September 2023
George Washington soars past Ben Franklin
September 15, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The Eagles improved to 3-0 with a convincing 44-0 win over the Ben Franklin Electrons. The game featured plenty of hard hits including this one https://x.com/afrankl3/status/1702765381360709989?s=46&t=N5fVwd8BRHqOvVE3satFLw The first quarter was a defensive slug feat until the Eagles broke through with no time left in the quarter to take a 7-0 lead on a beautiful toss […]
District 12 Week 3 Preview Part 1: 9/14
September 14, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Thursday: 9/14 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy @ Abraham Lincoln: The SCHA Blue Devils come into the game 2-0 with convincing wins over Lansdale Catholic (35-7) and Blair Academy (40-0). Senior RB Jayden Sumpter leads them offensively with 8 TDs and 358 yards rushing during the young season. He’s the key ingredient to their offense putting […]
Philadelphia Public League Thursday and Friday games cancelled
September 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
The Philadelphia Public League has made the decision to halt all Thursday and Friday football games due to the excessive heat wave. With temperatures this week being stuck between 90-96 degrees the school district decided to dismiss schools early all week and today made the call to cancel the games. One unique thing about the […]
District 12 Rewind & Review: Week 1
September 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Week 1 in District 12 was full of excitement with some marque matchups some ended in thrilling fashion, others ended with a running clock. Without further ado lets’ get into the games of the week with the great 8 for the week: #1 St. Joes’ Prep v St Peters Prep: The Hawks coming off a […]
St Joes Prep OL Lakeem Steele commits to Merrimack
September 3, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Lakeem Steele is a senior 6-2 300 lb interior offensive lineman for defending PIAA 6A champions St. Joes Prep. A 3 year starter Lakeem recently announced his commitment to FCS Merrimack College an FCS program that plays in the Northeast Conference. When asked about factors that led to him deciding to commit today to Merrimack […]
Eastern University falls in their debut to TCNJ 41-21
September 2, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a sunny September afternoon, the Eastern University Eagles took the field together for the first time in program history for an official college football game. Head Coach Billy Crocker has coached big time games as an position coach and coordinator at FBS program UConn, FCS programs Villanova, Elon and University of Albany however this […]
Ryan Nase secures first win as Northeast Head Coach
September 2, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
After falling on the road last week to Cedar Crest the Northeast Vikings were determined to come back this weekend and get that taste of defeat out of their mouths. This Vikings team is talented but short on experience as most of what was expected to return for reasons unknown bolted to other city programs. […]
District 12 Great 8 Rankings Week 1
August 31, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Week 0 of the 2023 season had some interesting and competitive games while there were a handful of blowouts including a record for a league in points scored. I’ve released my initial weekly rankings in honor of the late great Ted Silary. Every preseason he would list “The Great 8” in which coaches from each […]
Downingtown West escapes with a 32-27 win over Lincoln
August 26, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a humid and sunny day at the BareBowl Abraham Lincoln a favorite to win the D12 6A title hosted D1 power Downingtown West to open the season. Both teams came into the game with great energy and passion. Starting out West would receive the kickoff and drive the ball into the red zone thanks […]
Downingtown West escapes with a 32-27 win over Lincoln
August 26, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a humid and sunny day at the BareBowl Abraham Lincoln a favorite to win the D12 6A title hosted D1 power Downingtown West to open the season. Both teams came into the game with great energy and passion. Starting out West would receive the kickoff and drive the ball into the red zone thanks […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Liberty Division Preview
August 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE LIBERTY DIVISION The Liberty Division will be highly competitive as there is great talent and parity within the division. The new team into the division this season will be Frankford which drops down from the top Independence division. Returning this season is Central, Mastery Charter North, West Philadelphia, Martin Luther King […]
District XII Philly Catholic League Blue Division Preview
August 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
CL BLUE DIVISION PREVIEW The 2022 season saw a 3-team battle for the top spot in the CL Blue. Neumann Goretti, Bonner-Prendie & Conwell Egan all battled for the division title with Bonner coming out undefeated in league play and the division title. NG would have the most overall team success going to the PIAA […]
2023 District XII Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Catholic League Red Division The CL Red Division will remain the big school CL Division for the 2023 season. Defending CL/City/State Champions St. Joes Prep, La Salle, Archbishop Wood, Father Judge and Roman Catholic all return vying for the league championship. There is continuity within this division with no new head coaches. St. Joes Prep: […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PUBLIC LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE DIVISION PREVIEW The Philadelphia Public League once again features 4 divisions based on previous season success. The top Division is the Independence Division in which the top 6 teams in the league square off regardless of classification. This season Imhotep, Northeast, Olney, Simon Gratz & John Bartram all return to the Independence […]
