August 2021
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Northwestern Lehigh Tigers @nwlehighsd @nwtigerfootball
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Northwestern Lehigh Tigers PFN Page Head Coach: Josh Snyder (10th season, 67-35 ) Coaching Staff: DC – Greg Mitchell, Line – Dave Kerschner, DL/WR – Rich Kulp, DB/RB – Josh Zimmerman, LB’s Ryan Hulmes, TE’s & Special Teams George Haddad 2020 Record: 7-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Jim Thorpe (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wyomissing Area Spartans @T_Grabowski_22 @WyoFootball @CoachSteveONeil @WFASpartans
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Wyomissing Area Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Bob Wolfrum PIAA District 3 – Class AAA League: Berks Inter-County League 2 2020 Season Record 9-1 league and district champs, and state runner up Assistant Coaches Frank Ferrandino, Tom Baldwin, Al Silveri, Corbett Babb, Steve Brunner, Chris Blickley, Steve O’Neil, Andy Siggins, Jim Delp, Jack Paris, Dave […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Coatesville Red Raiders @Football_Cville @HarrisonSusi @CoachMattOrtega @CoatesvilleASD
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Coatesville Red Raiders PFN Page Head Coach Matt Ortega PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Ches-Mont – National Stadium: Coatesville Memorial Stadium Assistant Coaches Pete Susi OC Damien Henry Assistant Head Coach/RB’s/Special Teams Mick Bonner OL/Run Game Coordinator Keith Stokes WR Jason Rickabaugh TE Jim Cantafio QB/Pass Game Coordinator Brian Bonner QB Assistant EJ […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks @Becahi_Hawks @ChiefGuyzer
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bethlehem Catholic Golden Hawks PFN Page Head Coach Kyle Haas PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Eastern PA – South Assistant Coaches Nick Artinger, Dan Muir, Gene Legath, Chuck Sonon, Dan Kendra, Chris Gordon, James Parham, Tim Hornbaker, Fred Rice, Jeremy Kemetz, Bob Rigali 2020 Season Record 4-4 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
PFN/Linglestown Gazette Sports 2021 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout Photo Gallery
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
This past Saturday at Hero’s Grove in Harrisburg, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports and Billy Splain, owner of PAFootballnews.com, welcomed coaches and other prominent figures involved with high school football from around the state to enjoy some great food, play some “cornhole” and talk about the upcoming season. Neil Renaldi captured the day in […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @Griffin_LaRue3 @coachbaileyFB
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Richland Rams PFN Page Head Coach Brandon Bailey PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Laurel Highlands League @rhsfootball Assistant Coaches Varsity Asst. Coach, Tim Ripple Varsity Asst. Coach, Tim Koshute Varsity Asst. Coach, Mike Sabol Varsity Asst. Coach, Chris Wrabley Varsity Asst. Coach, Dr. Larry McCracken Varsity Asst. Coach, Ron Hobbs Varsity Asst. Coach, […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Dylan Sleva-Moon Tigers @DylanSleva @Coach_Linn @Moon_Football
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Dylan Sleva Moon Tigers Class Of: 2022 Position(s): Inside LB Jersey#: 44 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 220 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st Team All Conference Inside LB Twitter: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I love competing with my teammates and working to a common goal we all have in sight, a championship. I love the […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Nazere Bacon – Mastery Charter @nazerebac2 @MasteryFootball
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Nazere Bacon Mastery Charter Class Of 2022 RB,SR,CB,KR,PR Jersey # 2 HT/WT 5-6 157 Twitter @nazerebac2 Why do you play football? Playing football is my way of expression. Who is your favorite sports star and why? My favorite sport star is Devonte Smith because people doubts him because of how small he is and how […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Judd Novak – Manheim Central @Juddnovak @ManheimCentral @CoachHahnMCFB
