August 2024
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Tri-Valley LT/LB Ryan Colahan
August 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ryan Colahan left tackle and middle linebacker Tri-Valley Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’0 215 Other sports track Twitter @rcolahan1 Coach Says: “Over the past three years, Ryan has improved both on the field and in the weight room. Ryan ‘s play was impressive last season, and he looks continue his […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Berwick lineman Chase Schuckers
August 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
Chase Schuckers RT/DT Berwick Area High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #64 HT/WT 6’1 260 WVC division 1 2nd team offense and defensive lineman Twitter @chase_schuckers Coach says: “Chase is everything you could ask for in a senior leader. He has fought through so much adversity during his three years as a varsity starter and […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Marple-Newtown RB/DB Brian Box
August 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brian Box RB/DB Marple-Newtown Class Of 2025 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5’10/170 962 rushing yards 1548 all purpose 18 touchdowns Other sports Lacrosse 2nd team All-Delco 2nd team All-Central 2nd team All-State Twitter @BrianBox2025 Coach says “Brian is so athletic! He makes things look easy on both sides of the ball and on special teams! Brian […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northgate RB/DB Darius Fields
July 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
Darius Fields Safety/Running back Class Of 2025 Jersey #22 HT/WT5’9”/ 172lbs 700 rushing yards, 200 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns. 2022 honorable mention all conference running back, 2023 first team all conference defensive back and second team all conference running back Twitter @dariusfields07 Coach says: “Darius is one of the leaders of our program, and was […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Branch WR/DB Craig Fluck
July 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
Craig Fluck Wr and SS West Branch Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’7 160 Twitter @C7Fluck Coach says: Craig will be going into his Senior season as a team Captain. He will be looking to Leaf the team on offense and defense as a wide recieve and a defensive back. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
All LHAC teams are undefeated: Media Day Video Highlights/gallery
July 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
Today at Hollidaysburg the members of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference came together to introduce their new senior leaders to the media and discuss the upcoming season. Consensus? They’re all hungry and ready to roll! GALLERY
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Elizabeth Forward RB/DB Charlie Nigut
July 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
Charlie Nigut RB,WR,DB Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’6/160 Last season 1700 yards and 24 touchdowns Other sports Baseball All conference football freshman, sophomore and junior year baseball all conference sophomore and junior Twitter @CharlieNigut Coach says “Charlie is a player that can score any time he touches the ball. One of […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway Area lineman Ben Yale
July 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ben Yale OL/DL Brockway Area HS Class Of 2026 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6 ft 270 lbs 60 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season Other sports Baseball and basketball Tri-county first team DL, all conference first team DL Twitter @BenjaminYale2 Coach says: “Ben is an old school Oline/Dline player who has exceptional weight room strength and […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bucktail Area LB Brody Pentz
July 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brody Pentz QB, LB Bucktail Area High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0, 200 Rushed for 1300 Yards last season, and 76 tackles last season Other sports Basketball 2x First Team District 9 Line Backer, and 1x First Team District 9 Kick Returner Twitter @Brody_Pentz Coach Says: Every game Bucktail plays this year […]
Harrisburg lineman Kevin Brown staying home, will play for the Nittany Lions
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Harrisburg class of 2026 lineman Kevin Brown has been one of the most sought after linemen in PA since, oh, probably another big time lineman who played for the Cougars. That was a beast named Micah Parsons. Brown though, is an offensive lineman and that 6’5 270 pound frame caught the attention of PSU offensive […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverview TE/DE Alex Schultheis
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Schultheis Tight end/ Defensive end/ punter Riverview high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’5/210 Junior year 16 catches-392 yards 7 touchdowns Other sports Basketball/track 2nd team all conference sophomore & junior year Twitter @Aschultheis8 Coach says: “6’5 Game Changer. Transitioned from wide receiver to Tight End, gaining 30 pounds, when we switched […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilson West Lawn QB/DB Madyx Gruber
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Madyx Gruber QB, WR, CB Wilson West Lawn Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 5’11/ 165 L-L section 1 all star Other sports Basketball Berks county championship in basketball Twitter @madyx_gruber Coach says “very versatile and athletic; good cover corner; returns kicks and punts; very good wideout but may see some time at QB this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Shamokin DL/RB Kaleb Kimmel
