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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Monessen DT/TE Rodney Johnson – Davis

July 21, 2023

Rodney Johnson – Davis DT/TE Monessen Class Of 26 Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’11 237 Offense 10 receptions 4 touchdowns 280 yds Defense 56 solo tackles 10 sacks 2 force fumbles 4 fumble recoveries Other sports Basketball Tri County All conference DT Twitter @ChsHuncho Coach Brown says “Versatile player that helped us in many different facets […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Butler ATH/DB David Graef

July 20, 2023

David Graef ATH/DB Butler Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10 160lb Other sports Track and Field Twitter @david_graef3 Coach Eric Christy says “Fast, Running back on offense and safety on defense, body will continue to fill out, intelligent player who coaches teammates in practice”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DAVID Why do you play football? […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop McDevitt DB/WR & JMU Commit Chase Regan

July 19, 2023

Chase Regan Bishop Mcdevitt Class Of 24 safety and receiver Jersey #4 HT/WT 6”0 190 all county and league safety Twitter @chaseregan14 Committed to JMU Coach Weachter: “Chase is a very explosive player, He is a great cover safety & excels in run force. He does a great job returning kicks. Chase will be a […]

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2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13!

July 19, 2023

Here we go again!!  Join Billy, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports, the PFN staff and a whole host of celebrities as they interview coaches and players from all over the state to get the 2023 season rolling! We’ll be LIVE at the Forge Pub and Eatery, 122 W 11th Street, Berwick, PA from noon […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Palmerton OL/DL Clayton Christman

July 18, 2023

Clayton Christman Center and D-Tackle Palmerton Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 5’9 225 lbs Awards The “Sledge hammer” award my sophomore and junior year. (Given to the hardest working player in the offseason/season) Twitter @ClayChristman75 Coach Walkowiak: “Clayton is an old school football player who does not come off the field. He is a […]

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Downingtown West Duo made their college choices: Ryan Campbel to Richmond & Jake Kucera to Maine

July 17, 2023

Over the years the Whippets have had their share of players move on to play college football. In March Cooper Young committed to West Virginia and Ryan Howard committed to Kansas State.  The Whippets can now add two more names to that list. During the first week of July tight end Ryan Campbell committed to […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Milton DB/WR Peyton Rearick

July 17, 2023

Peyton Rearick DB/WR Milton Class of 2024 Jersey #4 5’9″ 155 PFN All-State Twitter: @peytonrearick Coach Zettlemoyer: “He’s a hard worker, plays bigger than he is. Downhill, hard-nosed football player. Last year he was all state and I expect the same from him this year. A year stronger, has all those things that should lead […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know South Side DE/OG JD Roy

July 17, 2023

JD Roy DE/OG South Side Class Of 2024 Jersey #50 HT/WT 6’2 215 lbs Junior Year – 40 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 punt block Other sports Track & Field 1st Team All Conference (D-Line) Twitter @JD_Roy50 Coach Travelpiece says “Returning captain, 2 time all-conference player. He should be at or near the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge QB/DB Karter Schrock

July 17, 2023

Karter Schrock Quarterback and safety Apollo-Ridge Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6ft, 200lbs Other sports Basketball and baseball Twitter @karter_schrock Coach Skiba says “Injuries have derailed his career the past 2 seasons. If not, I believe he would be one of the better All-Around Players in the state. Week 0 game last season he […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brookville Qb, Mlb, S Charlie Krug

July 16, 2023

Charlie Krug Qb, Mlb, S Brookville Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 193 2093 passing yards and 23 touchdowns Other sports Basketball and Track All conference, Freshman and Sophomore of the year (team) Twitter @charliekrug01 Coach Bowley says “Charlie is going to be a Senior Quarterback, coming back off of a Junior season […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyoming Area OL/DL Chase DeSanto

July 16, 2023

Chase DeSanto OL/DL Wyoming Area Class Of 2025 Jersey # 57 HT/WT 6’4 260 Other sports Baseball Twitter @ChaseDesanto Coach Spencer says “Chase is a rapidly rising Division 1 FBS level talent. A two way lineman, who is emerging as a team leader, with solid academics, high character, and a strong work ethic. Offensively, he […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford High RB/ILB Nate Shoemaker

July 16, 2023

Nate Shoemaker RB/ILB Haverford High Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’7 170 72 tackles 3 sacks Twitter @Nateshoe_10 Coach Dougherty says “Nate will be a three-year starter for us and captain. He is one of the toughest linebackers we have had come through here. He has a nose for the ball and constantly finds […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area OL-DL Eric Clark

July 15, 2023

Eric Clark OL, DL Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’3”/255 39 Total Tackles, 9.5 TFL Other sports Wrestling 1st Team All Conference Offensive Tackle, 2nd Team All Conference Defensive Tackle Twitter @ericclark09 Holds offer from Davidson Coach Nagle says “Eric is an extremely hard worker on and off the field. He […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Red Lion QB Christopher Price

