PA Football News Archives
July 2022
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Todd Harper: Sun Valley
July 23, 2022 | David Burnworth
Todd Harper Sun Valley High School Class 2023 Jersey 24 Height 5’8 Weight 155 Other Sports Basketball Awards 2nd team All-Chestmont What makes playing at Sun Valley so special? Something that makes playing at sun valley so special is that my teammate and coaches are people that I love to be around. The atmosphere is […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Corey Rumberger – Selinsgrove
July 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
Corey Rumberger LB/RB Class of 2023 Selinsgrove 5’11 200 Seals Defensive MVP 2021 Twitter @RumbergerCorey Why do you play football? I love the sport and always had a great passion for playing. I’ve made many good friends playing over the years and it’s helped me become who i am. I also play to have fun […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Nate Myers – Southern Huntingdon
July 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nate Myers Southern Huntingdon Class Of 2023 QB/MLB Jersey # 12 HT/WT 5’11”/200lbs 1921 passing yards, 1250 rushing yards, and 113 tackles in 1 season Other sports Baseball, basketball 1st team all state athlete Twitter @NateMyers1212 Why do you play football? I play because I love the sport and I feel relieved the most […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Gavin Picard – Avon Grove
July 22, 2022 | Billy Splain
Gavin Picard Avon Grove Class Of 2024 WR/TE S Jersey #12 HT/WT6’3 190 7 touchdowns sophmore year Other sports Track- highjump 2nd team all academic in the chesmont Twitter @GavinPicard12 Why do you play football? Because it is the best sports environment and gives you a second family Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2022 PFN Player Preview – Wyatt Hazen – Northern York – An FNLSMP podcast.
July 22, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer
Wyatt Hazen School: Northern York Class of: 2023 GPA: 4.3 Jersey Number: 65 Position(s): G / DE Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Notable Awards: Not at this time. Other Sports: Track & Field TWITTER HANDLE: @WyattH2023
PFN Player Spotlight: Matt Kelley – Mount Carmel
July 22, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Matt Kelley Mount Carmel Area High School Class of 2023 Offensive lineman, defensive tackle Awards: AA Pafootballnews Coaches Select 1st Team OL AA Football Writers All-State 1st Team OL PHAC Division 3 1st Team OL & DL Daily Item 1st Team OL Press Enterprise 1st Team OL News Item 1st Team OL Pottsville Republican 1st […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ethan Mahan-Haverford Fords
July 21, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Ethan Mahan School: Haverford Fords Class of: 2023 Position(s): WR/S Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185 Notable Awards: 2nd Team All Delco, 2nd Team All Main Line, HM All Central Other Sports: Baseball TWITTER: @EthanMahan2 ______________________________________ Why do you play football ? I play football because I love the sport and it has helped build me […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Aiden Collins-Honesdale Hornets
July 21, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Aiden Collins School: Honesdale Hornets Class of: 2025 GPA: 3.6 Jersey Number: #12 Position(s): QB Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 188lbs Notable Awards: All Conference Honorable Mention QB Other Sports: Basketball, Track TWITTER: @Aiden_Collins12 __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I’ve always truly loved watching and playing the sport. I also enjoy playing a team […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joshua Applegate – Hughesville
July 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
Joshua Applegate Hughesville Class Of 2023 Center, Defensive line Jersey # 71 HT/WT 6’1 220 Other sports Track and field Honorable Mention offensive lineman Twitter @Japple7164 Why do you play football? Throughout my career football has always been something that pushes me to become a better version of myself. It has motivated me to work […]
County team effort leads to 35-21 win in the 88th annual Dream Game
July 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
The longest running all star game in the country always seems to present a family atmosphere. The same could be said about last nights effort from the County team. There were no outstanding efforts from the County, instead they “played like a family” as Delaware Valley and County head coach Keith Olsommer said of […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Alexander Jimenez Wittong: Northern Lehigh
July 21, 2022 | David Burnworth
Alexander Isaiah Jimenez Wittong Northern Lehigh Class 2023 Jersey 46 Height, 6’2 Weight 210 Other Sports Basketball, and Track and field Awards •All-State Team as a Junior. •Selected 2nd team CLFCA All league. •Selected as a top OLB/DL in 2023. Twitter @JimenezWittong What makes playing at Northern Lehigh so special? The thing that makes Northern […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Stephen O’Donovan-Ridley Green Raiders
July 20, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Stephen O’Donovan School: Ridley Green Raiders Class of: 2023 Jersey Number: #15 Position(s): WR/SS Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170 Other Sports: Track TWITTER: @Stephenod05 __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? Love making memories with teammates and love playing the game. What has been your best football memory ? Beating North Penn last year in […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Benny Haselrig – Hampton
July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
Benny Haselrig Hampton Class Of 2023 Wr, Db, Punt Return, Kick Return Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 / 172 2x All-Conference Wr Other sports 7v7 football 2x All-Conference Twitter @BennyHaselrig Why do you play football? Put so much into it and can’t imagine doing anything else Who is your favorite sports star and why? Stefon Diggs […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Harvard Commit Stephen Scourtis – State College
