August 2024
Philadelphia Public League 2024 National Division Preview
August 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE NATIONAL DIVISION The 2024 season will feature 7 teams in the 3rd tier Public League Division commonly known as the National Division. George Washington won the division in 2023 and was promoted to the Liberty Division. The division is top heavy and it’s quite likely the division title winner won’t be known […]
Philadelphia Public League 2024 Liberty Division Preview
August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Public League Liberty Division: The Liberty Division welcomes George Washington as they were promoted after winning the National Division. They’ll compete with returning members West Philadelphia, Mastery North, Central, Belmont Charter, Olney & Boys Latin. Olney drops from the Independence Division down to Liberty and look to regain their competitiveness. West Philadelphia & George Washington […]
Philadelphia Public League Independence 2024 Division Preview
August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]
Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview
August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview
August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]
Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Preview
August 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
CL Red The 2024 season begins with change in alignment for the Catholic league divisions. The archdiocese voted and approved dropping Archbishop Wood and Archbishop Ryan down from the Red Division to the Blue division while promoting Bonner-Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara up to the Red Division. Preseason Rankings 1. St. Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic […]
Malvern DB/Athlete Andrew Pellicciotta is headed to Naval Academy
August 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Andrew Pellicciotta a rising senior at Malvern Prep has made his college decision and will join fellow teammate Jake Bauer at the Naval Academy. Andrew won Inter-Ac League MVP honors after a senior season in which he helped the Friars go 9-1 and an Inter-Ac championship. Andrew led Malvern in rushing yards (656), receiving yards […]
Malvern Prep Senior DB Zade Johnson commits to Air Force
August 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Malvern Prep senior defensive back Zade Johnson has shut his recruitment down and given his verbal commitment to Division 1 FBS program Air Force Academy. Zade as a junior posted 4 interceptions along with 10 passes broken up & over 35 tackles. Zade earned all Inter-Ac League honors and saw an increase in his recruitment […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington WR/DB Patrick Wright Jr
July 31, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Patrick Wright Jr School: George Washington HS Class of 2025 Positions: RB/SS Jersey: #8 Height/Weight: 5-10 160 Other Sport: Lacrosse Twitter: @WrightPatrick20 Coach says “Pat was voted a captain after his sophomore year. He is a true leader and the spirit of the team. He broke his arm after week zero last season and […]
Abington HS names Bruce Fleming II its new Head Coach
July 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Abington High out of District 1 has named Bruce Fleming Jr its new football head coach. Bruce is no stranger to District 1 as he is the former Wissahickon High head coach where he lead their program for 3 seasons (2019-2021). Most recently Bruce served as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Chestnut Hill […]
St Joes Prep Senior WR Rameir Hardy will stay home after choosing hometown Temple University
July 11, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Rameir Hardy a 6-2 180lb WR for defending PIAA 6A state champs St Joes Prep made the decision to give his commitment to the hometown team Temple University after an impressive spring camp circuit. Rameir also held offers from Army and Towson before choosing the hometown Owls. As a junior he was a key contributor […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Ben Franklin WR David Winchester
July 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
David Winchester Wide Receiver Benjamin Franklin HS Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT: 5-11 165 Position: WR/SS Instagram: @5star._ticket Other Sports: Basketball Accolades: All-Public Coach says: David has a heart of a lion. Toughest player on the team and will fight through anything. Looking forward to seeing him this year. He finished his 1st season […]
Roman Catholic DB Louis “Lou” Gaddy is headed to Stony Brook University
July 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Louis “Lou” Gaddy an 5-10 170lb CB at Roman Catholic on Friday afternoon decided to make his collegiate choice selecting Stony Brook University which is a member of the Division 1 FCS CAA conference. Lou held offers from other schools such as St. Francis and Duquesne while garnering interest from Army, Delaware and Lafayette. As […]
Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army
