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June 2023

 

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Nativity BVM RB/LB Samuel Spolski

June 17, 2023  |  

 Samuel Spolski School: Nativity BVM Green Wave Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st in class for Freshman year Player of the Game Athlete of the Week Team Captain for Sophomore year John Lieberman MVP Award Offer Sheet: None […]

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Muskingum Valley plasters Licking County 31-7

June 17, 2023  |  

Last night I made the drive to Heath, Ohio, to take in the Muskingum Valley at the Licking County All-Star game that was played at Swank Field. As usual, this one was hard-hitting and, for the most part, a clean game, but very one-sided, with the Muskingum Valley All-Stars winning. Things went poorly right off […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Hempfield QB Jackson Landis

June 17, 2023  |  

Jackson Landis Quarterback Hempfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 6’1 185 lbs Twitter: @Jackson_Landis8 Head coach George Eager says “Jackson is the unquestioned leader of the offense.  He is a talented quarterback that does things the right way.  He will be a tremendous asset as a player and person for whatever college pursues his […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Slippery Rock DB/WR Samuel Schwartz

June 16, 2023  |  

Samuel Schwartz Cb/ Wr Slippery Rock Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10”, 180 Other sports Track State qualifier 4 by 400 meter relay, 2nd team all conference Db Twitter @SamSchwartz_23 Coach Larry Wendereusz: “Sam will be a three year starter as a defensive back. Sam is also a returning starter as a wide receiver. […]

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Stars shine in Leigh Valley All Star Game

June 16, 2023  |  

Mcdonald’s has a rich history of sponsoring high school all-star games, this game was another addition to the storied partnership. Some of the best players the leigh valley had to offer shined under the Nazareth lights on Thursday. A game that had ejections, great scrambles, and a near comeback, this game lived up to the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop Canevin’s Offensive Lineman Ezekiel Swift

June 16, 2023  |  

Ezekiel Swift Bishop Canevin Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Offensive Line Jersey Number: 63 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 290lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 WPIAL Champion 2023 WPIAL Championship Appearance 2023 All-Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @zekeswift63 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Zeke has been a starter since his […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School TE/LB Sean Brodnik

June 16, 2023  |  

Sean Brodnick The Haverford School Height/Weight: 6-4.5 230 TE/FB/LB/DE Jersey #: 3 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree Twitter: @seanbrodnik82 Sean will return for his senior year as a leader on and off the field. Coach Martin says “Sean is a hard worker all around. He gets it done in the classroom, on the field and in the […]

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The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 12 – A Day at the Office)

June 16, 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.  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, and the Patriot […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hurricane Running Back Niko Carestia

June 15, 2023  |  

Niko Carestia Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes  Class of 2026 RB/LB #44 5’10 200 lbs  Other Sports: Track & Wrestling Stats: 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, 4 touchdowns, 500 all purpose yards from scrimmage Awards: Most Versatile Player and 2nd Team South Defense (football), 2nd in Districts (wrestling), District Qualifier (track) Twitter: @CarestiaNiko […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto

June 15, 2023  |  

Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]

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PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sharon RB/LB Cortez Nixon

June 15, 2023  |  

Cortez Nixon RB and LB Sharon Class of 2024 Jersey #0 Height 5’8 Weight 180 Basketball Awards won: Second team all-region Coach Jason Mcelhaney: “Nails tough, 2-way player who has been our backup RB for 3 years and will step into a much bigger role on offense in 23. Was All-Region as an Inside LB […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: North Schuylkill RB/MLB Jaxson Chowansky

June 15, 2023  |  

Jaxson Chowansky North Schuylkill Spartans Class Of: 2024 Jersey Number: 39 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards: 3x All Area Dream Team 3x All Eastern PA Team Rookie of the Year Baseball and Football Twitter: @Jaxchow3912 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Jaxson has been a starter since his freshmen year.  He […]

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MOVA Vikings a win away from chance to defend their GEFA title

June 14, 2023  |  

Story: David King Pictures: Doug Lane Round 1 of the GEFA league playoffs has officially concluded with the MOVA Vikings defeating the Mifflin Co. Tomahawks 44-40, the second straight week they played and the game ended within a five point deficit by containing the Tomahawks extremely strong second half comeback, switching roles with the Vikings […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area WR/SS Ethan Manley

