July 2025
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know West Chester East Wr/Db Chase Szollose
July 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Chase Szollose Wr, cb, kr, pr, k West Chester East Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’11 175 Junior year : 42 receptions 500+ yards 3 touchdowns 1 interception. Other sports Lacrosse 1st team all Chesmont wr. Honorable mention eastern pa wr. Honorable mention all area wr Twitter @chase_szollose Coach says: “Chase is a multi […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Montour Spartans
July 25, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Montour Spartans Head Coach: Lou Cerro PIAA District 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 9-2 Key Starters Lost: Daniel Batch (WR, SS) Trey Hopper (QB) AJ Alston (WR) Mark Dobrowsky Dante Baron (OL, DL) Returning Starters: Caden Halajcio 5-11 190, RB,LB. SR Jacob Halbedl 6-2 ½ 265 OL-DL JR. Dylan Rogers 6-2 1/2 220 […]
Cornell Lands South Fayette’s Colton Astorino
July 24, 2025 | Brett Gombita
Colton Astorino, an offensive tackle and defensive end at South Fayette High School in McDonald, is heading to the Ivy League. The 6-foot-7, 275 pound senior announced his commitment to Cornell University via his X (Twitter) account on Thursday evening. As a junior, Astorino started at right tackle on a South Fayette team that started […]
91st Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game: County overwhelms the City
July 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Over the past few years, the Lackawanna Football Conference’s de-facto Senior Bowl, the Scranton Lions Dream Game, has been a close affair. When the rosters were announced, it looked like there were strengths and weaknesses on both sides. And as practices happened leading up to the 91st version of this game, you could sense that […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Ephrata Mountaineers
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach: Kris Miller PIAA DISTRICT 3 Class 5A 2024 Record 6-4 Key Starters lost Caleb Grant QB, Brayden Brown RB/OLB), Dominic Pugh TE/OLB, Nick Keller WR/DB, Landan Barton OL, Brennan Frymoyer OL/DL, Landon Pilon OL, Dahvir Atkins DB, Trenton Riley DL, Dylan Oberholtzer OL/DL returning starters Aaron Young WR/S 5’6” […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Wilmington Wr/Cb Freddie Zehetner
July 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
Freddie Zehetner Wr/Cb New Wilmington Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #17 HT/WT 6”1 165 Other sports Basketball, baseball 3rd team 1a all state Twitter @FreddieZehetner Coach Says: “Freddie is an outstanding player who plays with passion and energy. He sets the tone every day in practice with his work ethic and lead-by-example approach. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pine Grove Area Cardinals
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Pine Grove Area Cardinals Head Coach: Dave Shiffer Class: 3A PIAA District 11 2024 Season Record: 1-9 Key Starters lost Robbie Schaeffer, Brody Ibarra, Brayden Lyons, Alex Pillsbury, Peyton Kintzel returning starters Wyatt Dixon, WR/CB, 6’0, 182, 2026 Dru Herber, K, 6’3, 178, 2028 Wyatt Snyder, QB/LB, 6’3, 227, 2026 Angel Ditzler, WR/S, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South DE/OL Jonathan Adjin-Tettey
July 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jonathan Adjin-Tettey Defensive End, Guard East Stroudsburg South High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #50 HT/WT 6 ft, 215 77 inch wingspan, 305 bench, 3.83 gpa Other sports Track and field, wrestling 2x all league for football, track district champion, academic high honors. Twitter @jonadjintettey Coach says: “Jon returns as a three […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors
July 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Wyoming Area Warriors Head Coach Randy Spencer CLASS 3a2024 Season Record: 11-2 Key Starters lost Anthony DeLucca Lidge Kellum Jacob Morgan Kevin Wiedl Damian Lefkoski Gauge Speece Michael Crane Matt Rutkoski Chase DeSanto Andrew Steinberger Paul Panek Tyler Reynolds Nate Obrzut John Turner Key Newcomers Drew Keating TE/Edge Brad Bohn OL/DL Nick Little […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Shanahan Eagles
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Bishop Shanahan Eagles HEAD COACH: Paul Meyers CLASS 4A 2024 Season Record: 9-3 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Jayden Snook Kevin Roth Chase Riccardo Sam Conte Returning starters Anthony Aquila, QB/SS, 6’0″, 190, 2026 Dan Keenan, Slot/DB, 5’10, 190, 2026 Aidan Civitella, WR/DB, 6’0, 185, 2026 Nate Bracken, RB/DB, 5’10”, 2026 Nate […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Upper Moreland WR Larry Hughes
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Larry Hughes WR Upper Moreland Class Of 26 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-4 185 Other sports Basketball 3x first team all league Twitter @Larry16hughes Coach says: “Tall athletic catches everything thrown his way. Let’s get to know Larry! Why do you play football? I’ve played football since 6 and it’s a lifestyle now Who is your […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Shamokin Area QB/DB Logan Steele
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Logan Steele Qb, wr, db, special teams Shamokin Area Class of 2027 Jersey #4 Ht/wt 5-10, 166 Other sports Basketball, track Twitter @steelelogan4 COLLEGE OFFER SHEET: PSU, Marshall, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Liberty, UConn, JMU 2024 sophomore varsity season stats: • 12-1 record • 1,814 passing yards / 25 touchdowns • 535 rushing yards / 9 touchdowns • […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Chartiers-Houston quarterback Aaron Walsh
