May 2024
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney QB Maddox Hetrick
May 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Maddox Hetrick Punxsutawney Class Of 2026 Quarterback Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 170 1,846 passing yards Other sports Baseball Single season school passing record Twitter @maddo_hetrick2 Coach says: Maddo had a fantastic year at QB as a sophomore, Maddo was responsible for over 1,900 yards of offense and 19 TD’s. He also broke a 21 year […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Dublin linebacker Ryan O’Sullivan
May 7, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ryan O’Sullivan Upper Dublin Class Of 2025 Linebacker Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10/185 Lead team in tackles with 109 First team all league Twitter @Ryan_Osullivan5 It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? My favorite part of game day is getting hype in the locker room pregame with my teammates. What are your goals […]
Live Link to watch the 2024 Schuylkill/Colonial All-Star game!
May 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
For todays lineups go HERE Kickoff is at 6, pregame show starts at 5:50 pm
PIAA competition formula explained, their findings on Aliquippa
May 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
While the Aliquippa vs PIAA court case is on hold for a couple weeks, below you’ll find the PIAA statement on how the competition formula works and their explanation as to why the PIAA has moved the Quips to 5A and why they don’t believe it should be an issue for the Quips. PIAA Competition […]
2024 PFN Player Profile. Getting to know Quade Boden, West Perry Lineman
May 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Quade Boden West Perry HS Class Of 2025 OL/DL/LS Jersey #53 HT/WT 5’10, 215 Other sports Wrestling Accolades: 2023 PA First Team All-State LS 2023 MPC Capital 2nd Team DL 2023 Sentinel Honorable Mention 2x PIAA AA State Wrestling Qualifier 3x Starter (LS, OL) Twitter @BodenQuade Coach says: Quade is extremely quick off the ball. […]
Central York kicker Matthew Parker commits to Penn State
May 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last year was a breakout year for Central York kick Matther Parker. One of the highlights was just a few nights after we discussed the importance of having a great kicker with Gerry Yonchiuk and Mattew Parker on “The State of PA Football” Parker went out an NEARLY captured a national record with a 54 […]
Lineups for the 2024 Schuylkill/Colonial All-Star Game. Game to be played Sunday May 5 at North Schuylkill, 6pm kick
April 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
The lineups for the 2024 Schuylkill/Colonial All-Star Game have been released and the teams are LOADED with talent! The game will be played on Sunday May 5 at North Schuylkill high school. Kickoff is slated for 6pm. PFN will broadcast the game live! Watch for further details and link. 2024 Schuylkill Team School Name # […]
MOVA Vikings defense once again shines, turnovers doom Raptors
April 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last week against the Comanche they forced 5 turnovers to lead the Vikings to a big win. This week against the Raptors they did the same thing. Led by Sheldon Jones, who once again like last week had two picks, one returned for a td, the Viking defense dictated the game. We actually had a […]
Another @GO_Rout Coaches Opening: Northeast needs OL/DL coaches
April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
New Northeast Vikings HC Nick Lincoln is in need of OL/DL coach/coaches. Contact CoachLinc@gmail.com or call 570-705-7993
Central Columbia now has a first round NFL draft pick, Jared Verse was picked at #19 by the L.A. Rams
April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
One fall Friday evening back in 2018, Julian Fleming, Cal Haladay, Gaige Garcia, Stone Hollenbach, Preston Zachman and Max Tillet stepped on the field at Central Columbia high school. All 6 would go on to be members of one of the most prolific Southern Columbia teams in history and all would eventually land at Division […]
Vikings pull away from Dauphin County in second half for the win. (gallery included)
April 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was a soggy field with winds gusting all game long in Phillipsburg on Saturday. The 3-0 MoValley Vikings were looking to stay undefeated as were the 2-0 Dauphin County Comanche. Two teams that met in the GEFA title game two years ago that ended with the Vikings winning the title by a score of […]
Buffaloes defense, turnovers doom Miners. Around the Gefa we go.
