July 2025
Lackawanna Conference Media Day 2025: Feeling Good
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
(Featured photo above is Western Wayne #55 DL/OL Vinny Baldini and #68 DL/OL Paul Borowski) There was a common theme today as I spoke to a number of teams about the upcoming season: everybody is “feeling good” about their situation and progress, and all are looking forward to the start of the season. Lackawanna Trail […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Windber Ramblers’ WR/DB-Cole Mash
July 29, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Cole Mash Windber Ramblers Class Of: 2026 Position(s): WR/DB Jersey Number: #9 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Track Notable Awards/Recognitions: Somerset Player of the Week(week 8), Most Improved Junior, Strength and Conditioning Award Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @cole__mash09(by the way, that is two underscores) ————————————————————– COACH SAYS: Cole looks […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Crestwood QB/FS Jaden Shedlock
July 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jaden Shedlock QB/ FS Crestwood Class Of 2026 Jersey #13 HT/WT6-190 4 Year Captain , 4 Year Starter Other sports Track and Field 100- Meter Dash Championship , Football District Championship , 2x Athlete of the Week Twitter @JadenShedlock Coach says: Injuries had sidelined Jaden for two years, and he continues to stay positive and […]
2025 Team Preview: The Lower Merion Aces
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lower Merion Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Augustine Class 6A 2024 Season Record:1-9 District 1 Key Starters lost Andrew Payne (FB/OLB) Jace Rothberg (CB) Shane Hermosissma (RB/OLB) returning starters Charles Welgs SR. OT 6’3 285; Kechan Miller SR OT 6’4 330; Nick DeLuca SR QB 6’0 175; Thomas Burke SR WR 5’10 175; Ethan […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The West Catholic Burrs
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The West Catholic Burrs Head Coach: Don Richardson Class 2A 2024 Record: 3-7 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Kal-El Durham Jaden Meekins Alex Suah returning starters Basir McCoy, DB, 6′-1″, 165, 2026 Aaron Williams, WR, 5′-10″, 175, 2026 Sya’mir Jackson, WR, 5′-11″, 160, 2027 Kyeir Hankerson, LB, 6′-2″, 190, 2026 Angelo Rossi, ATH, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Delaware Valley RB/DB Mike Iuzzolino
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Mike Iuzzolino Running Back/Defensive Back Delaware Valley High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10” 180 Twitter @MikeyIuzzolino Coach says: “Mike had a nice junior season. High expectations on both sides of the ball for this season.” Let’s get to know Mike! Who is your favorite athlete (from any sport)? Probably Saquon Barkley. I’m […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know West Chester East/Rutgers commit Tyler Duell
July 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tyler Duell OT West Chester East Class of 2026 6’5-300 Multiple All-State honors Rutgers Commit Offer Sheet: Central Michigan, Kent St, Duke, Akron, Liberty, ECU, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, UMass, Cincinnati, FAU, Pitt, West Virginia, Missouri, Nebraska, ODU, Buffalo, UConn, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Georgia Coach says: “Obvious big size with athletic agility. Leader on and off […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Port Allegany Gators
July 28, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Bienkowski Class 1A 2024 Record: 14-1 PIAA District 9 Key Starters lost Off and Def Line: Juuso Young and Carson Neely returning starters Aiden Bliss RB/LB 6’0 200 2026 Tristan Kiser RB/LB 5’8 160 2026 Nick Wilfong WR/CB 5’9 160 2026 Ethan Tarbox OL/DL 6’2 225 2026 Jarrod […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Penn Manor TE/OLB Tristan Ronan
July 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tristan Ronan Slot receiver/Tight end and outside linebacker Penn Manor high school Class Of 2027 Jersey #5 HT/WT6′ 190 Other sports Basketball First team all academic Twitter @TristanRonan5 Coach says: “With this being my first year as the head coach at Penn Manor, I had the opportunity to coach against Tristan last year in Section […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Upper Merion Vikings
July 28, 2025 | Jason Napoli
The Upper Merion Vikings HEAD COACH: Marquis C Weeks CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 1-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost QB Jackson Solley (Transfer) WR Erik Ramirez-Perez, DL/OL Anthony Browm, DL/OL Malachi Wynn, OL Aiden Harding, WR/LB Vincint Viti, DE/TE Brodie Marshbank, K/P Chase O’Donnell Returning starters Teddy Walmsley, TE/LB, 5’11” 205lbs ,2026, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Williams Valley Vikings’ WR/S-Evan Achenbach
July 28, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Evan Achenbach Williams Valley Vikings Class Of: 2026 Position(s): WR/S Jersey Number: #11 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @evan9166 ————————————— COACH SAYS: Evan is an athlete who is a game changer, He has uncanny instincts along with great […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pittston Area Patriots
July 28, 2025 | Jake Mills
Head Coach: Paul Russick PIAA DISTRICT 2 Class 5A 2024 Record 2-9 Key Starters Lost Gerry Groom, Matt Walter, Colin Smith, CJ Pietzrak, Sam Hankey, Gavin Wolfe Key Newcomers Kayden Walker, Dan Girman, Jordan Talarico, Christian Cerasaro, Logan Slater, Deondre Miller, Kayden Bailey, Returning Starters Offensive Starters Returning: 6 OL – Brandon […]
Roman Catholic’s Beals Gives Commitment
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
