PA Football News

June 2026

Upper Dauphin’s Karson Engle commits to Lehigh University

June 7, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

Upper Dauphin’s Junior offensive tackle, Karson Engle announced his commitment to Lehigh University for 2027. The 1st Team All State offensive linemen has received offers from Albany, Stony Brook, Sacred Heart, Fordham, Princeton, Temple, Bryant, Georgetown, Yale, Dartmouth, Penn and Cornell. He also received an invite from Bucknell, and a visit from Duquesne. Although the […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Alex Aletras-QB/FS-Schuylkill Valley

June 7, 2026 | Cody Brady

Alex Aletras Schuylkill Valley Class Of 2027 QB/FS Jersey #2 6’0 185 Junior year: 1800 yds 21 tds Other sports Baseball, Basketball 2nd team all conference, 1st team all county small school, all county honorable mention Twitter/X @aletras_alex2 Coach Says: Good arm strength. Big, strong runner. Operates our offense very well, just like a coach […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Gavan Steinberg-WR/DB/P-Meyersdale

June 7, 2026 | Cody Brady

Gavan Steinberg Meyersdale Area High School Class Of 2027 Wr/Db/P Jersey #14 5’11/140 Other sports Basketball/Track ICC all-star honorable mention Twitter/X ? Coach Says: Gavan Steinberg’s athleticism and speed will be heavily relied on heading into his senior season, with a larger role on offense and as a second-year starter at defensive back. Gavan improved […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Ronte Lawrence-

June 7, 2026 | Billy Splain

Ronte Lawrence QB/WR/DB East Allegheny 2027 5-11, 140 Twitter/X: @Taedakid4 HUDL below Ronte Lawrence by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Profile: Hobbes Omencinski-LB-Burrell

June 7, 2026 | Billy Splain

Hobbes Omencinski LB Burrell Class of 2027 6-1, 208 Jersey #11 3.75 gpa Twitter/X: @hobbesomecinski HUDL below Hobbes Omecinski by PAFootball Newsdotcom

2026 PFN Player Previews: Ben Spooner-WR/S-McDowell

June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady

Ben Spooner Mcdowell Class Of 2027 WR/S Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’11 185 Twitter/X @bspoon4_ Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game and I have played it my whole life. I have fun playing and even have during the little things like lifting and training. It’s gameday! What are you […]

2026 PFN Player Previews: David Bergstedt-MLB-Belle Vernon

June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady

David Bergstedt Belle vernon Class Of 2027 MLB Jersey #17 HT/WT 5:10 180 76 tackles Other sports Baseball First team all conference Twitter/X @dbergstedt17 Why do you play football? I love hitting people It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Walking out and hitting someone getting my names called Who is your […]

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S3 Ep9: Did PSU Dodge Trouble w/ Coleman & Are Super Conferences Coming?

June 6, 2026 | Billy Splain

Money is the name of the game in college athletics and the guys take on a bevy of topics. Should congress and politicians get involved? Will the SEC and Big Ten form a super conference or league? Will this model survive? Why are the big boys crying poverty? Will a 24 team playoff kill the […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Zymir Langerston-LB/RB-West Catholic

June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady

Zymir Langerston West Catholic Prep. Class Of 2028 positions you play LB/RB Jersey #24 6’0 240lbs Top 5 leading tackles on team Twitter/X @ZymirLangerston Coach Says: A returning starter at inside linebacker who was in the top five leading the team in tackles playing on a senior dominated defense. His growth and improvement playing sideline […]

Bethlehem Catholic’s Carter Vassa Committs to Towson

June 6, 2026 | John Fox

Standout Becahi WR, Carter Vassa, has officially announced his commitment to Towson University after receiving offers from numerous colleges including, Temple, New Haven, Sacred Heart, Stonehill, Central Connecticut State, Merrimack, and Maine. The Junior receiver totaled 50 receptions for 825 yards and 9 TDs on the 2025 season. Vassa’s electric season also included 1st Team […]

Temple Football Position Preview; Defensive Line

June 5, 2026 | Mike Livingston

A huge part of the Temple pass rush, which may have proved to be the most exciting unit on the field during spring practices, was the Owls’ defensive line. Despite a lack of proven talent, Temple’s front three is a spot that may end up progressing more than any other position on the team in […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Brant Rice-OG/DT-Frazier

June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady

Brant Rice Frazier Class Of 2027 OG/DT Jersey #79 6’0 240lbs Twitter/x @BrantRice71159 Coach Says: Brant is a returning starter on both sides of the ball for us and one of our team leaders. He was a big part of success in the run game last year and we look to run behind him again […]

Circle W Sports Launches PerformanceTracker Web App

June 5, 2026 | Ed Weaver

WELLSBORO, PA – Circle W Sports is excited to announce the launch of the web version of PerformanceTracker, expanding access to the company’s athlete testing and event management platform for coaches, event organizers, and athletes across the country.

