PA Football News Archives

January 2024

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Senior RB commit to Georgetown University

January 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

SCHA Senior RB Jayden Sumpter has found his next home committing to FCS program Georgetown University in the nations capital. Jayden senior season yielded over 1000 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in just 7 games against a rigorous schedule of Inter-Ac schools, Public League and private schools in New Jersey. Georgetown Hoyas play in the […]

District 1 Final Rankings 2023: Small School

January 30, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

The 2023 high school football season ended about a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats and developing our power rankings for all six classifications. We broke them down into two groups. Big School-5A & 6A Small School 1A-4A

District 1 Final Rankings 2023: Big School

January 30, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney commits to Seton Hill

January 29, 2024 | Jared Samuel

It was a great year for Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney. On the offensive side, he rushed for 975 yards with 10 TD’s and had 94 completions for 1293 yards and 11 TD’s. But on the defensive side of the ball, Maloney made his mark–during the regular season, he had 75 tackles and 10 passes […]

District 1 Statistical Leaders: 2023 Defense

January 29, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

The 2023 season ended a little over a month and a half ago and the District 1 staff here at PFN has been busy compiling stats. We looked at the following offensive categories: Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, and Receiving Yards. These are the top 5 student-athletes regardless of classification in each of those categories. Congratulations […]

District 1 Statistical Leaders: 2023 Offense

January 29, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

2024 Interview with two-sport athlete Madyx Gruber from Wilson West Lawn High School

January 28, 2024 | David Burnworth

Big things are in store for this hard-working future star. Keep your eyes on him not only this coming season but in 2025 too. Madyx Gruber Wilson High School Wr/Db 2025 Entering the 2023 season, what personal goals had you set for yourself, and did you hit the goals? My personal goals going into the […]

Cheltenham Star Lineman Sharlandinn Strange chooses Syracuse

January 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Cheltenham HS rising senior Sharlandinn “Zaqq” Strange has made his collegiate choice announcing he’s committed to ACC program Syracuse University. Sharlandinn recently narrowed his finalist down to a top 5 that also included Pittsburgh, Penn State, Rutgers and South Carolina. Ultimately he chose Syracuse in part to a local connection with the new HC being […]

Downingtown West Alumni Shines National Spotlight in the Charge Against Rare Diseases

January 26, 2024 | Marcus Sic

UPLIFTING ATHLETES “YOUNG INVESTIGATORS DRAFT” FEBURARY THIRD AT THE LINC Remember the name Rob Long. Not just as a Downingtown West and Syracuse University football standout, but as a testament to the unwavering resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Rob’s athletic journey, once destined for the bright lights of the NFL, […]

2024 Interview with Butler High school QB of the future Tyson Pino

January 26, 2024 | David Burnworth

Name: Tyson Pino School: Butler High School (Butler, PA) Position(s): QB, DB Class: 2026 What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve those goals? My goal was to be the starter for JV and get some Varsity time, which I did. I was able to start and […]

Coaching Job: Selinsgrove

January 26, 2024 | Billy Splain

The Selinsgrove Area School District is seeking candidates for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Seals Community is proud of its past accomplishments on the gridiron and is eager to build upon decades of championship caliber football. The coach selected to lead the Selinsgrove Seals to future success on and off the field […]

Hot Topic: Transfers In PA High School Sports

January 25, 2024 | Matt Herring

After the PIAA’s two-year Competiton Formula cycle for football concluded with the State Championships at Cumblerland Valley in December the hot topic across the Commonwealth was which teams would be forced to play up in classification based on accruing enough success points on the field coupled with receiving three or more football transfers over the […]

Steelton-Highspire/Aliquippa lose bids to stay in current classification, Farrell will remain in District 10

January 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

Aliquippa, Wyomissing and Steelton-Highspire will all move up a class for the 2024-2026 PIAA sports cycles. The defending 4A champion Quips will move to 5A and compete with the likes of Peters Twp, Penn-Trafford, Moon and Upper St. Clair. This is the third time the Quips have face the possibility of moving up due to […]

2024 Interview with the powerful Eddie Sebright from Bermudian Springs

January 22, 2024 | David Burnworth

Eddie Sebright Bermudian Springs 2025 RB/MLB As you were preparing for the 2023 season, what had you done in the off-season to aid you in becoming a better player? I lifted every day and spent basically every day on the field training, even through the winter months. I plan to do the same this off-season; […]

