield Black Knights Head Coach George Eager Assistant Coaches George Eager Head Coach/Quarterbacks/Punt Coordinator John Ridinger Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line Jim Vieland Running backs/ Kick Return Coordinator RJ Ryan Tight Ends Tommy Walker Wide Receiver Ed Gailor Offensive Assistant Jay Ridinger Defensive Coordinator/ DBs Greg Brown Defensive Line Ralph Heister Defensive Line Edwin Heisey Inside […]
2020 Player Profile: Tyler Bumbarger – Bald Eagle @CoachJNagle
August 3, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tyler Bumbarger Year: 2021 Bald Eagle Area High School Jersey # 7 DE Ht: 5’11 Wt: 220 Other sports: Baseball 2019 Stats: 99 total tackles and 8 sacks Why do you play football? Tyler: I play football to have fun and make memories. What has been your best memory from football so far? Tyler: Winning […]
Baldwin’s Connor Lavelle makes his pledge to Lehigh @lavelle_2002 @bw_highlander
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Baldwin Highlander DB Connor Lavelle made his choice. Lehigh is the place he wants to play his college ball. The speedy DB fits the mold, has the speed and talent to make an impact for the Hawks in a hurry. He made his announcement today on twitter: Committed❗️#2T1LLFLY pic.twitter.com/u1kBW6qQ5v — Connor Lavelle (@lavelle_2002) August […]
2020 Team Preview: The St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen @SmDutchNation @coachv75 @ChrisDworek
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
St. Mary’s Flying Dutchmen Head Coach Chris Dworek Assistant Coaches Seth Field Jim Alegretto Mike Kunes Zach Hoy Jimmy Werner Beau Iorfido Frank Varischetti 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Clearfield (SCR) Bison Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Ridgway (0-0) * Dutch County Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Bradford (0-0) * Bradford Stadium 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Weston Grim – Unionville @weston_grim @HailUnionville @coachclarkuhs
August 2, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Weston Grim Year: 2021 Unionville High School RB/ATH/DB/P Jersey # 25 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 170 Other sports: Rugby and track Why do you play football? Weston: I play football because I loved watching my high school team play as a kid and I wanted to be just like the players one day. What has been […]
2020 Player Profile: Bobby Walchak, Pottsville @bobby_walchak @PAHSathletics @TideStatsMan @mcgeoy11
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bobby Walchak RB/OLB/ATH Pottsville Area High School Jersey – #3 Ht – 6’1” Wt – 205lbs. 2019 stats – 113 Tackles, 12 Sacks, 86 carries for 566 yards Other Sports: Track Twitter @bobby_walchak 1st Team All-Eastern PA Defense ATH, Pottsville Republican Rookie of the Year (Sophomore Season), All Academic Gold Team – 3Years, 2nd Team […]
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