June 2022

2022 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Begansky – Pottsville

June 14, 2022 | Billy Splain

Jacob Begansky Pottsville Area Class Of 2023 Offensive Lineman Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’3” 265 lbs Other sports Track and Field Twitter @BeganskyJacob Why do you play football? I play football for the camaraderie between me, my teammates, and my coaches. Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sports star is Jason Kelce, […]

2022 PFN Player Profile, – Deshaun Blackwell, Westinghouse FNLMPS podcast

June 14, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Deshaun Blackwell WR/DB Class of 2023, Jersey #1, 6′ 148 lbs, @Deshaunblackwe3

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Marco Pulizzi – Montoursville

June 13, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Marco Pulizzi Montoursville High School Class of 2023 Wide receiver, defensive back Ht: 6’1 Wt: 190 Other sports: baseball and track twitter: @MarcoPulizzi Why do you play football? I play football out of pure love for the sport. I have played my entire life and I wouldn’t give it up for the world. What has […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Kahlen Watt – Manheim Central

June 13, 2022 | Billy Splain

Picture via Mark Palczewski Kahlen Watt Manheim Central Class Of 2023 OLB/TE/Slot Years with Varsity: 3-years Jersey #86 HT/WT 6’ 195 lbs 5 interceptions 3 pick sixes, 114 tackles, 3.5 sacks, blocked punt and punt return. Other sports Track and Field All Eastern PA, Lancaster-Lebanon league all star 1st team all Academic Twitter @WattKahlen Why […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Cj Hinton-Honesdale Hornets

June 13, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Cj Hinton School: Honesdale Hornets Class of: 2023 GPA: 3.7 Jersey Number: 4 Position(s): RB/LB Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185 Notable Awards: LFC Division 2 Coaches All-Conference Honorable Mention LB Other Sports: Track TWITTER HANDLE: @CjHinton4 __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? It allows me to express a competitive side of myself that isn’t […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Billy Whitlatch-West Greene Pioneers

June 13, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Billy Whitlatch School: West Greene Class of: 2024 GPA: 4.0 Jersey Number: 22 Position(s): RB/SS Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 150 Notable Awards: Highest Honor Roll and Team Captain Other Sports: Powerlifting and Wrestling TWITTER HANDLE: @WhitlatchBilly2 Why do you play football ? Because you just get to go out there and hit people as hard […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Evan McCracken – Richland

June 12, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Evan McCracken Richland High School Class of 2024 Running back, middle linebacker Ht: 5’10 Wt: 175 Awards: Honorable mention Trib-Dem 2021,2022 Other sports: Track and field Why do you play football? I play football because I love the sport and I make all kinds of friendships, I also play because I learn all types of […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Victor Pagan – Parkland

June 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Victor Pagan Parkland Class Of 2023 Linebacker/ Fullback Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’10 200 60 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 TFL, 1 safety, 1 INT Other sports: Lacrosse http://www.hudl.com/v/2GQJBv Twitter @victorpagan35 Why do you play football? following in my dads footsteps What are your goals for this coming season? 100 tackles and a district championship If your […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Connor Hilling-Valley View Cougars

June 12, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Connor Hilling School: Valley View Class of: 2023 Position(s): Running Back Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 170 Notable Awards: All-State, District Champ, Athlete of the week, All-Conference Other Sports: Basketball, Track&Field TWITTER HANDLE: @connorhilling2 __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? Football is really relevant throughout my family. My dad and all of my uncles played football. […]

2022 North VS South game from West Virginia South dominates North 30-13

June 12, 2022 | contributor

Last night I made my way from Buckeye Lake, Ohio to South Charleston High School in West Virginia to watch my third North vs. South all-star game. As usual, this game was very intense, with a couple of high-energy events occurring that came close to having players rejected. Even with gas prices at record levels, […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Xzavier Minium-Milton Black Panthers

June 12, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Xzavier Minium School: Milton Black Panthers Class of: 2023 GPA: 3.89 Jersey Number: 3 Position(s): ATH Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 180 Notable Awards: 2nd Team All State Offensive Athlete Other Sports: Basketball and Track TWITTER: @XzavierM4 Why do you play football ? I play football because it is fun. Playing games with your friends and […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Jason Bernard – Garnet Valley

June 11, 2022 | Billy Splain

Jason Bernard Garnet Valley Class Of 2023 Running Back Jersey #36 HT/WT 5 ‘7″-190 All-Delco Honorable Mention, All-Central League Honorable Mention, All Academic Team Gold Twitter @Jaybernard36 Why do you play football? There are a variety of reasons why I play the game of football. One main reason is my true passion I have for […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Zane Snyder-Scott, Northwestern

