July 2024
Andrew Olesh Commits to Michigan
July 9, 2024 | Mia Williams
On Monday, Andrew Olesh, a 6’5, 215-pound tight end from Southern Lehigh High School committed to the University of Michigan. Olesh was a highly sought-after four-star tight end who put up 53 catches for 973 yards with 10 touchdowns in his junior season alone. Olesh was ranked third in the nation for tight ends and […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour High School’s Daniel Batch
July 9, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Daniel BatchWR/S/RBClass of 2025Jersey #0HT/WT: 5’11, 200 1st Team WR, 1st Team All Defensive Athlete Offers: Toledo, Akron, Fordham, Maine, Stony Brook, Robert Morris, Navy, New Hampshire, Bryant, Lincoln (PA), Towson, Central StateTwitter: @DanielBatch25 LET’S GET TO KNOW DANIEL Why do you play football? It always looked like a fun game to me, it […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know McGuffey FB/ILB Aiden O’Dell
July 9, 2024 | contributor
Aiden O’Dell McGuffey HS Class of 2025 Jersey #21 FB/ILB 6’0 215 Other sports: Tennis 2023 Second Team All-Conference ILB/2023 Conference Champ @AidenOdell21 From the coach”Very good linebacker. Excellent in pursuit of the ball. 95 tackles last year. 2 year starter & all conference. Can play at the college level if he wants to.” Coming […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Southern Huntingdon Rockets WR/S-Chase Gibbons
July 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Chase Gibbons Southern Huntingdon High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/S Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference, Team Captain Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @ChaseGibbons11 —————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Chase suffered a season ending collarbone injury in the first […]
Sam Brackey Commits to Brown
July 8, 2024 | Zack Bundy
On Monday, Pittsburgh Central Catholic offensive lineman Sam Brackney committed to Brown University. Brackney was a big help for the team especially for running back Elijah Faulkner he rushed for 1,400 yards last season. Brackney attended five division one football camps including Duquesne, Northwestern, Navy, Yale, and Brown.
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Purchase Line Red Dragons Jakob Mountain-TE/MLB
July 8, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Jakob Mountain Purchase Line HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/MLB Jersey Number: 25 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Track Twitter: @jakob_mountain ——————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Jakob is a 3 sport athlete who played tight end and linebacker last year. He has excellent hands and will do whatever it takes […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Central Bucks East Patriots Connor Simkiss-MLB/TE
July 8, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Connor Simkiss Central Bucks East HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): MLB/TE Jersey Number: 9 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Golf Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Suburban One League LB Captain Top Returning Tackler Offer Sheet: No official offers at this time Twitter: @Connorsimkiss ————————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Connor is as physical […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Juniata QB, OLB Wyatt Ehrenzeller
July 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Wyatt Ehrenzeller QB, OLB Juniata Class Of 2025 Jersey #12 HT/WT 5’10”, 205 2171 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 98.6 QB rate, 7 rushing touchdown, long of 75, Other sports Track and field 2nd team tvl Quarter back Coach Kondo says “Hard worker, always in the gym, also involved with track and field. Offense (QB) […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Pine Grove Area MLB/FB Wyatt Snyder
July 7, 2024 | contributor
Wyatt Snyder Pine grove area Class of 2026 Jersey #7 Mlb, FB HT/WT 6’3 22 Other sports Baseball & Basketball Awards won/earned: N/A Twitter @wyattsnyder122 From the coach ” Wyatt was a strong performer for us from his defensive end spot the past two years. He was 3rd on our team in tackles and posted […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s DE/DT Grady Papa
July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams
Grady Papa Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class of: 2025 Positions: DE/DT Jersey Number: 48 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @GradyPapa_11 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Tough gritty unproven kid, put on massive weight in the off-season, 1500lbs lifting guy. Extremely hungry. LET’S GET TO KNOW GRADY How long have you been playing […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York/Monmouth commit Malachi Ramnath
July 7, 2024 | Billy Splain
Malachi Ramnath DE/TE Central York high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #23 HT/WT 6’3 228 16 sacks all state all eastern pa 5 division 1 offers defensive linemen award for my team Twitter @ramnath_malachi Committed to play for Monmouth Coach Yonchiuk says “Malachi is very fast and explosive. He gets in the backfield with power […]
Vann Kavals Commits to Akron
July 7, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
On Saturday defensive lineman and quarterback Vann Kavals committed to the University of Akron. Kavals was one of three QBs to throw for over 100+ yards, leading the team with 640 yards and 5 TDs. Kavals was a part of the defense that held teams to 19 points or less in five games. Kavals had […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Shamokin Area WR/DB/RB/K/LS/KR/PR Chase Pensyl
July 7, 2024 | contributor
Chase Pensyl Shamokin Area Class of 2025 Jersey: 8 WR/DB/RB/K/LS/KR/PR 5’9” 160Lbs Other sports: track and field/wrestling Awards won/earned: 1st team coaches select All-State (D-Ath) 1st team Writers Select All-State (DB) “X” @ChasePensyl From the coach”Chase is a football player – the ultimate compliment that a competitor can receive in this sport. Regardless of the […]
Brock Cornell Commits to Bucknell
July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams
On Saturday, Brock Cornell, a 6’0, 185-pound free safety from West Allegheny High School committed to Bucknell University. Cornell had over 1,800 rushing yards over three seasons with West Allegheny. During that time he also had 300 total tackles, six interceptions. and 34 touchdowns. He helped his team secure a winning record and a playoff […]
Irish Football in Pennsylvania is alive and well!