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Judd Novak Manheim Central Class Of 2022 QB 64 carries, 73 yards, 1.1 average, 3 TD’s, 97-179 for 1,580 yards, 21 TD’s Jersey # 3 HT/WT 6’0 and 165 Other sports Basketball 2nd team all eastern PA https://www.hudl.com/v/2Ebikg Twitter @Juddnovak Coaches Comments: Judd is a student of the game. He has natural leadership skills that […]
Serra Catholic DB Pharoh Fisher Committed to the Naval Academy Football Program @fisher_pharoh @SerraCatholicFB @NavyCoachYo @NavyFB
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Over the weekend Serra Catholic DB Pharoh Fisher made a life changing decision. The talented 6-0, 193 pound DB turned down two other service academies, Army and Air Force, and committed to the U.S. Naval Academy football program. We caught up with Pharoh and asked him about his decision: PFN: Why did you choose to […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Waters-Downingtown West Whippets @Ryan_Waters7 @DTown_whippets @DASD_Athletics
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ryan Waters Downingtown West Whippets Class Of: 2022 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey #7 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Stats: Sophomore and Junior season(15 games) Defense: 76 tackles, 9 TFL, 6 Sacks, 3 FR, 2 FF, 1 INT Offense: 32 Carries 221 Yards 2 TDS Other Sports: N/A Awards: 2 Time All Conference All Area Twitter: @Ryan_Waters7 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bedford Bisons @bedfordfootball @MercurySwaim
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bedford Bisons PFN Page Head Coach Kevin Steele PIAA District 5 – Class AAA League: Laurel Highlands League Stadium: Bison Stadium @bedfordfootball Assistant Coaches Sam Carroll, Wes Swaim, Adam Arnold, Jake Welty, Jesse Topper, Rick Van Dine 2020 Season Record 11-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Bishop McCort (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Central Cambria (0-0) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Tri-Valley Bulldogs @TVAthleticDept
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tri-Valley Bulldogs PFN Page Head Coach Jeff Sampson PIAA District 11 – Class A League: Schuylkill Colonial League – Blue Assistant Coaches Vern Stroupauer, Bryn Bowman, Justin Strouphauer, Mike Ulicny, Marty Shade, Corey Shadle, Joe Miller, Rick Otto 2020 Season Record 5-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Midd-West (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 vs. Minersville (0-0) 7:00 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bonner & Prendie Friars @MBAP_Football @Jackmuldoon75 @Davekpeglo
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bonner & Prendie Friars PFN Page Head Coach Jack Muldoon PIAA District 12 – Class AAAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League – Blue Friars Football @MBAP_Football Assistant Coaches John Wagner, Mike Melvin, Rob Ford, Jordan McCauley, Kyle Muldoon, Kevin Magee, Sean Sisco, Virgil Sheppard, Kyrii Cooper, Rashard Smith, Tony Beaty, Chris McGarry 2020 Season Record 5-0 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils @BAFootball1938 @BA_BluePrint @Dom_Caracciolo @CooperGuyer @AntisBellwood
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils PFN Page Head Coach Nick Lovrich PIAA District 6 – Class AA League: Inter-County League @BAFootball1938 Assistant Coaches Bill Crowell, Scott Boyer, Chris Walker, Rick Schreier, Chuck Erickson, Charlie Burch, Travis Martin, Brad Snyder, Rick Kensinger 2020 Season Record 7-1 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Philipsburg-Osceola (SCR) 10:00 am 08-21 vs. St. […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Neshaminy Redskins @NeshaminySkins @ZydzikNunzio @sdubya1971
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Neshaminy Redskins PFN Page Head Coach Steven Wilmot PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA League: Suburban One League – National Stadium: Harry E. Franks Stadium @NeshaminySkins Assistant Coaches Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers; Ed Mitchem, Outside Linebackers; Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs; Ryan Katona, Offensive Line; Vince Sanelli, […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Stroup – Altoona @AltoonaAthletic @MtLionFootball @EthannStroup
