June 2024
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Area WR/DB Brady Mayo
June 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brady Mayo WR/Safety Beaver Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #19 HT/WT 6’1 175 Other sports Basketball and Baseball 2023 First team all-conference WR/DB; 2022-2023 First team all conference basketball; 2023-2024 First team all conference basketball; 1000 point scorer Twitter @bradymayo24 Coach says: Three sport athlete with natural athletic ability. Very smart player with an incredible […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Abington OL/DL John Wright
June 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
John Wright Defensive End, Defensive Tackle and Noise Guard Abington Senor High school Class Of 2025 Jersey #56 HT/WT 6’2/238lbs 5 to 8 sacks a year 30 tackles a year Other sports Wrestling Suburban 1st Team Award, Most Improved Wrestler Twitter @fillman12_john Why do you play football? I just love to compete and dominant on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lewisburg RB/KR Jeremiah Davis
June 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jeremiah Davis Running Back, Kick Returner Lewisburg Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’9 180 1,634 Yards, 11 Rushing Touchdowns Other sports Track, Formerly Rugby Pennsylvania 1st Team All State Kick Returner, 1st Team All-Heartland Conference Athlete Twitter @JeremiahDavis01 Coach Wicks says “Jeremiah is a playmaker. He is fearless. He had torn his acl the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Red Lion OL Sean Tanner
June 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
Sean Tanner OT Red Lion 6-7, 305 Class of 2025 Twitter: @Sean_T72 OFFER SHEET: Temple, Kent St, Maine, Bryant, Monmouth, Mercyhurst, UMass, Gardner Webb Coach Shay says: “Sean combines elite size with a fantastic work ethic. He leads by example and challenges his teammates to raise their play.”
Vikings turn shoot out with Buffalos into target practice, roll to win in battle of undefeated GEFA teams (game pics included)
June 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was a much anticipated game between two of the top GEFA teams. Both the Bedford Buffalos and the MoValley Vikings entered the game in Philipsburg with identical 8-0 records. The Buffalos brought the highest scoring offense while the Vikings brought have the stingiest team. The game looked like it was heading in the direction […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale Lineman Wyatt Rutherford
June 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Wyatt Rutherford Left Guard and Defensive Tackle Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’4″ 290 lbs 0 sacks allowed junior year Other sports Basketball and track All division team Twitter @WRutherford55 Coach Russick says “Wyatt is a three year starter on our offensive line. He is not missed a start in his career (21 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Cambria RB/LB/SS Grady Snyder
June 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Grady Snyder RB/LB/SS Central Cambria Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’11/195 1000 yard season last season. Other sports Basketball, Baseball All offensive player first team last year. Twitter @gradysnyder4226 Coach says “Grady will be a 4 year starter. He is a player that leads by example. His work ethic is second to none. I […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bloomsburg lineman Tommy Klingerman
June 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tommy Klingerman OL/DT Bloomsburg Class Of 2025 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0 235 2 year captain 60 tackles through ten games 2 forced fumbles 3 blocked field goals Other sports Baseball PIAA District 4 second team All star PA Football News All Academic Gold Team Twitter @TommyKlingerman Coach says “Captain, 3-year starter, vocal and emotional leader […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know State College QB Eddie Corkery
June 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Eddie Corkery QB State College 6-1, 190 Class of 2025 Jersey #2 Coach Lintal says: Eddie had a phenomenal junior season throwing for 2,170 yards and 20 TDs. In combination with his pocket presence and our OL play, he took zero sacks last year. He has had a great offseason and is ready to lead […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Kiski Area QB/DB Carson Heinle
June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carson Heinle QB, Safety Kiski Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6-2 185 2023 Games Played: 10 Completions: 124 Passing Attempts:229 Passing Yards: 1805 Passing TDs: 19 Rushing Yards: 486 Rushing TDs: 4 Career Stats Games Played: 18 Completions: 209 Passing Attempts: 366 Passing Yards: 2831 Passing TDs: 31 Rushing Yards: 689 Rushing TDs: […]
WPIAL releases updates Aliquippa schedule
June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
With the defending champions Aliquippa being placed back in 4A after a brief move to 5A the WPIAL released new conference alignments and a new schedule for the Quips. Below is the link to the Quips schedule. You can visit your teams schedule on PAFootballNews.com HERE 08-22 6:00 pm vs. West Allegheny Scrimmage […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Garnet Valley RB/DB Dean Koehler
June 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
Dean Koehler Running back / defensive back Garnet Valley Class Of 2025 Jersey 8 HT/WT 5-9 175 Longest rushing td in school history Other sports you play Track, basketball Ambassador award Twitter @Deankoehler2 Why do you play football? The reason I play football is to prove to myself that I can do anything I put […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Dauphin TE/DE Eoghan Savage
