June 2024
On the GEFA Trail—Indiana County Crusaders
June 18, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 12. It was the final week of the regular season, and we had been to see eight of the 11 GEFA teams play at home, plus the neutral field “Kickoff Classic” triple header. The Monroeville Titans folded early, and the Somerset County Miners home season had ended. Also, the Bedford County Buffaloes had […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Juniata WR/DB Connor Boreman
June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Connor Boreman Wide Reciever and DB Juniata High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’9. 150 17 catches 301 yards, 6 TDs, 7 ints, 92 tackles Other sports Track Mid Penn 3rd Team Receiving and DB Twitter @jhs_cboreman_3 Coach Kondo says “Dedicated worker, always in the weight room, also involved in track. Offense (WR/End) […]
Penn-Ohio Football Classic rosters/game info
June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
This will be the 45th annual Penn-Ohio Football Classic. The Game is set for Thursday, June 20 at Reeves Field on the campus of Geneva College. PA currently holds a 31-13 lead in the series. The game alternates between PA and Ohio. When PA hosts, they play the game at Reeves Field on the campus […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know University Prep WR Zion Hauser
June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zion Hauser Wr University Prep Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’7 148 Twitter @Zion0_Hauser Coach says: Zion Hauser – Explosive Junior Wide Receiver. Zion is one of the best route runners in western PA. Zion has amazing hands and will make a huge impact on USO’s success this fall. There are three guarantees in […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Central Bucks East Patriots Logan Simkiss-QB/LB
June 17, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Logan Simkiss Central Bucks East HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB/LB Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 6’ 1 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All League Selection Offer Sheet: 2 Unofficial Twitter: @simkiss_logan ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Logan is a rare combination of QB/LB. Not many kids in […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Bradford Owls Talan Reese-QB
June 17, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Talan Reese Bradford HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Offer Sheet: Catholic University, Washington and Jefferson, Hampden and Sydney College Twitter: @TalanReese12 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Talan has worked his way into becoming elite at the QB position. He has […]
2024 Lezzer Lumber Classic photo gallery/stream link
June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photos by Jeff Jodon, game video at bottom
South wins the Lezzer Lumber Classic behind strong performance by Bryce Danish
June 17, 2024 | Shane Lux
State College – The South led by quarterback Bryce Danish topped the North 21-8 in the 39th annual Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game. Bryce Danish of Mount Union High School accounted for 245 yards of offense and scored three total touchdowns, leading the South to victory Sunday night at State College’s Memorial Stadium. Danish completed 15-of-28 […]
St. Joes Prep Isaiah West Flips Commitment to Ohio State
June 16, 2024 | Noah Stomsky
Four-star running back Isaiah West verbally announced his commitment to the Buckeyes earlier after suddenly de-committing from Kentucky on May 13th. Ranked 6th in the state and 13th nationally at the running back position, West isn’t shy to the spotlight. West turned down offers from Michigan State, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburg, South Carolina, Wisconsin, […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Tamaqua Blue Raiders Luke Kane-QB/OLB
June 16, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Luke Kane Tamaqua High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB/OLB Jersey Number: #7 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: First team All County Linebacker Times News Player of the Week Second Team All County Quarterback Offer Sheet: Alvernia, Bloomsburg, Muhlenberg, Shippensburg Twitter: @lukekane71214 ———————————– WORDS FROM THE […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Northern Lehigh Bulldogs Ayden Oswald-S/QB
June 16, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ayden Oswald Northern Lehigh High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): S/QB Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Twitter: @_aydenoswald —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Ayden was a starter as a Sophomore in 2022 on our state quarterfinal team. Ayden was poised to be our quarterback last year until he had a season […]
North wins the 53rd Ken Lantzy Game: Sights, Sounds, Pics
June 15, 2024 | Shane Lux
Johnstown – The North captured the 53rd First Summit Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic with a late touchdown. With the game tied and overtime looming, the North took possession near mid-field with under six minutes to play. The Northern Bedford County duo of quarterback Eion Snyder and tailback Adam Johnson led the North to victory. Johnson, […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Homer-Center Wildcats Wil Jones-WR/DB
June 15, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Wil Jones Homer-Center HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/DB Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 153lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Wil_J10 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Wil led our team in total receptions, and touchdown receptions as a junior. We […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Susquenita Blackhawks Blaise Swancer-WR/DB
June 15, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Blaise Swancer Susquenita High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/DB Jersey Number: 6 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Second Team WR in Conference(Sophomore 5 games) 1st Team Wide Receiver in Conference(Junior) Tied School Record for most receiving touchdowns(single season at 10 games) Offer Sheet: None at the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know River Valley WR/RB/CB Sam Yanits
June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Sam Yanits River Valley HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/WR/CB Jersey Number: 6 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Hockey, Track, Golf Notable Awards or Recognitions: Heritage Conference All-Star Football Team, Southern Allegheny Offensive Player of the Year All-Gazette Football Team All-Gazette Baseball Team American Legion District 31 All-Star Team PA Football News […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Penn Hills RG/DT Donovan Burnett
June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Donovan Burnett Penn Hills High School Class of: 2025 Position(s): RG/DT Jersey Number: 58 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 258lbs Other Sports: Track & Field, Fitness Team Notable Awards and Recognitions: Honor Roll 3x Letterman All Conference Community Service Award Twitter: @DjBItK_05 ————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Donnie is a very unique young man. This […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Springfield-Delco Cougars Nate Romano-LB/RB
June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Nate Romano Springfield-Delco High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 34 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Lacrosse Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-Central RB+LB All-Delco LB All-Eastern PA Team Defense Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @nateromano10 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Nate is a Captain and leads by example. […]
SAFR and Carolina Panthers Unite for Player Safety: Launch of Hero Initiative
June 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
SAFR Launches Carolina Panthers Hero Initiative to promote head safety across the sport of football. This month, the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC witnessed the dawn of a groundbreaking initiative as SAFR proudly announced the launch of the Carolina Panthers Hero Initiative. With the esteemed presence of several Carolina Panthers players, including the passionate […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Washington C/G/DT Kar’Zell Daugherty
June 14, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Kar’zell Daugherty Washington High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): C/G/DT Jersey Number: 65 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Rifle, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Conference, All Academic Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KarzellDoc —————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Kar’Zell was selected all conference this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know York Suburban QB Rylan Bratton
June 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Rylan Bratton QB York Suburban 6’2 175 Class of 2025 226/443-3080 yards w 20 TD Twitter: @BrattonRylan Coach Fry says: “Rylan is a four year starter and offensive leader of our team. He has great arm talent and the ability to make things happen with his legs. I am excited to see what his senior […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney ATH Beau Thomas
June 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Beau Thomas LB/WR/RB/H-Back Punxsutawney Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT6’2 215 1,038 all purpose yards Other sports Basketball First team all-state (H-back) Twitter @Beau_Thomas26 Coach says “Beau is a great leader on and off the field. He was an all state selection at H-Back as a sophomore, amassing 1,038 yards rushing and […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes Chase Balichik-SS/WR
June 13, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Chase Balichik Mount Carmel Area HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): SS/WR Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team News Item Second Team Daily Item Second Team PHAC T1O2 Player of the Game Offer Sheet: LVC Twitter: @CBalichik —————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area QB Carson Nagle
June 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Nagle QB Bald Eagle Area 5-11, 185 Class of 2025 3x 1st Team All-Conference // 1st Team All State QB 647/989-8276 – 83 tds Coach says: “Carson is a team leader on and off the field. He has accumulated countless hours in the weight room, speed and agility training, and organizing passing workouts with […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.