August 2020
2020 Team Preview: The Central Martinsburg Dragons @AjHoenstine @rickeyb3 @CentralDragonFB
August 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Central Martinsburg Head Coach Dave Baker Assistant Coaches A-J Hoenstine Paul Frederick Joe Kitt Jeff Colbert Denny Cowher Drek Forshey Key Starters Lost Bryer Colyer Braden Kitt Ben McConahy 2019 Season Record 4-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Bellefonte (0-0) * Rogers Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Andrew Yanoshak, Bishop Guilfoyle @AndrewYanoshak @BGMarauderFball
August 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Andrew Yanoshak 2021 Bishop Guilfoyle TE, DE, H, WR Jersey #-1 Ht-6’2” Wt-240 Twitter: @AndrewYanoshak College Offers: Notre Dame College, St. Francis RMU, UVA-Wise, Lake Erie, Grove City 2019 stats • 135 Tackles • 29 TFL • 20 Sacks • 34 Hurries • 3 Caused Fumbles; 3 Recovered Fumbles • 13 Catches for 172 yards […]
Jake Walton will take his Coatesville experience to Sacred Heart. @jakewalton87 @Football_Cville
August 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Coatesville program, led by coach Ortega, is no stranger to D1 recruits. This year is no different than any other. With offers coming from RMU, Bryant and Duquesne, Lineman Jake Walton decided to stay closer to home. The 6’4” 290 pound offensive guard announced today on twitter that he’s heading to Sacred Heart after […]
Upper Merion Lineman Justin Fisher commits to Bucknell @Jfish6ix @UMVikingsFB
August 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
I’m really hoping things change quickly. Really, I want the Vikings of Upper Merion to play this year. They were on my “return trip in 2020” list. Why? This team returns one of the best lines I saw all last year. Two weeks ago, Stefano Nikolaou made his commitment to Dickinson. Yesterday, Justin Fisher made […]
2020 Team Preview: The Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays @CVBlueJays @nick_heltzel @FAYellowJackets
August 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays Head Coach Matt Kent Assistant Coaches Joe Antal, Hopeton Bailey, Kevin Heinlein, Bobby McNulty, Dan Markiewicz 2019 Season Record 0-10 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 vs. North Star (0-0) * 1:00 pm 09-18 @ Shade (0-0) * Panther Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Portage (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-03 vs. Blacklick Valley (0-0) * 1:00 pm 10-10 […]
2020 Player Profile: Nick Groft, Delone Catholic @nickgroft @Squire_Nation @Delone_Catholic
August 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Groft Delone Catholic OT,C/ DT Jersey # 54 HT/WT 6’0 245 50+ tackles 4.0 sacks YAIAA-3 First Team OT YAIAA-3 Second Team DT Twitter @nickgroft Why do you play football? It allows me to express myself not only as an athlete but as a leader. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Sam […]
Central League postpones fall sports; Latest in postponements & teams continuing with football this fall, full state fall postponement list included
August 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s been nothing but highs and lows for Pennsylvania football programs, players, fans and parents. That roller coaster ride continued last night and today as we’ve seen leagues vote to continue with fall sports while others decided to postpone. Here are the latest: Last night Plymouth Whitemarsh in District one voted to halt football only […]
2020 Team Preview: The Dallas Mountaineers @DallasMountsFB @parkerbolesta
August 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dallas Mountaineers Head Coach Rich Mannello Assistant Coaches Matt Austin, Joe Stuppino, Mike Olenginski, Bob Wren 2019 Season Record 15-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Tunkhannock (0-0) * Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Wyoming Valley West (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Wilkes-Barre (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Lake-Lehman (0-0) Edward Edwards Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bedford Bisons @bedfordfootball @ressler_steven
August 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bedford Bisons Head Coach Kevin Steele Assistant Coaches Sam Carroll, Adam Arnold, Luke Beegle, Wes Swaim, Jake Welty, Jesse Topper, Rick Van Dine 2019 Season Record 10-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Chestnut Ridge (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Richland (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-26 @ Westmont Hilltop (0-0) * 1:00 pm 10-02 @ Forest Hills (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Caden Yonish – Shippensburg @cadenPSUyonish @Ship_Football
August 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Caden Yonish Shippensburg High School Class of: 2022 DB/S/R/RB Jersey # 28 Ht: 5’8 Wt: 165 Other Sports: Baseball and track Twitter: @cadenPSUyonish Who is your favorite sports star and why? Saquon Barkley, He is a very kind and well-spoken man along with being a freak athlete. He is a team player, doing whatever it […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils
August 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bellwood-Antis Head Coach Nick Lovrich Assistant Coaches Bill Crowell Scott Boyer Rick Schreier Chris Walker Chuck Erickson Charlie Burch Brandon Hescox Travis Martin Brad Snyder 2019 Season Record 11-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Northern Bedford (0-0) * Panther Community Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Everett (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Glendale (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
Del Valley lineman Mike Gecik commits to Albany! @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike
August 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley puts out some talent every year. This year is no exception. Earlier this summer linebacker Jason Henderson committed to Old Dominion. Mike Gecik is the second Warrior to commit to a division 1 school. The 6-8, 270 pound offensive lineman chose the Great Danes of Albany. He chose that program over the likes […]
2020 Player Profile: Jake Lanning – Berwick @jakelann65
