PA Football News Archives

June 2021

2021 PFN Player Profile: Dawson Booher – Southern Huntingdon @BooherDawson @Abatzel15

June 13, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Dawson Booher Southern Huntingdon High School Class of 2022 WR/DB Ht: 5’9 Wt: 160 Other sports: Basketball and baseball Awards: First-team All-Conference cornerback and second-team All-State corner. Twitter: @BooherDawson Why do you play football? I love the game and being able to play with my teammates! What has been your best memory from football so […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Alex Tecza – Mt. Lebanon @AlexTecza2 @mtlebofootball

June 13, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Alex Tecza Mt. Lebanon High School Class of 2022 S/RB Ht: 6’1 Wt: 190 Other sports: Lacrosse Awards: Big 56 All 6A Conference defensive back; Post Gazette All 6A Conference defensive back, WPIAL Elite 70; WPIAL Blitz 6A Honorable Mention Player of the Year; Cover Three Athletics first-team defensive back and second-team running back. Twitter: […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Raeff DiCello, Pottsville @Raeff_0 @PAHSathletics @Pasdtide @mcgeoy11

June 13, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Raeff DiCello Pottsville Area Crimson Tide Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.8 Position(s): WR/DB/K Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170 Awards: Schuylkill County 1st Team Dream Team 1st Team All League 2nd Team EasternPaFootball Other sports: Basketball 2020 Stats: 20 rec, 401 yards, 4 TD Twitter: Raeff_0 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the best part about playing football? Being […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Jack Capaldi, Malvern Prep @capaldi_jack @MalvernPrepFB

June 13, 2021 | David Burnworth

Malvern Prep 2020 Stats 644 passing yards 6 TDs 164.4 passer rating Awards won 1st Team all area All Mainline second team Can you tell us what makes Malvern Prep such a special place to play? Malvern is a very competitive environment. Everyone who gets a chance to play here has had to work […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Tyler Wolfe, Hazleton Area @TylerWolfeQB_23 @HAHS_COUGARS_FB @HASDSportsMed

June 12, 2021 | David Burnworth

Tyler Wolfe QB #14 Hazleton Area 2023 4.0 GPA @TylerWolfeQB_23 What are you looking most forward to this season? I have been working really am looking forward to hopefully get to start this year, after being the back-up QB for Varsity the last two years. I am looking forward to going out with my boys […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Jack Miller-Nativity BVM Green Wave @jack_m1ller @nbvmathletics @coachmason4

June 12, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Jack Miller Nativity BVM Green Wave Jack Miller Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.2 Position(s): OLB/RB Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 196lbs Awards: All Academic Bronze Team and Defensive Player of the Game vs. Minersville Other sports: Basketball 2020, or Career Stats: 55 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles Twitter: jack_m1ller _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Alex Long, Annville-Cleona @alex_long22 @ACFootball_Club @AC_coachG @AnnvilleCleona

June 12, 2021 | Billy Splain

Alex Long Annville-Cleona Class Of 2023 Linebacker, Running Back Jersey # 20 HT/WT 5’11”, 197 Stats 2020: 52 total tackles, 4 TFL’s, 1 Force Fumble Other sports Track and Field awards Honorable Mention Linebacker All-Star, 1st Team Academic All-Star Twitter @alex_long22 Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star of […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Alban Birdaini, Central Lancers @Birdainialban @CentralHighPHL @centrallancers

June 12, 2021 | Billy Splain

Alban Birdaini OL/DL Central High School (Philadelphia) Class Of 2022 Jersey # 54 HT/WT 6’2 260 Other sports Basketball Twitter @Birdainialban Why do you play football? It’s something I fell in love with since I started. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Donald because of how dominant he is as an undersized lineman. Do […]

Great Clips North Vs South All-Star game North 34 South 33 OT @coachbonifay @Gruelingtruth @daytondailynews

June 12, 2021 | David Burnworth

Last night I ventured to Vandalia Butler high school to catch the All-Star game known as the Pigskin Classic. I have attended this one in the past and have always enjoyed it. Before I get started with the article. I tried to get the P.A. guy to give me his rosters with players’ numbers […]

West 20 East 8 2021 Queen City Classic @Coach_Pflug

June 11, 2021 | David Burnworth

Last night I made my way to Cincinnati to catch the 2021 Queen City Classic that was played at Roettger Stadium the home of the Lockland Panthers. The stadium has plenty of seating which is always a plus and the atmosphere for the All-star game was pretty good. I want to say thanks to […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Nick Garrido – Notre Dame Green Pond @nickgarrido_15 @NDGP_FOOTBALL

June 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Nick Garrido Notre Dame Green Pond High School Class of 2022 K/P Ht: 5’8 Wt: 195 Awards: First-team All-State Kicker for Class 3A by PFN, first-team All-League kicker, and second-team All-League Punter, and Academic Bronze team. Twitter: @nickgarrido_15 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the competitiveness of the sport and […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Kanye Thompson – McKeesport @ThompsonKanye @McKeesportArea

June 11, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Kanye Thompson McKeesport High School Class of 2022 RB/S/KR/S Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Basketball and track Awards: Second-team All-Conference athlete. Twitter: @ThompsonKanye Why do you play football? the reason I play is to put my family and my loved ones in a better position and I love the game more than anything. What […]

Finished 2021 PFN Player Preview: Thayden Miller-Montgomery Red Raiders @ThaydenM @MontgAthletics @Coach_Mozella