Done: 2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Indiana OL Ben Cochran
August 15, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Ben Cochran High School: Indiana High School Position: C/DT Height/Weight: 6-1 285 Jersey #: 76 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @Indiana76CDT Awards/Accolades: Second Team All-Conference Center Ben will be a 3-year starter at the center this upcoming season. He also has a year as a starter on the defensive line under his belt. This past season he was […]
District 12 Holds it’s Inaugural Media Day
August 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
On a cloudy Friday in early August, District 12 which is comprised of the Philly Public League, Philly Catholic League and also while not an PIAA member the Inter-Ac League is also put with the 2 City Leagues. Friday at the FOP 5 Lodge The Pub & Catholic League coaches and select players gathered before […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dallastown WR/S Jalen Cook
July 30, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Jalen Cook Dallastown HS Class: Junior 2025 Position: WR/S Height/Weight: 6-1 180 Jersey #: 11 Awards/Accolades: 2nd Team All-League Twitter: @Jalen1Cook Dallastown HC Levi Murphy describes Jalen as the hardest worker on the team and is really going to shine this year, he should be getting every bit as much attention as any receiver/safety in District 3. He’s […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Franklin Regional DL Andrew Devola
July 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Andrew Devola Franklin Regional Height/Weight: 6-1 250 Position: DT/DE Jersey #: 54 Class: Junior 2025 40-Yard Time: 4.9 Awards/Accolades: First Team All-Conference DT, 520lbs Box Squat & 405lbs Deep Squat Twitter: @devo_andrew Franklin Regional HS Head Coach Lance Getsy describes Andrew as “a two-way starter since his freshman year as an offensive and defensive tackle. He’s […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Seton LaSalle HS OL/DL Geary Smith
July 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Geary Smith Seton LaSalle HS Height/Weight: 6-3 265 Position: OG/OT/DT Jersey # 73 Other Sports: Basketball & Boxing Twitter: @GearySmith73 Seton LaSalle HS Head Coach Tim Storino describes Geary as “a big 6-3 270 OL who is coming off a back injury as a sophomore that lingered into and through his junior season. He has had a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Annville-Cleona LB Darrian Holloway
July 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Darrian Holloway Position: TE/LB Annville-Cleona Height/Weight: 6-2 203 Jersey #: 87 Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @dhollo87 Anneville-Cleona Head Coach Matt Gingrich says “Darrian is our middle linebacker, and does a great job filling all holes & running to the ball. On offense he is a punishing blocker, who also does well when asked to catch the ball. Darrian is […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln TE/DL Quron Anderson
July 18, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Quron Anderson Abraham Lincoln Position: Tight End/Linebacker Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 6-0 230 Jersey #: 57 Twitter: @quronanderson1 Lincoln HC Hakeem Cooper describes Quron as the “Most improved student-athlete, highly skilled athlete transitioning from OL/DL to TE/LB. He works hard on & off the field and wants to be great at everything he does. Totally different young […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Dauphin OL Evan Bushong
July 18, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Evan Bushong Central Dauphin Class: Senior 2024 Position: OL GPA: 4.0 Height/Weight: 6-4 295 Jersey # 73 Awards/Accolades: All-Mid Penn Selection & 3 year starter OL Twitter: @EvanBushong COMMITTED TO JMU Head Coach Glen McNamee states that “Evan has been an important part of our offensive line the last two seasons and moves very well. He has great size […]
PFN 2023 Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington High Sr. OL/DE Jasir Huff
July 10, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Jasir Huff Height/Weight: 6-1 203 Position: Defensive End Jersey #: 55 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter:@JasirHuff15 Jasir returns as a multi-year starter for the GWHS Eagles and HC Austin Brasche states “Jasir had a great junior season at DE. He is really strong and has great speed and quickness. This upcoming season he will take on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elco High RB/TE/LB Elliot Kreider
July 9, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Elliot Kreider ELCO Positions: HB/TE/LB Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 5-11 210 Jersey #: 10 Other Sports: Track & Field Javelin Twitter: @e11iott06 ELCO head coach Rob Miller states that “Elliott is a terrific two-way starter for us who has a really bright future as a college prospect. He is incredibly versatile on offense and has shown great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Ephrata TE/LB Quinton Pfautz
July 8, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Quintin Pfautz Ephrata High School Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 6-3 215lbs Position: TE/LB Jersey #: 24 Awards/Accolades: Team Captain, 1st Team All Area Twitter: @quintin_pfautz Coach Miller says “Quintin Pfautz returns for his senior season looking to get the Mountaineers into the playoffs. Head Coach Kris Miller stated that Quintin was limited during the 2022 season with an injury […]