August 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jake Lanning Berwick Area High School Class of: 2021 C/DE/LS Jersey # 65 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 220 Twitter: @jakelann65 Why do you play football? Jake: I love the game. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jake: J.J. Watt because he is a great athlete while being an active part of his community, which […]
2020 Team Preview: The Monessen Greyhounds @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Monessen Greyhounds Head Coach Shane Swope Assistant Coaches Gary Tarbuk, Shane Goydich, Bill Laukaitis, Rich Marroncelli, David Martin, Jordan Pore Key Starters Lost Marquell Smith, Carleton Jones, Desmond Short, Dwayne Howell, Jaylen Brice 2019 Season Record 4-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 @ Imani Christian Academy (SCR) 1:00 pm 09-11 vs. Avella (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sean Mackinder – Valley View @Mackinder29 @VVCougars
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Sean Mackinder Valley View Class of: 2022 WR/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 155 Other sports: Basketball Awards: FBU Top Gun WR in 2017 and 2018 Twitter: @Mackinder29 Why do you play football? I love the competitive nature and physicality. My family are all huge football fans so I have been playing since […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Waters – Downingtown West @ryan_waters7 @FootballDwest @Whippetfootball
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ryan Waters Downingtown West Class of: 2022 RB/OLB Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 200 2019 stats: 53 Tackles, 3 sacks, 5 Tackles for Loss and 2 Fumble recoveries Other sports: Weight lifting Awards: 2019 All Chesmont LB, 2020 Pre-Season all-state defense Twitter @ryan_waters7 Why do you play football? Ryan: For my teammates. Who is […]
2020 Player Profile: Zach Dlugos – Greensburg Central Catholic @DlugosZach @GCCHSFootball
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
Zach Dlugos Greensburg Central Catholic Class of: 2021 OLB/SS/RB/ATH Jersey # 32 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 Awards: Three-year all-conference Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @DlugosZach Amherst College Commit Why do you play football? Zach: Football forms relationships that aren’t made in any other sport. It’s going through war with your teammates and it creates […]
Tons of updates: Phila Catholic league joins Pub league, postpones fall sports; WPIAL meets and moves forward. Colonial league pushes start date back; Merger with Schuylkill delayed
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s getting tough to write these articles. So much happening so fast lately. We’ll knock them off one at a time: Last night the Valley View school district voted to allow fall sports to continue, then today they announced they are pausing all fall sports for two weeks due to a possible exposure by several […]
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond Dickinson College @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Notre Dam Green Pond lineman Tyler Lissy has made his college choice, he’ll head to Dickinson College to play for the Red Devils. He made his announcement Sunday via twitter: 100% COMMITTED TO DICKINSON COLLEGE!!! I’m extremely thankful to everyone who have helped me get to this point! @coach_knapp @CoachFordyce_DC @DCcoachSchuck #ForksUp 🔴🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TvdUCN63wC — […]
2020 Player Profile: Nick Beitel – Ligonier Valley @nbeitel @LVRamsFootball
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Beitel Ligonier Valley High School Class of: 2022 RB/DB Jersey # 5 Ht: 5’7 Wt: 175 2019 Stats: Offense: 55 carries 642 yards 12 Touchdowns Defensive- 35 tackles 4 Ints. 6 passes defended 2 forced fumble Awards: 2nd Team Tribune-Democrat all area DB Indiana Gazette all-area honorable mention Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @nbeitel5 Why […]
2020 Player Profile: Chas Mrlack – Monessen @chas_money_3 Ready @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chas Mrlack Monessen Class of: 2021 Kicker/ WR Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Soccer, basketball, track Twitter @chas_money_3 Why do you play football? Chas: I fell in love with the game once I started kicking my sophomore season. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Chas: Russel Wilson, he’s a […]
2020 Player Profile: Jacob Feese, Line Mountain @JacobFeese @bryce_herb6 @HFeese @linemtsd
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jacob Feese Line Mountain QB / DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’0″ 195 2019 stats 1000 Yard rusher Other sports: Wrestling 1st Team Tri-Valley League Versatility Back Twitter @JacobFeese Why do you play football? Because I live the sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt because of the way he plays […]
2020 Player Profile: T.J. Wagner, Nativity B.V.M @TJWagner9 @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
T.J. Wagner Nativity B.V.M TE DE LS Jersey # 81 HT/WT * 6’6” 215 2019 Stats: 74 tackles led the team Twitter @TJWagner9 2019 class 1a all eastern/PAfootball Honorable mention 2019 Eastern/PA football Bronze team 2018 Eastern/PA football Bronze team Why do you play football? I used to play soccer when I was little. Played […]
2020 Player Profile: Andrew Fuller – Susquehannock @Affuller06 @SuskyFootball @WarriorsSHS
August 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Andrew Fuller Susquehannock High School Class of: 2021 WR/DB Jersey # 1 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @Affuller06 Why do you play football? So I can prove to everyone that I am the best athlete at whatever sport you put me in and at any position. I have more talent than any […]
PIAA says fall sports will start Monday, August 24
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
In a highly anticipated meeting of the PIAA Board meeting, the PIAA made it short and sweet: Motion to continue with fall sports and motion was seconded and the vote went 25-5 with two board members missing from today’s meeting. Those who voted no: LeeAnn Wentzel – School Administrator rep, Jon Bauer – Pennsylvania Principals rep; […]
