December 2025
Rapid Reaction: Penn State Knocks off Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl, Now what is Next
December 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Nittany Lions defeat Clemson 22-10 a cold Pinstripe Bowl. Dani Dennis-Sutton shows what leadership and character is in this era of college football. Ethan Grunkemeyer continues to show he is a quality major college football quarterback. The youth was on display and gives a glimpse at what is possible for the Lions in the […]
Select 2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 6A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Gavin Sidwar, La Salle College HS Coach of the Year: Brett Gordon, La Salle College HS OFFENSE Quarterback Gavin Sidwar, La Salle College HS – 6-3, 190 senior Brooklyn Nace, Central York – 6-2, 195 senior Antonio Fontanez, Liberty – 6-1, 180 senior […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 4A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Sean Steckert, Southern Lehigh Coach of the Year: Phil Sams, Southern Lehigh OFFENSE Quarterback Colton Sams, Southern Lehigh – 6-1, 172 junior Torin Evans, Susquehanna Township – 6-0, 175 senior Jonah Williamson, Trinity – 6-2, 210 senior Marquis Council Jr., Aliquippa – 6-2, […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 2A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Juelz Johnson, Farrell Coach of the Year: Jim Roth, Southern Columbia OFFENSE Quarterback Brady Shomper, Williams Valley – 5-11, 180 senior Jacob Regan, Richland – 5-10, 165 sophomore Aaron Pegues, Farrell – 6-1, 175 junior Dante Carr, Minersville – 6-4, 225 senior Yeboa […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Player of the Year: Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic Coach of the Year: Rick Prete, Roman Catholic OFFENSE Quarterback Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic – 6-1, 180 senior Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township – 6-2, 220 senior Aaron Strader, Pine-Richland – 6-0, 170 junior Trey Wingard, DuBois – 6-2, 220 senior Running Back Leo Brown, Exeter – 5-10, […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Player of the Year: Luca Neal, Avonworth Coach of the Year: Duke Johncour, Avonworth OFFENSE Quarterback Shane Leh, Northwestern Lehigh – 6-1, 187 senior Joe Felitsky, North Catholic – 6-1, 185 senior Matt Bodnar, Notre Dame-Green Pond – 6-1, 200 senior Gabe Jenkins, Imani Christian – 6-2, 182 junior Chad Martin, Mifflinburg – 6-3, 230 […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 1A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Player of the Year: Isaac Ryon, Lackawanna Trail Co-Coach of the Year: Wayne Wade, Clairton; Michael Menold, Greenville OFFENSE Quarterback Jeff Thompson, Clairton – 6-1, 170 senior Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry – 6-0, 190 senior Kaiden Maurer, Line Mountain – 6-3, 190 senior Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley – 6-2, 180 senior Running Back Aiden Bliss, […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep. 26: Matt Millen on Matt Campbell, Pinstripe Preview
December 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Four time Super Bowl Champion and Lions All-American Matt Millen joins Andrew Kalista, Frank Bodani and Mike Gross to discuss Penn State’s future with Matt Campbell. Millen talks about his days with Penn State, getting kicked out of practice from Joe Paterno along with some other funny stories. Millen also draws on. his experiences as […]
PFN TAPS into the State! The Finals edition!
December 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
This is it folks, the final highlight reel of the season! Enjoy all the highlights from state finals weekend! PFNTapsDec10 by PAFootball Newsdotcom
The final 2025 PFN Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings: Our picks
December 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
There’s a saying among some media members: “sometimes the title game is played the week before the title game”. Our rankings staff felt that way Sunday night. Simply said, sometimes the better teams in the eyes of the beholder are on the same side of the bracket. And believe me, we have eyes. Around 60-70 […]
Rapid Reaction: Matt Campbell Introduces Himself to Penn State
December 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Matt Campbell’s first press conference as Penn State’s head coach is over. Frank Bodani, Mike Gross and Andrew Kalista react
BlueWhite Tailgate: Pat Kraft Face Plants Coaching Search, Should He Be Fired?
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
What is going on with the Penn State coaching search? 53 Days without a coach, public humiliation, and a laughing stock among the national media has caused great concern in Happy Valley. Where does PSU go from here? Drop your comments below! Is Matt Campbell the guy?
