August 2024
2024 Pioneer Athletic Conference Frontier Division Preview
August 21, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Last season The Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers for the fourth year in a row not counting the 2020 COVID season took home the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) Frontier Division Title. They then went on the road and knocked off the Liberty Division Champion Spring-Ford in a classic game for the outright PAC championship. […]
Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley
August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers
Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons. Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice. But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]
2024 Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic
August 21, 2024 | Sykotyk
The Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic in Georgia has deep roots. Starting in 1992, the formerly named Corky Kell Classic started as a modest doubleheader at the then home of the Atlanta Falcons. The Georgia Dome hosted almost every year from the events’ inception in 1992 until the dome’s closure midway through 2017. In 1995 and […]
2024 WPIAL 1A Tri-County South Conference Preview
August 21, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Avella Eagles 2024 Schedule 2023 Season: 4-6 (2-5 CONF) Head Coach: Ryan Cecchini Key Players Lost: QB/LB Cole Jaworowski, WR/DB Isaiah Bradick Key Players Returning: RB/LB Broden Hamm, QB/DB Chas Rush, WR/DB Ronnie Kozak, WR/DB Nate Rankin, TE/DL Logan Fedak What to Expect: Avella improved by three wins from 2022 to 2023, going from 1-9 […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football. The 2024 season preview show! Live!
August 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join the staff of PFN as they preview the 2024 season LIVE from the C3 Sports complex in State College!
District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3
August 20, 2024 | Phil Myers
Bucktail – New coach Kevin Ransom is looking to build upon Bucktail’s 5-5 record last year. He says building a foundation is important. With 4 offensive linemen back plus Brody Pentz at QB, the 2024 season is bright. Pentz rushed for over 1,300 yards last year and is a super athlete. Rushing and passing for […]
Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]
District 10 Region Seven 2024 Preview
August 20, 2024 | Shane Lux
Cathedral Prep Ramblers 2024 Schedule 2023 Schedule – 7-4 Head Coach – Mike Krahe Key Players Lost – R.J. Roberts, Dajoure Hollingsworth, LaMonte Fuller, Jiavani Cooley, Xavier Goshay, Aden Wentz, Tyler Haft, Dan Oblich, Luke Costello, Suhtaun Lewis, Tim Swanson, Clay Mallory Key Players Returning – Montay Hollingsworth, Joe […]
2024 Del-Val League Preview
August 20, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Last season the Chester Clippers had a historic season reaching the District 1 5A championship game for the first time in program history. Chichester under first-year coach Chris Craig had their best season in recent memory. Traditional powers Academy Park, Interboro, and Penn Wood had down seasons. This season promises to be great season for […]
2024 Northern Tier League Large School Division Preview
August 20, 2024 | Ed Weaver
2023 was another solid year for the Northern Tier League. In the Small School Division, District IV Class 1A champion South Williamsport made it all the way to the Eastern Finals, where they ultimately fell to champion Steelton-Highspire. In the Large School Division every team was chasing the Troy Trojans, who had an undefeated season […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview
August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preview
August 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
LFC Division 2 teams had a great year in 2023, representing well in the District 2 playoffs and also a substantial PIAA State Playoff run for one of them to boot. Let’s take a look at these teams heading into the 2024 season! Dunmore Bucks Head Coach: Kevin McHale 2023 Record: 12-2 The Bucks lost […]
PIAA District XI High School Football Preview: Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Edition
August 19, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Some Realignment Set for The Eastern Pennsylvania Football Conference in 2024. Should make for competitive Season As we get ready for the opening night of the high school football season Friday August 23rd in the Lehigh Valley. The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will look a little different this season. Per the EPC website the Lehigh, Northampton […]
2024 WVC Division 1 Preview
August 19, 2024 | John Kotsko
Crestwood Comets Head Coach: Ryan Arcangeli 2023 Record: 5-6. Lost in District 2 4A Quarterfinals to Nanticoke 2024 Schedule The Comets are led by junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock whose last season ended early due to an injury. Shedlock rushed for 859 yards and 10 touchdowns. He threw for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Colin […]
Season starts with scrimmages across the state!
August 18, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
I was able to make it out to two scrimmages yesterday. I was able to watch four of the twelve Heritage Conference teams in action! 10am River Valley Panthers at Penns Manor Comets A very good defensive struggle. The games biggest offensive play came when the Comets got a huge inside push and Panther quarterback […]
2024 Central League Preview
August 18, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Last season was another competitive year in the Central League. In the end, three teams Garnet Valley, Springfield, and Strath Haven all shared the league title, while five teams (Garnet Valley 6A, Springfield 5A, Marple-Newtown 5A, Penncrest 5A, and Strath Haven 5A District Champions) made the District 1 playoffs. This season promises to be another […]
District 10 Region 2 2024 Preview
August 18, 2024 | Shane Lux
Cambridge Springs Blue Devils 2024 Schedule 2023 Season – 12-2 Head Coach – Nate Liberty Key Players Lost – Preston Gorton, Josh Gorton, Tristen Mazzadra, Damarious Olson Key Players Returning – Brett Kania, Noah Moyer, Colt Proper, Zeek Carson, Morgan Applebee What to Expect – After winning their first District X title […]
2024 PFN Player profile: Getting to know West Shamokin RB/LB Jaden Klonowski
August 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jaden Klonowski RB, TE, LB West Shamokin Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6”0/ 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter @jaden_klonowski Coach says: “Jaden has been a tremendous leader this off-season. He has worked on in the weight room and pushed others to do the same. Jaden is going to play in multiple positions on the […]
Conference Preview: 4A Greater Allegheny
August 18, 2024 | Garrett Dollin
It was a busy and eventful offseason for the Greater Allegheny Conference. Since December, the GAC has added three teams, while also losing four. McKeesport comes over after winning the 4A Big Seven in 2023, while Knoch and West Mifflin make the move up from 3A. As for the losses, Armstrong and Kiski Area head […]
Wyoming Area Ol/DL Chase DeSanto commits to Sacred Heart
August 17, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Wyoming Area Warriors standout OL/DL Chase DeSanto has made his college choice, and he will be joining the Sacred Heart Pioneers. A year ago, he was a PFN Coaches-Select All State Selection as a Junior for the Warriors. A 6′ 4″ 280 lb stalwart force on the Lines for Wyoming Area, DeSanto is looking to […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
CL Red The 2024 season begins with change in alignment for the Catholic league divisions. The archdiocese voted and approved dropping Archbishop Wood and Archbishop Ryan down from the Red Division to the Blue division while promoting Bonner-Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara up to the Red Division. Preseason Rankings 1. St. Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic […]
2024 Suburban One League- National Conference Preview
August 17, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
High school football is back folks! As we head into the 2024 season, let’s first look at the Suburban One League National Conference. There has been a different Champ each year over the last three seasons. CB West went undefeated in conference play, however, they lost to eventual District Champion CB South in the Semi-finals […]
2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 17, 2024 | Baron Dionis
2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Phillipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop McCort-Carrol […]
VIDEO: South Williamsport Mounties Head Coach Chris Eiswerth Season Preview
August 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
PA Football News sat down with South Williamsport Head Coach Chris Eiswerth for a season preview as he readies his Mounties for their 2024 District 4 campaign. Click the videos below to watch the full two part interview…
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