January 2023
BecaHi hires former Lehigh player to lead team
January 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bethlehem Catholic High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Tyler Ward as head football coach. Ward, a native of Charlottesville, Virginia, began his passion for football at an early age at The University of Virginia football games. This passion led him to Lehigh University, where he was a 2014 graduate, team captain, and […]
Bob Stelma ready to take the reigns for Wyoming Valley West
January 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
“You just think about this, you’d really like to give your own touch on something, be the guy that calls the shots. Since I got into coaching that has always been a dream. Its that dream you always have” said new Valley West head caoch Bob Stelma. “Then when I was my alma mater […]
Abington names new coach.
January 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
press release The Abington Senior High School Athletic Department is proud to share that Mr. Terence Tolbert has been named the school’s head football coach following his appointment at the January 10, 2023, meeting of the Board of School Directors. An alumnus from the Abington Senior High School Class of 1989, Tolbert has also […]
Another @Go_Rout Coaching Job: Bellefonte
January 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
click pic to visit GoRout! Bellefonte Area School District is currently accepting applications for the position of a Varsity Head Football Coach. The Varsity Head Football Coach provides leadership for the Varsity, JV, and JH Football programs including but not limited to: participant and community relations; instructing participants, overseeing safety, supervising instructors and volunteers, budgeting, […]
2023 Mesh Point Football Clinic February 17 and 18
January 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
2023 Mesh Point Football Clinic February 17 and 18 CBC Campus 331 Anderson Ferry Road Marietta, PA 17547 Single Coach $90 Staff of 5 or more $425 (up to 8 coaches) Breakfast and Lunch is provided. Clinic Director- Anthony Sottasante (717)424-5840 anthparma@yahoo.com Make checks payable to the following: Anthony Sottasante 621 Country Club Road York, […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 6A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such as […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 5A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such as […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 4A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such as […]
2022 KSFL All-League Teams
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 KSFL All-League Teams Offensive Player of the Year Zion Ortiz, Quarterback, Maryland School for the Deaf 56 carries for 1,070 yards and 16 TDS. 26 out of 38 passing for 510 yards and 8 TDS. 2 catches for 43 yards. Set championship game record with 5 rushing touchdowns. FIRST TEAM Luke Golumbic, SR, Mercersburg […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 3A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such as […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 2A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such […]
Introducing the 2022 PFN Coaches Select 1A All State Team!
December 31, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nearly 300 coaches from all over the state nominated players from 1A through 6A for this years Coaches Select All-State teams. We’d first like to thank all those coaches who participated, and we’d like to congratulate all players who made the first and second teams. Our formatting is such that it includes schemes such as […]
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team
December 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
OFFENSE Quarterback Samaj Jones, St. Joseph’s Prep – 6-1, 210 junior Sam Stoner, York High – 6-0, 190 senior Harrison Susi, Coatesville – 6-0, 185 senior Hayden Johnson, Manheim Township – 6-1, 180 junior Running Back Jaheim White, York High – 5-9, 190 senior Ethan Shine, Central Bucks East – 5-11, 215 senior Artis Simmons, […]
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
OFFENSE Quarterback Ryan Palmieri, Pine-Richland – 5-10, 175 senior Colin O’Sullivan, Upper Dublin – 5-11, 180 senior Jalen Harris, Chester – 6-1, 175 freshman Running Back Sam Steffey, Cocalico – 5-10, 180 junior Jabree Wallace-Coleman, Imhotep Charter – 6-1, 195 sophomore Nigel Linton, Whitehall – 5-8, 175 senior Tavon Cooper, Greencastle-Antrim – 5-10, 163 […]
D1,2 & 12 have small but strong presence on PA Writers 4A All State Team
