PA Football News Archives
August 2023
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
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 […]
Lawrence County outscores East Carter 21-12
August 12, 2023 | David Burnworth
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. The nightcap of my Friday Night Double-Header pitted a very big, strong East Carter squad against the Lawrence County […]
West Carter dominates Fairview in Grid game 37-14
August 12, 2023 | David Burnworth
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. Last night I made the drive from Columbus, Ohio, to Louisa, Kentucky, to watch the two grid games at […]
Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preseason Breakdown
August 12, 2023 | PFN Staff
The LFC division 2 has largely been known for their small school powers and this season should be no different. this division had 1 district champion last season and two runners-up. Let’s meet the teams. Dunmore 2A: LS (8-4): The Bucks got back to their winning ways in 2022 marching to district finale and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wallenpaupack OL/DL Ben Ostroski
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben Ostroski OT and DL Wallenpaupack Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’3 / 265 Other sports Track and Field District Champion in Discus AAA Twitter @BenOstroski Coach Watson says “Ben will be a 3 year starter at left tackle. He is a very smart football player that works very hard to be great. He […]
“Togetherness” the theme at Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 11, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day was held on Thursday, August 10th at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Coaches and players from 13 schools in the conference were on hand to meet with members of the local media outlets, and the common theme that was heard? Togetherness. As several of the attending teams have had to overcome […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central York Running Back Juelz Goff
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Juelz Goff Running Back Central York Class Of 24 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,611 Rushing Yards (24 Rushing TDs), 335 Rec Yards (5 Reciving TDs), 2 KR TDs Other sports Track 1st Team All YAIAA, All State Rb Twitter @JuelzGoff COMMITTED TO PITT Coach Yonchiuk says ” LET’S GET TO KNOW JUELZ Why do you […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 5A & 6A
August 11, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 4A!
District X Region 1 Preview
August 11, 2023 | Shane Lux
Cambridge Springs Blue Devils 2023 Schedule 2022 Season – 8-4 Head Coach – Nate Liberty Key Players Lost – Van Jones (900 yards rushing), (166 receiving) (1 INT), Kaiden Boozer (88 tackles), Brandon Webster (74 tackles) Key Players Returning – Tristen Mazzadra (61 tackles), (9.5 sacks), Josh Gorton (115 tackles), (303 rushing yards), Preston Gorton […]
2023 Conference Preview: District 7 Big East
August 11, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
2023 Schedules/articles: Franklin Regional Gateway Hempfield Norwin Penn-Trafford Plum District 7 Big East Conference Preview! For every team in the WPIAL and state’s schedule for the 2023 season go to our schedule tab on our website!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Southern Huntingdon QB/WR Chase Gibbons
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase Gibbons Qb, Wr Southern Huntingdon Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0 170lbs 24 Rec for 481 yards and 8 TDs Other sports Basketball, baseball Coach Batzel says “Started Slot/TE last year, second leading receiver, broke school record for receiving TDs in a single game (4 vs Everett), will compete for starting QB job […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes Lineman Nick Rossi
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nick Rossi DL and OT Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 250 Other sports Baseball Team captain, 1st team all conference defensive end, 2nd team all conference offensive tackle Twitter @Nick180991131 Coach Tim Burk says “He’s a player with a high motor and has relentless effort. He has an extremely high ceiling […]
2023 Heritage Conference Preview! Greg breaks down the league, watch the video!
August 11, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Heritage Conference Expands to 12 Teams! The always tough Heritage Conference got even better expanding from 10 to 12 teams with the additions of Conemaugh Valley & Conemaugh Township. The Conference now has 6 Indiana County teams, 5 Cambria County teams and West Shamokin from Armstrong County. Conemaugh Township head coach Brandon Studer is looking […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 4A
August 10, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 4A!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Baldwin RB/LB Andrew Sharp
August 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Andrew Sharp RB/LB Baldwin Class Of 2024 Jersey #31 HT/WT5’9, 200 1st team all conference Twitter @Andrewsharp31 Coach Brown says “One of our leaders on and off the field. Has quick cut vision with the ball in his hands. It’s not too often that he’s brought down by one defender”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 5 Preview
August 10, 2023 | Brian Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. ANNVILLE-CLEONA DUTCHMAN 2A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH: Matt Gingrich (47-36 9th season) 2022 Season in Review: (8-4 overall, 5-2 2nd place tie in Section 5) Lost to Trinity in District 3 2A title game Key Games: On the road at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Loyalsock QB/DB Tyler Gee
August 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tyler Gee QB, Safety, Punter Loyalsock Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0” 185 Junior Season Statistics: 3233 Total Yds, 37 TD: 2627 yds passing, 27 TD, 68% CMP, 586 yds rushing 10 TD Sophomore Season Statistics: 2306 Total Yds, 28 TD: 2017 Yds passing, 22 TD, 69% CMP, 289 Yds rushing 6 TD Other […]
District 9 – Region 1 Conference Preview
August 10, 2023 | Phil Myers
Bradford returns 5 players on offense including dynamic quarterback Talan Reese who threw for over 2,000 yards last year. The Owls also return 5 players on defense highlighted by two of their top tacklers in AJ Gleason and Evan Whitmore. Bradford has struggled in recent years, losing 29 straight games and 36 of their last […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know River Valley RB/DB Samuel Ewing
August 10, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Samuel Ewing RB and DB River Valley Jersey# 1 Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 Class of 2025 How long have you been playing football? i’ve never played What other sports do you play? hockey and track What has football taught you? discipline What are your team and personal goals? to win the conference and to have […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 3A
August 9, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 3A!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Penns Valley QB/DB Jackson Romig
August 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jackson Romig Quarterback, Defensive Back Penns Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-0/180 2446 passing yards, 150/232 completions, 31 passing TD and 122 rating Other sports Basebal, Basketball, Track Second team All Mountain League QB Twitter @RomigJackson Coach Tobias says: “Jackson is a talented multi-sport athlete who plays with passion”. Romig let the Rams […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Bucks West QB/FS Ganz Cooper
August 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ganz Cooper QB/FS Central Bucks West Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT6’0, 190 Twitter @GanzCooper3 Coach Rowan says “Ganz is a leader on and off the field. We are excited to see his growth progression heading into his final year. Ganz Cooper 4 Year Starter at QB entering his final season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
Hillers tackle Braeden Helmkamp will join a host of PA players at West Point following his senior year.
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
John Loose, Mike Viti, Jeff Monken and company have really stepped up their recruiting game in PA. And it’s working for both the Black Knights and the USA. In the class of 22 they landed six PA players and now this year already they’ve landed Parkland’s Trey Tremba, Richland ath Evan McCracken, SJP ath Nick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Greater Johnstown WR Kaleem Taylor
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kaleem Taylor WR Greater Johnstown Class Of 2027 Jersey # 5 HT/WT 6’2 / 192 Other sports Basketball Player of the Week. Twitter @kaleem_taylor5 Coach says “Kaleem has Great hands and great body control”. LET’S GET TO KNOW KALEEM Why do you play football? Because I Love The Sport. It’s gameday! What are you looking […]
