August 2024
Protime Pick’em challenge week 1! Can you keep up with our “experts”?
August 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Every week we’ll give you 20 games to pick the winner! Can you keep up with our experts? Submissions due by Friday at noon! Loading…
Mid-Penn Commonwealth has a bunch of movement, Let’s take a look at 2024 expectations
August 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Altoona Head Coach: Vince Nedimyer Last Season: 5-7 Last year the Mountain Lions finished 5-7 bowing out to State College in the District VI title game. Coach Nedimyer has been steadily keeping Altoona above water but you can only tread water for so long. Is this a sink or swim year for the Mountain Lions? […]
PFN Presents: The STATE of PA Football. The 2024 season preview show! Live!
August 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join the staff of PFN as they preview the 2024 season LIVE from the C3 Sports complex in State College!
2024 PFN Player profile: Getting to know West Shamokin RB/LB Jaden Klonowski
August 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jaden Klonowski RB, TE, LB West Shamokin Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6”0/ 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter @jaden_klonowski Coach says: “Jaden has been a tremendous leader this off-season. He has worked on in the weight room and pushed others to do the same. Jaden is going to play in multiple positions on the […]
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One 2024 outlook
August 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Look for the usual suspects to crawl to the top of Section one in the LL, but there could be a few surprises as well. Cedar Crest Head Coach: Nick Lambros (first year) Last Year: 8-3 Coming off a nice 8-3 season, the Falcons […]
New Weekly feature on PFN: The PFN Football Night Fearless Forecast Presented by PA Weather Plus
August 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are excited to bring you our new feature that will provide local weather forecasts for Thursday, Friday and Saturday game days. The forecasts will be provided by student meteorologist Denys Khrulov, Manager of PA Weather Plus. PA Weather Plus has been covering the state of Pennsylvania with improved and accurate graphics since October 2014. […]
2024 Conference preview: Mid-Penn Capital
August 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s an all new look for the teams in the Mid-Penn. Realignment happened, new opponents abound. Camp Hill and Steelton-Highspire are the only teams left in the conference. Looking quickly, there’s likely only three or four teams that don’t have a chance at a conference title, but they’ll fight. This is one strong conference, on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York DB/Slot Tyler Frey
August 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tyler Frey SS/slot Central York Class Of 2025 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’11/190 103 Tckls, 15 tfl, 3 int, 2 td, 1 ff, 7 Pbu OtheR sports Track Honorable mention all state safety Twitter @_tylerfrey_ Coach says “103 Total Tackles, 15 Tackles for a loss, 3 Interceptions, 1 Forced Fumble, 7 Pass break ups, 1 Sack, […]
2024 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings
August 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
The 2024 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! At this point, they’re all undefeated! You’ll see familiar faces and some surprises. There is a few new teams in the rankings this year that might raise a few eyebrows. HERE THEY […]
2024 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live from Arooga’s on Rte 22 Harrisburg!
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Come join the PFN staff, Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette sports and guest hosts as they bring in the new season with interviews with coaches and players from around the state! Live at noon on Sunday, Aug 11 from Arooga’s on Rte 22, Harrisburg! Reserve your spot! 7025 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 920-9464
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Phillipsburg-Osceola Slot/DB Sam McDonald
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Sam McDonald Slot/ safety Phillipsburg-Osceola Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’9 150 Other sports Baseball Twitter @SamMcDonald0715 Sammy has been a major contributor on offense, defense, and special teams the past two seasons. He led our team in numerous statistical categories on offense and defense. He can change the outlook on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Dauphin lineman Zackary Coleman
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zackary Coleman Ofensive tackle, Defensive tackle Central Dauphin Class Of 2025 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’2″/270 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @ZackaryColeman3 Coach says “Zack is an extremely physical player who also moves well. He was named all conference in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth on defense and was honorable mention on offense for 2023”. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Township DB Donovan Rodriguez
August 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Donovan Rodriguez Defensive Back Manheim Township high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5”11 and 175 Thank you to my lord and savior Jesus Christ for everything he has done for my life Twitter @717Don Offer Sheet: Maine, Monmouth, St. Francis, **West Virginia**, Stonybrook Coach says “Donovan Rodriguez three-year starter at corner has multiple […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield lineman Andrew Kyler
