August 2025
Anthony & Willie’s Picking Parade Pick’Em For Philly Area Football
August 29, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary.com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna and in 2009 they a third participant in […]
Ben Franklin Electrons flash past Overbrook 44-6
August 23, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
To open the 2025 season Benjamin Franklin 3rd year head coach preached to his team to set the tone early and often against a gritty Overbrook High team. His experienced team listened and jumped out early over Brook with a tenacious defense. Led by two senior captains in WR/DB Mekale Smith & WR/DB Makel Nelson […]
Cardinal O’Hara LB Sidique Kamara headed to Ohio University
August 18, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Co-written by Jason Napoli Cardinal O’Hara Sr. LB Sidique Kamara is a two way terror for the Lions. Saturday evening he announced that his recruitment was over and he was fully committed to MAC program Ohio University. In 2024 the 6-2 220lbs Sidique rushed 24 times for 135 yards and 6 scores while adding 40 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Boys Latin Charter Warriors
August 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The Boys Latin Charter Warriors Head Coach: Marcus Fulton PIAA Class: 4A 2024 Record: 3-8 District 12 Key Starters Lost Christian Dempsey (OL) Justin Hall (OL) Nydir Robinson (DB) Malachi Williams (Ath) Rymir Munson (WR) Key Newcomers William Respes (OL) Dontae Ransom (WR) Key Returning Starters Sr. QB Jeremiah Roach 6-0 180 Sr. LB/TE […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Roxborough Wolves
August 6, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The Roxborough Wolves Head Coach: Mark Skinner Class 4A 2024 Season Record: 3-7 PIAA District 12 Key Starters Lost Josh Rejiuos (OT/DT) Shawnie Bennett (DE/LB) Zahmaar Brown (LB/TE) Shane Bennett (WR/QB) Key Newcomers Kevin Williams (OT/DT) Xayver Dunlap (NT) Trenten Murray (WR) Key Returners Sr. QB/WR Glenn Jenkins Jr. 6-1 180 Sr. C/DT Barry Battle […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Benjamin Franklin HB/LB Tyrese Nichols
July 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Tyrese Nichols School: Benjamin Franklin Height/Weight: 5-9 185 Class: 2026 Jersey #: 6 Head Coach: Aleem Medley Getting to Know Tyrese: What Coach says” Returning 1st team All Public senior LB/RB. I expect Tyrese to build on his junior year, 2nd on the team in tackles. Tyrese is a monster in the weight room and if he […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter
July 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Carter Overbrook Panthers Class of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/RS Jersey #: 2 Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140 Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in […]
Imhotep Star Lineman Jesse Moody picks Maryland
July 5, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Jesse Moody a rising senior who stands at a grand 6-6 345lbs is a multi year starter at tackle for Imhotep. Jesse was a starter on the undefeated 2023 Tep PIAA 5A championship squad. On the holiday today Jesse shut down his recruitment and gave his commitment to coach Locksley and the Maryland Terps. Jesse […]
Archbishop Ryan’s DL Stanley Montgomery heading to Syracuse
June 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Stanley Montgomery a rising junior at 6-3 290lb All-Catholic League 1st team OL and DL has shut his recruiting down early and after visiting the campus has chosen Syracuse as his college he will play football at. As a junior he led Ryan to a 7-4 record including a CL Blue Division title before falling […]
Neumann Goretti TE/DE Carter Bashier picks Syracuse
June 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Carter Bashir a 6-4 240lb TE/DT at Neumann Gorreti has shut his recruitment down and given his pledge to ACC program Syracuse University. As a junior at NG Carter led the team in receptions (25) and receiving yards (351) while also being a force defensively recording 44 tackles, 5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. […]
Conwell-Egan Athlete Abu Fofana will stay close to home at Villanova
June 19, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Abu Fofana a 6-3 185 lb athlete stars at Philadelphia Catholic League Blue program Conwell-Egan. As a junior he helped spear their run to a PCL 3A title and District 12 3A title as well. Abu rushed for 110 yards, caught 9 passes for 116 yards and totaled 6 touchdowns via rushing, receiving & interception. […]
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy QB Liam Zelman is heading north to Holy Cross
June 18, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Liam Zelman a 6-3 210lb rising senior QB for the SCH Blue Devils with a big arm and after a long recruiting process has made his decision choosing Patriot League member Holy Cross. As a junior Liam led SCH to an 8-2 overall record including a 3-2 record within the ultra-competitive Inter-Ac League. Liam was […]
Germantown Academy DB Michael McKee II finds a home at Lehigh