July 23, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Aaron Walsh Quarterback Chartiers-Houston HT/WT 5’10/170 Class of 2026 Jersey #6 Other sports: Basketball and Baseball Twitter @aaron_walsh6 Coach Says “As the Quarterback of our team, it is important he takes a step up as a leader for us and helps the growth of the team. He has been a vital player since I took over […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Burrell lineman Joah Martin
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Joah Martin Defensive tackle / guard & tackle Burrell high school Class Of 2026 Jersey #52 HT/WT 5’11/ 290 18 tackles, 2 ff, 1 pat block, and 2 sacks in first year of starting varsity Other sports Wrestling Honorable mention defensive tackle, 2nd team all conference guard Twitter @joahmartin52 Coach says: “Joah is an important […]
SAFRSPORTS Teams up with Ron Jaworski/ISAA to provide every Philly team with SAFR helmet covers
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ron Jaworski Teams Up with SAFR and ISAA to Make Philadelphia High School Football Safer Equipping every Philadelphia high school football player with a SAFR Helmet Cover — removing economic barriers to safety. On Tuesday, July 15 at Chickie’s & Pete’s on Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, the owner of SafrSports held a press conference with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Benjamin Franklin HB/LB Tyrese Nichols
July 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Tyrese Nichols School: Benjamin Franklin Height/Weight: 5-9 185 Class: 2026 Jersey #: 6 Head Coach: Aleem Medley Getting to Know Tyrese: What Coach says” Returning 1st team All Public senior LB/RB. I expect Tyrese to build on his junior year, 2nd on the team in tackles. Tyrese is a monster in the weight room and if he […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Upper Perkiomen OT/DT Tice Hallman
July 22, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Tice Hallman Upper Perkiomen High School Class of 2026 OT/DT Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’2 265lbs Coach says: Tice has been a team captain since he was a Sophomore with overwhelming votes and respect from teammates. Tice is a highly intelligent, hard working young man with a blue collar attitude. He works hard at being someone […]
PFN WAY Too Early 2025 Pennsylvania State HS Football Rankings
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The 2025 season begins in just a few weeks. The PFN rankings staff met up to talk a little football and came up with their first ever “way too early” state rankings! For a reminder of what happened last season, head over to our brackets page, now powered by CircleWSports.com and NFHSNetwork! This is where […]
Lansdale Catholic OLB Russell Holmes Jr. is Headed to Robert Morris
July 21, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Russell Holmes Jr. Commits to Robert Morris Russell Holmes Jr. a standout outside linebacker for the Lansdale Catholic Crusaders has committed to Robert Morris University. In his junior season Holmes led the Philadelphia Catholic League’s blue division in tackles for loss and was a key piece on the Crusaders defense. He ended the year with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Sharon Quarterback Ethan Engelmore
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ethan Engelmore Quarterback Sharon High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0/ 165 1,618 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 6 rushing touchdowns, 1,776 total offensive yards, I made 2nd Team All-Region. Other sports Baseball and basketball player of the game award in the first round of playoffs, 1st team all region for baseball for […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter
July 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Carter Overbrook Panthers Class of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/RS Jersey #: 2 Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140 Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Minersville Battlin’ Miners’ G/DT-Dominico Yourey
July 21, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Dominico Yourey Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2026 Position(s): G/DT Jersey Number: #50 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 235lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-County Honorable Mention at Guard, Week-9 T102 Lineman of The Game Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @YoureyDominico —————————————- COACH SAYS: Dom is a four-year starter and […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep6: McKenna brings PSU hockey to New Heights, playoffs? You wanna talk playoffs?? Coach Cawley Awarded ESPY
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mike, Frank, and Andrew welcome Penn State Author and writer Ben Jones to the show to talk Penn State Hockey as Gavin McKenna commits to the Lions. What does this generational talent mean for expectations for next season? Is there more pressure on Penn State to make this marriage work out? Penn State’s program has […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cornell QB Mark Stuckey
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mark Stuckey QB Cornell Class Of 2026 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 165 1200 passing yards 22tds HM all conference Twitter @Stuckeymj Coach says: “Mark has grown so much as a qb and a leader. He can make every throw needed and improved his accuracy. He has the ability to extend plays or take off and […]
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