April 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Buffaloes do score a lot of points, but one of the reasons isn’t quite all on the offense. Last night on a perfect night for football at Claysburg-Kimmel high school the Bedford County defense set the stage for a monster night forcing three fumbles early and getting two safeties as the Buffs smothered the […]
The GEFA Buffaloes hold youth combine before game at Claysburg-Kimmel (Gallery)
April 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Bedford County Buffaloes found a way to give back today. Before their game with the Somerset County Miners they held a youth combine. Approximately 25 kids received instruction from the 8 Man Semi-Pro team. A good time was had by all and the kids learned a few things.
GEFA Holding Breast Cancer Awareness week: 5 games on tap Saturday
April 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week for the Great Eastern Football Conference. There are five games on tap and each game will raise monies for charities to support the cause. So when you’re finished with your rods on the first day of trout, head out and check out some great football action and support a great […]
PSAC will need another team. Mercyhurst heading to Division 1
April 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Lakers are leaving the PSAC (Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference) and will join the NEC (NorthEast Conference) and play teams such as Duquesne, Stonehill, Merrimack and LIU for football. “Today marks a watershed moment for Mercyhurst University, amplifying our commitment to excellence in all that we do,” said Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. “In […]
GEFA Games Gallery from Rob Marrero Kickoff Classic
March 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
The action and hitting is real. If you’re a player or a big football fan, get out and enjoy some GEFA action this weekend! Schedules can be found HERE: Photos Courtesy of our friends at Gefa Staff and DT Photography where you can find many more great photos from this past weekend!
GEFA season started cold and wet but heated up quickly. Titans, Buffaloes, Wildcats notch wins in Rob Marrero Classic
March 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
It was a cold, wet, windy start for the Great Eastern Football Associations 2024 season at Central Columbia high school, but the action on the field heated up quickly and the night ended with a thrilling comeback win for the Wildcats of Williamsport. The Rob Marrero Kick-Off Classic got the GEFA season started with three […]
PFN Live from the Coaches Academy Clinic presented by the Funding Zone! Day 2: Huddlbox, GEFA, Rich Manello, Chris Walkowiak and more! 11am!
March 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
Learn about the Funding Zone, Raising money for your program as well as interviews with coaches from all over Eastern PA!
Great Eastern Football Association (GEFA) to hold opening weekend games at Central Columbia on March 23
March 16, 2024 | Billy Splain
The GEFA League begins play on March 23 at Central Columbia High School Stadium. Admission is $5, 12 and under are free. The Rob Marrera Memorial Kickoff Classic begins at 1pm with the Titans vs The Miners. Then at 3:30 the Raptors take on the Buffaloes and at 6pm the WB Warriors take on the […]
PFN Live from the Coaches Academy Clinic presented by the Funding Zone!
March 15, 2024 | Billy Splain
Learn about the Funding Zone, Raising money for your program as well as interviews with coaches from all over Eastern PA!
Thanksgiving tradition coming to an end for Judge/Lincoln
March 12, 2024 | Billy Splain
After 40+ years, Father Judge High School and Abraham Lincoln High School have reached a joint agreement to cease playing our annual Thanksgiving Day game that has been a long- standing tradition in Northeast Philadelphia. This decision was not taken lightly and has been under consideration between the two schools for the past few years. […]
Bald Eagle Area sending six players to next level
March 4, 2024 | Billy Splain
“It’s great. A lot of hard work. Those guys deserve it. I think they all found their next home” said BEA head coach Jesse Nagle at the BEA signing event at the high school. BEA, a 2A school, sent 6 players on the the next level from a team that came very close to a […]
Introducing the 2024 PSFCA Big 33 Pennsylvania Team
February 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
The 2024 Big 33 roster for Team PA was announced today. This year’s Big 33 All-Star Football Classic will be played on Sunday, May 26 at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Cumberland County, Pa. Kickoff is 7:00 p.m.
2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team
February 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Gold Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team
February 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
We are proud to announce the following players have been named to our 2024 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team. Members of this team competed in the 2023 season with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.99. If you or your team is not listed, please HAVE YOUR COACH email billy@pafootballnews.com we will continue to add to this list as long as it […]
