PA Football News Archives
July 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyoming Area OL/DL Chase DeSanto
July 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase DeSanto OL/DL Wyoming Area Class Of 2025 Jersey # 57 HT/WT 6’4 260 Other sports Baseball Twitter @ChaseDesanto Coach Spencer says “Chase is a rapidly rising Division 1 FBS level talent. A two way lineman, who is emerging as a team leader, with solid academics, high character, and a strong work ethic. Offensively, he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford High RB/ILB Nate Shoemaker
July 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nate Shoemaker RB/ILB Haverford High Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’7 170 72 tackles 3 sacks Twitter @Nateshoe_10 Coach Dougherty says “Nate will be a three-year starter for us and captain. He is one of the toughest linebackers we have had come through here. He has a nose for the ball and constantly finds […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marion Center’s QB-RB-MLB-OLB Alex Stewart
July 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Alex Stewart Marion Center Stingers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB/RB/MLB/OLB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Stewart___2 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Alex’s off-season strength development will help our running game. Alex had a great Junior year and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge OL/DL Spencer Sells
July 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Spencer Sells School: Apollo-Ridge Vikings Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RG/DT Jersey Number: 56 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: “1st Team All Conference at Guard” Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @SpencerSells2 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Spencer is the cousin of Karter. Spencer didn’t play […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northampton’s RB/LB Caden Henritzy
July 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Caden Henritzy School: Northampton Konkrete Kids Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 22 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 210lbs Other Sports: None Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-Conference Offensive MVP First Team All-Area All-Conference RB Eisenhower Award Recipient Offer Sheet: University Of Maine Twitter: @CadenHenritzy ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Caden is a true […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area OL-DL Eric Clark
July 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Eric Clark OL, DL Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’3”/255 39 Total Tackles, 9.5 TFL Other sports Wrestling 1st Team All Conference Offensive Tackle, 2nd Team All Conference Defensive Tackle Twitter @ericclark09 Holds offer from Davidson Coach Nagle says “Eric is an extremely hard worker on and off the field. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile : Getting To Know Sun Valley LB/TE Ryan Creegan
July 15, 2023 | Ted Podberesky
Ryan Creegan Sun Valley Vanguards Class Of : 2024 Position(s) : LB/TE Jersey Number : 8 Ht: 6ft Wt:205 Notable Recognitions : Junior year / 2nd team All Chestmont LB, 79 solo tackles, 1 int, 4 sacks, 3 FF Words from his defensive coach Malcom West : Ryan Creegan is a player that offensive coordinators […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Red Lion QB Christopher Price
July 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Christopher Price QB Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6’1 / 165 14 passing TD’s 5 rushing TD’s 1342 passing yards Honorable mention QB Twitter @Chris_priceqb1 Coach Shay says “RPO Qb. Strong Arm. Good decision-making ability. Grown into a phenomenal leader on and off the field”. LET’S GET TO KNOW CHRISTOPHER Why do […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Executive Education Academy Qb Kris Cruz
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kris Cruz Qb Executive Education Academy Charter Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0 Twitter @kris_cruz12 Coach Ford says “Kris Cruz will be our starting Quarterback this season. Last year he played more receiver and DB for us while also playing some at QB. Cruz also punts and does all of our kicking for us. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Harry S Truman Left Tackle Maxx Strong
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Maxx Strong Left Tackle Harry S Truman Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’5 300 Truman’s Offensive lineman of the year 2023 Twitter @_MaxxStrong Coach Newkirk says “Big body kid, hardworking, and his a great personality to be around”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MAXX Why do you play football? I play because I success and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northgate QB/ATH Austin Mitchell
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Austin Mitchell qb/ath Northgate Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 145 1381 passing yards 14 tds 5 rushing tds as a sophomore, 1100 total yards 14 total tds as a junior Other sports basketball / track all confrence 2nd team ath. All confrence honorable mention qb as a Sophomore Twitter @2_golivee Coach Lucas says […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Twin Valley guard Paul Mcclune
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Paul Mcclune Left Guard Twin Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #59 HT/WT 6’4/ 290 63 pancakes last season all county guard Twitter @paul_mcclune Coach Myers says “Paul is a big kid who can run, Paul take pride in playing with and edge. The experience Paul got in the playoffs last year has helped him take […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Old Forge TE/FB/LB Joey Granko