December 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Interboro RB Abu Kamara hoists league trophy Crestwood’s season came to a grinding halt in Philly, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have some of the states top the athletes. The PA Writers 4A All State Team showcased just how good they were as OL John Jones, lineman Magnus Bibla and DB Nick Miscavage were […]
District 3 puts 9 on 4A Writers All State team
December 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
York Suburban lands rare All State player “It was their year.” The Crusaders of Bishop McDevitt Crusaders dominated the season, title game and now they lead the way on the Writers All-State team. Jeff Weachter took the top coach honors and QB Stone Saunders was named the 4A Player of the year to add […]
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team
December 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
OFFENSE Quarterback Stone Saunders, Bishop McDevitt – 6-2, 200 sophomore Cadin Olsen, Armstrong – 6-5, 225 senior Brady Jordan, Jersey Shore – 5-8, 170 senior Running Back Tiqwai Hayes, Aliquippa – 6-1, 194 sophomore Marquese Williams, Bishop McDevitt – 5-11, 190 senior Mikey Bentivegna, York Suburban – 5-8, 190 senior Noah Schultz, Crestwood – 6-1, […]
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 Class 3A Pa. Football Writers’ All-State Team OFFENSE Quarterback Jeff Hoenstine, Central – 5-10, 175 senior Tyler Gee, Loyalsock – 5-11, 180 junior Matt Machalik, Palmerton – 6-1, 190 junior Danny Darno, Notre Dame-Green Pond – 6-2, 185 junior Zach Gordon, Danville – 6-0, 185 senior Running Back Davion Hill, Loyalsock – 6-2, 215 […]
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team OFFENSE Quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo, Westinghouse – 6-2, 188 senior Dominico Spataro, Lakeland – 5-9, 190 senior Cruce Brookins, Steel Valley – 6-2, 185 senior Nate Myers, Southern Huntingdon – 6-0, 210 senior Josh Jenkins, Sto-Rox – 6-3, 180 senior Running Back Braeden Wisloski, Southern Columbia – 5-11, […]
2022 Class 1A Pa. Football Writers’ All-State Team
December 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 Class 1A Pa. Football Writers’ All-State Team OFFENSE Quarterback Alex Erby, Steel-High – 6-4, 205, junior Braylon Thomas, Union Area – 6-2, 180 junior Dan McGarry, Curwensville – 5-10, 175 senior Nehemiah Azeem, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart – 5-9, 175 senior Running Back Jalen Wagner, Reynolds – 6-1, 190 senior John Shuster, […]
2022 Season recap, a look through the PFN lens (video)
December 28, 2022 | Billy Splain
For the most part, the 2022 season was dry. But a soaker of a weekend left some memories for our staff The 2022 season has come and gone. Tailgates were had. Concession stand food was consumed. Bands played. Cheerleaders cheered. Homecoming Kings and Queens were crowned. Seniors were honored. Fans cheered and booed. Referees did […]
Coal region duo heading to Coastal Carolina, SCA athlete signs with Maryland, Danville RB to West Point
December 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Coastal Carolina coaching staff has been making waves in the state of PA lately, and this year the wave landed squarely in coal country. Berwick linebacker Spencer Kishbaugh and Mt. Carmel DE Matthew Scicchitano have become the latest PA products to head to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleer Football program. They’ll join fellow PA […]
Another @go_rout coaching job: Pennridge
December 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
Sponsored by GoRout Pennridge High School is looking for a Head Football Coach. Pennridge is a 6A high school in Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania. With 2400 students in the building, an amazing weight room and stadium facility, we are looking for a dynamic coach to provide leadership, culture building, and high level knowledge of football […]
Every State Title Game in 2022, through the eyes of the PFN staff
December 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com had you covered, from all angles! Our staff was all over the field. We took the highlights from their tweets and put them together. For more video highlights and our photo galleries check out these accounts: @pafootballnews @BPtashinski @PFNDan570FB @BPRicciardi You can also find extended highlights in every game recap article HERE
Stone Saunders named 2022 MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Football Player of the Year
December 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Stone celebrating title with dad Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America’s source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2022 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and […]
