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Billy Splain

Billy Splain
Website owner. My passion is promoting the players, program, communities and high school football in general.
 
 
 
 

Henry Hynoski steps down at Shamokin, Marc Persing begins new era for Indians

July 1, 2023

Henry Hynoski has announced he has resigned as the Shamokin head football coach and has accepted the job as principal at his alma mater, Southern Columbia.  Taking over for the Indians will be former Lewisburg head coach Marc Persing (pending school board meeting this Monday). Persing resigned from Lewisburg in 2020 while he was teaching […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Williamsport WR/DB Ya’Zhir Slaughter

July 1, 2023

Ya’zhir Slaughter WR/DB Williamsport Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’11-160 0 tds allowed, 13pbu, 3 ints, 24tckls, junior season Other sports Track and field District champion long jump/ School record (23’4”) Twitter @Yazhir11 Coach Pearson says “Ya’zhir is a very talented athlete and a wonderful person. He is humble, focused, and a great teammate […]

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JMU lands Emmaus lineman Mario Landino. We asked him about his decision and more

July 1, 2023

JMU is landing PA talent. In the past 10 days they’ve landed Bishop McDevitt DB Chase Regan, Central Dauphin lineman Evan Bushong and now Emmaus lineman Mario Landino has pulled the trigger for the Dukes. Yesterday on twitter he made his announcement:   COMMITTED!! AGTG!!🙏🏽#GoDukes @JMUCurtCignetti @Coach_PatKuntz @JMUFootball @harfair @EmmausFootball pic.twitter.com/twNYTV69u5 — Mario Landino (@landinomario72) […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Quakertown QB/DB Vincent Micucci

July 1, 2023

Vincent Micucci QB, DB, P Quakertown Community Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 / 195lbs 1600+ yards, 17 TDs Other sports Basketball All-League QB, 2x All-League Punter Twitter @Vince_Micucci Coach George Banas says “Very well rounded athlete. 2nd Full season as the Starting QB. In Jr year he had 1,672 total yards, 17 total […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallastown WR/CB Michael “Speedy” Scott

June 29, 2023

Michael Scott Wide receiver, cornerback Dallastown Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5”9 160 Other sports Track and basketball 1st team all conference wide receiver, 1st team all conference defensive back Twitter @michaelscott_34 Coach Levi Murphy says “He is a freak athlete who shines in several sports. Even at his size, his speed and hands […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cornell Slot/DB Julian Cordice V

June 29, 2023

Julian Cordice V slot, DB Cornell High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1/170 4 interceptions 66 tackles Other sports basketball Have you won any awards? 2nd team olb Twitter @JulianCordice Coach Dalton says “He was the team defensive mvp last season. physical tackler with solid cover skills. will play a […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilkes-Barre TE/Edge Naquan Johnson

June 28, 2023

Naquan Johnson TE,LB,DE Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 240 80 Tackles, 14 TFL, 10 sacks,1 int, 25 recs, 550 receiving yards, 5 TDs Other sports Basketball 1st Team All Wyoming Valley, All District, All Conference, Defensive Player of the year, All First Team Citizen Voice, MVP awards from multiple offseason camps. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Elizabeth Forward OL/DL Charlie Meehleib

June 28, 2023

Charlie Meehleib Edge, DE, TE, OT, LS Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2024 Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’4/250lbs Other sports Basketball and track Conference DPOY, All State Twitter @Cmeehleib   Why do you play football? It was something that was introduced to me at a young age and I have fallen in love with it ever since, […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cowanesque Valley lineman Aspyn Dennis

June 28, 2023

Aspyn Dennis Guard and D-line Cowanesque Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’ 300lbs Cowanesque linemen of the year Twitter @Aspyndennis Coach Joe Leonard says “Aspyn is our strength on the line great leader and competitor”.   LET’S GET TO KNOW ASPYN Why do you play football? Love for the sport since i was […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Annville-Cleona CB/RB Cael Harter

June 28, 2023

Cael Harter CB/RB Annville – Cleona Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’8/140 102 tackles Other sports Wrestling 2nd Team All State 1st team Lebanon County Defense 1st team Lancaster- Lebanon Defense Twitter @caelharter Coach Gingrich says “Cael really made a huge leap last year and became a physical defender. Cael has great cover skills, […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Laurel Highlands lineman Billy Barton

June 27, 2023

Billy Barton DL, Oline Laurel Highlands Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 HT/WT6’1 1/2” 280lbs 53 tackles 5 sacks last year from the inside Dline Other sports Track and Field, Shot, Discus and Javelin. Played school and AAU basketball until my Sophomore year. 1st Team All Conference WPIAL Big 7 AAAA 1st Team All County H.S. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB Anthony Speca

