April 2025
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 3 Defense
April 6, 2025 | Jake Mills
In our 2nd to last edition of Spring Ball with the Colonels we have a look at the defensive side of the ball and talk to defensive coordinator Chris Bantell who is in his 2nd stint with the team. He spent time coaching with the team down the road (King’s College) prior to his 2nd […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 2 Offense
March 30, 2025 | Jake Mills
In our second edition of this 4 part video series following the Wilkes University Colonels during their spring practices. This week we focus in on the offense and have a chat with recently promoted offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Dickerson talks to us about his journey through football and how he got to where he is […]
Penn State Adds Key Recruit in Important Position
March 29, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State is getting a head start on its 2027 recruiting class by adding the third-best prospect in Pennsylvania. Khalil Taylor, a current Sophomore at Seton LaSalle, announced his commitment to Penn State Via X on Saturday, March 29th. Taylor was a key piece to a Seton LaSalle team that won 11 games and made […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Harry S. Truman
March 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Truman has the following coaching positions available: Oline, WR and Dline. Interested candidates should email HC Frank McArdle at frank.mcardle@bristoltwpsd.org
Penn State Lands Imani Christian Product David Davis
March 25, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
The flagship program in Pennsylvania College Football added another gem to its 2026 recruiting class. DB/RB David Davis announced his commitment to Penn State via X on Tuesday, March 25th. Davis chose Penn State over his other top choices of Nebraska, Cincinnati, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. This marks the fourth top-10 recruit from […]
Red Flash moving from NCAA Division I to Division III
March 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Saint Francis University announced a decision by its Board of Trustees that directs the president and the leadership team to pursue a reclassification of its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program to Division III. The shift in athletics offerings for men’s and women’s athletic competition would occur concurrent with the 2026-2027 academic year and fall […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Episode 1 Back For The Spring
March 23, 2025 | Jake Mills
In the first edition of this 4 part series covering the Wilkes University football team through spring practices, we take a look at how competitive this spring ball really is. With 29 seniors departing from last season, there are many position battles and lots of competition. We speak with Colonels head coach David Biever as […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Episode 30 Brian Tripp Talks Hockey & Lions Ready for Wrestling Finals
March 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The gang is back together to talk everything from Penn State basketball, March Madness and expectations for the Blue-White game. Most importantly, the voice of Penn State hockey Brian “Tripper” Tripp joins the show. A great 20+ minutes with one of the premier voices in college athletics. Tripper breaks down the spark that saw Penn […]
Spring Ball With The Colonels Coming to PFN and Teejay Productions March 23rd
March 13, 2025 | Jake Mills
PA Football News and Teejay Productions are releasing a new video series. “Spring Ball with the Colonels” is a 4 part video series that follows the Wilkes University Colonels football team through their spring practices. The first episode will release on March 23rd and follow weekly after that. Each episode will focus on a different […]
‘I’m excited for the future’: new Kiski Area head football coach Colyn Haugh has big plans for fall
March 1, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino
Colyn Haugh is determined to turn his roster into ‘lightning rods’ rather than ‘energy vampires.’ As the recently hired head coach takes over the Kiski Area Cavaliers football program, Haugh looks to improve the team from a 4-6 record during the 2024-2025 season while also creating a positive environment for the players to develop. “Energy […]
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Warren HS
February 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Warren Area High School (Warren, PA) We are seeking Varsity assistants to join our program. Multiple paid and volunteer positions available. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Cody Bupp at buppc@wcsdpa.org. • Varsity Defensive Coordinator • Varsity Assistant (JV Offensive Coach, RBs/LBs) • Varsity Assistant (Oline & Dline)
Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Belle Vernon
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Belle Vernon Area School District is seeking an experienced and dynamic High School Head Football Coach. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-athlete development, academic excellence, and building upon our tradition of success both on and off the field. Interested individuals must submit their application by March 7 at 3:00pm. Please contact […]
BlueWhiteTailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Talks Pat Kraft, B1G News, LB -U and Impact Freshmen
February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain
Finally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit. We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when […]
Aaron Smetanka is the new Kiski School Head Football Coach
February 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Kiski School announce Aaron Smetanka as the new Head Coach of Kiski Football. A Western Pennsylvania native, Coach Smetanka attended North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University before matriculating at St. Vincent College, where he played as starting quarterback for two years. After St. Vincent’s, Smetanka played professional football in the Continental Indoor […]
The STATE of PA Presents: Tips, Training & Tales by Fitness Headquarters
February 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The PFN crew took a trip to Wilkes-Barre to visit our new site sponsor, Fitness Headquarters. We invited the coaches and players from Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre to talk about their programs and the legends from within. Billy, Jared and Jake Mills got some great quotes from all. Brian and Mike shared what they […]
State College Sends Two to Big 33 Game
February 22, 2025 | Noah Radio
Seniors Michael Gaul and Ty Salazer have been selected to represent State College in, “The Super Bowl of High School Football,” the Big 33 Football Classic between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Gaul and Salazer were both two-time team captains and four-year starters at State High. Head Coach Matt Lintal has spoken glowingly about each of them […]
2025 PSFCA East/West All-Star Large School Rosters Released
February 21, 2025 | Ed Weaver
The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) just announced the rosters and coaching staffs for the 2025 East/West Large School All-Star Games, which will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
2025 PSFCA Titan Threadz East/West All-Star Small School Rosters Released
February 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) just announced the rosters and coaching staffs for the 2025 East/West Small School All-Star Games, which will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County.
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.99. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team
February 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2025 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Bronze Team. Members of this team competed in the 2024 season with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.49. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
District 7’s players on the 2025 Big 33 Team Roster
February 14, 2025 | Mia Williams
At the annual Coaches Clinic in Camp Hill the PSFCA announced this year’s Big 33 Team PA Roster. WPIAL had 11 schools represented with 12 players and 1 coach. The full list is below (list in number order). Daniel Batch, Linebacker, Montour Donald Barksdale, Running Back, Steel Valley Jy’Aire Walls, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Central Catholic Amari […]
Scranton’s Dyjeere Weekes named to Big 33 Squad
February 14, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Scranton Knights DT/OL Dyjeere Weekes was named to the Big 33 roster today. Weekes, at 6 ft. 3 in. 300-lbs, has been a stalwart on both lines for the Knights, especially the last 2 seasons. He had 51 total tackles on defense this season, with plenty of pressure applied to opposing backfields. Dyjeere has received […]
District 12 represented well on the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania roster
February 14, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The PSFCA released the 2025 Big 33 Pennsylvania team today and District 12 is very well represented throughout both the Philadelphia Public & Catholic Leagues. PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep has 2 players selected to play in the prestigious game led by OL Khalil Stewart (Syracuse) and S Ryan McDonald (Sacred Heart). Other District […]
Danville’s Patrick, Williamsport’s Johnson Selected To Big 33 Football Team
February 14, 2025 | Ed Weaver
Danville’s Madden Patrick and Williamsport’s Parker Johnson have both been selected to represent District IV on Team Pennsylvania in this year’s Big 33 Football Classic.
