August 2023
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Northern Bedford RB/LB/C Adam Johnson
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Adam Johnson RB,LB,C Northern Bedford Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5”9 190 33TDS 1563 Rushing Yards w 8.4 Average 21 Receptions 505 Receiving Yards Other sports Track SAFCA Offensive MVP Bedford Gazette All-Star Altoona Mirror All-Star ICC All-Star Twitter @adamjohnson_5 Coach Black says “Adam works his tail off in the weight room and has […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Newport Wide receiver Jordan Vadasz
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Vadasz Wide receiver Newport Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0 195lbs Comeback player of the year Twitter @Jordan_Vadasz3 Let’s get to know Jordan Why do you play football? Better discipline and Love the team It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hanover Area QB Rahmel Currie
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
PHOTO CREDIT FRANK LAURI Rahmel Currie QB Hanover Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’3 165 Other sports Basketball Twitter @MelCurrie05 Coach Majiros says “Grew so much in such a short amount of months & will be looked to by the team and coaching staff to be the leader of the 23/24’ Hanover Area […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes WR/DB Ryan Chochran
August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Cochran Wr, S Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2, 200 32 rec 414 yds Other sports Baseball Baseball- 2nd Team all conference 2021, 1st Team all conference 2022, 1st Team all conference 2023 Football- 1st Team all conference 2021, 2nd Team all conference 2022 Twitter @RyanCochran__ Coach Burk says “He’s a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Neshaminy OT Charles Soska
August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charles Soska OT Neshaminy Class Of 2024 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’4/285 2x all league OT Twitter @CharlesSoska COMMITTED TO SACRED HEART Coach Wilmont says “Charlie has a unique combination of size and athleticism that is very hard to find in offensive linemen. He is a high performer in the classroom and works hard in every […]
2023 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2023 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! You’ll see familiar faces at the top of each class, they’re all defending champions. Our team learned a lesson with Southern Columbia last year, so this year we decided to keep them […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elk County Catholic RB/DB Noah Cherry
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Noah Cherry Running back and strong safety Elk County Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’10, 160 junior season:1107 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Other sports Basketball and Tennis District 9 football all-star, District 9 region 3 Offensive MVP Twitter @n_cherry21 Coach Pearson says “Noah has a natural ability for the game of […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Avon Grove DE/OLB/ATH Lucas Laganelli
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Lucas Laganelli DE/OLB Offense Avon Grove Class Of 2024 Jersey #0 HT/WT 6’3 210lbs Other sports Track 2nd Team All Chesmont, All Chesmont Honorable Mention Twitter @laganelli_lucas Coach Coffee says “Team Captain: Will be a four year starter, has started since his freshman year. Lucas is a tremendous athlete and will ask him to do […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Trinity Shamrocks Lineman Luke Britten
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Britten Oline Dline Trinity Shamrocks Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’3” / 260 Other sports Track and Field District Championship Twitter @LukeBritten75 Coach Hill says “Luke is the epitome of student athlete. He is a grinder in everything that he does. He scored a 1475 in the SAT. and has been a 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hill School ATH Tristan Reynolds
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristan Reynolds WR,S,OLB,KR,PR Hill School Class Of 2024 Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’0/190 4.5 40yd dash, 225×14 bench, 275 hang clean Other sports Lacrosse, indoor track, wrestled for 9 years First team all mapl Twitter @TristanR27 Coach Holloway Says: “All- League MAPL: WR/KR in 2022. Top end speed and ball skills to be a game changer at […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13! (watch here)
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Here we go again!! Join Billy, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports, the PFN staff and a whole host of celebrities as they interview coaches and players from all over the state to get the 2023 season rolling! We’ll be LIVE at the Forge Pub and Eatery, 122 W 11th Street, Berwick, PA from noon […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elizabeth Foward Lineman Christopher Climes
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Christopher Climes DT/OT Elizabeth Foward Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’2 285 13 sacks, 4 blocks Punts, 18 TFL’s, 20 solo tackles Other sports Indoor track and outdoor track first team all conference both defense and offense. All area elite Twitter @Cclimes66 Coach Demarco says “very strong in weight room and ran a 4.9 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High OT Keyshawn Efese