July 6, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
They play football in Ireland too, but it is a little different and they are playing it in Pennsylvania! The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) promotes traditional Irish sports like hurling, camogie, rounders and Gaelic football to name a few. Like a lot of international sports it is also played in America. The Pittsburgh GAA competes […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Conrad Weiser TE/DE Evan MIller
July 6, 2024 | Jack Susanin
Evan Miller Tight End and Defensive End Conrad Weiser Number 33 6’1 220 LBS Class of 2025 X: EvanMiller_33 What Coach Said: “Evan injured most of last year but was starter as a Freshman and Sophomore Looking forward to an outstanding year returning from Shoulder injury.” LETS MEET EVAN Why Do You Play Football? I […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Hempfield Black Knights Leo Breault-OT/NG
July 6, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Leo Breault Hempfield High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OT/NG Jersey Number: 79 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 285lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: McDaniel College Twitter: @LeoBreault79 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Leo is an extremely hard worker who possess tremendous size at 6’5, 291lbs. He will anchor our […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall DB/WR Brandon Bird
July 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brandon Bird Safety and Wide Receiver Whitehall Highschool Class Of 2025 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’10 165 65 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception Other sports Volleyball EPC Defensive player of the week Twitter @Brandon_Bird06 Coach says “Brandon practices and plays with incredible effort and developed into an excellent safety for us. He […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Abington LB William “Charlie” Thomson
July 6, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Charlie Thomson Abington High School Class of: 2025 Positions: LB Jersey Number: 32 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Other Sports: Rugby Notable Achievement/ 3.9 GPA Twitter: @CharlieThom10 Coach says “ “William “”Charlie”” is also a multi-sport athlete whose rugby team is playing in the state championship. There are 4 Ghosts on the rugby team as […]
Roman Catholic DB Louis “Lou” Gaddy is headed to Stony Brook University
July 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Louis “Lou” Gaddy an 5-10 170lb CB at Roman Catholic on Friday afternoon decided to make his collegiate choice selecting Stony Brook University which is a member of the Division 1 FCS CAA conference. Lou held offers from other schools such as St. Francis and Duquesne while garnering interest from Army, Delaware and Lafayette. As […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Chad Martin-Mifflinburg Wildcats QB/MLB
July 5, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Chad Martin Mifflinburg Area High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB-MLB Jersey Number: 19 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention Quarterback(4 games played) Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Chad_Martin19 —————————————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Chad is a huge asset to our team on both […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Apollo-Ridge’s C/NT Ryan (Train) Lydon
July 5, 2024 | Mia Williams
Ryan (Train) Lydon Apollo-Ridge High School Class of: 2025 Positions: C/NT Jersey Number: 77 Ht: 5’ 8 – Wt: 307lbs Other Sports: Track and Field (Shotput/Discus) Notable Awards/Recognition: 2023 Allegheny Football Conference First Team Center and Second Team Defensive Tackle Twitter: @LydonTrain77 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: True leader in every way. Comes to every workout, works […]
Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army
July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]
Peter Notaro Commits to Alabama
July 3, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
On Wednesday, Peter Notaro, a five-star kicker from North Allegheny High School committed to the University of Alabama. Notaro made seven extra point attempts, made 23-of-24 field goal attempts and was a part of the back-to-back 6A WPIAL Championship winning Tigers teams. He also holds a five-star rating as a kicker, and four-star punter according […]
PIAA gets hearing date for Aliquippa 4A to 5A case
July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has set a date of July 16 for a hearing to determine whether the PIAA will receive a stay in the PIAA vs Aliquippa case. Early this year Aliquippa was placed into the 5A classification. They appealed and then took their case to court. In May a Beaver County judge blocked […]
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