PA Football News Archives
August 2023
2023 District X Region 6 Preview
August 24, 2023 | Shane Lux
Butler Golden Tornado 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Eric Christy 2022 Season – 4-7 Key Players Lost – Mac Schnur, Dashawn Cox, Ryan McLister, Declan Dobson, Cooper McTighe, Brock Popovich Key Players Returning – Nicanor Andrada Jr., Landon Lacey, David Graef, Terrell Holderman, Zane Summerville, Braylon Littlejohn What to Expect – Butler enters their final […]
Schuylkill Haven Makes Strong Statement in Scrimmage Against Biglerville
August 23, 2023 | Karlee Feger
Schuylkill Haven began their season with a scrimmage against Biglerville. The Hurricanes dominated from start to end in this 10-possession-style scrimmage against the Canners. Haven’s new quarterback Augustus Warke showcased his arm as he connected with his receivers Travis Richie and Leyden Hertz. Running backs Niko Carestia, Aiden Myers, and newcomer Colton Reber all got […]
The STATE of PA Football, LIVE from Parma Pizza in York! “watch here” or better yet, come join us!
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join host Billy Splain as he welcomes new interns Josiah Pletcher and Lucas Miller, York Suburban AD Ron Coursey, Head Coach Josh Fry and players, York Tech Head Coach Scott Mathena and others as we get the season started as well at talk about the York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic!
2023 Conference preview: Mid-Penn Liberty
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Liberty division is usually dominated by either Juniata or Upper Dauphin. This year there appears to be a new player. With the Indians and Trojans returning young squads, could the Eagles swoop in and snatch the title away? Let’s take a look: Halifax Head Coach: Roy Wall (first year) Last Season: 1-9 Coach Wall […]
2023 WVC Division 1 Preview
August 23, 2023 | John Kotsko
Williamsport Classification: 6A Head Coach: Mike Pearson 2022 Record: 5-6 Won Eastern Conference Championship Key Players: QB Caleb Williamson RB/LB Nariq Burks TE/LB Alonzo Rice WR/DB Yahzir Slaughter Williamsport won the Eastern Conference Champiosnhip last season and return a few key pieces to their Chapionship team in first team WVC Division 1 All-Star Nariq Burke […]
2023 Conference Preview District 7, Class: 4A Section 2
August 23, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Waynesburg Central RB/DB Breydon Woods
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Breydon Woods RB, FS Waynesburg Central Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10, 185lbs 1336 Rushing Yards (21-22 Season), Other sports Track and Field All-Conference Offensive Player of the Year, 2x 100mH Champion, Freshman of the Year(Football+Track), Lee Baker Offense Award, Most Valuable Player(Football, 22), School Record 4×100. Twitter @wbrey09 Coach Giori says “Breydon is […]
Football On The Plains (South Dakota)
August 23, 2023 | Sykotyk
Many states across the country kicked off their seasons earlier than Pennsylvania. Utah, Alaska, and Hawaii had a full slate of games two weeks prior to the Keystone State. A few independent teams around the country had started here or there. Much of the country started the weekend of August 18th. In the upper plains, […]
2023 Season outlook for the Mid-Penn Commonwealth
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Make no mistake, winning this conference is one tough feat. The Commonwealth is always, in our opinion, one of the toughest conference divisions in the state if not the toughest. Last year Harrisburg and State College battled it out with the Little Lions getting the title with a perfect 13-0 record before bowing out to […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3 Preview
August 22, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 3 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. DANIEL BOONE BLAZERS 4A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH J.D Okuniewski (1st season) 2022 Season in Review: (2-8 overall, 1-5 Section 3) Games to Watch: at Exeter opening night. First three section games will be against Garden Spot, Ephrata and […]
2023 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Preview
August 22, 2023 | John Kotsko
Wyoming Area Classification: 4A Head Coach: Randy Spencer 2022 Record: 5-6 Lost to Berwick in District 2 4A Quarterfinals Returning Starters Offense: 7 Defense: 9 Key Players RB/LB Aaron Crossley OL/DL Anthony VanAuken RB/DB Michael Crane OL/DL Chase DeSanto Wyoming Area looks to be one of the favorites in the division. Aaron Crossley is what […]
2023 Northern Tier League Small School Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Ed Weaver
The last two seasons Muncy has claimed the Small School Division championships, sweeping the division both years. This year the Indians will look for their third in a row, while the other five teams look to dethrone them.