PIAA Class 6A Title Game Preview: Central Catholic
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Central Catholic v La Salle College Head Coach: Ryan Lehmeier PIAA District 7 – Class 6A WPIAL 6A – Section 1 Overview The Vikings have cruised through their regular season and playoff schedule averaging 42 points on offense while giving up just 10 per contest. Their lone loss? The season opener to La Salle, a […]
Twin Valley season comes to an end with loss to Spartans
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Twin Valley saw its season end in the PIAA Class 4A title game tonight at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Sean Steckert ran all over the Raiders and scored four TDs. The Raiders had no answer to stop the Spartan running game and dropped to 14-1 with the 43-21 loss. The game itself was close for […]
NFHS Links to watch every game this weekend!!
December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Championship Games If you can’t make it to the game, you can watch here. Just click on WATCH LIVE. Class 1A Dec. 4th 1:00 p.m. Clairton @ Bishop Guilfoyle Live Stats | Watch Live Class 2A Dec. 5th 1:00 p.m. Farrell @ Southern Columbia Live Stats | Watch Live Class 3A Dec. 6th 1:00 p.m. Avonworth @ Northwestern Lehigh […]
The STATE of PA Football: 2025 TITLE GAME BREAKDOWN SHOW LIVE from Arooga’s in Mechanicsburg
December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
OUR ANNUAL LIVE TITLE GAME BREAKDOWN SHOW! JOIN THE PFN STAFF & PENNLIVE’S ERIC EPLER AS WE BREAK DOWN ALL SIX GAMES! If you’re in town, come be a part of the show!! Great atmosphere and awesome food at Arooga’s, 4713 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA.
PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: Twin Valley
December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
TWIN VALLEY vs. SOUTHERN LEHIGH PIAA District 3 – Class AAAA League: Lancaster-Lebanon League – Section 4 Head Coach: Brett Myers OVERVIEW You would think that after graduating your two top scorers, Evan Myers and Evan Johnson, the Raiders of Twin Valley might have an off year. Not so fast! Since Brett Myers took over as head […]
PFN Taps into the state: Semi-Final round! 90 minutes of highlights from every Semi-Final AND Turkey day games!
December 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Highlights from the PFN staff PLUS the NFHS broadcasts! Every Single Game! Plus: Turkey Day Game highlights!! PFNTapsDec2 by PAFootball Newsdotcom
PFN Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings: Week 15-on the field
December 2, 2025 | Billy Splain
Here we go. We made a few adjustments based on the eye test, now it’s up to the last 12 teams to decide who gets a top spot. Rank 6A Dist Record Pvs rank 1 LaSalle College 12 12-1 2 2 Pittsburgh Central Catholic 7 13-1 3 3 Harrisburg 3 13-1 1 4 Easton 11 […]
Rapid Reaction: Penn State Bowl Eligible after come from behind win vs Rutgers
November 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
Kaytron Allen went off for 226 and a TD, Nick Singleton scored twice on the. ground and Amare Campbell saves the day for PSU with a 61 yard fumble return for a score as Penn State becomes bowl eligible with a 40-36 win. After the game a lot of talk about what is next for […]
Chrys Black Jr. carries Central Catholic to PIAA 6A title game
November 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
Pick Ben Jones Chrys Black Jr. ran for 211 yards on 37 carries, scoring three times to lead PCC to a 32-14 win over Harrisburg. This is the second year in a row that the Vikings have taken down Harrisburg in the semi-final round. The Cougar defense couldn’t stop the small but extremely powerful and […]
Grella boots McDevitt to title game
November 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Bishop McDevitt had 1:33 to go with the score tied at 28 following a Peters Twp field goal. The Crusaders got a nice return on the kick to the 43, then after a few plays McDevitt quarterback Sebastian William saw pressure coming on a play designed to go to the outside. Ishmael Palmer, who earlier […]
Avonworth earns rematch with Northwestern Lehigh with 31-15 win over Penn Cambria
November 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
With the snow flying and wind swirling creating near whiteout conditions at Indiana High School, the Panthers and Antelopes were set to retry the 2024 semi-final that saw the Lopes eek out a 16-6 win. Midway through the 2025 edition of this game, it looked like we were heading for a similar game. Penn Cambria, […]
Can’t make it to the game? We got you covered!
November 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
We know you really want to go to the big game and will do everything possible to get there to support those high school athletes! We also understand that sometimes you just can’t get there. No worries! PFN and NFHS have you covered! With 25 games to choose from, we can make it happen. Simply […]
Thanksgiving football gallery: Central v Northeast
November 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Central 22 Northeast 14
