PA Football News Archives
February 2024
2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team
February 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.49. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
Haverford School’s star lineman Joshua Williams announces his collegiate decision
February 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Joshua Williams is a monmouth offensive lineman who stands out on the field. At 6-4 300lbs he’s hard to miss on the field. Luckily for The Haverford School Fords he has one more season of high school football left before he heads out west to start his college career. Before enrolling at Stanford he has […]
Scott Dennis appointed as Nanticoke head coach
February 17, 2024 | John Kotsko
Scott Dennis was appointed on Thursday night as head coach of the Nanticoke Trojans. Dennis replaces Ron Bruza who resigned in November. The Trojans finished last season 7-5, losing to State Finalist Dallas in the District Semifinals. Dennis served as an assistant coach under Bruza the past two seasons and has also served as head […]
Archbishop Ryan Lineman chooses West Chester University
February 15, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Nicholas Rogers a 6-5 240 DL at Archbishop Ryan has officially made his college decision and ultimately signed his letter of intent to play locally at West Chester University a division 2 program that competes in the PSAC. Nicholas finished his senior season earning all-league honors after posting 45 tackles, 16 TFLs, 6 sacks, 3 […]
Philadelphia Public League Football Teams shuffle divisions & classifications
February 15, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The defending Public League Champions Imhotep Panthers will officially move up to the top classification in the state and will now compete in the largest classification 6A. Other 6A teams include Northeast, George Washington, Kensington, South Philadelphia, Central HS, & Abraham Lincoln. The 5A teams include Frankford, Mastery Charter North, Olney, Palumbo & Samuel Fels. […]
Inter-Ac League stars sign letters of intent along the East Coast
February 12, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Inter-Ac 2x defending champions Haverford School pair of offensive linemen signed their letter of intents. Noah Andrewson is heading north to FCS program University of Albany which plays in the CAA conference. His teammate Adon Gross is staying closer to home after choosing Division 2 in-state program Kutztown University. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy star […]
The STATE of PA Football: Live from Meshpoint Football Clinic Day 2
February 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join Billy, Matt and Special Guest Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports as we talk about the hot topics surrounding high school football in PA!
The State of PA Football: Live From Mesh Point Coaches Clinic!
February 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Philadelphia Catholic League Stars announce their college decisions
February 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The 6A State Champions St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks had 2 players sign their letter of intent to attend various institutions yesterday. Running back Eric Sanchez inked his letter with MEAC and HBCU institution Delaware State and defensive lineman Denzel Felder is headed to Wilkes University which is a Division 3 program that plays in the […]
Philadelphia Public League Stars announce their college decisions on NLI Day
February 8, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The undefeated 5A State champions Imhotep Charter lead the way yesterday with 13 of their seniors signing/committing to various universities across the area. Leading the way yesterday was Sr. QB Mikal Davis who flipped from his Army commitment to Delaware State University in Dover, DE. Mikal coming off all-state honors will get to stay close […]
Speed and Skill Round out Pitt’s Recruiting Class of 2024
February 8, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The University of Pittsburgh welcomed two fresh Panthers, both joining the offensive lineup. These individuals possess remarkable speed and adeptness in finding openings and generating space. These are two skill sets that will work well in the type of quick-strike offense Kade Bell likes to use. Malachi Thomas, a formidable 6’4, 230-pound tight end from […]
State College Sends Two More to the Next Level
February 7, 2024 | Todd Ross
During the second signing day two players were honored for their commitments to play in college. Defense linemen Justin Castro-Dixon and offensive lineman Colin Dardis both were honored. Justin will be headed just about an hour away at Lock Haven University part of the PSAC conference. Colin will be going out of state to Ithaca […]
2024 Interview with senior Brodie Miller from Sharon High School
February 4, 2024 | David Burnworth
Brodie Miller Sharon High School 2025 OT/DE What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve said goals? My personal goal was to lead my team to a district title, but I was not able to achieve it. What is the best and worst part of a Sharon […]
Hot Takes: PFN News and Notes – Loading up, Scheduling up & Dominating the mats
February 3, 2024 | Matt Herring
Take a trip across the Commonwealth as we recep the latest news and notes in Pennsylvania High School Football Quips Loading Up For 5A Challenge Coming off the heels of the recent PIAA Competition Formula ruling forcing 2A-by-enrollment Aliquippa to 5A for the next two seasons it appears the Quips have help on the […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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