July 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cedar Cliff MLB/RB Mikey Jones
July 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Mikey Jones Cedar Cliff HS Position: MLB/RB Class: Senior 2024 GPA: 3.7 Height: 6-1 210 Jersey #: 20 Awards/Accolades: 2-year starter Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @notmjtk Head Coach Colin Gilen states that “Mikey will be a two-way starter for us this season. He has elite speed at the linebacker position and is a great open field tackler. Mikey […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cocalico RB Aaryn Longenecker
June 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Aaryn Longenecker Cocalico Class: Senior 2024 Height/Weight: 5-11 175 Position: RB/CB Jersey #: 1 Accomplishments/Awards: 1st Team All-Section RB selection Twitter: @aaryn_1 Aaron is a two-way player who also contributed on special teams for the Eagles. Head coach Bryan Strohl stated that “Aaryn was a major playmaker on both sides of the ball for us rushing for 774 yards […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School TE/LB Sean Brodnik
June 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Brodnick The Haverford School Height/Weight: 6-4.5 230 TE/FB/LB/DE Jersey #: 3 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree Twitter: @seanbrodnik82 Sean will return for his senior year as a leader on and off the field. Coach Martin says “Sean is a hard worker all around. He gets it done in the classroom, on the field and in the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington DE/RB Terell Farris
June 11, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Terell Farris Defensive End / Running Back George Washington Height/Weight: 5-11 208 Jersey #: 5 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @RELLY__R3LL Terell is a returning starter to the Eagles as he led the team in rushing (624 yards & 12 TDs). Coach Brasche stated that “he will also start at defensive end and has put in […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Imhotep Charter DB Ken Woseley
June 10, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Kenny Woseley Jr. DB Imhotep Height/Weight: 5-10 185 Jersey # 2 Class: Senior 2024 All Public, All City and All State Performer Twitter: @kwoseley35 OFFER SHEET: Pitt, Boston College, West Virginia, Boston College, Penn State, Virginia tech, Temple, Tennessee, Ole miss, Mississippi St, Georgia Tech, Texas A&M, Maryland, Florida, Cincinnati, Oregon, Rutgers, Michigan, Georgia, Syracuse, […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Father Judge WR/FS Nymier Appling
June 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nymeir Appling WR/FS Father Judge Height/Weight: 6-2 180 Jersey #: 18 Class: 2024 All Catholic Honors, 3rd in the league in receiving yards Twitter: @nymeirappling LET’S GET TO KNOW NYMEIR 1. Why do you play football? I fell in love with the game since I picked up a football. 2. What is your current GPA? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara QB John Welde
June 5, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
John Welde Cardinal O’Hara HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 170 POSITION: Quarterback JERSEY #: 11 CLASS: Sophomore 2026 TWITTER: @welde_john11 John returns for his sophomore campaign after winning the starting QB job as a freshman in 2022. He threw for 1370 yards & 10 touchdowns on the season. The Lions will look to John for leadership and his experience to build on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington HS WR Nigeir Fisher
June 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nigeir Fisher Kensington via Bodine HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 170 CLASS: Sophomore 2026 OTHER SPORTS: Basketball Nigel attends Bodine High School which is a magnet school that focuses on international law and doesn’t offer football. For the 2023 season they are entering a Co-op with Kensington High School which helps the Tigers football numbers. Nigel is set to play […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School RB Matt Brosko
May 27, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Matt Brosko The Haverford School Height/Weight: 5-9 180 Jersey #: 6 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: 1st Team All-Inter Ac Honoree Twitter: @Mattbrosko_ Matt is described by HC Brian Martin as a gem. Coach Martin says “Matt has an edge to him, off the field he’s the nicest kid and on the field, he runs with a purpose. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Boys Latin DB Nasir Davis
May 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nasir Davis Boys Latin Charter HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9 175 POSITION: CB JERSEY #: 7 CLASS: Senior 2024 ACCOLADES: Lead team in interceptions (7) TWITTER: @n2siirr Nasir Davis will return for his senior year looking to get Boys Latin over the hump and into the PIAA playoffs. Head Coach Marcus Fulton says that “Nasir is a hardworking, smart, ball […]
In the return of the Philly All Star game the Public League outlasts the Non Public League
May 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
From 2017-2022 The Philadelphia All Star game pitting the best of the Philadelphia Public League against the Non Public team comprised of players from the Catholic and Inter-Ac schools in the Philadelphia area. This year players from Malvern, Haverford, SJ Prep were not included but top talent from Roman, Ryan, Judge, Wood, GA Academy, SCHA, […]
George Washington lineman Colin Giel wants to finish his high school career with a big win
May 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
George Washington senior offensive lineman Colin Giel is a player who sticks out on the field with his size and equally his physical dominance. The Eagles finished his senior season with a 7-4 record and while many teams would consider that a great season Colin and his team felt they could’ve been better. Their […]
Philadelphian legendary high school sports reporter Ted Silary passes away
May 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Yesterday shocking news spread online about the untimely death of a beloved Philadelphia sports reporter Ted Silary. Ted was more than just a news reporter he was the godfather of reporting for the Philadelphia Public, Catholic & Inter-Ac leagues. Ted was a graduate of Inter-Ac member William Penn Charter and upon entering the work force […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know John Bartram HS CB/WR Haleem “Pacman” Butler
May 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Haleem Butler School: John Bartram High Height/Weight: 5-10 160 Jersey #: 12 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @ButlerHaleem Head Coach Jim Chapman says “Haleem is a humble superior athlete with an amazing work ethic. We are looking for big things from him this season” LETS GET TO KNOW HALEEM Why do you play football? I play football because it makes me […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Father Judge OL/DL Sean Broderick Jr.
