May 2024
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!
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallastown TE/Edge Jack Mahoney
May 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jack Mahoney Tight End/Edge Dallastown 6’4 225lbs 76’ Wingspan 4.72 40 @jackmahoneyyyy Coach Murphy says: “Jack is a great kid who has grown physically, and matured as a player a ton over the last two years. He’s got a great personality and work ethic. I’m very excited to see the product he puts on the […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Bucks West OT Finn McGowan
May 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Finn McGowan Offensive Tackle Central Bucks West Class Of 2025 HT/WT 6’3 / 275 Jersey #74 1st Team All League Honorable Mention All Area Twitter @FinnMcGowan74 Coach Rowan says: Finn has grown and developed into a tremendous player and leader over the past 2 years. He maximizes every ounce of talent he has and plays […]
Interested in becoming a PIAA Official? They NEED you! Try it out on June 1 at Coca Cola Park in Allentown!
May 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Got questions about becoming a sports official? Join us for a thrilling 7 on 7 scrimmage at Coca Cola Park’s outfield turf! Featuring Northwestern Lehigh, Northern Lehigh, and Northampton in the epic ‘Battle of the N’s.’ Turf shoes only. The field will be equipped with sideline markings, 1st down sticks, and 10-yard placards.
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Blue Mountain WR/S Gaige Guers
May 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Gaige Guers Wide receiver and strong safety Blue Mountain Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-1, 195 500 rec yards 1150 total yards Other sports Track Twitter @GaigeGuers Coach :Gaige is our most experienced player and is a true competitor. He is a weapon on both sides of the ball and can play numerous positions, […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York TE/DE Colin Gurley
May 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Colin Gurley TE/DE Central York 6-2, 230 Class of 2026 Twitter: @ColinGurley56 HC Gerry Yonchiuk says Colin is a workaholic. I mean, he’s gonna be a 3 year starter as a Junior. Moves extremely quick. He is not done growing. He’s gonna be a great story. LET’S GET TO KNOW COLIN
From Pittston to Stroudsburg to Brookville, Bob Tonkin left his mark in a great way
May 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Bob Tonkin, who spent most of his adult life at three different District 9 schools, while also serving as a member of the District 9 committee passed away on Tuesday, May 21. This reporter has had 100s of interactions with Bob. I always enjoyed my conversations with him, especially when it came to his love […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Steel Valley OL/DL RsSaun Hough
May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
RaSaun Hough Defensive End, Right Guard, Right Tackle. Steel Valley Class Of 2025 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’3 255 89 Total Tackles, 11 Sacks, 8 Pass Deflections, 1 Touchdown Other sports Basketball,Baseball 1st Team All Conference Defensive End, 1st Team All Conference Right Guard Twitter @RasaunHough Let’s get to know RaSaun Why do you play football? […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland QB/DE David Naniewicz
May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
David Naniewicz QB/DE Lakeland Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6-2 215 92-176 896 yards 6 TD’s 52% Completion Other sports Baseball, Basketball Twitter @Davethekid5 Coach Piwowarczyk says: David has grown tremendously over the last year. He took over the reigns for our offense last season and had big shoes to fill, and by the […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know York Suburban TE Elisha Dennis – Video Profile
May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Elisha Dennis TE York Suburban 6-0, 160 Class of 2025 Let’s get to know Elisha Coach Fry says “Elisha is growing into a talented linebacker and tight end. His work ethic sets the tone for team. I am excited to see him come into his own this year”!
2024 Valor Bowl Rosters for Thursdays game at Kottmeyer Stadium
May 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
The B&A Valor Bowl will be played Wednesday, May 22 at Walter E Kottmeyer Stadium with a 6:30 kickoff. Team Allison pulled out 21-13 win over Team Carroll in the 2023 game. Follow @Xavier_J17 and @liv_twts22 on twitter for updates during the game. We’ll have a wrap up here on PAFootballnews.com! ROSTERS: TEAM ALLSION […]
2024 Titan Threadz East/West All-Star Game LIVE STREAM info & rosters
May 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is proud to announce that we will be live streaming the PSFCA 2024 Titan Threadz East/West All-Star games this Sunday, May 19 from Cumberland Valley High School. To watch, just head to the front page of our website. Our coverage begins at 11:50 for the Small School game and 4:50 for the Large School […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Roxborough (Saul School) OT Joshua Rejouis
May 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Joshua Rejouis offensive tackle Roxborough (Saul School) Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey # 56 HT/WT 6’3/266 Other sports you play Volleyball Twitter @56ThingzJosh Coach Skinner says “Rogue” is the perfect combination of size and speed. He has a 6’4″, 275lb body with wide receiver like feet and hands. He moves well on screens, […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know North Schuylkill lineman Sander Stokes
May 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Sander stokes Right guard North Schuylkill Class Of 2025 Jersey #62 HT/WT 6’3 285 Other sports Wrestling and track All state offensive guard Twitter @StokesSander Coach Hall says: Why do you play football? Because I’ve played it since I’m little and love the game Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams I […]
2024PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Archbishop Wood Edge Joe Johnson – Video
May 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
Joe Johnson Edge Archbishop Wood Class of 2025 6-0, 215 Jersey #50 Twitter: @Joe_Johnson215 We caught up with Viking Edge Joe Johnson at the AYFL Mega Camp. Let’s get to know Joe:
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Harbor Creek LB/FB Tobias Vahey
May 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tobias Vahey LB/FB Harbor Creek Class Of 2025 Jersey # 32 HT/WT 5’11-205lbs 2 TFL 49 Total Tackles Other sports Baseball 2nd team all region Twitter @tobyvahey32 Coach says: Tobias developed into a versatile player on offense, block & catching the ball. Did a great job at LB on defense. Why do you play football? […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Warrior Run DE/TE Isaiah Betz
May 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Betz DE/TE Warrior Run Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 5’10/185 64 tackles 9 sacks 20 TFL Other sports Wrestling, baseball Twitter @isaiahbetz88 Coach says: Isaiah was our best defensive player. He has a motor like no other and goes 110% every play and never takes a play off. He had 64 tackles last […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Annville-Cleona TE/DE/Punter Jonathon Shay
May 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jonathon Shay TE/DE/Punter Annville-Cleona Class Of 2025 Jersey # 41 HT/WT 6’3″/215 71 total tackles, 4 for a loss; 3 sacks, 2 hurries; 568 total yards, 276 rushing, 187 receiving, 105 kick return; tried punting for the first time this past season and had a 33.3 average that I hope to improve on Other sports […]
2024 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Shikellamy WR,RB,CB Thomas Pollock
May 11, 2024 | Billy Splain
Thomas Pollock WR,RB,CB Shikellamy Class Of 2027 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5-7 135 975 rec yds 56 receptions 97.5 yds a game 8 Tds 19 carries 138 rushing yds Other sports Track Rookie of the year Offensive player of the year Twitter @thomaspollock28 Coach says: Shifty fast great hands despite small stature plays big. 979 yards […]
39th Lezzer Lumber Game location/rosters released
May 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Football Coaches Association, and game directors Larry Wiser (North) and Tom Shearer (South), are proud to announce the game rosters for this year’s Lezzer Lumber Classic. Last year the South ended a five year losing streak with a 45-20 win, Bald Eagle Area head coach Jesse Nagle (North) and Hollidaysburg head coach […]