June 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Eoghan Savage TE/DE Upper Dauphin 6’3 220 Also Wrestles Twitter: @SavageEoghan Coach Smeltz says: Eoghan Savage is the most talented and mature Freshmen I had ever been associated with. At 6’3′ 225 he displays the size and athletic traits of an 18-year-old Senior. In fact I strongly believe if he was a graduating Senior this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lower Dauphin WR/DB Wesley Heagy
June 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Wesley Heagy WR and safety Lower Dauphin Class Of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’11/185 11 receptions for 250 yards, 3 touchdowns, 64 tackles, 4 TFLs and 7 pass deflections. Other sports Basketball 1st team all conference DB, 3rd team all conference WR, Team MVP, honorable mention DB Sophomore year. Twitter @wesley_heagy Coach Josh Borreli says: […]
2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm
June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm PIONEERS Liam Carroll, OL/DL/LB Berwick Jimmy DeAndrea, LB Berwick Josh Kishbaugh, CB Berwick Ethan Lear, QB Berwick Harrison Snyder, DE/TE Berwick Tyler Winter; RB Berwick Jakob Daum, WR/OLB Lake-Lehman Jacob McHenry, OL/DL Lake-Lehman Justin Pudimott, RB/LB Lake-Lehman Bayne Raspen, FB/TE/LB/DE […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana QB/DB Quinn Lipniskis
June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
Quinn Lipniskis QB, Safety, KR Indiana Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’10/175 Other sports Planning on wrestling and Rugby next year Twitter @QLipniskis Coach says “We lost Quinn to a season ending injury in week 0 last season. He has worked hard this off-season to prepare himself. He is now healthy and we […]
Daniel Boone High School is seeking 2 varsity assistant coaches
June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
Daniel Boone High School is seeking 2 varsity assistant coaches. Experience with Offensive Line and linebackers preferred. Teaching degree preferred (not a requirement) with anticipated openings in the district upcoming. Anyone interested should reach out to Head Coach JD Okuniewski at 610-844-1415 or john.okuniewski@dboone.org
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Germantown Academy WR/DB AJ Towson
May 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
AJ Towson WR/ FS Germantown academy Class Of 2025 Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’1 195 Broke 3 records at GA, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and receptions in a season Other sports Basketball varsity captain First team All Inter – Ac First Team all Eastern PA Second Team all area GA’s Integrity award Stats: 10th grade […]
2024 Unico Game set for Kickoff this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium
May 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last year the Miners got the 20-7 win. The 2024 UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference in District 2, will kick off this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium at 7 pm and PFN there to cover all the action! The Pioneers (players from Pittston Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB Jase Ferguson
May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jase Ferguson Quarterback and Safety Central Clarion Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6-0, 195 bench- 300 squat- 410 deadlift-420 Other sports Basketball all conference qbx2, all state qbx2, district off mvp, team off mvpx3, all confence safety, basketball- 2nd team all conference and district 1st team all district and conference Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach says: […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know York High WR/DB Wanieq Scott
May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Wanieq Scott WR/DB York High Bearcats Class of 2025 6-1, 170 Jersey # 5 Twitter: @Official_Nieq Coach Stoner says: “Fast twitch, Competitive Athlete. Going to be fun to watch this year”!
2024 Hero Bowl Thursday, May 30 at Cardinal O’Hara HS, kickoff at 6:30.
May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
2024 Hero Bowl set for Thursday, May 30 at Cardinal O’Hara HS, kickoff at 6:30. The Rosters for the 2024 Hero Bowl: Team Red Coaching Staff: Luke Dougherty — Hero Bowl Head Coach — Haverford High School Assistant Coaches John Anderson, Ridley; Tom Ryan, Radnor; Joe Gallagher, Haverford; Mike Amalfitano, Haverford; Dave Wrzesniewski, Garnet Valley; […]
Jersey Shore HC Tom Gravish Delivers Big 33 win, dedicates the Victory to Max Engle.
May 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jersey Shore head coach Tom Gravish led team PA to a 31-7 over Maryland in the 2024 Big 33 Football Classic held at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Stadium. But it wasn’t just the win on his mind after the game. Last season Gravish and the Jersey Shore community lost a player during the season. Max Engle. […]
Mike Matta, Jim Roth, Dennis Iezzi, Dave Gingrich, Carm DeFrancesco, Bret Stover inducted into the 2024 PSFCA Hall of Fame
May 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
PSFCA Hall Of Fame – Class Of 2024 Carmen DeFrancesco Carmen DeFrancesco is a 1971 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. As a starting running back, MCA posted a record of 23-1. During his High School career, Mount Carmel Area football was 44-3, winning 3 Southern division Championships and 1 Eastern Conference Championship. Coach DeFrancesco […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Curwensville lineman Matt Shaw
May 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Matt Shaw OL/DL Curwensville 5-11, 205 Class of 2025 We caught up with Matt at the CPFCA Combine. Let’s get to know Matt!