One of the more sought-after recruits in the Philadelphia area, Roman Catholic QB Semaj Beals, announced on X Sunday that he committed to the University of Akron. Beals, who also received over 20 offers, including from USC, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, and Syracuse. Last season, Beals threw for 4135 yards and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Line Mountain Eagles’ OG/DT-Jackson Kauwell
July 27, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Jackson Kauwell Line Mountain Eagles Class Of: 2026 Position(s): G/DT Jersey Number: #74 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards/Recognitions: League All Star Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @Jackson67808031 ————————————— COACH SAYS: Jackson is another 4 year starter for us on the OL. Started to reach his potential last year […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Loyalsock Running Back Dolan Harman
July 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
Dolan Harman Running Back Loyalsock Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0 215 Twitter @DolanHarman_43 Coach says: “Dolan was our most impactful offensive player last season. He has dedicated himself to the weight room as well as training his football mind this off-season. He is a bruising running back where is defenses down as games […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mercyhurst Prep Lakers’ RB-Vinnie Feliciano
July 27, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Vinnie Feliciano Mercyhurst Prep Lakers Class Of: 2027 Position(s): RB Jersey Number: #5 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: State Champion, 1st Team All-State RB Offer Sheet: Albany, Coastal Carolina Twitter/X: @Vinnie_2027 ————————————– COACH SAYS: If I had one word to describe Vinnie it would be …. Electrifying! Vinnie […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Donegal Indians
July 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Donegal Indians Head Coach Anthony Sottasante CLASS 4a 2024 Season Record: 0-7 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost Chase Gerz DeAndre White, Hunter Parduski, Caiden Leaf, Matt Crider, Returning Starters Leland Baughman RB/S 5’8 160 Jr. Colton Houck 6’3 215 RB/LB Jr. Owen Winters 5’8 235 C/NG Sr. Chase Marshall 6’0 180 QB […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Line Mountain QB/DB Kaiden Maurer
July 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
Kaiden Maurer Qb/Fs Line Mountain Class of 2026 Jersey #1 6’2-185lbs Last year 2,119 yards passing 29tds Other Sports: Basketball All state Twitter: @Kaiden_10 Coach says: “Kaiden has worked extremely hard to put himself in the best possible position to be successful. He has worked very hard over past 3 years in the weight room […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Father Judge Crusaders
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Father Judge Crusaders Head Coach: Ryan Nase 2024 Record: 3-8 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Derrick Kennedy RB/DB Dave Pierson OL/DL Ryan Shelton K/P returning starters Mekhi Bartlett OLB/TE 6’2 215 2026 Dominic Berghaier LB 5’10 175 2026 Jacob Brennan RB/LB 5’9 200 2026 Bobby Donohue OL/DL 6’1 225 2027 John Fogarino […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Girard Yellowjackets’ Offensive Lineman-Jacob Colon
July 26, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Jacob Colon Girard Yellowjackets Class Of: 2026 Position(s): OL Jersey Number: #61 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 270lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @JacobColon42923 —————————————— COACH SAYS: Jacob returns this season as a key piece of our offensive line. Despite missing time last year due to […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Burrell HB/LB/ATH Liam Kasavage
July 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Liam Kasavage Halfback, Slot Receiver, Tight End, and Middle Linebacker Burrell Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10” / 200 315 Bench 465 Squat Other sports Track – Shotput and Discuss 2 Time Football Letterman and 2 Time Track Letterman Twitter @liamkasavage Coach says: “Liam is an extremely hard worker who has not missed a […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Williams Valley Vikings’ QB-Brady Shomper
July 26, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Brady Shomper Williams Valley Vikings Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: #7 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards/Recognitions: Schuylkill League MVP All-State 2a First Team QB selection First QB in school history to run and throw for 1k yards in a season. Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @brady_s07 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Belle Vernon Leopards
July 26, 2025 | Ethan Spozarski
Belle Vernon Leopards Head Coach: Scott Bryer PIAA DISTRICT 7 (WPIAL) Class 4A 2024 Record 4-5 Key Starters Lost: Kole Doppelheuer (RB/LB) Alonzo Wade (WR, LB) Anthony Crews (RB, CB) Dominic Ghilani (WR, CB) Chase Mertz (QB, FS) Tyler Zelenski Returning Starters: Curtis Wade, QB/CB, 6’1″, 175, Sr. Jackson Alexander, OL/LB, 6’4″, 215, Sr. […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Wilmington C/DT Aden Boyer
July 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Aden Boyer Center/ defensive tackle New Wilmington Class Of 2026 Jersey #57 HT/WT 5’11”- 235 Twitter @AdenBoyer_57 Coach says: “Aden is a solid and steady performer on our offensive line. He is physical, technically sound, and brings a quiet confidence to everything he does. Aden leads by example, demonstrating what it means to be committed […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Holy Cross Crusaders
July 26, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Holy Cross Crusaders Head Coach: Joe Giorgio Class: 1A 2024 Record: 3-8 PIAA District 2 Key Starters Lost: Josh Lentowski John Elko Calder Lehman Fred Ceccacci Austin Burling David Jennings Returning Starters Branden Fadl OL/DL 6’3 310 SR Gregg Novak OL/DL 6’2 245 SR Kevin Vincent WR/OLB 5’11 175 SR Leland Wudarski FB/LB 5’10 190 […]
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