June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northamption WR/DB Tristen Pinnock
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristen Pinnock wr, slot, db, p/kr Northampton Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’11 170 Other sports basketball, track and field back to back epc north champ, 1st team all conference wr and db Twitter @PinnockTristen Coach Toman: Tristen is a do it all athlete on both sides of the ball. Tristen will be a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northwest Area lineman Billy Miller
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
William R Miller DL, OL and Kicker Northwest Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #79 HT/WT 5’10” 240 Jr. year 67 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble Other sports Track and field 2nd Team All Conference, Press Enterprise 2nd Team All Area and Team Defensive Lineman of the Year Twitter @BillyMi11491794 Coach Leigh […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Karns City RB/LB Luke Cramer
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Cramer Linebacker/Running Back Karns City Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’2” 230lbs Bench: 405 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track and Field PFN All academic sliver team Twitter @Luke__Cramer As a running back, Luke has the size and strength to break a few tackles. He’s a downhill runner that doesn’t pretend to be a […]
PFN and Safr Sports partnership announcement
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
At PAFootballnews.com one of our main priorities has always been promoting the well being of student athletes on or off the field. Today we’d like to announce our new partnership with SAFR Sports. About SAFR Sports: Safr has created a helmet cover that is NFHS approved To learn more about how you can protect your […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jersey Shore OG Dyson Delaney
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dyson Delaney OG Jersey Shore HS Class Of 2024 Jersey #74 HT/WT 6’3”/305 1st Team All State OL 1st Team All Conference OL Twitter @bulldog74_2024 Coach Gravish: “Dyson has really worked hard in the offseason on his strength, agility and skills. He has attended numerous camps and really improved his game.I expect that he will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bristol RB Kendell Cottrell Jr.
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kendell Cottrell Jr RB Bristol High Class Of 2024 Jersey #22 HT/WT 6’0, 190 (112 attempts) 1,072 Rush yds – 1,568 all purpose – 22 Rush TDs – 3 Rec TDs – 1 KOR TD – Other sports Track 2x All League RB, 3 year Varsity Starter, Offensive MVP, Twitter @KendellCottrell Coach Ciotti says “He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Selinsgrove RB/LB Tucker Teats
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tucker Teats Running back and outside backer Selinsgrove Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,072 rushing yards in 8.5 games played 4.42 laser 40 yd dash Other sports Wrestling and Baseball 2022-2023 District 4 Wrestling All-Academic-First Team. 2023 Daily Item All-Star Team-First Team -189lbs 2022-2023 State Wrestling Qualifier 2022 HS Football PHAC All-Star: 1st […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Clairton WR/DB Martin Lawrence
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Martin Lawrence WR/DB/Ath Clairton Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 140 Average 70 yards a game Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter @Martin_L2024 Coach Wade: “Great student, got hurt last year(broken ankle) starting slot receiver”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MARTIN Why do you play football? It creates an indestructible brotherhood and creates discipline, respect, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Moon RB/LB Josh Bladel
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Josh Bladel Running back and inside linebacker Moon High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #48 HT/WT 5’8” 175lbs Other sports Rugby Twitter @BladelJosh Words from his coach: “Josh is a throwback player who gets the most out of his ability. Looking for Josh to have a big senior year after an up and down Junior […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Laurel Highlands WR/RB Antwan Black Jr.
