July 2023
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. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Harry S Truman Left Tackle Maxx Strong
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Maxx Strong Left Tackle Harry S Truman Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’5 300 Truman’s Offensive lineman of the year 2023 Twitter @_MaxxStrong Coach Newkirk says “Big body kid, hardworking, and his a great personality to be around”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MAXX Why do you play football? I play because I success and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northgate QB/ATH Austin Mitchell
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Austin Mitchell qb/ath Northgate Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 145 1381 passing yards 14 tds 5 rushing tds as a sophomore, 1100 total yards 14 total tds as a junior Other sports basketball / track all confrence 2nd team ath. All confrence honorable mention qb as a Sophomore Twitter @2_golivee Coach Lucas says […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Twin Valley guard Paul Mcclune
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Paul Mcclune Left Guard Twin Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #59 HT/WT 6’4/ 290 63 pancakes last season all county guard Twitter @paul_mcclune Coach Myers says “Paul is a big kid who can run, Paul take pride in playing with and edge. The experience Paul got in the playoffs last year has helped him take […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Old Forge TE/FB/LB Joey Granko
July 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Joey Granko TE/FB/LB Old Forge Class Of 2024 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6’1’’ 210 Led the team in tackles Solo tackles 73 TFL 8 Int 1 Fumble Rec 1 Forced Fumbles 2 Receptions 8 Receiving Yards 106 Touchdowns 3 Other sports Baseball and Basketball Scranton Times All Conference Linebacker 2022 NPF Football All Conference Linebacker/Tight end […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Otto Eldred lineman Braxton Caldwell
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braxton Caldwell Defensive end/Left tackle/ATH Otto Eldred Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT6-5 185 57 tckls 7.5 Scks 14 TFLs Other sports Basketball D9 All star, best linemen for school https://www.hudl.com/v/2JpJN0 Twitter @BraxtonCaldwe78 Coach Cook says “Switched from wide receiver to left tackle last season to help the team. Played fantastic at his new position. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Tyrone OG/DT/DE Braden Ewing
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braden Ewing OG/DT/DE Tyrone Class Of 2024 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0’’/245 Last year 7 sacks and 22 TFL Other sports Wrestling Football: 1st Team All-Conference OG and DT (Mountain League), Altoona Mirror All-Star, Multiple Time Verilla Real Estate player of the game. Wrestling: 2x State Qualifier, Regional 2nd and 4th place winner, District 2nd and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Albert Gallatin ATH Makel Darnell
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Makel Darnell RB/Wing/Slot Receiver/OLB/Kicker Albert Gallatin Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’10 / 160 551 yards rushing 10 touchdowns 34 total tackles (4 tackles for loss) 5 sacks 7 forced fumbles Other sports Wresting, Track & Field, Baseball FCCA All County First Team Prep Redzone Camp MVP 2023 PRZPA Stock Up Camp: 3rd Team […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Academy Park ATH Camir Jones
July 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Camir Jones RB, CB, FS, SS, WR Academy Park Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5,10, 185lbs Other sports Track and field Twitter @thenewcj3 Coach Vosheski says “Incredible speed and work ethic” LET’S GET TO KNOW CAMIR Why do you play football? Football taught how to live life and i hope learn more from it […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Port Allegany lineman Carson Neely
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carson Neely Defensive and Offensive line Port Allegany Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 250 Other sports Wrestling Jim Kelly Lineman of the year, Big 30 all star. Twitter @carsonneely7 Justin Bienkowski says “Carson has shown to be the anchor in the middle of both of our Off and Def lines. He moved from […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Chartiers Valley OL/DL Isshak Adam
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Isshak Adam OL/DL Chartiers Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6,1 270 Other sports Soccer Twitter @isshakadam4 Coach Fitzpatrick says “Shak is a smooth and agile big man. Works his craft and has a huge upside. A lot of potential and looking forward to him helping out on the field. Shak likes to involve […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyomissing FB/LB Collin Niedrowski
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Collin Niedrowski FB/OLB Wyomissing Class Of 2024 Jersey #30 HT/WT 6’0 / 195 Other sports Track and field Twitter @CollinTN26 coach says: “Collin started at LB last year and was a true impact player! He also was a sub at fullback backing up all stater Matthew Kramer, but now it will be his turn to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lewisburg DB/RB Ryan Opperman
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Opperman Safety and Running Back Lewisburg Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 6 ft/ 180lbs Over 60 tackles as a free safety last year. 476 rushing yards in 5 games playing RB Other sports Lacrosse Twitter @Ryanopperman7 Coach Wicks says “Ryan has been a key component to our defense for the last two yrs […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Line Mountain RB Ian Bates