May 14, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Broderick Jr. Lineman Father Judge Height/Weight: 6-3 260 Jersey #: 52 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Catholic Honors both football & wrestling Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @SeanBroderickJr Why do you play football? I play football because everyone told me I was big and should play. I happened to fall in love with the game. GPA? 3.7 […]
PFN 2023 Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara LT Nathan Kutufaris
May 9, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nathan Kutufaris Cardinal O’Hara LT HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6 230 JERSEY #75 CLASS: Junior 2025 AWARDS/ACCODLADES: 1st Team All-Catholic TWITTER: @NKutufaris Nate returns for his junior season as the starting left tackle for the O’Hara Lions. In his first season as a starter he excelled earning 1st team all catholic league honors. HC Mike Ewing states that “Nate had […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Neumann Goretti DL Koren Robinson
May 7, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Koren Robinson Height/Weight: 6-1 280 Jersey #: 54 Defensive Tackle/Offensive Guard Class: Senior 2024 Accolades/Awards: All Catholic League Honoree, All City Honoree, PA 2nd Team All State DT Twitter: @robinson_koren Why do you play football? I play football because it’s fun & I want to have a job I love. GPA? 4.01 & I made honors. What offers/interest […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Khalid Bueno, TE/DE, Martin Luther King High
May 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Khalid Bueno Martin Luther King High Height/Weight: 6-3 210 Jersey #: 11 Class: Junior C/O 2025 Other Sports: Wrestling Awards/Accolades: All Public League Honoree Twitter: @soy__khalid Khalid returns for his junior season with high expectations. As a seasoned veteran he will be looked upon to be a leader for the MLK defense and a coach […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Imhotep Charter DT Jahsear Whittington
May 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Jahsear Whittington Defensive Tackle Imhotep Charter Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 6’1/280 GPA 2.9 Awards/Accolades: All Public/All-City Honors, PFN All State Selection Twitter: @Jahwhitt COMMITTED TO PITT Jahsear is a 3 year starter for Imhotep who will look to help Tep capture their second state title. His father Dion Whittington was a hard hitting […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Malvern Prep DT Philip Tabasso
May 1, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Philip Tabasso Malvern Prep Height/Weight: 6-2 285 Jersey: #71 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree (Football) & All-State Honoree (Wrestling) Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @TabassoPhilip Head Coach Dave Gueriera describes Philip as “a relentless defender. who eats space up at NG with outstanding strength and toughness. Occupies double teams at the line of scrimmage and can probably […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington Tigers WR/CB Noah Santana
April 30, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Noah Santana Height/Weight: 5-8 130 Position: Wide Receiver / Cornerback Jersey #: 8 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @M8ch_ Noah returns to the Tigers as a captain in his senior season and will be counted upon heavily as Kensington will utilize him in the starting line up at both slot receiver & cornerback. The Tigers this season will […]
Northeast Star Athlete Kahmir Prescott commits to Wisconsin
April 28, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Kahmir Prescott as a junior for Northeast High School during the 2022 season opened many eyes of recruiters with his play as a defensive back, returner and rusher. He finished the season leading the team in interceptions, return yards & rushing yards. This led to a dozen offers from some high-profile universities. Power 5 schools […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Haverford School DL Michael Barnes-Pace
April 27, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Michael Barnes-Pace School: The Haverford School Position: Defensive Lineman Height/Weight: 6-0 245 Jersey #52 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Inter-Ac 1st team, Honorable Mention All Delco Twitter: @mpace52 Michael returns to the Fords as a multi-year starter who will be a huge part of the team’s success in 2023. Head Coach Brian Martin states that “Mike is a quiet leader […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central High WR Vance Johnson
April 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Vance Johnson Height/Weight: 6-1 180 Position: WR Jersey #: 5 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Public Honoree Twitter: @VanceJohnsonV Vance is a returning all public league receiver who will finish his HS career as a 4-year varsity starter. Coach Rich Drayton states “Vance will be a two-way starter this year and will make a huge impact in all 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington High LB Qadir Carr
April 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Qadir Carr Height/Weight: 5-9 190 Jersey #: 4 Position: Linebacker Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @CarrQadir Qadir returns to George Washington for his senior year as a 3rd year starting linebacker. Coach Brasche states that “Qadir has also played a bunch of snaps at full back and tight end on offense each season to help the team. He’s a […]
