December 2022
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 […]
The Final Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings for 2022: Some surprises, some not.
December 14, 2022 | Billy Splain
Every week during the regular season, a bunch of “huddle heads”, as the late Edsel Walker would call them, got together on a zoom to talk about who the best teams are each week. They hollared, screamed, argued and somehow, at the end of the meeting, came to agreement to what they saw on the […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen: States Move to Cumberland Valley, Our game Recaps
December 12, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Sixteen: States Move to Cumberland Valley 2022.18. When they first announced the state championship games were moving from Hershey Stadium to Cumberland Valley High School, we were disappointed. We initially felt that the games should not be held at a high school but should have […]
Belle Vernon Wins the 3A Title With Defense
December 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aiden Johnson trots away with the prize after a goal line stand Facing a third and one at the Belle Vernon 1, with 37 seconds remaining in the game and trailing 9-8, Neuman Goretti quarterback Mehki Wharton brought his team to the line. The snap went to Wharton and into the pile he went. Junior […]
Neumann Goretti Comes Up Short In 3A Title Game
December 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Samuel Hobbs recovered this bad snap in the endzone for the Saints only td of the day For 41 minutes, Belle Vernon and Neumann Goretti remained locked up in a battle of defenses and two offenses that struggled to move the ball. But those last 4 minutes, wow! Trailing 9-8 the Saints picked off a […]
Imhotep Comes Up Short In Title Game
December 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cory Downing off to the races for 52 yard td reception Last year the Panthers lost a tough one in overtime to Penn Trafford 17-14. This year many didn’t give Imhotep a chance to get back to the title game. They proved those people wrong by getting there, but they ran into a Pine-Richland team […]
Southern Columbia continues it’s dominance in 2A
December 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
The Southern Columbia Tigers know how to win title games. They’ve won 12 coming into today. And now, they have number 13 via a 37-22 win over Westinghouse. It wasn’t an easy win by far as the Bulldogs hung around until the last three minutes of the game. Westinghouse had just scored to come within […]
Quips hoping for two in a row
December 7, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aliquippa Quips Head Coach Mike Warfield Starting Lineup: Offense: Defense: OT: Naquan Crowder DE: Jayace Williams OG: Jason Mcbride DT: Jason Mcbride C: Braylon Wilcox NG: Naquan Crowder OG: Neco Eberhardt DT: Neco Eberhardt OT: Kamari Matthews DE: Dorious Moreland TE: Jayace Williams LB: Isaiah Martinez WR: Donovan Walker LB: Cameron Lindsey WR: Brandon Banks […]
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen: Another New Stadium Visited
December 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam Week Fifteen: Another New Stadium Visited 2022.17. Only one game for us this week. Our Friday choice was affected by Saturday plans. We narrowed it down to two: Allentown Central Catholic vs. Aliquippa at Bald Eagle, or Trinity vs. Southern Columbia at Selinsgrove. We really […]
Pennsylvania high school football rankings ending nearly as they began
December 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Every Sunday eve our expert staff meets to discuss the weekends results and then they adjust the rankings accordingly. Well, it’s hard to believe we are entering the last week of the season. Seems like yesterday we released our preseason rankings. Speaking of which, our staff released their title game week rankings and low […]
PAFootballnews.com & @TheFundingZone Presents: The 2022 State Championship Preview Show! Video tour of facilities for fans/media
December 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
We made it! Another year of football is almost in the books, but, we have one more weekend to go! This year the title games have moved, they’re at Cumberland Valley HS, and we’re going to break down the teams and games! Join us LIVE at Appalachian Brewing Company on Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8:30 […]