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keyshawn Efese OT Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’5 315 Twitter @KeyshawnEfese77 Coach Godinet says: “A young man that carries Power 5 size at 6’5 315 lbs and 7’1 Wingspan with a heart for his community and school. He is heavily involved in every community service project our team has and wants to […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wallenpaupack OL/DL Ben Ostroski
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben Ostroski OT and DL Wallenpaupack Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’3 / 265 Other sports Track and Field District Champion in Discus AAA Twitter @BenOstroski Coach Watson says “Ben will be a 3 year starter at left tackle. He is a very smart football player that works very hard to be great. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central York Running Back Juelz Goff
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Juelz Goff Running Back Central York Class Of 24 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,611 Rushing Yards (24 Rushing TDs), 335 Rec Yards (5 Reciving TDs), 2 KR TDs Other sports Track 1st Team All YAIAA, All State Rb Twitter @JuelzGoff COMMITTED TO PITT Coach Yonchiuk says ” LET’S GET TO KNOW JUELZ Why do you […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Southern Huntingdon QB/WR Chase Gibbons
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase Gibbons Qb, Wr Southern Huntingdon Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0 170lbs 24 Rec for 481 yards and 8 TDs Other sports Basketball, baseball Coach Batzel says “Started Slot/TE last year, second leading receiver, broke school record for receiving TDs in a single game (4 vs Everett), will compete for starting QB job […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes Lineman Nick Rossi
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nick Rossi DL and OT Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 250 Other sports Baseball Team captain, 1st team all conference defensive end, 2nd team all conference offensive tackle Twitter @Nick180991131 Coach Tim Burk says “He’s a player with a high motor and has relentless effort. He has an extremely high ceiling […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Baldwin RB/LB Andrew Sharp
August 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Andrew Sharp RB/LB Baldwin Class Of 2024 Jersey #31 HT/WT5’9, 200 1st team all conference Twitter @Andrewsharp31 Coach Brown says “One of our leaders on and off the field. Has quick cut vision with the ball in his hands. It’s not too often that he’s brought down by one defender”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Loyalsock QB/DB Tyler Gee
August 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tyler Gee QB, Safety, Punter Loyalsock Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0” 185 Junior Season Statistics: 3233 Total Yds, 37 TD: 2627 yds passing, 27 TD, 68% CMP, 586 yds rushing 10 TD Sophomore Season Statistics: 2306 Total Yds, 28 TD: 2017 Yds passing, 22 TD, 69% CMP, 289 Yds rushing 6 TD Other […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Penns Valley QB/DB Jackson Romig
August 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jackson Romig Quarterback, Defensive Back Penns Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-0/180 2446 passing yards, 150/232 completions, 31 passing TD and 122 rating Other sports Basebal, Basketball, Track Second team All Mountain League QB Twitter @RomigJackson Coach Tobias says: “Jackson is a talented multi-sport athlete who plays with passion”. Romig let the Rams […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Bucks West QB/FS Ganz Cooper
August 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ganz Cooper QB/FS Central Bucks West Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT6’0, 190 Twitter @GanzCooper3 Coach Rowan says “Ganz is a leader on and off the field. We are excited to see his growth progression heading into his final year. Ganz Cooper 4 Year Starter at QB entering his final season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
Hillers tackle Braeden Helmkamp will join a host of PA players at West Point following his senior year.
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
John Loose, Mike Viti, Jeff Monken and company have really stepped up their recruiting game in PA. And it’s working for both the Black Knights and the USA. In the class of 22 they landed six PA players and now this year already they’ve landed Parkland’s Trey Tremba, Richland ath Evan McCracken, SJP ath Nick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Greater Johnstown WR Kaleem Taylor
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kaleem Taylor WR Greater Johnstown Class Of 2027 Jersey # 5 HT/WT 6’2 / 192 Other sports Basketball Player of the Week. Twitter @kaleem_taylor5 Coach says “Kaleem has Great hands and great body control”. LET’S GET TO KNOW KALEEM Why do you play football? Because I Love The Sport. It’s gameday! What are you looking […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Pottsgrove lineman Joseph Quinter
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Joseph Quinter DT,G,C Pottsgrove Class Of 2024 Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’1 280 Twitter @joeyquinter9977 Coach says “Joey is a returning starting linemen whose versatility enables him to be a starting possibility at every position on the offensive line. Joe is a force on defense as well whose speed, athleticism, and size allow him to play […]