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Joey Granko TE/FB/LB Old Forge Class Of 2024 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6’1’’ 210 Led the team in tackles Solo tackles 73 TFL 8 Int 1 Fumble Rec 1 Forced Fumbles 2 Receptions 8 Receiving Yards 106 Touchdowns 3 Other sports Baseball and Basketball Scranton Times All Conference Linebacker 2022 NPF Football All Conference Linebacker/Tight end […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Otto Eldred lineman Braxton Caldwell
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braxton Caldwell Defensive end/Left tackle/ATH Otto Eldred Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT6-5 185 57 tckls 7.5 Scks 14 TFLs Other sports Basketball D9 All star, best linemen for school https://www.hudl.com/v/2JpJN0 Twitter @BraxtonCaldwe78 Coach Cook says “Switched from wide receiver to left tackle last season to help the team. Played fantastic at his new position. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Uniontown Red Raider’s WR/QB/OLB/S K’Adrian McLee
July 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: K’Adrian McLee School: Uniontown Area Red Raiders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/QB/OLB/S Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 197lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All County WPIAL leader in yards per reception Offer Sheet: Cornell, Lock Haven, Notre Dame Twitter: @kadrian_mclee _____________________________ Words from the Coach: […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Tyrone OG/DT/DE Braden Ewing
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braden Ewing OG/DT/DE Tyrone Class Of 2024 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0’’/245 Last year 7 sacks and 22 TFL Other sports Wrestling Football: 1st Team All-Conference OG and DT (Mountain League), Altoona Mirror All-Star, Multiple Time Verilla Real Estate player of the game. Wrestling: 2x State Qualifier, Regional 2nd and 4th place winner, District 2nd and […]
Saquon Barkley headlined the St. Lukes Youth Camp in hometown
July 13, 2023 | Avery Downing
NFL superstar and former Penn State running back, Saquon Barkley, takes a trip back home and puts a smile on young players’ faces.
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Albert Gallatin ATH Makel Darnell
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Makel Darnell RB/Wing/Slot Receiver/OLB/Kicker Albert Gallatin Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’10 / 160 551 yards rushing 10 touchdowns 34 total tackles (4 tackles for loss) 5 sacks 7 forced fumbles Other sports Wresting, Track & Field, Baseball FCCA All County First Team Prep Redzone Camp MVP 2023 PRZPA Stock Up Camp: 3rd Team […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Academy Park ATH Camir Jones
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Camir Jones RB, CB, FS, SS, WR Academy Park Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5,10, 185lbs Other sports Track and field Twitter @thenewcj3 Coach Vosheski says “Incredible speed and work ethic” LET’S GET TO KNOW CAMIR Why do you play football? Football taught how to live life and i hope learn more from it […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Port Allegany lineman Carson Neely
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carson Neely Defensive and Offensive line Port Allegany Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 250 Other sports Wrestling Jim Kelly Lineman of the year, Big 30 all star. Twitter @carsonneely7 Justin Bienkowski says “Carson has shown to be the anchor in the middle of both of our Off and Def lines. He moved from […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Chartiers Valley OL/DL Isshak Adam
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Isshak Adam OL/DL Chartiers Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6,1 270 Other sports Soccer Twitter @isshakadam4 Coach Fitzpatrick says “Shak is a smooth and agile big man. Works his craft and has a huge upside. A lot of potential and looking forward to him helping out on the field. Shak likes to involve […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyomissing FB/LB Collin Niedrowski
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Collin Niedrowski FB/OLB Wyomissing Class Of 2024 Jersey #30 HT/WT 6’0 / 195 Other sports Track and field Twitter @CollinTN26 coach says: “Collin started at LB last year and was a true impact player! He also was a sub at fullback backing up all stater Matthew Kramer, but now it will be his turn to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lewisburg DB/RB Ryan Opperman
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Opperman Safety and Running Back Lewisburg Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 6 ft/ 180lbs Over 60 tackles as a free safety last year. 476 rushing yards in 5 games playing RB Other sports Lacrosse Twitter @Ryanopperman7 Coach Wicks says “Ryan has been a key component to our defense for the last two yrs […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Line Mountain RB Ian Bates
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ian Bates Running back Line Mountain Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’6 160 1219 and 15 touchdowns last season Other sports Track Offensive player of the year in my conference and first team running back in my conference and first team defense back in my conference Twitter @ianbates33 Coach Brandon Carson says “Ian has […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McCort-Carroll’s (TE/DE/P)-Cooper Stigers
July 11, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Cooper Stigers Bishop McCort-Carroll Crushers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): TE/DE/P Jersey Number: 81 Ht: 6’3” – Wt: 210 Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @cooper_stigers _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Cooper is a multi-sport rising senior set to have a much larger impact this season on both sides of the bottle. A returning contributor in all 3 […]
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