July 2024
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 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South WR/DB Xzavier Pusateri
July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Xzavier Pusateri Wide receiver Cornerback East Stroudsburg South Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 175 Other sports you play Track basketball Have you won any awards? All conference player of the week Twitter @Zay_pusateri9 Coach says “Xzavier has been a three year starter and is determined to show his talent for his senior season. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Redbank Valley QB Braylon Wagner
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Braylon Wagner Quarterback Redbank Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’ 2” 175 lbs 23 Games 3,849 passing yards 54 passing touchdowns 406 rushing yards 9 rushing touchdowns Other sports Baseball, basketball, and doing track this upcoming year Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Quarterback; YDL Sports Network District 9 Offensive Player of The Year; Leader […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Oil City Lineman Tanner Kightlinger
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tanner Kightlinger Offensive and defensive tackle Oil city Class Of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6-1 325 First team offense Twitter @TKightlinger25 LET’S GET TO KNOW TANNER Why do you play football? I enjoy to hit people and it’s always been what I love Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams because he […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest WR/DB Jack Waranavage
July 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jack Waranavage WR, Safety, PR, Long Snapper, Holder Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’0/185 Other sports basketball, track and field 1st Team All County WR 2x 1st Team All County PR 2nd Team L-L League WR Twitter @JackWar_4 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York LB Micah Bowers
July 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
Micah Bowers MLB Central York High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’9 185 Junior season 102 tkls, 16tfl, 3ff, 1td and 4 sacks 1st team all county linebacker. Game time PA All star. Twitter @Micah_b21 Coach says “Micah Bowers was a 1st Team Division 1 Linebacker in the York/Adams League in 2023. He […]
PIAA request for emergency stay denied
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Per Bob Greenburg: The Commonwealth Court denied the PIAA request for an emergency stay, essentially keeping Aliquippa in 4A for this season. From Judge McCullough opinion: “However, PIAA does not enjoy unbridled authority of regulating high school athletics. Rather, this Court bears the obligation to intervene if the PIAA action complained of “is fraudulent, an […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall lineman Alex Magarin
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Magarin LT and DT Whitehall Class Of 2025 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0 250 only allowed one sack this past year Most Improved Offensive player Twitter @alexmagarin72 Coach says: “Alex was very consistent last year and improved every week. He has had an excellent off-season and we expect him to help on both sides this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor QB/DB Amin Lieb
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Amin Lieb Quarterback/Free Safety Penns Manor Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0/ 185 Other sports Basketball, Baseball All Gazette Football, All State Free Safety Coach says: “Amin is following in the tradition of his two older brothers of being one of Penns Manors top athletes. Amin was name to 2nd Team All State as […]
CB East football won’t miss a beat with loss of two players to football factory in Fla.
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
“We are extremely proud of the outstanding education, coaching, guidance and support that was provided to Mike and Liam Carroll by our teachers, coaching staff, guidance counselors, and booster club. What an incredible job they did and have always done supporting our student athletes in the football program”. CB East head coach John Donnelly tells […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Delaware County Christian RB/DB Caleb Videon
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Caleb Videon Running Back, Return man, kicker and punter, safety Delaware County Christian School Class Of 2025 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5 foot 8 inch 145lbs Avg 8.8 yards per carry with 45 carries for 396 along with 10 touchdowns. Had 4 onside kick recoveries in one quarter against Randolph Macon. Other sports Lacrosse and Track […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Butler Area lineman Leland Anderson
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Leland Anderson LT DT Butler area senior highschool Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6-0 230lbs allowed 0 sacks last year Other sports Boxing and track and field 2x letter for football, 1x letter for track, and a 3x golden glove champion Twitter @Leland_A_73 Coach says “Leland got playing time as a sophomore lineman but […]
Aliquippa Head Coach Mike Warfield taking a leave of absence
July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
After winning multiple state titles and building a juggernaut at Aliquippa, head coach Mike Warfield is taking a break. “ I retired from the state police after 25 years, went straight to the US attorneys office for 3 years. I work for a pharmaceutical company now and with football I just need to empty my […]
Eastern York wins inaugural Susquenita 7v7 Tourney (Gallery)
July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
Susquenita hosted their first 7v7 Tournament this past Saturday July 13th. There were five total teams that played in the event. Eastern York, York County Tech, Newport, Boiling Springs, and Susquenita. Eastern York went undefeated en route to winning the tournament. Susquenita will be looking to host the same event next year with a date […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Manheim Central LB Zion Rolon
July 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zion Rolon Linebacker Manheim Central Class Of 2025 Jersey #42 HT/WT 6 foot, 215 pounds 29 solo tackles, 59 assisted tackles, 4 sacks, and 1 blocked kick in 9 games Other sports wrestle and baseball Twitter @Zion_Rolon Coach Hahn says “Zion is the anchor of our defensive, alongside Brodie Daugherty. Zion is a downhill attack […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Spring Grove Carter Smith
July 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
Carter Smith RB/ILB Spring Grove Class Of 25 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6’/195 Starter on varsity since sophomore year Other sports Track Twitter @CarterSmit82990 Coach Says: “Carter started at RB for us last year and did a great job as a lead blocker. This year we hope to see him get more touches carrying the ball. […]