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Kaleb Kimmel Defensive line, running back, Hback West Shamokin High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT5’8 , 220 https://www.instagram.com/kalebkimmel3?igsh=dnpyYXdyNG1sazNn&utm_source=qr Coach Says: “Kaleb has put in a tremendous off-season in the weight room. He has been a leader and has worked hard to set himself up for his senior year. Kaleb will play mutlitple […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Claysburg-Kimmel RB/LB Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III RB/LB Claysburg-Kimmel Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’8″ / 175 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @marklattieri24 Coach says “Mark has really embraced offseason work since I became head coach at Claysburg. He works extremely hard, invests time in workouts and understands what he needs to do. He brings a personality […]
Great PA Teams: New Castle 1932
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
NEW CASTLE 1932 When the 1932 scholastic football season came to a close, veteran WPIAL football observers considered the unbeaten, untied New Castle juggernaut the finest team the vast league had yet seen. The newly-named Red Hurricane ran roughshod over eleven opponents, including perennial Pennsylvania power Altoona, and two of the toughest teams in […]
WPIAL announces football title game dates/locations
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
The WPIAL has announced it’s fall Championship dates. The title games for football will be held as follows: Football November 16 – Norwin HS (North Huntingdon, Pa.) – Class 4A/6A November 22 – Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pa.) – Class 1A/2A/3A/5A
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield Wolverines QB Colby Barr
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Colby Barr Quarterback Sheffield Wolverines Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6,0 150 Broke single game passing record last year 6 touchdowns 427 yards Other sports Basketball, Track Leadership award, offensive player of the the year award Coach says: “Ultimate leader, studies the game, leader in the school Respected buy the under classman. He understands […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central lineman Tyler Groff
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tyler Groff OL & DT Manheim Central Class Of 2025 Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’0 240 Other sports Wrestling and track & field 2 year starter on the offensive line, 23 career starts, was a 2022 honorable mention selection. Named the L-L Quarterback Club section 2 lineman of the week twice for weeks 1 and 6 […]
Long time Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett has passed away
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Allderdice school and sports community is mourning the loss of long time coach and Athletic Director Jerry Haslett. Haslett won 3 City League titles with the Dragons, his first coming in 2017. Jerry, who passed away Wednesday, was 59 years old. Our hearts and prayers are with the Dragon community.
Good news? NCAA set to increase scholarship allotments for colleges
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s one of the top complaints we hear in the recruiting world: “There’s no room for high school kids with the portal movement going on”. Well that may change. According to Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports the NCAA is set to release new limits for teams. “During a meeting Tuesday, power conference commissioners finalized new […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor lineman Alex Polenik
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Polenik OG/DE Penns Manor High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #60 HT/WT 6’2” 250lb. 4th on the team for tackles last year Other sports Track & field and basketball State Champion in the Discus, 5x District 6 Champion (Track & Field), All-PA Track & Field Team, All-Renda Lineman of the Year, 3x Letterman in […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penncrest lineman Ben Kauffman
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ben Kauffman DT/DE, OT, C, LS Penncrest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’3″/220 Other sports Lacrosse 2nd Team DL PA District 1 Class 5A All-Central League Twitter @BkNeb7 Coach says “Ben is an outstanding all around football player who leads by example on our line on both sides of the ball. Through […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest QB Jackson Custer
July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jackson Custer QB Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’0” 185 Other sports Basketball and Baseball Twitter @JacksonCuster8 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was an honorable mention Lancaster-Lebanon Section I All Star last year where he was responsible for 15 TD’s through […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights TE/DL Garrett Jasper
July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Garrett Jasper Tight end, Defensive tackle, defensive end Cambria Heights High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #87 HT/WT 6”1 230 Tied first for most tackles for loss in the state as a junior defensive tackle. Other sports Baseball and Basketball All-Renda First team, Indiana All-Gazette, Altoona Mirror first team, First team Tribune Democrat, First team […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny Rb/Slot/Wr/Db Cameron Epps
July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Cameron Epps Rb/Slot/Wr/Db South Allegheny High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’6 150 Offensive stats- 1,269 Rushing Yards , 200 Receiving Yards,14 ypc, 14 Touchdowns, Defensive Stats -59 Solo tackles,1 Pick,2 FF,1Fumble recovery All purpose-1,755 All purpose Yards Other sports Basketball,track Section titles.All state.All conference. Offers: West Liberty Twitter @Camepps_7 Coach Says: “Cam […]