June 11, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Thayden Miller Montgomery Red Raiders Class of 2022 4.0 GPA Positions: Center, Tackle, and Defensive End Ht- 6’4 Wt-250 Other sports: baseball Awards: 2nd Team All-State Center, First Team Offensive Lineman NTL, and First Team Defensive End NTL 2020 Stats: 76 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, and a sack Twitter: @ThaydenM _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is […]

2021 Player Preview: Nevin Carter-Wyomissing Spartans @nevcarter26 @WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil

June 11, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Nevin Carter Wyomissing Spartans Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.8 Position(s): DB Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: nevcarter26 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the best part about playing? Going out and competing with your friends. What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning the district championship my sophomore year on our […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Eli Fresch – Richland @EliFresch @rhsfootball

June 10, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Eli Fresch Richland High School Class of 2022 OT/OG/DL Ht: 6’3 Wt: 240 Twitter: @EliFresch Why do you play football? The love of the game, I love everything about from the smallest thing in the off-season to Friday night lights and beyond that. What has been your best memory from football so far? Running onto […]

2021 Player Preview: Matthew Machalik-Palmerton Blue Bombers @MachalikMatthew @PalmertonHigh

June 10, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Matthew Machalik Palmerton Area Blue Bombers Class of: 2024 GPA: 3.5 Position(s): QB Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 Other Sports: Basketball Awards: Times News 2020 All Area Team – Athlete all-star Morning Call 2020 All Colonial League Team – Honorable mention 2020 Palmerton Football Grid Iron Awards – Co-Offensive MVP 2020 Stats: 8 Games Played […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Jahiem White – William Penn @JahiemWhite_305 @RussellStoner24

June 10, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Jahiem White William Penn High School Class of 2023 RB Ht: 5’9 Wt: 189 Awards: First Team All-State Running Back, Ranked #2 running back in PA in the Class of 2023 2020 stats: 1,332 yards in 7 games and 16 touchdowns Twitter: @JahiemWhite_305 Offer Sheet: Bowling Green, Old Dominion Why do you play football? I […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Nate Ewell Shady Side Academy @ewell_nate @shady_side @SSAFBboosters

June 10, 2021 | David Burnworth

Nate Ewell Positions LT/ DE School Shady Side Academy Class 2023 5’7 185 2020 Stats 2nd Team all-conference Twitter Info @ewell_nate What will it take for you guys to have a winning season this year? We need to play as a team and not strive on individual efforts Which position do you like playing […]

2021 Player Preview: Rocco Pulizzi-Montoursville Warriors @roccopulizzi6 @mibo77 @MontourWarrior

June 9, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Rocco Pulizzi Montoursville Warriors Class of 2022 GPA: 3.8 Position(s): RB Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200 Other Sports: Baseball and going to run track Awards/Honors: Sports Writers 1st Team All State 1st Team Division 2 All Star Team EasternPAfootball.com 2nd Team All State PAFootballNews.com 2nd Team All State 2020 Stats: 1040 yds, 13 touchdowns in […]

2021 Player Preview: Roman King-West Scranton Invaders @Roman_king64 @WestHigh63 @WestInvaders @DennisHricenak

June 9, 2021 | Daniel Reed

Roman King West Scranton Invaders Class of: 2023 GPA: 3.0 Position(s): OT,OG Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 280lbs Awards: None Other sports: None 2020, or Career Stats: 0 career sacks allowed. 2 pancakes Twitter: @Roman_king64 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the best part about playing football? The best part I like about football is that it’s a team […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Carmichaels Zachary Kerik @zkerik2 @CarmichaelsFB

June 9, 2021 | David Burnworth

Zachary Kerik Positions SS WR Carmichaels High School Class of: 2022 6’2″ 150 2020 Stats- 11 tackles,6 pass deflections,1 int,2 fumbles recoveries Twitter: @zkerik2 Why do you play football? Because I’ve been doing it all my life and it helps me stay in shape and improve my skills Which is harder to play safety […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Jon Wolford – Portage @JonWolford1 @portagestangs @PAStangFootball

June 9, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Jon Wolford Portage Area High School Class of 2022 RB/LB Ht: 5’10 Wt: 170 Other sports: Wrestling Awards: Team leading tackler Twitter: @JonWolford1 Why do you play football? I love the sport and my team. What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning West PAC title my Sophomore year. Who is your […]

2021 Player Profiles: Amani Clark-Bey, Kiski School @mani_2022 @KiskiAthletics

June 9, 2021 | Billy Splain

Amani Clark-Bey The Kiski School Class Of 2022 RB/OLB/ATH Jersey # 5 HT/WT 5”9 185 Sack leader junior year Other sports Track and field awards: Most improved player award (Sophomore year) Captain of the team as a junior ,Mathis athlete award. Twitter @mani_2022 Keystone Football Recruits page: https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/amani_cb/ Why do you play football? I play football […]

2021 PFN Player Profile: Karter Peacock – Jersey Shore @PeacockKarter @shoresports2

June 8, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter

Karter Peacock Jersey Shore High School Class of 2022 DT/OL but moving to RB/LB Ht: 6’2 Wt: 205 Other sports: Baseball Awards: Three-year All-Conference defensive tackle as well as a two-time team hitting leader in baseball. Twitter: @karterpeacock Why do you play football? I play football because I love competing and the physical aspect of […]

2021 PFN Player Preview: Jabari Aspilaire – Conestoga Valley @JabariAspilaire @CVBuckskins