July 20, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Stephen Scourtis State College High School Class of 2023 Defensive end, tight end Awards: 3x All-Academic Gold Team, 6A 2nd Team All-State DE (PA), 1st Team All-Conference TE (Mid-Penn Commonwealth), 3x Varsity Letterman Other sports: Lacrosse Offer Sheet: Columbia, Dartmouth, Kent st, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Harvard, Lehigh, Richmond, UMass, New Hampshire, Navy, Army, Fordham, […]
For Indiana’s Isaac Nygren & Moshannon Valley’s Landyn Evans and Austyn Walhburn, being a better Christian equates to being better athletes
July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
Recently I had the pleasure of being a camp counselor for the Brisbin Baptist Church camp at Prince Gallitzin State Park. It was a week I’ll never forget that presented an opportunity to view a few Pennsylvania high school football players through a different set of circumstances. Indiana high player Isaac Nygren & Moshannon Valley’s […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aiden Black – Delaware Valley
July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aiden Black Delaware Valley Class Of 2024 Tight End/ H-Back/ Outside Linebacker Jersey #87 HT/WT 6’3 228 Sophomore year 373 yards on 23 catches 4 receiving TDs Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field Recieved offensive mvp for my school, All-State honors, nationally ranked 19th as a 3 star TE in 2024. Multiple max preps offensive, […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Hayden Ward – Canton
July 20, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Hayden Ward Canton Jr/Sr High School Class of 2023 Linebacker, running back, wide receiver Awards: All-State Linebacker Other sports: Wrestling, baseball Why do you play football? I have always played ever since I could walk and I love the competitive aspect. What has been your best memory? When we came back to beat Old Forge […]
2022 with Head Coach Nick Leone Mariemont High School (Ohio)
July 19, 2022 | David Burnworth
Nick Leone Mariemont High School Head Coach Twitter: @CoachNLeone You finished 8-4 last season, including a playoff victory. What must take place this off-season for you guys to improve overall and go deeper into the playoffs? Every year after the season, the staff sits down to address the biggest issues from the previous year. This […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Max Heckert – Pine-Richland
July 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
Max Heckert Pine-Richland Class Of 2023 Linebacker Jersey #40 HT/WT6ft 220 lbs Finished last season with 96 Tackles, 16 TFLs, and 6 sacks. Other sports you play I just play football. All Conference Linebacker Twitter @Max_Heckert Why do you play football? Football has always been around my family. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Matthew Machalik-Palmerton Blue Bombers
July 19, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Matt Machalik School: Palmerton Blue Bombers Class of: 2024 GPA: 3.6 Jersey Number: #2 Position(s): QB/FS Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 195 Notable Awards: 1st Team All-State Writers 2nd Team All-State Coaches Super 16 Dream Team Eastern PA Football 1st Team Times News Offensive Player of the Year Other Sports: Basketball TWITTER: @machalikmatthew _____________________________________________ Why do […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Matthew Martin – Marian Catholic
July 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matthew Martin Marian Catholic High School Class Of 2023 RB/LB Jersey #44 HT/WT5’11/215 2021 Stats (1,074yds Rushing) (97 Tackles) (15 TFL) (2 Blk Kicks) Other sports Baseball Awards 2021/22022 2022 PaPrepsRivals Pennsylvania High School Football Top Running Backs in 2023 2022 PaPrepRivals Top Returning Defensive Players Colonial/Schuylkill Eastern Pa. 2021 Standard Speaker All Area First […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Dayshaun Burnett – Imani Christian
July 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
Dayshaun Burnett Imani Christmas Academy Class Of 2025 LB, QB, S, WR Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’2 200lbs 43 tackles 5 TFL 2 forced fumbles 1 fumble recovery Other sports Basketball All Section Honorable Mention Twitter @dburnett_10 Offers: Akron Why do you play football? I love this game because it is a team focused game, and […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Andrew Foster-Chichester Eagles
July 18, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Andrew Foster V School: Chichester Eagles Class of: 2023 GPA: 4.3 Jersey Number: 50 Position(s): C Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 325 Notable Awards: 1st Team All Del-Val (2021) 2nd Team all Del-Val (2019 Chichester Eagles Offensive Lineman of the Year (2021) Numerous Academic Awards Other Sports: Swimming, Boxing TWITTER HANDLE: @AndrewFosterV1 _______________________________________________ Why do you […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Lacota Dippre – Lakeland
July 18, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Lacota Dippre Lakeland High School Class of 2023 Tight end, defensive end, linebacker Ht: 6’4 Wt: 240 Awards: All-State tight end and defensive end, District DPOY, Division DPOY Other sports: Track and field Offer Sheet: Kent st, Bowling Green, New Hampshire, Army, Dartmouth, LIU, Holy Cross, Brown, Lehigh, Albany, St. Francis, Monmouth, Fordham, Colgate, North […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller – Central Columbia
July 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Guard, Defensive Tackle Jersey #54 HT/WT 5’11 1/2 , 235 Other sports Track & Field PFN All Academic Team Twitter @CordellHeggens1 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the energy that comes on Friday nights. As a high school athlete it’s the Friday […]
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