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April 2023

 

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington Tigers WR/CB Noah Santana

April 30, 2023  |  

Name: Noah Santana Height/Weight: 5-8 130 Position: Wide Receiver / Cornerback Jersey #: 8 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @M8ch_ Noah returns to the Tigers as a captain in his senior season and will be counted upon heavily as Kensington will utilize him in the starting line up at both slot receiver & cornerback. The Tigers this season will […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Monessen RB/DB TyVaughn Kershaw

April 30, 2023  |  

Photo MonValley Independent TyVaughn Kershaw Rb Slot Db Monessen Class Of 2026 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’8 180 Other sports Basketball track Twitter @KershawTyy When TyVaughn took his first varsity snap at running back Coach Wade Brown knew he had something special. Kershaw went on to rush for over 1,300 yards in 2022. His quick burst […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brookville OL/LB Jack Knapp

April 30, 2023  |  

Jack Knapp ILB, OL Brookville Class Of 2024 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’ 200 100 tackles junior year, 14 tfl, 2 sacks Other sports Basketball District 9 first team all conference ILB Twitter @JackKnapp24   New head coach Gabe Bowley is impressed already. “Jack Knapp is going to be a senior OL and Middle Linebacker for […]

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Wildcats squeak by Tomahawks: Vikings thump Spartans (galleries)

April 30, 2023  |  

Written/pic by Doug Lane A GEFA Mountain conference matchup between rivals took place at Kish Park when the visiting Williamsport Wildcats & the Mifflin County Tomahawks playeon a damp dreary Saturday afternoon, turnovers were costly and would end up being the demise of the Tomahawks who couldn’t overcome the lead that the Wildcats had built […]

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Late Game Surge Allows Buffs to Claim Key Win in Overtime Saturday.

April 30, 2023  |  

Bedford County Buffaloes rally from a two score fourth quarter deficit to defeat Hazleton Mustangs in overtime. DRUMS- On a crisp chilly overcast Saturday afternoon at the Valley Chiefs Field the Mustangs and Buffaloes provided the few dozen fans to quite a show in a highly-contested Great Eastern Football Association 8-man semipro football game. In […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Landon Beckowski(LB/RB)-Saucon Valley Panthers

April 29, 2023  |  

Player Name: Landon Beckowski School: Saucon Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 24 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: None at the moment Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @24beckowski_L ____________________________ Words from the Coach: “Landon had 66 tackles last season as a Junior. He is a […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Catholic (SS/CB/OLB) JayVon Story

April 29, 2023  |  

JayVon Story 2024 West Catholic Prep SS/CB/OLB Jersey #13 HT/WT  5’11/162 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @vonstory13 “JayVon is the x factor coming into the season and we expect to see a huge jump in production from him. He played a hybrid LB/SS in last year’s defense showing the ability to play in […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Berks Catholic QB William Hess

April 29, 2023  |  

William Hess Quarterback Berks Catholic high school Class Of 2024 Jersey # 5 HT/WT 5’6, 165 Other sports Baseball All- academic team for Berks County/Lancaster Lebanon league/ Pa football news. Eastern conference champions Twitter @William_5Hess Why do you play football? I play football for the brotherhood that’s made from the long summer days in the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montoursville DT/TE Evan Bloom

April 29, 2023  |  

Evan Bloom DT/TE Montoursville Class Of 2024 Jersey #81 HT/WT 5’10 200 Last season 63 tackles. Had the most tackle for Loss on the team. Other sports Wrestling Twitter @EBloom81 Head Coach Joe Hanna says “Evan is one of the leaders on our defensive line. He had 64 total tackles (13 for loss) and 2 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Westmont Hilltop lineman Blake Weslager

April 28, 2023  |  

Blake Weslager OG/MLB/DT Westmont Hilltop Class Of 2024 Jersey #67 HT/WT 6’2 250 Other sports Basketball Baseball Tennis and Track 2x All Conference Guard Twitter @WeslagerBlake When you’re a lineman with Westmont you have to be several things: nimble, strong, quick and athletic. Blake checks all those boxes, plus, he’s usually one of the bigger […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area RB/LB Aaron Crossley

April 28, 2023  |  

Aaron Crossley RB/LB Wyoming Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10” 205 2115 rushing yards 26 total TDs 9.5 YPC Other sports Track & field wrestling 2022 Max Preps PA HS Athlete of the Week 2022 All Eastern PA Football-2nd Team-RB 2022 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-RB/LB 2022 Times Leader All WVC–1st Team-RB 2022 NPF […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Grove City WR Gavin Lutz

April 28, 2023  |  

Gavin Lutz WR/DB Grove City Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 165 136 catches (5th all time in county) 1632 rec yards, 15 td, and 7 int. Other sports Basketball Jim Kelly Rookie player of the year, 2nd Team All State WR, 1st Team All State DB Twitter @lutz_gavin If teams aren’t looking to […]

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The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 5 – Both Teams Score 30 Some Points)

