August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Canon McMillan Big Macs
August 3, 2025 | Mia Williams
Canon McMillan Head Coach: Brian DeLallo Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 3-7 Returning Starters: TJ Sabatucci 12 TE / DE 6’3 235 Ty Jansma 11 QB 6’1 190 Troy Stimpson 11 RB / SS 5’11 195 Brayden Collins 11 TE / LB 6’2 210 Ethan Campoli 12 WR / DB 6’1 180 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Marple Newtown Tigers
August 3, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Marple Newtown Tigers Head Coach Chris Gicking Class 5A 2024 Record: 8-4 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost 3-year starters Lou DILUZIO, Eric Janda, and Brett Cowan (Ursinus) graduate. Luke Volpi (Nova) anchored the OL with CJ Hasson (Stevenson) , Bobby Knapp LB (Williamson) Jude Jelus completed 62% of his passes and will play […]
Takeaways from Penn State Media Day
August 2, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
As the calendar turned to August, teams around the country are gearing up for the college football season. Penn State is no different. The Nittany Lions hosted their media day today, with players and coaches sharing their opinions on how the team is preparing for the season. James Franklin took to the podium, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Strath Haven Panthers
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Strath Haven Panthers Head Coach: Kevin Clancy Class 5A 2024 Record: 10-2 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost James Fisher RB/DB, Jahi Curtis TE-DE, Shane Green FB/LB returning starters Luke Mulhern LB, Nick Farabaugh G/DE, Greyson LaFrance CB, Jalen Starr Jr CB, Quinn Kell SR. SS Key Newcomers Ryan Mudrick SR RB, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Windber Ramblers’ RB/LB-Luke Rummel
August 2, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Lucas Rummel Windber Ramblers Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: #16 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @luke_rummel ————————————— COACH SAYS: Lucas returns as a 3 year starter at MLB, we are really excited to have him lead the defense this fall. […]
2025 Team Preview: The Norwin Knights
August 2, 2025 | Mia Williams
Norwin Head Coach: Mike Brown Class 6A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 2-8 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Huss- RB/ DB Evan Archer- OL/DL Colin Bruno- OL Jake Sincak- RB/ DB Mike Crnokvic- WR/DB Returning Starters: Tristyn Tavares- QB Zach Pawling- WR/DB Josh Lenart- H/LB Jake Knight- WR/DB Patrick Schmook- OL Lucas Altier- OL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Biglerville Canners
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Biglerville Canners Head Coach: Brett Smyers Class 3A 2024 Record: 7-4 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost Bo Forney (QB), Tavian McAuliffe (WR/DB), Noah Fulton (WR/ILB), Kyler Johnson (WR/OLB), Brody Conrad (DE), Bearsun Zullinger (DT/OL), Landen Taylor (ILB) returning starters Aidan Hoffman (RB/LB, 5-10, 180, 2026), Tyler Spadacino (WR/DB, 6-2, 175, 2026), Gavin […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Liberty Hurricanes
August 2, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
The Liberty Hurricanes Head Coach: Sean Diagnault CLASS 6a 2024 Season Record: 7-4 PIAA District 11 Key Starters Lost C Louis Haz, TE/DE 2x Captain Cole Daignault, LB Ben Bartholomew, OL/DL Daunte Morrison, Punter Joe Geipel, DB/RB Brayden McKinley, DB/WR Jahsi Cole, DB/WR Joaquin Vazquez Returning Starters OT/DE Nick Schenkel Sr, QB Antonio […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Everett Warriors
August 2, 2025 | Hunter Myers
The Everett Warriors HEAD COACH: Brian Koontz PIAA District 5 Class 2A 2024 Record: 3 – 7 Key Starters Lost Zach Winck, Aiden Harriman, Dylan Bell Returning Starters Jonathan Cooper, QB, 5’9″, 145lbs. Senior Gavin Goodrich, RB/LB, 6’2″, 170lbs. Senior Jakobe Harman, RB/LB, 5’10”, 195lbs Senior Tyson Grove, TE/DE, 6’2″, 205lbs, Senior Trent Cessna, […]
Emmaus QB Commits to Stony Brook
August 2, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Emmaus Green Hornet, Jerek Cooper, commits to Stony Brook University. The 6’2″ 190 lb, 2024 2nd team EPC QB, and EPC Lehigh Division Offensive MVP took his team to a regular season 8-2 record, and EPC League Championship. Jerek Cooper, who many consider one of the top QBs in the EPC last year visited Fordham, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven RB/LB Niko Castillo
August 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Niko Castillo Rb/LB Schuylkill haven Class Of 2026 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2/225 3 interceptions 1 pick 6′ 878 rushing – 10.2 yards per carry- 17 TDs; 63 tackles – 4 TFL – 7 PD – 0 TDs allowed Other sports Track ALL-STATE Player Twitter @Nikocastillo_14 Holds offer from Stonehill Coach says: “Straight dude. Huge upside. […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 4
August 2, 2025 | Phil Myers
As stated in Part 1, District 9 is split into four divisions for this upcoming football season. Division IV consists of Bucktail, Cameron County, Coudersport, Otto-Eldred, and Smethport. This division looks to be competitive with one or more probably making the playoffs. Otto-Eldred is the pick of the coaches to win the division, but this […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 3
August 2, 2025 | Phil Myers
As stated in Part 1, District 9 is split into four divisions for 2025. Division III will consist of Kane, Keystone, Moniteau, Ridgway, and Union-AC Valley. This division looks to be very competitive on paper as at least three teams return quite a bit from 2024. The coaches have named Keystone as the team to […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Palmyra Cougars
