July 2025
SAFRSPORTS Teams up with Ron Jaworski/ISAA to provide every Philly team with SAFR helmet covers
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ron Jaworski Teams Up with SAFR and ISAA to Make Philadelphia High School Football Safer Equipping every Philadelphia high school football player with a SAFR Helmet Cover — removing economic barriers to safety. On Tuesday, July 15 at Chickie’s & Pete’s on Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, the owner of SafrSports held a press conference with […]
PFN WAY Too Early 2025 Pennsylvania State HS Football Rankings
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The 2025 season begins in just a few weeks. The PFN rankings staff met up to talk a little football and came up with their first ever “way too early” state rankings! For a reminder of what happened last season, head over to our brackets page, now powered by CircleWSports.com and NFHSNetwork! This is where […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Sharon Quarterback Ethan Engelmore
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ethan Engelmore Quarterback Sharon High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0/ 165 1,618 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 6 rushing touchdowns, 1,776 total offensive yards, I made 2nd Team All-Region. Other sports Baseball and basketball player of the game award in the first round of playoffs, 1st team all region for baseball for […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep6: McKenna brings PSU hockey to New Heights, playoffs? You wanna talk playoffs?? Coach Cawley Awarded ESPY
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mike, Frank, and Andrew welcome Penn State Author and writer Ben Jones to the show to talk Penn State Hockey as Gavin McKenna commits to the Lions. What does this generational talent mean for expectations for next season? Is there more pressure on Penn State to make this marriage work out? Penn State’s program has […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cornell QB Mark Stuckey
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mark Stuckey QB Cornell Class Of 2026 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 165 1200 passing yards 22tds HM all conference Twitter @Stuckeymj Coach says: “Mark has grown so much as a qb and a leader. He can make every throw needed and improved his accuracy. He has the ability to extend plays or take off and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Upper Dauphin OL/DL Braiden McCartney
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Braiden McCartney OL/DL Upper Dauphin Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’3 265 30+ Tackles and Pancakes Other sports Wrestling All League Tackle Twitter @mccartneyb_ Coach says: “Interior lineman, he’s technician. Has great footwork and power angles”. Let’s get to know Braiden! Why do you play football? I play for Mike Carroll who has […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Marple Newtown RB/DB Brett Wolski
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brett Wolski Running Back, Safety Marple Newtown High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’7, 160 1,000 yard Rusher, 77 tackles in a season Other sports Lacrosse 1st team All Delco Rb, 2nd team All State Safety, 2nd Team All purpose player, Honorable mention RB and Safety Twitter @brettwolski5 Coach says: “Brett is a […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Everett Area RB/DB Jakobe Harman
July 17, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jakobe Harman Running back/Safety Everett Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 195 Other sports Track and Indoor track Safca Offensive mvp, 2x ICC All-Star, 2x Bedford Gazette All-Star Twitter @HarmanJakobe Coach says: ” Great attitude, great work ethic, great leader. Can’t say enough about how Jakobe has matured as a student, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Springfield Slot/LB Tanner Coll
July 17, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tanner Coll Slot/Outside backer Springfield High school (Delco) Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10” 195 13 TDS, 1300+ Scrim Yds on About 125 Touches over my starts Other sports Baseball 2x Central League Champ/All Central League / All Delco Twitter @TannerColl22 Coach says: “Tanner is a two way starter that mixes speed, strength and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Erie OL Edwin Guzman
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Edwin Guzman Offensive tackle Erie high school Class Of 2027 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’6 312 Region 7 all region all star Twitter @Edwin_G55 Coach says: “Big kid great size, smart and very athletic over 3.1 GPA Let’s get to know Edwin! Why do you play football? Because I’ve always loved the sport love the intensity […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York WR/Kent St commit Brendyn Smith
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Central York program is no stranger to having stellar athletes. The Pribulas brothers, Matthew Parker, Saxton Suchanik, Malachi Ramnath, Juelz Goff to name a few. Add wide receiver Brendy Smith to that list. The incoming senior committed to Kent State in June. Last season he was picked for All-State after hauling in 69 catches […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know East Stroudsburg South QB Ivan Laubach
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ivan Laubach QB East Stroudsburg South Class Of 2026 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0” 180 2,167 pass yards 21 tds in 2024 Other sports Wrestling and Track and Field 1st team all Monroe county QB Twitter @IK_Laubach Coach says: “After throwing for 2,163 yards, Ivan returns at quarterback for the Cavaliers this season. Ivan has grown […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Unionville RB/DB Brody McLaughlin
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brody McLaughlin RB and Corner Unionville High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #16 HT/WT 5’10 – 200 1750 total yards 1250 Rushing 400 Passing Other sports Lacrosse 1st team all league 1st team all area All state honorable mention Twitter @Brodymac16 Coach says: “Brody is a versatile, do-it-all player — a powerful runner who can […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Moreland & Temple commit Luke Sword!