June 14, 2023  |  

Ethan Manley Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/SS Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 160 Other Sports: Basketball and Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A College Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @EthanMa74926554 COACHES COMMENTS: Ethan has been a 2 year starter. He has played receiver and multiple positions in the secondary. Ethan […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks DB Clinton Robinson

June 14, 2023  |  

Clinton Robinson Safety Keystone oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 190 Other sports Track and basketball Yes first team all conference DB Twitter @Clintonrob3 OFFER SHEET: Akron, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Temple, Monmouth, Kent St, Howard, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Ohio Coach Steve McCormick says “Strong physical player, will play QB/S, punt returner, kick […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore WR/RB/CB Danny Pigga

June 14, 2023  |  

Danny Pigga Dunmore Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/CB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 163lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Stars Twitter: @DPigga Words from the Coach: “Danny is a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He has playmaking ability in all three phases of the game […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana RB/DB Levi Porter

June 14, 2023  |  

Levi Porter Running back and safety Indiana area Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 185lbs Other sports Basketball and Track and Field Twitter @LeviPor56486950 Coach Brad Wright says “Levi started at RB/WR as a freshman for the Indians in 2022. Despite being a freshman, he proved himself to be a very capable player with […]

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Saint Joes Prep’s Four-Star WR Brandon Rehmann Takes His Talents to West Virginia

June 13, 2023  |  

Per Rivals, Brandon Rehmann the 10th-ranked Player in Pennsylvania and the 48th-ranked WR in the nation turned down 18 other offers from schools such as UCF, Penn State, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Nebraska and more. Rehmann is the first WR to commit to West Virginia in the 24′ […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Panther Valley C/LB Eli Maynard

June 13, 2023  |  

Player Name: Eli Maynard School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/LB Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @Elimaynard32 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Eli started last year at Center and LB. He is a huge asset to our […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western lineman Ayden Wysocki

June 13, 2023  |  

Ayden Wysocki D-Line Offensive Tackle South Western Class Of 2024 Jersey #61 HT/WT 6”1 245 Other sports Wrestling Placed 2nd at the Top Hat wrestling tournament this past season. Twitter @AydenWysockiSW Coach Anthony Shermeyer says “Ayden has been a starter on the defensive line for the past two years at South West. He was named […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Woodland Hills WR/DB Scoop Smith

June 13, 2023  |  

Scoop Smith Wr and Safety Woodland Hills Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’6 140 800+ all purpose yards, only freshman to make first team all conference ! Other sports Basketball and track wpial for track and placed third running a 10.76 Twitter @SmithScoop Coach Tarrant says “Scoop Smith, 2026, WR, has already secured an […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Penn DB Trey Good

June 13, 2023  |  

Trey Good Safety East Pennsboro Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6ft 180 Other sports Track Twitter @treygood05 John Denniston says “3-year starter. Returns to full time duty after a shoulder injury that shortened his Junior campaign. Impact player on both sides of the ball and one of the primary defensive leaders from his safety […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pope John Paul II WR/CB Braden Reed

June 12, 2023  |  

Braden Reed WR/CB Pope John Paul II Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10. 165 48 receptions 831 yards 7 Tds 23 rushes 152 yards 9 punt returns 96 yards 15 kick returns 341 yards 24 tackles 7 assisted tkls (31 total) 1 TFL 5 Ints 1 pass deflection 1 FF 1 FR Other sports […]

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2023 CPFCA Lezzer Lumber Classic Hype Video

June 12, 2023  |  

GAME STORY, FULL GAME VIDEO AND GALLERY

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PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shikellamy LB/ATH Luke Snyder

June 12, 2023  |  

Luke Snyder LB/ATH Shikellamy Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10 210 131 tackles in 10 games Other sports track and field, bocce ball 2nd team all state linebacker Twitter @LukeSnyder_23 Coach Jim Keiser says “Great kid, hard worker, loves the weight room. Has great speed for a 200 pound kid (4.62). Loves the game […]

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