PA Football News Archives
January 2024
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 […]
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 […]
A Total of 16 WPIAL Players Nominated for PFN’s 4A All-State Team
January 7, 2024 | Brett Gombita
A total of 16 players from the WPIAL were nominated to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State football team. Nine of these players were nominated to the 1st team, including Aliquippa running back Tiqwai “Tikey” Hayes, who was also nominated as 4A player of the year. Hayes, a Penn State football commit, finished the 2023 […]
WPIAL Had a Whopping total of 15 players nominated For Pennsylvania Football News 5A All States team
January 6, 2024 | Ryan Thielet
The WPIAL boasted a commendable count of 15 players selected for the Pennsylvania Football News All-State teams. Peter Township led the pack with 6 players, with Pine Richland coming in as the nearest contender with 4 players of their own. First team offense The initial WPIAL athlete to make a mark was Luke Denny, a […]
North Allegheny and Central Catholic Run the PA Sportswriters Class 6A All-State Team.
January 5, 2024 | Ethan Erhard
Khiryn Boyd (First Team), Daniel Sellers (First Team), Anthony Speca (First Team), Peter Gonzalez (Second Team), Tanner Fuchs (Second Team), Cameron Chmura (Second Team), Tyree Alualu (Second Team), and Evan Lyon (Second Team) were all the WPIAL players named to the PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Team. All eight of the players on the 6A […]
State College Has Four for All State Teams
January 5, 2024 | Todd Ross
State College had 4 players selected for the All State teams. Michael Gaul who was selected for the first team writers team and coaches team as a linebacker, John Zipf who was coaches first team punter, Gino Pighetti who was coaches first team Long Snapper, and Tyler Salazer who was coaches second team Wide Receiver. […]
District 2 gets 4 selected to the PFN 5A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | John Kotsko
District 2 got four selections to the PFN 5A All-State Team. Delaware Valley got three players selected. Tight End Aidan Black got a second team selection. Middle Linebacker Justin Kalitsnik got a second team selection and safety Ryder Machado also got a second team selection. Abington Heights wideout Mason Fedor got on the second team. […]
St. Joes Prep Hawks land 9 on the PFN Coaches Select 6A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Still celebrating a second consecutive state title and a nationally ranked 2023 season the St Joes Hawks also can claim 8 players who were recognized by the PFN Coaches as all-state players. Leading the way were 1st team honorees; Jr. RB Isaiah West (861 yards from scrimmage & 10 total TDs), Jr. DT Roy Maxwell […]
DOWNINGTOWN EAST PLACES FIVE COUGARS ON THE COACHES ALL STATE TEAM
January 5, 2024 | Marcus Sic
Cougars Adham Abouraya, Ayden Harris, Michael Leo, Ryan Moses and Ryan Shannon selected All State Downingtown East featured a record setting ferocious defense that yielded only 50 points in 12 games, the defense was so smothering it shut out the opposing offense in 9 contests. Complimenting the defense was a run first, ball controlling offense […]
Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Football Team
January 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 6A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Hayden Johnson, Manheim Township Coach of the Year: […]
State Champions Imhotep Well Represented on the PFN 5A Coaches Select All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The Imhotep Panthers in 2023 finished the season a perfect 15-0, as the second team in program history to win a state championship after losing in the finals the last 2 seasons. Led by HC Devon Johnson who earned the 5A Co-Coach of the Year honors they dominated most of their competition this season. Senior […]
Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team
January 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 5A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Jah’Sear Whittington, Imhotep Charter Coach of the […]
Dallas Mountaineers Coach Rich Mannello wins PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A Coach of the Year
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The Dallas Mountaineers went undefeated in District 2, won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 title and the District 2 title, and they weren’t done yet. A deep state playoff run with overtime victories over Bonner-Prendie and defending state champion Bishop McDevitt found the Mounts in the state title game for the 2nd time in […]
A strong showing for District 2 as 9 players make 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
In a year where a District 2 team went undefeated and ended up as State Runner-Up (Dallas), it is no surprise that quite a few standout players from both the Wyoming Valley Conference and the Lackawanna Conference made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team. The Wyoming Area Warriors placed 3 on the […]
Introducing the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team
January 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Over 200 coaches nominated and voted for these teams. PFN chose the traditional 1st and 2nd team format with positions to represent different styles of offense and defense. Congratulations to all who made the team! 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team Player of the Year: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa Coach of the Year: […]
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