June 27, 2023

Anthony Speca Linebacker Pittsburgh Central Catholic 6’2” 215 COMMITTED TO PENN STATE

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking LB/RB Robby Garvey

June 27, 2023

Robby Garvey RB/LB Riverside Vikings Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 195 Times Tribune All league Linebacker NEPA football All league Linebacker PA Football News 2nd Team All State Linebacker Twitter @robby_garvey Coach Harry Armstrong says “LB is a blend of OLD School Smash Mouth style & New School speed & […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Springside Chestnut Hill OT Mitch Karp

June 26, 2023

Mitch Karp OT Springside Chestnut Hill Class Of 2024 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’7 285 Twitter @mitchkarp1 Comments from the coach: “Mitch is a late bloomer from a football perspective with a huge upside. Up until this fall, he also played basketball and put more of his efforts into that sport. However, he now realizes his […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern Cambria WR/DB Ty Dumm

June 26, 2023

Ty Dumm WR and Safety Northern Cambria Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0 165 Soph year 38 rec 699 yards 11 tds 99 tackles 6 int Other sports basketball track baseball  2nd team All State Football, underclassmen awards for both football and basketball, high honor roll, player of the game, Indiana Gazette Player of the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Springfield LB/FB Ethan Marshall

June 26, 2023

Ethan Marshall Inside linebacker/fullback Springfield Cougars Class Of 2024 Jersey #32 HT/WT 5’11/210 Other sports Baseball Named captain for this upcoming season Twitter @EthanMarshall32 Coach Chris Britton: “Ethan is a Three year starter on defense. Has grown into the position mentally and physically. Role model for players on and off the field”. LET’S GET TO […]

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West Catholic Edge rusher Jayzen Flint going to be an Eagle after high school

June 25, 2023

One of the best athletes in Philly’s class of 2023 has made his college choice, and it’s a P5 school for him. The talented 6-3, 240 pound defensive end will take his talents to Boston College. Jayzen Flint helped lead West Catholic on a deep playoff run in 2022 and would like to continue that […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilmington RB/LB Benjamin Miller

June 24, 2023

Benjamin Miller Running back, Linebacker Wilmington Class O 2024 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10/ 190lbs Other sports Baseball, Basketball District 10 championship freshman year Twitter @bennymiller2617 “Ben is a powerful runner who, while tough to tackle, also possess incredible vision and quickness. On defense, we expect Ben to be the leader and handle a lot of […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia LB/RB Gaje Gombert

June 24, 2023

Gaje Gombert Inside linebacker and running back Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Jersey #25 HT/WT5’9 170lbs 3 interceptions Twitter @gajegombert Words from the coach: “Gaje Gombert is an upcoming Junior who quietly had a stellar sophomore season. He led the team with 3 interceptions from the linebacker position. Gaje has excellent speed and an outstanding […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Susquehannock RB/LB Michael Fox

June 24, 2023

Michael Fox RB/LB Susquehannock Class Of 2024 Jersey # 30 HT/WT 5’10/190 98 tackles sophomore year 1k rushing junior year Averaged 7 yards a carry junior year Other sports Track -School record 4×1 track -All county football -2x district qualifying wrestling, freshman, and sophomore year(did not wrestle junior year -Lettered freshman sophomore and junior year […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Falls DB/ATH Da’Sean Anderson

June 24, 2023

Da’Sean Anderson Safety/ATH Beaver Falls Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 5’11/165 Other sports you play Track Wpial 3rd place 4×4 Twitter @DaSean_Anderson Comments from the coach: “Leader of our Offense, All Conference Athlete his Junior Year”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DE’SEAN Why do you play football? It is the thing that gives me the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Baldwin RB/LB Andrew Sharp

June 23, 2023

Andrew Sharp RB/LB Baldwin Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #31 HT/WT 5’10 195Lb First team All Conference Other sports Track Twitter @Andrewsharp31 Coach Brown says “Leading rusher from last year, one of the most underrated players in the WPIAL”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW Why do you play football? I love the game […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Merion lineman Elijah Davis

June 23, 2023

Elijah Davis DT, DE, LS, LT Upper Merion Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6-2/232 Started since sophomore Other sports Basketball Twitter @ElijahDavis__ Coach Davis Chubb: “Starter since his sophomore year; long snapper as well; team first mentality and positivity; team leader and captain; doesn’t get recognized enough for what he does”. LET’S GET TO […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northamption WR/DB Tristen Pinnock

June 23, 2023

Tristen Pinnock wr, slot, db, p/kr Northampton Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other sports basketball, track and field back to back epc north champ, 1st team all conference wr and db Twitter @PinnockTristen Coach Toman: Tristen is a do it all athlete on both sides of the ball. Tristen will be a […]

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