June 11, 2022 | Billy Splain

Zane Snyder-Scott Northwestern Class Of2023 Center/Defensive Tackle Jersey #58 HT/WT 5’11 235 79 total tackles 12 pancakes 9 tackles for loss 2 sacks 4 fumble recoveries 1 forced fumble Other sports Basketball 1st team all region defensive tackle and 2nd team all region center Twitter @zsnyderscott58 Why do you play football? For the love of […]

Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association All-Star Game West 35 East 14

June 11, 2022 | contributor

Last night I made a much needed trip to Princeton High School in Cincinnati to watch the Southwest Ohio Football Coaches Association All-Star game. Chad Murphy was the head coach for the West team, with Nick Osborne heading up the East team. The game’s first big play came from Marquee Cummimgs of Cincinnati St. Xavier, […]

District 10 lights up the scoreboard in 11th All-Star Football Showcase @nwpfca

June 11, 2022 | Shane Lux

Meadville – If you like offense, then Frank B. Fuhrer Field was the place to be Friday night. In the highest-scoring District 10 Football Showcase to date, the North and South combined for 101 points and 15 touchdowns, with nearly 1000 yards of total offense. In the end, the North outgunned the South 61-40 on […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Jakodi Jones – Philipsburg-Osceola

June 10, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Jakodi Jones Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Running back, linebacker, long snapper Ht: 6’0 Wt: 185 Other sports: Ice and roller hockey. Why do you play football? I have loved the sport since I was a little kid and have grown up playing ball. I love the physical side of the game. What has been […]

2020 PFN Player Profile: James Falk, The Haverford School

June 10, 2022 | Billy Splain

James Falk The Haverford School Class Of2023 Tight end Jersey #86 HT/WT 6’6/235 Other sports Baseball Twitter @jamesfalk15 COMMITTED TO RICE UNIVERSITY Offer Sheet: Lehigh, Rice, Bucknell, Bryant, New Hampshire Why do you play football? Love the sport. Always a goal of mine to be a professional player Who is your favorite sports star and […]

Jack Arvin Football Classic Trumbull County 31 Mahoning County 21

June 10, 2022 | contributor

Last night, I made my way to Hubbard Memorial Field for the first time to cover the 2022 36th annual Jack Arvin Football Classic. The game features all-stars from Mahoning Valley and Trumbell County. Over all, it looked like over 1,000 fans put the five-dollar gas prices aside and drove to see this contest. For […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Eyan Thomas – Chichester

June 10, 2022 | Billy Splain

Eyan Thomas Chichester Class Of 2023 Defense Tackle, Left Tackle Jersey # 78 HT/WT 6’4 295 60 solo tackles, 28 solo tackles Other sports Basketball, Track and Field Del Val Champions, 6 ranked DT in the State, 1 Team All Del Val Defense, Got invited to play in the All America Game in Florida. Twitter […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Cyncir Bowers – Bishop McDevitt

June 10, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Cyncir Bowers Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 2023 Running back, wide receiver Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 Other sports: Track and field Offer Sheet: Bowling Green, ODU, Richmond, LIU, Fordham, Monmouth Why do you play football? Football just has always been there and I have always been pretty good at it. What has been your […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Connor Foltz – Central Mountain

June 9, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Connor Foltz Central Mountain High School Class of 2024 Wide receiver, defensive back Ht: 5’10 Wt: 165 Awards: First-Team All-Conference Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because I fell in love with it as a kid. What has been your best memory? Our defense stopping Shamokin on the […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Tayvon J. Sherrell – Chartiers Valley

June 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Tayvon J. Sherrell Chartiers valley Class Of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’1 292 53 tot tackles and 4.5 sacks Other sports – Track and field 1st team all conference defense 2nd team all conference offense Twitter @Tayvon_Sherrell Why do you play football? I just love the sport, the adrenaline, and excitement/nervousness before every snap […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Gavin Eckley – Bald Eagle Area

June 8, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Gavin Eckley Bald Eagle Area High School Class of 2023 Outside linebacker, safety, slot back, running back Ht: 5’7 Wt: 150 Awards: All-State special teams, All-Conference defense, All-conference special teams. Other sports: Baseball Why do you play football? I play football because of the rush it makes you feel when you run out onto the […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ben Manley-Mahanoy Area Golden Bears

June 8, 2022 | Daniel Reed

pic Kaylee Lindenmuth Ben Manley School: Mahanoy Area High School Class of: 2023 Position(s): LB/RB/QB Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 225 Notable Awards: Other Sports: Basketball TWITTER HANDLE: @BenManley1804 What has been your best football memory ? Playing in the rain against Shenandoah. What is your desired major in college ? Engineering What is your personal […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Adam Wormuth: Lakeland