August 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Andrew Kyler Right guard and Defensive Tackle Sheffield Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 5,11 230 Other sports Basketball and Track Division 9 Region 3 all star offensive lineman for the 2023 season Coach says “Leader, underclassmen look up to him. He’s respected in the school. A very coachable kid”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South Charles Capers
August 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Charles Capers DB/RB East Stroudsburg South Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’9 185 37 Tackles, 7 rush-TDs Other sports Track. 100,4×1, Long jump 1st team EPC-OLB-DB Twitter @Allday_24 Coach says “Charles is a dynamic football player who will be a three year starter for us. He will be taking a huge step into a […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyomissing Area lineman Max Tipton
August 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Max Tipton OL/DL Wyomissing Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 280 Other sports Basketball, Track All-State Shotput Twitter @mtipton51 Coach says “Versatile senior lineman who has the smarts to play any spot on the OL/DL”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MAX Why do you play football? I love the game Who is your favorite sports […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Ephrata RB/LB Brayden Brown
August 7, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brayden Brown RB, OLB Ephrata Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 225 1344 rushing yards 14 rushings touchdowns 1700 all purpose yards 87 tackles 15 tfl 3 interceptions(all returned for touchdowns) 110 points scored Other sports basketball lacrosse L-L second team all star Twitter @Bsquared999 Coach Says: “Brayden had a breakout year last year […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Morrisville RB/LB Raymond Holman
August 7, 2024 | Billy Splain
Raymond Holman RB LB WR Morrisville high school Class Of 25 Jersey #4 HT/WT6’1 160 All time rushing records held at Morrisville 1954 rushing yards ranked #2 in the state on maxpreps among juniors Other sports Basketball Male athlete of the year 1st Team All-BAL, All-Eastern PA Team, All-State, All Area Bucks County Courier Times. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pen Argyl OL/DL Nuallan Kenneth King
August 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Nuallan Kenneth King Offensive tackle and defensive end Pen Argyl Area Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #59 HT/WT 6’1 205lbs Last season stats 62 tackles 3 sacks 5 tackles for loss Other sports Wrestling Twitter @k_nuallan Coach Says: “Robbie was an integral part of our offense lining up as an attached TE and […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights RB/DB Stephen Nelen
August 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Stephen Nelen RB/WR/CB Cambria Heights Class Of 2025 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5 foot 10 inches, 175 pounds 1,316 all purpose yards last year, 13 touchdowns last year, 2 interceptions with one being a pick 6 Other sports basketball, track All Altoona mirror team, CH offensive team MVP, 2nd place in the 100 meter race in […]
Twas the night before football……….
August 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Twas the night before football and all through the land, not a player was sleeping, nor a coach nor the band…. The uniforms and helmets were all handed out, the mouthpieces boiled, ready for the rout…. The players are restless just laying in bed, while visions of victory swirl in their heads…. The coach in […]
Wyomissing Area Derek Macrina
August 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Derek Macrina Running back & Safety Wyomissing Area JSHS Class Of 2025 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other sports Indoor Track & Baseball All league honorable mention National Honors Society Twitter @DerekMacrina Coach says “captain and senior leader in the secondary and backfield. He’s one of the guys that gets the secondary organized”. LET’S GET […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Haverford School/Stanford commit OT Josh Williams
August 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Josh Williams Offensive Tackle The Haverford School Class Of 2025 Jersey #62 HT/WT6’4″ 307 lbs Fastest Times: 12.8 100 Meters, 5.02 Laser time in 40 Yard Dash (see X Post) Other sports Track, Basketball Football All State, All Region, All Delco Twitter @JoshWilliams468 STANDFORD COMMIT: ARTICLE HERE Coach says: “Josh was very busy this off […]
BEA QB Carson Nagle likes being a Bald Eagle so much he’ll remain one for four more years
August 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
When we talk about PA recruits, not many sit higher than Bald Eagle Area quarterback Carson Nagle. With division one offers starting to roll in, Nagle was in the drivers seat on his recruiting journey. There was one thing holding him back. Dan Mulrooney. When Mulrooney took over the Lock Haven program, he intended to […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lehighton LB/WR Blake Roberts
August 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Blake Roberts Linebacker, Receiver Lehighton Area High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #14 HT/WT 6’2- 210 424 Receiving Yards: 51 Tackles: 11 TFL: 9 Games Played Other sports Basketball Offensive player of the year Twitter @__BlakeRoberts Coach says: “Blake is a player with a high ceiling. He just started playing in 8th […]