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Palmyra Cougars Head Coach: Chris Pavone Class 5A 2024 Season Record: 1-9 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost Beau Toler (OL/DL) Justin Kaplan (RB/LB) Ryan Kowalski (QB/DB) Joseph Altebrando (LB) Charlie Stewart (DB) Hayden LeVan (DB) returning starters Tyler Comarnitsky (Sr. OL/DL) Braeden Basehore (Jr. OLDL) Kamren Koennecke (Sr. OL/DL) Roman Russek (Jr. QB) […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The New Hope Solebury Lions
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The New Hope Solebury Lions Head Coach: Dale Smith Class 2A 2024 Record: 2-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Colin Foster (Injury) Cole Catalano (Injury) Chase Lumio (Transfer) Will Valasquez (Transfer) Sam Morrin (Graduated) Aiden Olds (Graduated) Derrick Chrencick (Graduated) returning starters Jake Peterson RB/DE, 6´0 220 SR. Jason Huggins OL/DL 6´4 235 […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 2
August 1, 2025 | Phil Myers
As divulged in Part 1, the D-9 committee has broken down the league into four divisions of five teams. Part 2 will consider Division II which looks to be quite competitive. Division II is the only division that boasts two state finalists in the past 4 years in Redbank Valley (2021) and Port Allegany (2024), […]
District 9 Media Day – Part 1
August 1, 2025 | Phil Myers
Enthusiasm and anticipation surrounded the 2025 D-9 Media Day as players and coaches are excited for the upcoming season. District 9 has improved vastly from 20 years ago and just last year was on the cusp of bringing home the district’s first state football title as two teams vied for that honor. Even though Class […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Lackawanna Trail Lions
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lackawanna Trail Lions Head Coach: Steve Jervis Class 1A 2024 Record: 11-2 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost Max Kimmel, Demitrius Douglas, Logan Edwards, Bubba Gow returning starters Isaac Ryon SR 5’10 185 RB 1718 YDS and 29 Total TDS, All Regional and All State, 4 year starter Lucas Evans SR 6’2 265 […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Penn Manor Slot/DB Jalen Dupree
August 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jalen Dupree Slot/saftey Penn Manor Class Of 2027 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 166 Other sports you play Basketball/track Have you won any awards? 2nd team all offensive Coach says: “Another talented kid I coached against last year that I’m looking forward to working with. Dynamic runner and overall talent. Will be playing the slot for […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Methacton Warriors
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Methacton Warriors Head Coach: Eric Ranieri Class 5A 2024 Season Record: 3-7 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Shane Corne, Ryan Brandi, Henri Zeneli, Alex Shaw, Ryan Yeager, Nick Fazio, Hezekiah Wright-Jones returning starters Roman Brown- RB/LB, 5’10, 205, JR Gabe Franks- OL/DL, 6’3, 240, SR Saivion Smith- WR/DB, 5’10, 170, SR Andrew […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Schuylkill Valley Panthers
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Schuylkill Valley Panthers Head Coach: Bruce Harbach Class 3A 2024 Season Record: 9-3 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost Logan Nawrocki QB All-State Lucas Spotts TE/WR/OLB All-State Kowen Gerner WR/OLB Cooper Hohenadel RB/WR/FS All-State Dillon Lackner WR/DB John Kowalski WR/DB returning starters Sr. FB/ILB Logan Cammauf, 6’1 175 Sr. OG/ILB Noah Sonon 6’3 […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Corry WR/DB Blake Cook
August 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
Blake Cook wide receiver and corner Corry High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’11 160 12 total touchdowns, 11 receiving and a 97 yard kick return touchdown Other sports track and field 2025 2a 300mh state champion, 2025 piaa state track mvp, first team all region for all purpose yards, 2nd team all […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Conemaugh Township Indians
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Conemaugh Township Indians Head Coach: Brandon Studer Class 1A 2024 Record: 5-6 PIAA District 5 Key Starters lost Sam Shaffer, Luke Weber, Cam Dunn, Dylan Hovanec returning starters Brennan Lohr – RB, 2026 DJ Bambino – WR, 2026 Stephen Stango – LB, 2026 Liam Richardson – LB, 2026 Josh Baker – OL, 2026 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Laurel Spartans
August 1, 2025 | Mia Williams
Laurel Head Coach: Brian Cooper Class 1A PIAA District: 7 (WPIAL) 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost: Jackson Sauders – RB/OLBer Tyler Shearer – WR/OLBer Returning Starters: Jack Miles – Slot & ILB, 6’3″ 190 lbs., Senior Kolton Carlson – WR & ILB & Punter, 6’2″ 195 lbs., Senior Luca Santini – QB, 5’11” […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep8 Who’s the Preseason #1 & Landon Tengwall Brings Us Behind the Wall
August 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
The calendar turns to August and the hype train is full steam ahead for Penn State in 2025. Who do you have as the preseason number one team in the nation? At least one among Andrew, Frank and Mike sees Penn State being ranked #1 in the AP poll. Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon […]
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