August 2023
Messiah Mickens Commits to Penn State, Ranked as Pennsylvania’s Top Prospect in 2026 Recruiting Class
August 20, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
In an exciting development for Penn State football fans, Messiah Mickens, the highly talented athlete from Trinity High School, has committed to playing for Penn State. The official No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania’s 2026 recruiting class (Per 247), Mickens boasts an impressive offer list (16 offers) that includes powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Ohio […]
Neshaminy and La Salle got their season started with a scrimmage
August 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jesse Garber photos
Scenes from the Roxborough/Fels scrimmage
August 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Roxborough and Fels High School participated in a 2-hour scrimmage this morning at Roxborough. Highlights n photos: Female defensive tackle/ offensive guard Tyana Brewer played about 15 downs on both offense and defense. She was double-teamed on a few plays, other shots show teammates and coaches giving her advice between plays. A player, “Tex”, returned […]
Football Season starts with scrimmages across the state!
August 19, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Football Season starts with scrimmages across the state! The season is under way with a bang. The bad thing about trying to cover the Heritage Conference is all the games are Friday night at 7:00. All the scrimmages were today at 10:00 but I was able to make two of them for about an hour […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Halifax QB/LB Teegan Carroll
August 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
photo via Christina Hoy Photography Teegan Carroll QB OLB Halifax Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 180 Other sports Wrestling and baseball voted Most improved player Twitter @Carroll_Teegan LET’S GET TO KNOW TEEGAN Why do you play football? It’s my favorite sport and I feel there’s more than just football. It builds a relationship […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: LHAC West 2
August 19, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands had a very competitive and successful 2022. The conference had two D6 Champions, […]
Sights and sounds from Penns Valley/Bishop Guilfoyle scrimmage
August 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Rams and marauders met up at Penns Valley to get their season started with a scrimmage. There’s not a lot to report on the scrimmages because teams try a lot of things you won’t see on a regular Friday night. Both teams move the ball well in the tenplay as well as the official […]
2023 Conference Preview District 7, Class: 4A Section 1
August 19, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
For ALL District 7 team schedules click HERE
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Unionville LB/TE Matt D’Amico
August 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matt D’Amico Outside linebacker/ tight end Unionville High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’11/205 Other sports Baseball Twitter @Mattdamico26 Coach Murphy says “Matt never stops working. Two year starter for us coming off his second knee injury and all he does is grind to make himself and the team better”. LET’S GET TO […]
2023 Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: *BLUE* Division-Small School
August 19, 2023 | Daniel Reed
2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *BLUE DIVISION* With the 2022 season officially in the past, we begin the 2023 football season with some team previews starting with the Schuylkill-Colonial League BLUE Division. Let’s start things off with the defending Class 1A District XI Champions Tri-Valley Bulldogs who are guided by head coach Jeff Sampson. Tri-Valley […]
Malvern knocks off Western Reserve
August 19, 2023 | Shane Lux
Berlin-Center – Jared Witherow accounted for four total touchdowns as Malvern upended Western Reserve 26-7 Friday night in Berlin Center. Malvern scored on their opening possession of the season and never looked back as the Hornets took a 26-0 lead into the fourth quarter. “Anytime you go the road start the season against a quality […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 Preview
August 18, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season BERKS CATHOLIC SAINTS 3A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rick Keeley (275-154-3 38th season) 2023 SCHEDULE 2022 Season in Review: (5-6 overall, 4-3 Section 4) Defeated Pine Grove in Eastern Conference 3A Championship. Key Games: Triple Threat Non-Conference games with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High LB/RB/TE Gabriel Laws
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gabriel Laws LB, RB, TE Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0/205 Sophomore Season: 54 Tackles, 11 TFL, 3 Sacks, and 2 FF Other sports Track and Field 2022 LL Section 1 Honorable Mention, 2022 All Conference Second Team Defense, National Junior Olympics Qualifier 2023 USATF Youth Twitter @gabriellaws12 Coach Godinet says “Gabe is […]
2023 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division. Can the Rollers repeat?
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mid Penn Capital Division Big Spring 2023 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs had a 2022 season loaded with playoff contenders and never turned the corner on a winning season. However, the season wasn’t without it’s successes. Ethan Eisenberg threw for nearly 1,400 yards with 8 scoring throws. As a junior he threw for over 1,700 yards. […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Upper St. Clair DE/OG Nate Stohl
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nate Stohl Defensive End and Guard Upper St. Clair Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’3 / 250 First Team All Conference DE and Second Team All Conference Guard Twitter @NateStohl Coach Junko says “Nate will be an impact player this year, holds Ivy League offer from UPenn” LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
District 9 – Region 3 Conference Preview
August 18, 2023 | Phil Myers
Bucktail played some competitive football last year and was rewarded with a couple of wins and some other close games. Coach Frank Sutliff will have a veteran team of Bucks this year as they only lost one senior. The kids put in a lot of work and everyone involved is hoping the payoff is a […]
Galion escapes Wynford 28-20
August 18, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made my first trip to Wynford High School to kick off my 2023 regular-season high school football season. Besides some early rain with some heavy wind, this was a very good trip, with the game being very close. Early in this season, Galion would make a big statement with their running game […]
Jackson-Milton Blanks Mathews
August 18, 2023 | Shane Lux
North Jackson – Jackson-Milton opened their 2023 campaign with a 27-0 shutout victory over Mathews High School. Blue Jays quarterback Cayden Mitchell threw three first-half touchdown passes, including two to Jonah French from 37 and 22 yards out. Mitchell completed 8-of-12 passes for 138 yards and three scores, while French finished the night with […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Northern Bedford RB/LB/C Adam Johnson
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Adam Johnson RB,LB,C Northern Bedford Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5”9 190 33TDS 1563 Rushing Yards w 8.4 Average 21 Receptions 505 Receiving Yards Other sports Track SAFCA Offensive MVP Bedford Gazette All-Star Altoona Mirror All-Star ICC All-Star Twitter @adamjohnson_5 Coach Black says “Adam works his tail off in the weight room and has […]
2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Preview: Liberty
August 17, 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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Newport Wide receiver Jordan Vadasz
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Vadasz Wide receiver Newport Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0 195lbs Comeback player of the year Twitter @Jordan_Vadasz3 Let’s get to know Jordan Why do you play football? Better discipline and Love the team It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? […]
2023 Conference Preview: District 7, 5A Northeast
August 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
To preview EVERY WPIAL team’s schedule click HERE
2023 District XI Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: *WHITE* Division-Small School
August 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *WHITE DIVISION* 2022 WHITE Division Standings It’s now time to share the 2023 WHITE division preview for the Schuylkill/Colonial League. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes-Class 2A Head Coach: Mike Farr(19th season, 121-89-0) The past few years haven’t been the normal for the Hurricanes, posting under .500 records, going 12-28-0 over the last […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hanover Area QB Rahmel Currie
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
PHOTO CREDIT FRANK LAURI Rahmel Currie QB Hanover Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’3 165 Other sports Basketball Twitter @MelCurrie05 Coach Majiros says “Grew so much in such a short amount of months & will be looked to by the team and coaching staff to be the leader of the 23/24’ Hanover Area […]
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