Selinsgrove head coach Derek Hicks stepping down

January 22, 2024 | Billy Splain

Derek Hicks has let the Selinsgrove admins know that he will be stepping down from his head coaching position. Hicks has had several great seasons with the Seals as of late. He’s been the head coach of Selinsgrove since 2015 and compiled a record of 77-33-1. This past season was a special one, winning a district […]

2024 Interview with De’ondre Daugherty from Washington High School

January 17, 2024 | David Burnworth

De’ondre Daugherty Washington High School 2024 T-G-DE-DT I was able to take in the Washington/McGuffey game for the first time this past season. The crowd was large and loud. For you guys, how sweet was it to defeat your rival not only during the regular season but again in the playoffs? Beating our rivals was […]

2024 Interview with Justin Heckert from Whitehall High School

January 16, 2024 | David Burnworth

Name: Justin Heckert School: Whitehall Class 2027 Positions played: Offensive and Defensive line 2023 was your Freshman year. What were your personal goals heading into the season, and did you achieve those goals? My personal goal was just to improve during the season and try to make as minimal mistakes as possible and improve my […]

2024 interview with Jeremiah Davis Lewisburg Area High School

January 15, 2024 | David Burnworth

Name: Jeremiah Davis School: Lewisburg Area High School Class: 2025 Positions played: running back, kick returner The Green Dragons finished the 2023 season with a 6-6 record. Which win will you remember the most? Explain: I’d probably remember our win against Bloomsburg the most; it was our homecoming game, ended in a blowout, and was […]

2024 Interview with Reno Presto from McGuffey High School

January 14, 2024 | David Burnworth

Name: Reno Presto School McGuffey High School Class 2025 Position(s): T, DE, DT, and NG How long have you played football, along with the reason or reasons you continue to play? I have played football for 12 years. I play because I found a love for the game when I was in middle school, and […]

University of Pittsburgh Utilizes Transfer Portal to Fill Key Positions

January 13, 2024 | Ryan Thielet

Pitt Football joyfully introduced 19 new signees on National Signing Day. Furthermore, they have successfully recruited the talents of 10 notable transfers, including a standout quarterback from the previous year’s high school class. Kade Bell, the new offensive coordinator, has now found the pieces he needed to tailor his fast-paced offense. Pitt kicks off the […]

West Chester University hires Duke Greco as it’s next Head Coach

January 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Duke Greco for the last 10 seasons has been the leader of the Delaware Valley University football program. Today he put his resignation in as Head Coach and formally accepted the offer to become the head coach at local Division 2 program West Chester University. Duke leaves Delaware Valley with a 91-15 record, six NCAA […]

Imhotep Rising Senior DL Zahir Mathis Announces College Commitment

January 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Imhotep Rising Senior DE Zahir Mathis has announced his intentions to sign with The Ohio State University in December. Zahir is a soon to be 3-year starter for the Panthers. After playing behind 2 All-American Defensive Ends in Enai White (Texas A&M) & Keon Wylie (Penn State) as a freshman, he had a breakout sophomore […]

Public vs. Private Football Debate: Write Your Local Congressperson

January 10, 2024 | Matt Herring

If you are passionate to change the landscape of Pennsylvania High School athletics (football for the purpose of this article) you could look up the email address of your local congressperson and emplore them to amend the Public School Code of 1949 (hand-write a letter and lick a stamp if you’re old school…write it in […]

Brad ‘Bo’ Orlando Resigns as McDowell Head Coach

January 9, 2024 | Phil Myers

Erie McDowell will be looking for a new head football coach as Brad Orlando has resigned after 10 years leading the Trojans onto the field of play every Friday night in the fall. Orlando’s record at McDowell was 81-37 with the Trojans playing not only Cathedral Prep, but some quality teams from New York and […]

Bloomsburg Legendary Coach Danny Hale inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

January 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Danny Hales a legendary coach at both West Chester University and Bloomsburg University has been inducted by the NFL network into the 2024 class for the College Football Hall of Fame. Coach Hale began his head coaching career in 1984 at his alma mata West Chester University where he twice won PSAC East titles and […]

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