June 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Antwan Black Jr. WR/RB Laurel Highlands 6’1, 170 Twitter: @AntwanBlack6 OFFERS: Penn State, Pitt, Toledo, West Virginia
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area receiver Kahale Burns
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kahale Burns Slot Receiver Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5”7 140Lbs 65 Rec, 903 Yds, 9 Tds Broke 2 school record for most total receptions in a season and most total receiving yards in a season Other sports Baseball and Basketball 1st Team All-State Slot 1st Team All-Conference Receiver Twitter @kahaleburns […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Solanco Center Gavin Cox
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gavin Cox Center Solanco Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 56 HT/WT 6’2 275 Other sports Basketball Section 3 first team center Twitter @Gavin_cox11 Coach Anthony Cox says “Starter last year at Center for a team that went 10-0 first time in school history and will be huge contributor next year”. LET’S GET […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dieruff RB Mekhi Ashby
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mekhi Ashby RB Louis E. Dieruff Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’11 / 180 1200 Ap Yards Other sports Track and field Team Mvp Twitter @MekhiAshby1 Coach Dave Lutte says “Mekhi is a three year starter on both offense and defense. Offensively he will play running back and defensively will play Free Safety. Mekhi […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Souderton OT Ben McMackin
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben McMackin Offensive Tackle Souderton Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 ‘5/ 250 lbs 1st team all league offensive tackle Twitter @BenMcMackin Coach Ed Gallagher says “Ben will be a three-year starter on our offensive line and he was a 1st team all-league performer last season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW BEN! Why do you […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg QB Jayden Floyd
June 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jayden Floyd QB/Ath Leechburg 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0/ 180 Lbs Sophomore Season- 1,360 passing yards 17 passing tds, 250 rushing yards 5 rushing tds. Other sports Basketball and Baseball. MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas. Twitter @Jayden_Floyd10 Coach Randy Walters says “Jayden is tough as nails” LET’S GET TO KNOW JAYDEN […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Slippery Rock DB/WR Samuel Schwartz
June 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Samuel Schwartz Cb/ Wr Slippery Rock Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10”, 180 Other sports Track State qualifier 4 by 400 meter relay, 2nd team all conference Db Twitter @SamSchwartz_23 Coach Larry Wendereusz: “Sam will be a three year starter as a defensive back. Sam is also a returning starter as a wide receiver. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto
June 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks DB Clinton Robinson
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clinton Robinson Safety Keystone oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 190 Other sports Track and basketball Yes first team all conference DB Twitter @Clintonrob3 OFFER SHEET: Akron, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Temple, Monmouth, Kent St, Howard, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Ohio Coach Steve McCormick says “Strong physical player, will play QB/S, punt returner, kick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana RB/DB Levi Porter
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Levi Porter Running back and safety Indiana area Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 185lbs Other sports Basketball and Track and Field Twitter @LeviPor56486950 Coach Brad Wright says “Levi started at RB/WR as a freshman for the Indians in 2022. Despite being a freshman, he proved himself to be a very capable player with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western lineman Ayden Wysocki
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ayden Wysocki D-Line Offensive Tackle South Western Class Of 2024 Jersey #61 HT/WT 6”1 245 Other sports Wrestling Placed 2nd at the Top Hat wrestling tournament this past season. Twitter @AydenWysockiSW Coach Anthony Shermeyer says “Ayden has been a starter on the defensive line for the past two years at South West. He was named […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Woodland Hills WR/DB Scoop Smith
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Scoop Smith Wr and Safety Woodland Hills Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’6 140 800+ all purpose yards, only freshman to make first team all conference ! Other sports Basketball and track wpial for track and placed third running a 10.76 Twitter @SmithScoop Coach Tarrant says “Scoop Smith, 2026, WR, has already secured an […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Penn DB Trey Good
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Trey Good Safety East Pennsboro Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6ft 180 Other sports Track Twitter @treygood05 John Denniston says “3-year starter. Returns to full time duty after a shoulder injury that shortened his Junior campaign. Impact player on both sides of the ball and one of the primary defensive leaders from his safety […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pope John Paul II WR/CB Braden Reed
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braden Reed WR/CB Pope John Paul II Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-10. 165 48 receptions 831 yards 7 Tds 23 rushes 152 yards 9 punt returns 96 yards 15 kick returns 341 yards 24 tackles 7 assisted tkls (31 total) 1 TFL 5 Ints 1 pass deflection 1 FF 1 FR Other sports […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shikellamy LB/ATH Luke Snyder
June 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Snyder LB/ATH Shikellamy Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10 210 131 tackles in 10 games Other sports track and field, bocce ball 2nd team all state linebacker Twitter @LukeSnyder_23 Coach Jim Keiser says “Great kid, hard worker, loves the weight room. Has great speed for a 200 pound kid (4.62). Loves the game […]
