July 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Glendale Slot/DB Jacob Lukehart
July 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jacob Lukehart Slot Receiver, Corner Glendale Class Of 2024 Jersey #34 HT/WT 5’10/150 3 interceptions and 2 TD’s junior year. One on a 62 yard run. The other a 40 yard pass. Other sports Basketball, Baseball Offensive player of the week, defensive player of the week. (The progress) Twitter @LukehartJacob Coach Trexler says ” Why […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Corry LB/RB Mason Savitz
July 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mason Savitz Linebacker and running back Corry Class Of 2025 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5’10 185 4 interceptions last season 2 returned for a touchdown lead the team in tackles with 78 Other sports Wrestling and track 1st team all region wrestling 2022 2nd team all region wrestling 2023 2nd team all region high jump 2023 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Juniata Valley QB Bryce Weirich
July 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bryce Weirich Quarterback Juniata Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #20 HT/WT 5’6” 135 Twitter @bryce_weirich1 Coach Musser says “Bryce is a calming influence on his teammates. He works hard and has earned every ounce of the respect his receives. makes his teammates want to come to football each day.” LET’S GET TO KNOW BRYCE Why […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Purchase Line RB/DB Austin Chambers
July 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
Austin Chambers Running back Defensive back Purchase Line Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #5 HT/WT 5”11 165 lead heritage in interceptions last year Other sports Baseball basketball All renda defensive team Twitter @auschambers2305 Coach Falisec says: Austin is a very good athlete. He has great speed, hands, and has a very high football […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore FB/LB Jake Hickey
July 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Hickey Fullback/MiddleLinebacker Dunmore Class Of 2024 Jersey #29 HT/WT 6’0 215 Other sports Basketball Honorable mention Division 2 all stars Twitter @jakehickey29 Why do you play football? I play football because I enjoy doing it every single day and it’s a brotherhood Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Bobby Wagner, he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Altoona RB/LB Bron Mosley
July 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bron Mosley Running back and linebacker Altoona Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5”11’ 220lbs Defensive player of the week multiple times Other sports Track and field 3rd in the district in shot-put Twitter @bronoo Coach Nedimyer: “He’s probably the most explosive player we’ve had in our 5 years. He works as hard as […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Grove City QB/LB Hunter Hohman
July 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Photo Butler Eagle Hunter Hohman QB/OLB Grove City Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10, 185 Other sports Wrestling 2nd team all state OLB, D10 Athlete of the year Twitter @HohmanHunter Coach Mowery says “Already one of the top QBs in school history, Hunter is looking to become the school’s and county’s all-time leading passer. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Shamokin LB/QB Lou Swartz
July 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Lou Swartz QB/MLB/WR/RB West Shamokin Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 235 Junior Season: 1162 rushing yards, 25 total Touchdowns, and led team in tackles Sophomore Season: Led team in tackles and had 782 receiving yards. Other sports Basketball Junior Season: Player of the week 2x, team MVP, and all conference Sophomore Season: All […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Warren RB/DB Tommy Nyquist
July 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tommy Nyquist Running back/ slot/ Defensive back Warren Area Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #22 HT/WT 5’8/ 175 1000+ rush yards and 500+ receiving yards in my junior year. Other sports Basketball 1st team all region and all district for basketball, second team all region, offensive player of the year for basketball and […]
Another @Go_Rout open date: University Prep
July 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
University Prep in Pittsburgh is looking for a week 1 (Sept 1) game. They are a 4A school. If interested contact jmathews2@pghschools.org or lberry1@pghschools.org
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Monessen DT/TE Rodney Johnson – Davis
July 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Rodney Johnson – Davis DT/TE Monessen Class Of 26 Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’11 237 Offense 10 receptions 4 touchdowns 280 yds Defense 56 solo tackles 10 sacks 2 force fumbles 4 fumble recoveries Other sports Basketball Tri County All conference DT Twitter @ChsHuncho Coach Brown says “Versatile player that helped us in many different facets […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Butler ATH/DB David Graef
July 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
David Graef ATH/DB Butler Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10 160lb Other sports Track and Field Twitter @david_graef3 Coach Eric Christy says “Fast, Running back on offense and safety on defense, body will continue to fill out, intelligent player who coaches teammates in practice”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DAVID Why do you play football? […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop McDevitt DB/WR & JMU Commit Chase Regan
July 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase Regan Bishop Mcdevitt Class Of 24 safety and receiver Jersey #4 HT/WT 6”0 190 all county and league safety Twitter @chaseregan14 Committed to JMU Coach Weachter: “Chase is a very explosive player, He is a great cover safety & excels in run force. He does a great job returning kicks. Chase will be a […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13!
