PA Football News Archives
August 2023
District 9 – Region 2 Conference Preview
August 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Brockway is coming off a successful year going 8-5 with a very tough schedule and beating defending district 1A champ Redbank Valley in the playoffs before falling to Port Allegany in the title game. Coach Jake Heigel feels his team can make it back to the championship game and bring home the district title in […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes WR/DB Ryan Chochran
August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Cochran Wr, S Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2, 200 32 rec 414 yds Other sports Baseball Baseball- 2nd Team all conference 2021, 1st Team all conference 2022, 1st Team all conference 2023 Football- 1st Team all conference 2021, 2nd Team all conference 2022 Twitter @RyanCochran__ Coach Burk says “He’s a […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PUBLIC LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE DIVISION PREVIEW The Philadelphia Public League once again features 4 divisions based on previous season success. The top Division is the Independence Division in which the top 6 teams in the league square off regardless of classification. This season Imhotep, Northeast, Olney, Simon Gratz & John Bartram all return to the Independence […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Neshaminy OT Charles Soska
August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charles Soska OT Neshaminy Class Of 2024 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’4/285 2x all league OT Twitter @CharlesSoska COMMITTED TO SACRED HEART Coach Wilmont says “Charlie has a unique combination of size and athleticism that is very hard to find in offensive linemen. He is a high performer in the classroom and works hard in every […]
District X Region 3 Preview
August 16, 2023 | Shane Lux
Farrell Steelers 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Anthony Pegues 2022 Season – 10-2 Key Players Lost – Zaire Thomas, Malachi Owens, Tahjmere Gibson, Jasean Boatwright, Kylon Wilson, Lamont Samuels, Anthony Jackson, Kien Wade, Malachi Shephard. Key Players Returning – Marion Norris, Kabron Smith, Brandon Chambers, Julius Phillips. What to Expect – Farrell will once again […]
2023 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2023 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! You’ll see familiar faces at the top of each class, they’re all defending champions. Our team learned a lesson with Southern Columbia last year, so this year we decided to keep them […]
Done: 2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Indiana OL Ben Cochran
August 15, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Ben Cochran High School: Indiana High School Position: C/DT Height/Weight: 6-1 285 Jersey #: 76 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @Indiana76CDT Awards/Accolades: Second Team All-Conference Center Ben will be a 3-year starter at the center this upcoming season. He also has a year as a starter on the defensive line under his belt. This past season he was […]
2023 Media Day Photos: Classes 5A & 6A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET Video for Classes 5A & 6A
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Class 4A Photos
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our Meet & Greet Video for Class 4A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 3A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET Video for Class 3A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 2A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET video of Class 2A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 1A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET video for Class 1A:
2023 Inter-County Conference (North) Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
2023 Inter-County North Conference Preview 2022 Inter-County Conference Standings Record Conf/Ovr Northern Bedford (8-0/11-1) Bellwood-Antis (6-2/6-5) Southern Huntingdon (6-3/7-4) Juniata Valley (6-3/6-5) Mount Union (5-3/6-5) West Branch (4-3/4-6) Moshannon Valley (4-4/5-6) Glendale (4-5/5-6) Tussey Mountain (3-5/4-7) Curwensville (2-6/3-7) Claysburg-Kimmel (1-6/1-9) Everett (0-9/0-10) There are been some changes for the Inter-County Conference for the 2023 Football […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elk County Catholic RB/DB Noah Cherry
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Noah Cherry Running back and strong safety Elk County Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’10, 160 junior season:1107 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Other sports Basketball and Tennis District 9 football all-star, District 9 region 3 Offensive MVP Twitter @n_cherry21 Coach Pearson says “Noah has a natural ability for the game of […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. CEDAR CREST FALCONS 6A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rob Wildasin (46-43 8th season) 2022 Season in Review: (5-5 overall, 2-4 Section 1) Key Games: 9-22 Wilson, 10-6 at Manheim Twp, 10-20 at Hempfield, 10-26 Lebanon Players to Watch: OL-DL Christian […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Avon Grove DE/OLB/ATH Lucas Laganelli
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Lucas Laganelli DE/OLB Offense Avon Grove Class Of 2024 Jersey #0 HT/WT 6’3 210lbs Other sports Track 2nd Team All Chesmont, All Chesmont Honorable Mention Twitter @laganelli_lucas Coach Coffee says “Team Captain: Will be a four year starter, has started since his freshman year. Lucas is a tremendous athlete and will ask him to do […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Dublin LB/RB Shyne Roberts
August 14, 2023 | Matt Licwinko
Shyne Roberts Linebacker/Running Back Class of 2024 #1 HT/WT: 6’1/200 Other Sports: Track, Lacrosse 40 yd Dash: 4.59 s Twitter: @shyneroberts Coach says, “Shyne’s get off on the defensive line is a special skill he possesses and enables him to cause havoc in opposing teams backfields.” Let’s get to know Shyne Why do you play […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Trinity Shamrocks Lineman Luke Britten
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Britten Oline Dline Trinity Shamrocks Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’3” / 260 Other sports Track and Field District Championship Twitter @LukeBritten75 Coach Hill says “Luke is the epitome of student athlete. He is a grinder in everything that he does. He scored a 1475 in the SAT. and has been a 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Purchase Line G/DT Quentin T. Brooks
August 14, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Quentin Brooks Offensive Line-right guard, Defensive Line- d tackle Purchase Line Jersey# 56 Grade: 12 Height: 5”11 Weight: 210 Class of 2024 @QBrooks7 How long have you been playing football? 7 years altogether What other sports do you play? Rugby, basketball, football, baseball What has football taught you? Football has taught me how to work […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hill School ATH Tristan Reynolds
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristan Reynolds WR,S,OLB,KR,PR Hill School Class Of 2024 Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’0/190 4.5 40yd dash, 225×14 bench, 275 hang clean Other sports Lacrosse, indoor track, wrestled for 9 years First team all mapl Twitter @TristanR27 Coach Holloway Says: “All- League MAPL: WR/KR in 2022. Top end speed and ball skills to be a game changer at […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: LHAC West 1
August 14, 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 Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout — Recap and Photo Gallery
August 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
As the season is about to officially get underway with official practices this week, and games starting the week of August 25th, the Season Rollout Coaches Cookout is in the books! 119 players and coaches were in attendance at the Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick, interviewed by hosts Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports, […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13! (watch here)
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Here we go again!! Join Billy, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports, the PFN staff and a whole host of celebrities as they interview coaches and players from all over the state to get the 2023 season rolling! We’ll be LIVE at the Forge Pub and Eatery, 122 W 11th Street, Berwick, PA from noon […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elizabeth Foward Lineman Christopher Climes
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Christopher Climes DT/OT Elizabeth Foward Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’2 285 13 sacks, 4 blocks Punts, 18 TFL’s, 20 solo tackles Other sports Indoor track and outdoor track first team all conference both defense and offense. All area elite Twitter @Cclimes66 Coach Demarco says “very strong in weight room and ran a 4.9 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High OT Keyshawn Efese
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keyshawn Efese OT Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’5 315 Twitter @KeyshawnEfese77 Coach Godinet says: “A young man that carries Power 5 size at 6’5 315 lbs and 7’1 Wingspan with a heart for his community and school. He is heavily involved in every community service project our team has and wants to […]