July 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ian Bates Running back Line Mountain Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’6 160 1219 and 15 touchdowns last season Other sports Track Offensive player of the year in my conference and first team running back in my conference and first team defense back in my conference Twitter @ianbates33 Coach Brandon Carson says “Ian has […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Cambria QB/MLB Hunter Pittsinger
July 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hunter Pittsinger QB/MLB Central Cambria Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’11 220lbs Other sports Track & Basketball Devil award Twitter @Hunter_Pitts11 Coach Fyfe says “Hunter is a team first guy. Started last season as a guard for us because of injuries. He was our backup QB. He will do whatever is needed. He will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Archbishop Carroll DB/RB Hassan Poulson-Bailey
July 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Hassan Poulson-Bailey Db/Rb Archbishop John carroll Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’6 159 Lbs Other sports Lacrosse All catholic defensive back Twitter @HassanPoulson Coach Detweiler says “All-Catholic DB in 2022. Dynamic two-way player with many interested colleges. Has had a tremendous off-season. Excited for him to take another leap this fall”. LET’S GET TO […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marple Newtown WR/SS Ty Can
July 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ty Can WR/SS/K Marple Newtown Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT6-2, 190 7/7 210 yards, 4 TDs 3 sacks, 4 TFL, 20 tackles 2/2 FGs Other sports Lacrosse Special Teams MVP Twitter @TyCan7 Coach Gicking says “Ty has that “it” that you can’t coach”! LET’S GET TO KNOW TY Why do you play football? Ever […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Dublin DB/WR Chris Kohlbrenner
July 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chris Kohlbrenner Saftey/ Wide Reciver Upper Dublin Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’10 165 Other sports Basketball and lacrosse 1x all league honorable mention DB, 1x all league 2nd team DB, 1x 1st team all league Db, 2nd team All state Db Twitter @Ckohlbrenner20 Coach Bret Stover: “One of the most athletic and disciplined […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Gettysburg RB/LB Preston Burnett
July 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Preston Burnett RB/OLB Gettysburg Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 188LBS 400+ rushing yards, 46 carries, 6.7 yards per carry 30.6 rushing yards per game, 4 rushing tds Other sports Basketball, Track Have you won any awards? Twitter @prestonagain5 Coach Heiser: “Preston just completed his freshman year. We brought him up to complete […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Perry Traditional Academy TE/LB Demir Frison
July 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Demir Frison Tight End , Outside Linebacker Perry Traditional Academy Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’11 185 lbs Other sports Basketball, Volleyball, Track Academic Excellence Twitter @mirrfrison Coach Hale says “Hard worker and great student with a 4.3 GPA, has good size and length has worked hard this off-season and becoming a leader”. LET’S […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway RB/DB Jendy Cuello
July 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jendy Cuello Running back, strong safety Brockway Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’9, 170 1,400 rush yards, 14 tds Other sports Baseball Twitter @jendy_cuello Coach Heigel says “1k pound club member. 1k yard rusher. Team Leader”. LET’S GET TO KNOW JENDY Why do you play football? I play football because it is what allowed […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Belmont Charter WR Quameer Alexander
July 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Quameer Alexander Wr Belmont Charter Class Of 2025 Jersey #17 HT/WT6’0 175Ibs 4.9 40yrd dash | 185 Ibs bench | 225 Ibs squat | 305 Ibs deadlift Other sports Basketball Twitter @QAstubbs Coach McCabe says “Big Frame and hands. Decent route runner, Smart kids understands football. He also using his body size to his advantage. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland WR/DB Austin Yarnick
July 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Austin Yarnick Wide Receiver/ Corner back Richland Class Of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’10 170 879 receiving yards 42 catches 11 touchdowns Other sports Track Basketball All conference Wide receiver Twitter @Yarnickaustin Coach Bailey says “Austin came onto the scene as a sophomore and had a HUGE year as a wide receiver. After our leading […]
Palmerton QB Matt Machalik makes Lehigh his college football destination
July 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
He’s been, in our opinion, one of the most under recruited players in Pennsylvania. His accolades are an arm long list. Entering his senior season Machalik has accumulated 4,526 passing yards and 49 td passes. His career rushing and passing totals have him at 7,732 yards and 89 td’s. Matt didn’t get his first offer […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Dauphin lineman/Maryland commit Anthony Robsock
July 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Anthony Robsock OT G DT Central Dauphin Class Of 24 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’6” 285 Other sports you play Wrestling Second team all conference Twitter @ARobsock COMMITTED TO MARYLAND Coach McNamee says “Anthony has improved and grown immensely this offseason and is now 6’6″ 285 lbs. and putting up very good weight room numbers. He […]
