PA Football News Archives
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Springfield LB/FB Ethan Marshall
June 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ethan Marshall Inside linebacker/fullback Springfield Cougars Class Of 2024 Jersey #32 HT/WT 5’11/210 Other sports Baseball Named captain for this upcoming season Twitter @EthanMarshall32 Coach Chris Britton: “Ethan is a Three year starter on defense. Has grown into the position mentally and physically. Role model for players on and off the field”. LET’S GET TO […]
West Catholic Edge rusher Jayzen Flint going to be an Eagle after high school
June 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
One of the best athletes in Philly’s class of 2023 has made his college choice, and it’s a P5 school for him. The talented 6-3, 240 pound defensive end will take his talents to Boston College. Jayzen Flint helped lead West Catholic on a deep playoff run in 2022 and would like to continue that […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Governor Mifflin DE/TE Kabine Toure
June 25, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Kabine Toure Governor Mifflin Mustangs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DE/TE Jersey Number: 11, and 67 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 235lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @kabine26 ______________________ Let’s get to know a little more about Kabine: Why do you play football ? I just fell […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cocalico RB Aaryn Longenecker
June 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Aaryn Longenecker Cocalico Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 5-11 175 Position: RB/CB Jersey #: 1 Accomplishments/Awards: 1st Team All-Section RB selection Twitter: @aaryn_1 Aaron is a two-way player who also contributed on special teams for the Eagles. Head coach Bryan Strohl stated that “Aaryn was a major playmaker on both sides of the ball for us rushing for 774 yards […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilmington RB/LB Benjamin Miller
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Benjamin Miller Running back, Linebacker Wilmington Class O 2024 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10/ 190lbs Other sports Baseball, Basketball District 10 championship freshman year Twitter @bennymiller2617 “Ben is a powerful runner who, while tough to tackle, also possess incredible vision and quickness. On defense, we expect Ben to be the leader and handle a lot of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia LB/RB Gaje Gombert
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gaje Gombert Inside linebacker and running back Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Jersey #25 HT/WT5’9 170lbs 3 interceptions Twitter @gajegombert Words from the coach: “Gaje Gombert is an upcoming Junior who quietly had a stellar sophomore season. He led the team with 3 interceptions from the linebacker position. Gaje has excellent speed and an outstanding […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Pennsboro Lineman/FB Josh Angelo
June 24, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Josh Angelo East Pennsboro Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DE/LB/OL/FB Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 240lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All Sentinel Twitter: @josh_angelo_24 _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Josh is a 4 year starter. He is highly versatile and can play many different positions. Josh is a […]
2nd Half shutout leads a 47-30 win for Penn over Ohio in the Penn-Ohio 44th annual football classic
June 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
On Thursday night, I went to Sebo Stadium in Salem, Ohio, to catch the 2023 Penn-Ohio 44th annual football classic. This game had a ton of D-1 talent in it, along with several other players headed to smaller colleges to continue their football careers and further their education. Pennsylvania would show right off the bat […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Susquehannock RB/LB Michael Fox
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Michael Fox RB/LB Susquehannock Class Of 2024 Jersey # 30 HT/WT 5’10/190 98 tackles sophomore year 1k rushing junior year Averaged 7 yards a carry junior year Other sports Track -School record 4×1 track -All county football -2x district qualifying wrestling, freshman, and sophomore year(did not wrestle junior year -Lettered freshman sophomore and junior year […]
South Edges North in District 4 All Star Thriller (gallery included)
June 24, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
The Stars Aligned again at STA Stadium in Williamsport for the Annual District 4 All-Star Game. Last year, team North represented by UMPC took down South in a 36-0 shutout. This time, it was a more competitive game with South pulling it out in an overtime thriller. Across the district, the schools were well represented. […]
North routs South 36-0 in the D-10 All-Star Classic
June 24, 2023 | David Burnworth
Yesterday I made the almost four-hour drive from Columbus, Ohio, to Meadville, Pennsylvania, to take in my first D-10 All-Star Classic. This was also my first trip to Frank B. Fuhrer Field, the home of the Allegheny Gators. Though the game was very one-sided, I still enjoyed the overall experience as I was on the […]
North dominates 2023 District X All-Star Showcase (gallery included)
June 24, 2023 | Shane Lux