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Red Lion QB Christopher Price

July 15, 2023

Christopher Price QB Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6’1 / 165 14 passing TD’s 5 rushing TD’s 1342 passing yards Honorable mention QB Twitter @Chris_priceqb1 Coach Shay says “RPO Qb. Strong Arm. Good decision-making ability. Grown into a phenomenal leader on and off the field”. LET’S GET TO KNOW CHRISTOPHER Why do […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Executive Education Academy Qb Kris Cruz

July 14, 2023

Kris Cruz Qb Executive Education Academy Charter Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0 Twitter @kris_cruz12 Coach Ford says “Kris Cruz will be our starting Quarterback this season. Last year he played more receiver and DB for us while also playing some at QB. Cruz also punts and does all of our kicking for us. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Harry S Truman Left Tackle Maxx Strong

July 14, 2023

Maxx Strong Left Tackle Harry S Truman Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’5 300 Truman’s Offensive lineman of the year 2023 Twitter @_MaxxStrong Coach Newkirk says “Big body kid, hardworking, and his a great personality to be around”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MAXX Why do you play football? I play because I success and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northgate QB/ATH Austin Mitchell

July 14, 2023

Austin Mitchell qb/ath Northgate  Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 145 1381 passing yards 14 tds 5 rushing tds as a sophomore, 1100 total yards 14 total tds as a junior Other sports basketball / track all confrence 2nd team ath. All confrence honorable mention qb as a Sophomore Twitter @2_golivee Coach Lucas says […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Twin Valley guard Paul Mcclune

July 14, 2023

Paul Mcclune Left Guard Twin Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #59 HT/WT 6’4/ 290 63 pancakes last season all county guard Twitter @paul_mcclune Coach Myers says “Paul is a big kid who can run, Paul take pride in playing with and edge. The experience Paul got in the playoffs last year has helped him take […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Old Forge TE/FB/LB Joey Granko

July 14, 2023

Joey Granko TE/FB/LB Old Forge Class Of 2024 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6’1’’ 210 Led the team in tackles Solo tackles 73 TFL 8 Int 1 Fumble Rec 1 Forced Fumbles 2 Receptions 8 Receiving Yards 106 Touchdowns 3 Other sports Baseball and Basketball Scranton Times All Conference Linebacker 2022 NPF Football All Conference Linebacker/Tight end […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Otto Eldred lineman Braxton Caldwell

July 13, 2023

Braxton Caldwell Defensive end/Left tackle/ATH Otto Eldred  Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT6-5 185 57 tckls 7.5 Scks 14 TFLs Other sports Basketball D9 All star, best linemen for school https://www.hudl.com/v/2JpJN0 Twitter @BraxtonCaldwe78 Coach Cook says “Switched from wide receiver to left tackle last season to help the team. Played fantastic at his new position. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Tyrone OG/DT/DE Braden Ewing

July 13, 2023

Braden Ewing OG/DT/DE Tyrone Class Of 2024 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0’’/245 Last year 7 sacks and 22 TFL Other sports Wrestling Football: 1st Team All-Conference OG and DT (Mountain League), Altoona Mirror All-Star, Multiple Time Verilla Real Estate player of the game. Wrestling: 2x State Qualifier, Regional 2nd and 4th place winner, District 2nd and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Albert Gallatin ATH Makel Darnell

July 13, 2023

Makel Darnell RB/Wing/Slot Receiver/OLB/Kicker Albert Gallatin  Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’10 / 160 551 yards rushing 10 touchdowns 34 total tackles (4 tackles for loss) 5 sacks 7 forced fumbles Other sports Wresting, Track & Field, Baseball FCCA All County First Team Prep Redzone Camp MVP 2023 PRZPA Stock Up Camp: 3rd Team […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Academy Park ATH Camir Jones

July 13, 2023

Camir Jones RB, CB, FS, SS, WR Academy Park Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5,10, 185lbs Other sports Track and field Twitter @thenewcj3 Coach Vosheski says “Incredible speed and work ethic” LET’S GET TO KNOW CAMIR Why do you play football? Football taught how to live life and i hope learn more from it […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Port Allegany lineman Carson Neely

July 12, 2023

Carson Neely Defensive and Offensive line Port Allegany Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 250 Other sports Wrestling Jim Kelly Lineman of the year, Big 30 all star. Twitter @carsonneely7 Justin Bienkowski says “Carson has shown to be the anchor in the middle of both of our Off and Def lines. He moved from […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Chartiers Valley OL/DL Isshak Adam

July 12, 2023

Isshak Adam OL/DL Chartiers Valley Class Of  2024 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6,1 270 Other sports Soccer Twitter @isshakadam4 Coach Fitzpatrick says “Shak is a smooth and agile big man. Works his craft and has a huge upside. A lot of potential and looking forward to him helping out on the field. Shak likes to involve […]

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