July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]
Roman Catholic DB Julian Green chooses the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University
July 2, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Julian Greene an 6-0 180lb senior CB for Roman Catholic Monday evening shut his recruitment down giving his commitment to MEAC defending champion Howard University. Howard is coming off a surprising season in which they won the MEAC title and came close to winning an HBCU national title before falling late to SWAC champion Florida […]
St Joes Prep DL Maxwell Roy pledges commitment to Ohio State
July 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Maxwell Roy a dominating 6-3 290lb defensive tackle for 2x defending PIAA 6A state champion St Joes Prep announced Monday evening his intentions to commit to Big Ten powerhouse program Ohio State University. At Ohio State he will join fellow SJP Hawk RB Isaiah West also a 2025 recruit who also recently pledged to the […]
Bonner-Pendergast WR/Edge Rusher Jalil Hall pledges to West Virginia
June 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Jalil Hall an 6-4 WR/DE Saturday night made his pledge to commit to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Jalil had a breakout year for the Friars as a junior in 2023 accumulating 36 receptions for 451 yards and 7 TDs on offense. Defensively he was a menace racking up 58 tackles, 7 sacks an […]
La Salle College HS DB Chris Fileppo finds new home at West Virginia
June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
LaSalle College rising Sr LB Chris Fileppo announced Sunday evening he has given his verbal commitment to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Chris had previously committed to FBS program James Madison University this past spring but he recently reopened his recruitment. As a junior he posted 62 tackles, 1 interception with 7 passes defended […]
St. Joes Prep lineman Khalil Stewart picks Syracuse
June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Khalil Stewart a 6-4 280lb offensive lineman at St. Joes Prep has made his collegiate decision giving his commitment to ACC program Syracuse. Khalil originally pledged to Big 10 program Maryland before recently decommiting and flipping to Syracuse. As a sophomore he earned all city and all Catholic league honors at Roman before transferring to […]
Imhotep’s star RB Jabree commits to stay home at Penn State
June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Jabree Wallace-Coleman a 4 star rising senior RB at Imhotep Charter in the city of Brotherly love aka Philadelphia has made the decision to stay and play close to home choosing in-state Big 10 program Penn State University. Jabree an consensus 4 star recruit and top 10 player in the state had offers from dozens […]
Roman Catholic Edge LB Jaasai Simmons finds home at Marshall
June 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Rising senior edge LB Jaasai Simmons Thursday afternoon officially gave his verbal commit to Division 1 program Marshall University. Jaasai in his junior season at Roman last season turned heads earning All Catholic League honors after posting 45 tackles and 6.5 sacks helping Roman to the CL 5A title and they came up just short […]
Kensington Tigers Senior LB Shaahid Jones headed to Lackawanna Junior College
April 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Shaahid Jones a 6-0 225 lb who led the Tigers in tackles recently gave his commitment to attend Lackawanna College to continue his academic & football careers. Shaahid when asked about his experience playing high school football explained “I would say my high school experience wasn’t the most ideal, I had to deal with constant […]
Northeast Names Nick Lincoln its next head coach
April 29, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Nick Lincoln has been a staple of the high school scene in the Philadelphia region for over a decade spending most of his time as an assistant and then head coach at powerhouse Imhotep Charter. He served as an offensive assistant coach handling offensive coordinator and quarterback coach duties during 2 stints with the Panthers. […]
Former St Joes Prep LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr follows his father footsteps being drafted by the Eagles
April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
The St. Joe’s Prep football program has been a national powerhouse program for almost a decade. Many great players have donned the uniform and left a life long impression on the program and school. Jeremiah Trotter Sr. a Texas native was drafted by Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 3rd round at […]
Imhotep’s Tykee Smith receives dream call being drafted by Tampa Bay
April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Tykee Smith born and raised in West Philadelphia is a 2019 graduate of Imhotep Charter. As a star DB he led the Panthers to appearances in 3 state title games. Among his most memorable games were an semifinal game in 2018 where unexpectedly he was thrusted into the starting line up on offense as their […]