Meadville: The North dominated all aspects of the 2023 version of the District X All-Star Showcase and cruised to a 36-0 win. The game was a far cry from last season when North and South exploded for 101 points and touchdowns – in the eventual 61-40 victory for the North. Defense ruled the way for the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Falls DB/ATH Da’Sean Anderson
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Da’Sean Anderson Safety/ATH Beaver Falls Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 5’11/165 Other sports you play Track Wpial 3rd place 4×4 Twitter @DaSean_Anderson Comments from the coach: “Leader of our Offense, All Conference Athlete his Junior Year”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DE’SEAN Why do you play football? It is the thing that gives me the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Baldwin RB/LB Andrew Sharp
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Andrew Sharp RB/LB Baldwin Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #31 HT/WT 5’10 195Lb First team All Conference Other sports Track Twitter @Andrewsharp31 Coach Brown says “Leading rusher from last year, one of the most underrated players in the WPIAL”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW Why do you play football? I love the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Merion lineman Elijah Davis
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Elijah Davis DT, DE, LS, LT Upper Merion Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6-2/232 Started since sophomore Other sports Basketball Twitter @ElijahDavis__ Coach Davis Chubb: “Starter since his sophomore year; long snapper as well; team first mentality and positivity; team leader and captain; doesn’t get recognized enough for what he does”. LET’S GET TO […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northamption WR/DB Tristen Pinnock
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristen Pinnock wr, slot, db, p/kr Northampton Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other sports basketball, track and field back to back epc north champ, 1st team all conference wr and db Twitter @PinnockTristen Coach Toman: Tristen is a do it all athlete on both sides of the ball. Tristen will be a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northwest Area lineman Billy Miller
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
William R Miller DL, OL and Kicker Northwest Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #79 HT/WT 5’10” 240 Jr. year 67 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble Other sports Track and field 2nd Team All Conference, Press Enterprise 2nd Team All Area and Team Defensive Lineman of the Year Twitter @BillyMi11491794 Coach Leigh […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Karns City RB/LB Luke Cramer
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Cramer Linebacker/Running Back Karns City Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’2” 230lbs Bench: 405 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track and Field PFN All academic sliver team Twitter @Luke__Cramer As a running back, Luke has the size and strength to break a few tackles. He’s a downhill runner that doesn’t pretend to be a […]
PFN and Safr Sports partnership announcement
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
At PAFootballnews.com one of our main priorities has always been promoting the well being of student athletes on or off the field. Today we’d like to announce our new partnership with SAFR Sports. About SAFR Sports: Safr has created a helmet cover that is NFHS approved To learn more about how you can protect your […]
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 13 – A Touchdown Differential)
June 23, 2023 | Phil Myers
(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. All of these game recaps are from my memory, my notes, and some research which included newspaper articles from the Courier-Express, the Trib-Review, the Altoona Mirror, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern York RB/LB Cole Bartram
June 22, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Cole Bartram Northern York Polar Bears Class Of: 2024 RB/LB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Pa All State Defense Wrestling: 2022 PIAA AAA 8th place 2023 PIAA AAA 2nd place Offer Sheet: Committed to Lock Haven for Wrestling. Twitter: @bartramcole5 ________________________ Words from the Coach: […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Red Lion RB LaDainian Strausbaugh
June 22, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
LaDainian Strausbaugh Running Back Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 5’8 140 lbs State Gold Medalist in 4×100 Twitter: @dainstrzb Head Coach Jesse Shay says LaDainian has “incredible speed” and is “shifty with fantastic acceleration”. When did you start playing football and why do you play? I started in 2nd grade after playing at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jersey Shore OG Dyson Delaney
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dyson Delaney OG Jersey Shore HS Class Of 2024 Jersey #74 HT/WT 6’3”/305 1st Team All State OL 1st Team All Conference OL Twitter @bulldog74_2024 Coach Gravish: “Dyson has really worked hard in the offseason on his strength, agility and skills. He has attended numerous camps and really improved his game.I expect that he will […]
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