Manheim Central Head Coach Dave Hahn resigns

June 5, 2026 | Billy Splain

Dave Hahn, the head football coach for the Manheim Central Barons for the last 10 years, has resigned. No comment on the reason was given after contacting the district. Hahn guided the Barons to a 99-33 record and led the Barons to a state runner up position in 2018. According to a letter to parents […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Nick Ponko-WR/DB-Penn-Trafford

June 5, 2026 | Billy Splain

Nick Ponko Wr/ Safety PennTrafford Class of 2027 6’2 190 Jersey #26 4.07 gpa Twitter/X: @NickPonko College offers from Lehigh & Richmond HUDL VIDEO BELOW Nick Ponko by PAFootball Newsdotcom

Rosters Set For the 2026 District IV UPMC North-South All-Star Game

June 5, 2026 | Ed Weaver

The rosters for the 2026 District IV UPMC North-South All-Star Game have just been released.

2026 PFN Player Profile: Matthew Gaul-OT/DT-State College

June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady

Matthew Gaul State College Area High School Class Of 2027 OT/DT Jersey #58 6’2 295 1 sack allowed through 39 games Other sports wrestling 2x 2nd team midd penn offensive line 1x 2nd team midd penn defensive line 1x all-state offensive line Twitter/X @MatthewGaul_ Why do you play football? I play football because i love […]

Richland WR/DB Arnold Mugerwa second PA player in two days to commit to Rutgers

June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady

Richland wide receiver Arnold Mugerwa became the second central PA/Small school player to commit to Rutgers in as many days. Earlier this week Warrior Run lineman Jackson Albright committed to the Scarlett Knights. Richland head coach Brandon Bailey said “We couldn’t be happier for Arnold and his family today. He has left a significant mark […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Jamarrow Trowery-WR/DB-Westinghouse

June 4, 2026 | Billy Splain

Jamarrow Trowery WR/DB Westinghouse C/O 2028 6’1 – 189 Jersey #12 Twitter/X: @canttweakwit12 Holds offers from Youngstown St, Kent St, University of the Incarnate Word Jamarrow trowery by PAFootball Newsdotcom

Temple Football Position Preview; Offensive Line

June 4, 2026 | Mike Livingston

Coming into the spring practice sprint, the offensive line was perhaps the cloudiest position on the Temple roster, with numerous question marks and unproven talents across the trench for the Owls. Nonetheless, as the Owls emerge out of March and April and look forward to fall camp, things seem a bit clearer on how the […]

Warrior Run lineman Jackson Albright chooses Rutgers. His reason, and a little bit more about the player

June 4, 2026 | Billy Splain

Some photos by Crista Roseto Confair This is really a big deal. Small town. BIG news. It isn’t often a football recruit garners the attention of college coaches the way Jackson Albright did. His massive 6-5, 315 pound frame is the attention getter for sure. But it’s how he uses that frame that had division […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaxson Thomas-RB/MLB-Muncy

June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady

Jaxson Thomas Muncy Class Of 2027 RB/MLB Jersey #44 5’11” 150lbs 89 tackles last year most in the team and 51 solo tackles Other sports Track First team all league Twitter/X @jaxsonT74392427 Coach Says: JT was our leading tackler last season and first team all conference linebacker after working his way into the starting lineup […]

2026 PFN Player Preview: Phoenix Johnston-TE/DE-Punxsutawney

June 3, 2026 | Cody Brady

Phoenix Johnston Punxsutawney area high-school Class Of 2028 TE, DE Jersey #0 6’2 / 220 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X: @Phoenixtj0 Why do you play football? I love the game and enjoy doing something as a team with all of my friends. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Having a fun time […]