August 2023
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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore DL/TE Chris Conte
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chris Conte DL/TE Dunmore Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’4 265 Other sports Basketball Twitter @Chrisconte92 Coach McHale says ” Chris has great physical size and speed on the Offensive and Defensive Lines. He has worked hard in the offseason on his technique and fundamentals. We look forward to him having his best season […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northgate LB/FB Aidan Gross
August 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aidan Gross Linebacker/Fullback Northgate Class Of 2024 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’11, 200 All Conference Honorable Mention Twitter @GrossAidan_ Coach Lucas says “Aidan is a workhorse and a leader. He has committed to his training since December to put on weight, strength, and speed. He is our leader on defense from the inside linebacker position, and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Glendale QB/DB Troy Misiura
August 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Troy Misiura QB and DB Glendale Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’2/ 185lbs Other sports Baseball LET’S GET TO KNOW TROY Why do you play football? I get to play with my “brothers” It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? When those pads go on, everything gets shut out Who is […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Cliff WR/LB Nathan Lusk
August 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nathan Lusk Wr , OLB Cedar Cliff Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6,2 195lbs 71 total tackles in junior season. 511 total yards junior season. Other sports Lacrosse Keystone all division first team outside linebacker and honorable mention wide receiver Twitter @NathanLusk_6 Coach Giillen says “Nate will be a two way starter for us […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Danville DB/WR Bo Sheptock
August 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bo Sheptock DB/ WR Danville Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’11 175 140 tackles (64 solo), 8 TFL, 1 INT, 10 PBU 107 rushes (505 yds), 20 receptions (307 yds) Other sports Boxing Twitter @sheptock_bo Coach Major: “Very hard working player. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can bring to Danville”. LET’S GET […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bald Eagle Area WR/LB
August 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Camron Watkins WR/LB Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #19 HT/WT6’2 200 Other sports Baseball, Basketball 1st Team Defense All Mountain League All conference 1st Team Offense Twitter @CamronWatkins6 OFFERS: VIRGINIA MILITARY ACADEMY Coach Nagle: “Camron is great athlete that makes plays on both sides of the ball. Extremely hard worker. He’s put in […]
Sights from the Inaugural D12 Media Day (video of event included)
August 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Thanks to Roger Barone for the pictures! Event starts at 26:42
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Downingtown West & Maine Commit Jake Kucera
August 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Kucera Safety , Wide Reciever Downingtown West Class Of 2024 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’10 / 180 Offense: 40 receptions, 765 yards, 10 TDs; 26 carries, 269 yards, 2 TDs Defense 43 tackles. 3 int. 1 sack. 1 punt return TD. 1 pass TD on 1 attempt for 63 yards. Other sports Baseball First team […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Camp Hill QB, FS Drew Branstetter
August 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Drew Branstetter QB, FS Camp Hill Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6”1/180 passing yards: 2,123 completion rating: 181/302 TDs: 20 INTs: 5 Other sports Baseball, I play short stop for the high school team that made it to the state championship. 1st QB for the Sentinel Honorable mention QB for Pennlive Twitter @AndrewBranstet4 Incoming […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northern Bedford QB/DB Eion Snider
August 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Eion Snider QB DB Northern Bedford Class Of 2024 Jersey #14 HT/WT 6’2 190 Other sports Baseball Wrestling 2x district champion football 2x icc first team 2x bedford gazette all star District 5 wrestling champion Twitter @EionSnider Coach Black says “Eion has really developed as a quarterback and as an athlete over the past four […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know OLSH WR/DB Dorrien Tate
August 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dorrien Tate Wide receiver and Defensive back Our Lady Sacred Heart Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 170 Other sports Basketball 1st team all conference Twitter @DorrienTate It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Something I’m looking forward to the most is starting the game of with my team and […]
The word of the day at Lackawanna Valley Conference media day was “work”
August 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Lackawanna Valley Conference media day was held at the Regal Room in Olyphant today. All sorts of media had their football season ramped up with what for many was their first preseason interview with local players and coaches. The football chatter ranged from “is your stadium going to be ready?” to “what team will […]