June 18, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Michael McKee II an 6-3 175lb cornerback and wideout has found his collegiate home just an hour from his house as he’s pledged to FCS Patriot conference institution Lehigh University. A two-sport standout for the Germantown Academy Patriots football and basketball programs, Mike will focus on football for the Lehigh Hawks. As a junior last […]
Germantown Academy QB Xavier Stearn picks Rutgers
June 16, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Xavier Stearn standing at 6-6 215bs is a 2-year starter rising Senior who threw for 2,290 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior in the tough and competitive Inter-Ac League. After a standout junior campaign, he earned over 15 scholarships including offers from FBS programs Delaware, UConn, Tulsa & Rutgers along with a dozen FCS […]
Bonner Prendie DB Dylan Abram chooses to stay home pledging to Temple
June 12, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
At 6-0 160lbs Dylan Abram has showcased his talents at two powerhouse programs in the Philadelphia public and Catholic leagues often matching up with teams #1 receivers and shining in big moments. Today his hard work paid off as he has decided to stay home choosing hometown Temple University as his college choice over other […]
Former Philly Area All-Stars Look Forward to Draft Weekend
April 24, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night through Saturday evening. Over the course of those 3 days there are quite a fee players from Philadelphia and Delaware county who will hear their name called or sign contracts with teams after the draft concludes. Leading the way will be Penn State edge rusher Abdul […]
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 […]
District 12 is well represented on the PFN Coaches All-State Teams
January 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2024 football season has concluded and coaches across the state submitted their nominations for the PFN coaches all-state teams. District 12 and the Inter-Ac also known as the Philly City Leagues are very well represented throughout 3 of the 6 classifications. In the 4A classification Bonner Prendie the state champs placed 5players on the […]
Roman Catholic earns 5 PA Writers All State 5A Selections
December 28, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
After a historical season in which Roman Catholic won the Catholic League 5A title, their first District 12 title and advanced to their first state title game in program history. Head coach Rick Prete led Roman to a 11-5 record where they fell just short in overtime to Bishop McDevitt High School in the championship […]
2024 PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: The Bonner-Prendie Friars
December 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Bonner-Prendie V Lampeter-Strasburg PIAA Class 4A Title Game Thursday, 7 pm Bonner-Prendie PIAA District 12: Class AAAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Head Coach: Jack Mauldoon Overview: Bonner enters the state title game riding a 5-game winning streak. They will enter this game as a first-time participant in their school history. A program with […]
St Joes Prep Hawks soar past Downingtown West 36-7 into State Title Game
November 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
While the weather was frigid and at times windy the St. Joes Prep football team were hot and ready to roll. The Hawks would receive the open on kick and would march downfield to score the opening points of the game on a 44 yard forward pass from Charlie Foulke to Sr. Jamir Rowe to […]
Martin Luther King HS star LB Khalid Bueno commits to Stony Brook
November 25, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Khalid Bueno an imposing 6-2 225lb linebacker at MLK Monday evening announced he was shutting his recruitment down and had committed to Division 1 program Stony Brook University. Stony Brook plays in the CAA so his family, friends and coaches will be able to see many of his games as the other schools in close […]
Bonner-Prendie sprints past Pope John Paul into the 4A semifinals
November 24, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Friday night with cold, wet and windy conditions many thought this game would be a struggle offensively. However this game provided plenty of offensive highlights and served as a come out party for Bonner Sr. WR Jeremiah Coleman and Jr. QB Noel Campbell. Pope John Paul entered the contest with an 12-1 record while Bonner […]
PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinals Preview: Bonner-Prendie vs. Pope John Paul II
November 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
For the 2nd year in a row these two teams will meet to determine who advances to the state semifinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm at Norristown HS which is about as neutral of a site as you can get for both of these schools. Offensively these teams are almost identical, defensively PJP seems to […]
Delone Catholic Upends Belmont late to advance to the Quarterfinals
November 16, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The late great sports writer for the Philadelphia News and founder/creator of the website TedSilary.com coined a famous local quote for Public League teams “Only in the Pub” for wild things that occurred before, during or after games. Today what was to be a 1pm kickoff turned into a 2:08 kickoff due to a referee […]