July 19, 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 Palmerton OL/DL Clayton Christman
July 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clayton Christman Center and D-Tackle Palmerton Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 5’9 225 lbs Awards The “Sledge hammer” award my sophomore and junior year. (Given to the hardest working player in the offseason/season) Twitter @ClayChristman75 Coach Walkowiak: “Clayton is an old school football player who does not come off the field. He is a […]
Downingtown West Duo made their college choices: Ryan Campbel to Richmond & Jake Kucera to Maine
July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Over the years the Whippets have had their share of players move on to play college football. In March Cooper Young committed to West Virginia and Ryan Howard committed to Kansas State. The Whippets can now add two more names to that list. During the first week of July tight end Ryan Campbell committed to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Milton DB/WR Peyton Rearick
July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Peyton Rearick DB/WR Milton Class of 2024 Jersey #4 5’9″ 155 PFN All-State Twitter: @peytonrearick Coach Zettlemoyer: “He’s a hard worker, plays bigger than he is. Downhill, hard-nosed football player. Last year he was all state and I expect the same from him this year. A year stronger, has all those things that should lead […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know South Side DE/OG JD Roy
July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
JD Roy DE/OG South Side Class Of 2024 Jersey #50 HT/WT 6’2 215 lbs Junior Year – 40 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 punt block Other sports Track & Field 1st Team All Conference (D-Line) Twitter @JD_Roy50 Coach Travelpiece says “Returning captain, 2 time all-conference player. He should be at or near the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Apollo-Ridge QB/DB Karter Schrock
July 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Karter Schrock Quarterback and safety Apollo-Ridge Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6ft, 200lbs Other sports Basketball and baseball Twitter @karter_schrock Coach Skiba says “Injuries have derailed his career the past 2 seasons. If not, I believe he would be one of the better All-Around Players in the state. Week 0 game last season he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brookville Qb, Mlb, S Charlie Krug
July 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charlie Krug Qb, Mlb, S Brookville Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 193 2093 passing yards and 23 touchdowns Other sports Basketball and Track All conference, Freshman and Sophomore of the year (team) Twitter @charliekrug01 Coach Bowley says “Charlie is going to be a Senior Quarterback, coming back off of a Junior season […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyoming Area OL/DL Chase DeSanto
July 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase DeSanto OL/DL Wyoming Area Class Of 2025 Jersey # 57 HT/WT 6’4 260 Other sports Baseball Twitter @ChaseDesanto Coach Spencer says “Chase is a rapidly rising Division 1 FBS level talent. A two way lineman, who is emerging as a team leader, with solid academics, high character, and a strong work ethic. Offensively, he […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford High RB/ILB Nate Shoemaker
July 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nate Shoemaker RB/ILB Haverford High Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’7 170 72 tackles 3 sacks Twitter @Nateshoe_10 Coach Dougherty says “Nate will be a three-year starter for us and captain. He is one of the toughest linebackers we have had come through here. He has a nose for the ball and constantly finds […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area OL-DL Eric Clark
July 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Eric Clark OL, DL Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #77 HT/WT 6’3”/255 39 Total Tackles, 9.5 TFL Other sports Wrestling 1st Team All Conference Offensive Tackle, 2nd Team All Conference Defensive Tackle Twitter @ericclark09 Holds offer from Davidson Coach Nagle says “Eric is an extremely hard worker on and off the field. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Red Lion QB Christopher Price
July 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Christopher Price QB Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6’1 / 165 14 passing TD’s 5 rushing TD’s 1342 passing yards Honorable mention QB Twitter @Chris_priceqb1 Coach Shay says “RPO Qb. Strong Arm. Good decision-making ability. Grown into a phenomenal leader on and off the field”. LET’S GET TO KNOW CHRISTOPHER Why do […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Executive Education Academy Qb Kris Cruz
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kris Cruz Qb Executive Education Academy Charter Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0 Twitter @kris_cruz12 Coach Ford says “Kris Cruz will be our starting Quarterback this season. Last year he played more receiver and DB for us while also playing some at QB. Cruz also punts and does all of our kicking for us. […]