April 28, 2023  |  

(Note: This is a multi-part series of weekly articles that will appear every Friday through June regarding all of Pennsylvania’s greatest games I’ve seen from the 1970s through 2022.  I was just a young whipper-snapper in the 60s, joined the Marines in the 70s, and didn’t get to witness many games in the 80s.  From […]

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Northeast Star Athlete Kahmir Prescott commits to Wisconsin

April 28, 2023  |  

Kahmir Prescott as a junior for Northeast High School during the 2022 season opened many eyes of recruiters with his play as a defensive back, returner and rusher. He finished the season leading the team in interceptions, return yards & rushing yards. This led to a dozen offers from some high-profile universities. Power 5 schools […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford DB/WR Carmen Metcalfe

April 28, 2023  |  

Carmen Metcalfe Strong Safety, WR Penn-Trafford High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6”1 / 185 Other sports Baseball and Basketball First Team All Section DB Twitter @MetcalfeCarmen Carmen is all over the field. Seems to have a nose for the ball. His receiver skills help him excel defensively with the ability to out […]

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Leigh Bonczewski Named Head Football Coach at Northwest Area

April 27, 2023  |  

After Nearly 30 years as an Assistant Coach, Bonczewski Lands a Head Coaching Position. SHICKSHINNY- The Northwest Area School District named long time assistant coach Leigh Bonczewski as the Rangers new head football coach. He is replacing Carl Major, who left the program to accept a head coaching job for the Danville Ironmen. Bonczewski has […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brad Lee Jones(OG/LB)-Panther Valley Panthers

April 27, 2023  |  

Player Name: Brad Lee Jones School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OG/LB Jersey Number: 51 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Team Captain, and Best Back Award(On Team Awards) Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @BradLeeJonesJr1 __________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Brad is our top returning defensive […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Chester QB Jalen Harris

April 27, 2023  |  

Jalen Harris QB Chester High School Class of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT: 6’0/180 Lbs 2,261 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns, 4 rushing touchdowns 5-A All-State QB Twitter: @jalen1harris Chester’s New Head Coach Dennis Shaw had this to say about Jalen- “Jalen’s progress has been outstanding. to gain 1st-team all-state honors as a freshman just shows […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Haverford School DL Michael Barnes-Pace

April 27, 2023  |  

Michael Barnes-Pace School: The Haverford School Position: Defensive Lineman Height/Weight: 6-0 245 Jersey #52 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Inter-Ac 1st team, Honorable Mention All Delco Twitter: @mpace52 Michael returns to the Fords as a multi-year starter who will be a huge part of the team’s success in 2023. Head Coach Brian Martin states that “Mike is a quiet leader […]

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The Victory Fitness Offers Page Daily Updates!

April 26, 2023  |  

Offers were flying all over the place today! Visit our offers page for up to date D1 offers. Click the banner above! It’s that time of the year. Coaches are out scouring the land looking for that recruit they believe will take their program up a notch. Today there was a flurry of activity on […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Shaler Area WR Joe Desabato

April 26, 2023  |  

Joe Desabato 2024 Shaler Area WR Jersey #3 HT/WT  5’9/175 Lbs Extra Stats: 52 Receptions 821 Yards 11 TDs Other Sports: Basketball 1st and 2nd team All-Conference Twitter: @desab0033 “Joey is our top receiver and was also the number 1 receiver in 5A(WPIAL). He was 5th overall with 52 receptions for 821 yards and 11 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Twp QB Hayden Johnson

April 26, 2023  |  

Hayden Johnson Qb and Punter Manheim Township Class Of 2024 Jersey # 9 HT/WT 6’1 195 LBS Other sports Lacrosse, Golf, and used to play basketball 1st Team all state Qb, All academic team, 1st team all section Qb Twitter @HaydenJohnson09 Offers: Lehigh Hayden Johnson is just hitting his stride. Hard to believe that can […]

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GAME DATE CHANGED TO MAY 7, 3PM! Colonial/Schuylkill All-Star Game Updated rosters

April 26, 2023  |  

The second annual Colonial/Schuylkill All-Star game will take place next Sunday, May 7 at Palmerton’s Blue Bomber Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate. Kickoff is slated for 3 pm.

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mt. Carmel QB Cole Spears

April 26, 2023  |  

photo News Item Cole Spears QB/CB Mount Carmel Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’10 165 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track & Field Twitter @ColeDSpears11 Cole Spears was 83/118 for 1,218 yards 14 TDs in 2022. Oh and by the way, he missed a bunch of games with a torn ACL mid season. Cole is […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Downingtown West`s WR/S Dean Hangey.

April 25, 2023  |  

Dean Hangey WR/S Downingtown West Class Of 2024 Jersey #30 HT/WT 6′ 0″ 170 Other sports: Track and field Twitter @dean_hangey Downingtown West head coach, Mike Milano said, “Dean is an explosive force on both side of the ball at DB and as a WR. He is relentless, working to hone his skills.” This hard […]

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