July 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Luke Sword K/P Upper Moreland 6’4″ 175 Class of 2026 Committed to Temple Upper Moreland punter/kicker Luke Sword recently committed to Temple. We caught up with he and his head coach to talk about Luke and his decision: Coach says: “Tremendous punter and kicker. Extremely intelligent” Why do you play football? I have a huge […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Girard LB/FB Mason Kalicky
July 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mason Kalicky LB/FB Girard High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #44 HT/WT 6’1 226 Other sports Track & Field, Baseball Twitter @MasonKalicky44 Coach says: “Mason is a throwback-style player, known for his toughness and physicality at both the fullback and middle linebacker positions. A relentless competitor on the defensive side of the ball, he ranked […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know South Western MLB/RB Ian Wysocki
July 13, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ian Wysocki MLB/RB South Western Class Of 2026 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5”11 220 any Stats you want to give 115 total tackles in one season 9 tfl in one season Other sports Wrestling 2nd team middle line backer Twitter @Wysocki_ian Coach says: “Tough inside linebacker. 115 total tackles last year. 2nd Team All Conference. Let’s […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Union-AC Valley OL/DL/TE Colbin Elliott
July 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Colbin Elliott OL DL TE Allegheny Clarion Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey # 54 HT/WT 6’0/260 90 tackles 3 ints 3 sacks Other sports Basketball Baseball All Conference Guard All Conference DE Twitter @ColbinElliott Coach says: “Colbin has been starting for 3 years and has played multiple positions, including FB” Let’s get to know Colbin! […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cornell/Nazareth Prep lineman Salomon Bance
July 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Salomon Bance Cornell/Nazareth Prep Class Of 2027 Offense of line and defense of line Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’2 310 Other sports Track N field , Basketball Twitter @SalomonBance Coach Says: “Sol is one of the hardest working players on our team. he is always smiling which is deceiving because he is a strong and powerful […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Schuylkill Valley LB/RB Logan Cammauf
July 11, 2025 | Billy Splain
Logan Cammauf Line backer and Running back Schuylkill Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #34 HT/WT 6ft, 170lbs 193 tackles Other sports Track and basketball First team all state linebacker, Lancaster Lebanon section 5 linebacker of the year. First team section 5 Ilb. Section 2nd team athlete. Twitter @Lcammauf34 Coach says: “Defense: Total Tackles: 196 – […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Cambria OL/DL Hayden Gaunt
July 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Hayden Gaunt Left Tackle, Defensive Tackle Central Cambria Class Of 2027 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’1, 275 lbs 28 tackles and a strip sack in 2024, multiple pancake blocks. Other sports Track and Field Twitter @gaunt_hayden55 Coach says: “Hayden gained significant experience on both the offensive and defensive lines last year. As he enters his junior […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montgomery Area Qb Parker Persing
July 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Parker Persing QB Montgomery Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’2, 185 Junior season- 50/79, 801 yards passing, 15 total tds/ 1 int, 121.3 qb rating, 184 yards rushing Other sports Baseball, basketball Junior season, got voted 2nd team Northern Tier league for qbs 1st team mid Penn league in baseball Junior […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Cliff LB/TE Will Kocher
July 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Will Kocher Linebacker, Tight End Cedar Cliff Class Of 2026 Jersey #41 HT/WT 6’1, 220 Team leader in total tackles (87) 8.7 tackles per game, Team leader in sacks (4), Top 5 in the Commonwealth for total tackles. Other sportsBaseball (6A State Champs) Honorable mention – Mid Penn team Twitter @Will_Kocher Coach says: “Will was […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Valley WR/CB Fletcher Ironside
July 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Fletcher Ironside WR, CB Penns Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #20 HT/WT 5”9, 165 56 Rec 888 Rec Yards 1707 All Purpose Yards Other sports Basketball 2nd Team LHAC Returner 2nd Team All State Returner Twitter @fletcheriron11 Coach says: “Dynamic play-maker with tremendous skills. Fierce competitor who is motivated to succeed. A real game changer”. […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Father Judge WR Gavin Hutz
July 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Gavin Hutz WR Father Judge High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #16 HT/WT 5’9 160 Other sports Track All Catholic Twitter @GavinHutz16 Coach says: “Gavin is undersized, but when you look at his film he has performed against the top teams in the state in our league. He is an exceptional route runner who also […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambridge Springs WR/FS Brandon Hoover
July 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brandon Hoover WR/FS Cambridge Springs Class Of 2026 Jersey #13 HT/WT 6”0 180 1,000 all purpose yards, 522 rushing yards, 378 receiving yards Other sports Wrestling Twitter @BrandonHoov Coach says: “Brandon is a 2nd coach on the field. He knows our defense in and out at FS. Has been an offensive chess piece the last […]