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Ethan Stroup Altoona Class Of 2022 RB and LB Jersey # 24 HT/WT 6’1” / 215 817 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns (7games) Other sports Track and Field 2x game MVP, Mirror all-star, all-state team finalist Twitter @EthannStroup Why do you play football? I’ve played from a young age and I love the atmosphere it brings […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Claude Godineaux – Cedar Cliff @CedarCliff_AD @CedarCliffColts @claudegodineaux
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Claude Godineaux Cedar Cliff Class Of 2022 OL Jersey # 71 HT/WT 6’2 310 lbs First team all sentinel, VTO sports ELITE 100 top 5 lineman, ranked 29th in PA for OL Twitter @claudegodineaux Why do you play football? I play football because it’s my passion and I’ve always admired this sport and what it’s […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Jordan Mayer-Thomas Jefferson Jaguars @Jordanmayer33 @TJHSJaguars
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Thomas Jefferson, Pa Jaguars Class of: 2023 Jersey#: 33 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 235 Awards: All State and All Conference at DE, WPIAL and State Championship Other Sports: Basketball Twitter: @Jordanmayer33 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve loved the game since I was 5 and it just stuck. Favorite Athlete and […]
2021 PFN Player Preview: Tommy Burke III-Leechburg Blue Devils @tommyburkeQB17 @lasd_athletics @LeechburgPride
August 22, 2021 | Billy Splain
Tommy Burke III Leechburg Blue Devils Class Of: 2022 Position(s): QB/CB Jersey#: 13 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 165 Other Sports: Baseball and basketball Awards: Honorable Mention DB and First Team All Section Outfielder Twitter: @tommyburkeQB17 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game. Growing up and hearing stories about my […]
LIVE Saturday, August 21 5 PM! The 2021 PFN/Linglestown Gazette Season Rollout Coaches Cookout!
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
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2021 PFN Team Preview: The Neumann Goretti Saints @shawnbattle5_ @HEADSAINT @NGsaintsFB
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Neumann Goretti Saints PFN Page Head Coach Albie Crosby PIAA District 12 – Class AAA League: Philadelphia Catholic League – Blue Assistant Coaches Duane Thomas, Byron Barnes, Brian Fluck, Chris Craig, Greg Bernhardt, Akeem Green, Ronald Holmes, Lincoln Townsend Sr, Lincoln Townsend Jr, Khalif Young, 2020 Season Record Fall 1-0, Spring 2-1 2021 Schedule DATE […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Allentown Central Catholic Vikings @acchs_football @ACCHS_Athletics @ACCHSVikings @Coach_McGorry
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic Vikings PFN Page Head Coach Tim McGorry PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Eastern PA – North @acchs_football Assistant Coaches Jim Morgans – Associate Head Coach Paul Hagadus – Offensive Line Geoff Laird – Defensive Coordinator Rob Melosky – Tight Ends Dan Kendra – Quarterbacks Matt Kosciolek – Defensive Backs Mike Cerimele […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Delaware Valley Warriors @dvwarriorfb
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley Warriors PFN Page Head Coach Keith Olsommer PIAA District 2 – Class AAAAAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 1 Stadium: Warrior Stadium @dvwarriorfb Assistant Coaches Nick Quaglia, Jim Donnelly, Tony Bajor, Joe Raniero, Al McElroy, Jesse Jayne, Brian Bird 2020 Season Record 5-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Bethlehem Liberty (SCR) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders @BGMarauderFball @CooperRother
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders PFN Page Head Coach Justin Wheeler PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League @BGMarauderFball Assistant Coaches Darren Elvey, Joe Thomas, Gabe Walter, Pat Irwin, Evan Imgrund, Sonny Pacifico, Adam Wheeler, Mike Sprouse 2020 Season Record 7-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Central (SCR) 10:00 am 08-27 @ Greater Johnstown (0-0) * […]
