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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School RB Matt Brosko

May 27, 2023

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. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Boys Latin DB Nasir Davis

May 25, 2023

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 […]

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In the return of the Philly All Star game the Public League outlasts the Non Public League

May 22, 2023

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, […]

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George Washington lineman Colin Giel wants to finish his high school career with a big win

May 20, 2023

  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 […]

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Philadelphian legendary high school sports reporter Ted Silary passes away

May 19, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know John Bartram HS CB/WR Haleem “Pacman” Butler

May 16, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Father Judge OL/DL Sean Broderick Jr.

May 14, 2023

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 […]

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PFN 2023 Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara LT Nathan Kutufaris

May 9, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Neumann Goretti DL Koren Robinson

May 7, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Khalid Bueno, TE/DE, Martin Luther King High

May 6, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Imhotep Charter DT Jahsear Whittington

May 4, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Malvern Prep DT Philip Tabasso

May 1, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington Tigers WR/CB Noah Santana

April 30, 2023

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 […]

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Northeast Star Athlete Kahmir Prescott commits to Wisconsin

April 28, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Haverford School DL Michael Barnes-Pace

April 27, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central High WR Vance Johnson

April 25, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington High LB Qadir Carr

April 24, 2023

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 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know St Joseph’s Prep CB Omillio Agard

April 19, 2023

Name: Omillio Agard Height/Weight: 5-11 173 Jersey #: 1 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All State Honoree, All Catholic, Under Armor All American, ESPN 4 Star Twitter: @OmillioA OFFER SHEET: Temple, LSU, Penn State, Florida St, Pitt, Maryland, USC, Miami, Tenneessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Boston College, Rutgers, Cincinatti, Akron, UConn, Nebraska, Georgia, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Michigan, […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Philadelphia Speedboy WR Nyceem Chamberlain

April 19, 2023

Name: Nyceem Chamberlain Height/Weight: 6-2 186 Jersey #: 4 Position: Wide Receiver Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @callmeceemo Nyceem prepares for his senior season and returns as the leading receiver for the Speedboys. HC Karl Patrick more commonly known as “Koach Bubb” states that “Nyceem is a good kid, very passionate about everything that he does, plays WR for […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Philadelphia HS OT/DT Jabril Holmes

April 18, 2023

Jabril Holmes Right Tackle West Philadelphia Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’5 275 53 Pancakes Other sports Basketball for fun All pub honorable mention Twitter @swp_snagz Coach Bubb states that Jabril doesn’t talk much at practice but he plays loud. You can hear him hitting every play. With his size he […]

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2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Neumann Goretti QB Mekhi Wharton

April 16, 2023

Mekhi Wharton Quarterback Neumann Goretti Height/Weight: 6-5 215 Jersey #: 10 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Catholic Honoree Twitter: @mekhi_wharton Coach Albie Crosby says “Mekhi got us to the state title last year. Hes a very big, strong, smart quarterback. Has the prototype body with great vision. He’s a quiet leader and the team gained a lot […]

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Dennis Shaw takes over as HC at Chester High

February 17, 2023

Dennis Shaw who has served as an assistant coach and mentor to the Chester High School football team is now the new head coach of the Clippers. Coach Shaw has long earned the respect of his players, fellow coaches and the community for his hard work and dedication to the Clipper players while in school […]

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District 12 well represented in the PA Big 33 Game

District 12 well represented in the PA Big 33 Game

February 17, 2023

The Big 33 all-star game is a prestigious honor for those players who are selected. Many great players have strapped on those uniforms and competed in this game which used to pit the best players in Pennsylvania against the best players in Ohio. Currently the format pits the best players in Pennsylvania against the best […]

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Bonner Prendergast Sends Friars off To College

February 6, 2023

The Monsignor Bonner-Prendergast Friars have had a great run the last 4 years under HC Jack Muldoon as they’ve gone 33-8. The 23 senior class leaves the school with the most wins in school history in a season (11), 2 city titles and a PIAA playoff win against fellow Delaware County school Interboro. With such […]

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Sam Hobbs is headed out West

February 2, 2023

Sam Hobbs led his Neumann Goretti Saints team to their first state championship game appearance where they fell just short of hoisting the state title trophy. Sam concluded his senior season with 90 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 3 TDs, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 sacks and a forced fumble. Yesterday after a frustrating […]

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