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
AJ & PFN WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings 1A: 1. Bishop Canevin 2. Union 3. Clairton 4. Fort Cherry 5. OLSH 6. Greensburg Central Catholic 7. Monessen 8. South Side 2A: 1. Steel Valley 2. Beaver Falls 3. Serra Catholic 4 . Keystone Oaks 5. Washington 6. Neshannock 7. McGuffey 8. Imani […]
2023 District XII Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Catholic League Red Division The CL Red Division will remain the big school CL Division for the 2023 season. Defending CL/City/State Champions St. Joes Prep, La Salle, Archbishop Wood, Father Judge and Roman Catholic all return vying for the league championship. There is continuity within this division with no new head coaches. St. Joes Prep: […]
Bonner Set to Open Season Overseas in Ireland
August 22, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
DREXEL HILL: Traditionally Monsignor Bonner opens their season with an 8-minute walk down Lansdowne Avenue where they battle neighboring Upper Darby High, but 2023 will see the Friars breaking tradition in a big way. On Tuesday the Friars will board a bus for a 25-minute trip They will arrive at Philadelphia International Airport where the […]
Coach Wiser Shares Many Memories Prior To Christening Of Larry Wiser Field
August 21, 2023 | David McClaine
Coach Wiser Shares Many Memories Prior To Christening Of Larry Wiser Field; Dr. Carrico Provided Particulars On The Celebration And Information On The Improvements To The Field At The Bottom Of The Article CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 21 August, 2023 at 20:06 Above photo submitted A special surprise took place at the Clarion Area School […]
Big 33 Game Moving To Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field
August 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION (PSFCA) ANNOUNCES CUMBERLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL AS NEW HOST VENUE FOR THE 2024 BIG 33 FOOTBALL CLASSIC AND PSFCA EAST WEST GAMES ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Mechanicsburg, Pa. –Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) is announcing an opportunity for growth, new funding, additional host families and a new venue […]
District X Region 4 2023 Conference Preview
August 21, 2023 | Shane Lux
Conneaut Eagles 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Josh Blood Key Players Lost – Ethan Stright, Nolan Rados, Austin Hanna, James Schmidt, Luke Stright, Connor Perrye, Dawson Osborn, Cam Goldsmith, Ryan Green. Key Players Returning – Logan Groover, Max Getz, Ben Easler, Colton Ellis, Christian Gillette, Nate Green, Joe Furgiuele, Griffin Braden, Drew Dygert. 2022 Season […]
2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Frontier Division Preview
August 21, 2023 | Willie McGonigle
Last season the Perkiomen Valley Vikings for the second consecutive year took home the Liberty Division Championship and defeated the Frontier Division Champions Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers in the Pioneer Athletic Championship Game. Both the Vikings and Golden Panthers appear poised to be playing in the PAC Conference championship for the third season […]
You tell US how the 2023 season will play out, who has the best food, where we should see a game, etc!
August 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
We at PFN are just as excited to get this season started as you are! This is your chance to tell us how the season will play out, who we should cover, where to eat and more! VOTING ENDS THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 AT MIDNIGHT TUNE IN FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE RESULTS!
Green County takes out Garrard County 34-20
August 20, 2023 | David Burnworth
The Death Valley Bowl at Lincoln County High School, located in Stanford, Kentucky, would open my football weekend. The matchup would be Garrard County vs. Green County. This would be my first time seeing Green County play, and while I had seen Garrard County before, it had been many moons ago. Green County would use […]
Casey County uses strong defense to defeat Lincoln County 10-6
August 20, 2023 | David Burnworth
Defense some will swear, while others will cry the offenses stunk. Either way, you want to twist it Casey County posted the win in the Death Valley bowl over the host team Lincoln County by the score 10-6. Lincoln County was held to a total of 166 yards on 52 plays, with Sawyer accounting for […]
Nelson County takes down Bullitt Central 37-6
August 20, 2023 | David Burnworth
The night game of the Don Franklin Auto Bowl game had the home team Nelson County hosting Bullitt Central. This one was over very quickly with the home team going up 30-0 before Bullitt Central put up their first score as the third quarter ended. Eli Bohannon would score the first two touchdowns, the first […]
Hart County storms back to defeat Spencer County 37-22
August 20, 2023 | David Burnworth
Last night I was at Nelson County High School, taking in the Don Franklin Auto Bowl for the first time. The first matchup pitted Hart County against Spencer County. This was the first time I saw either team and the first time taking in this bowl. Hart County would get a 31-yard run from Hunter […]
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