June 2026
2026 PFN Player Profile: Matthew Gaul-OT/DT-State College
June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Matthew Gaul State College Area High School Class Of 2027 OT/DT Jersey #58 6’2 295 1 sack allowed through 39 games Other sports wrestling 2x 2nd team midd penn offensive line 1x 2nd team midd penn defensive line 1x all-state offensive line Twitter/X @MatthewGaul_ Why do you play football? I play football because i love […]
Richland WR/DB Arnold Mugerwa second PA player in two days to commit to Rutgers
June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Richland wide receiver Arnold Mugerwa became the second central PA/Small school player to commit to Rutgers in as many days. Earlier this week Warrior Run lineman Jackson Albright committed to the Scarlett Knights. Richland head coach Brandon Bailey said “We couldn’t be happier for Arnold and his family today. He has left a significant mark […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaxson Thomas-RB/MLB-Muncy
June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jaxson Thomas Muncy Class Of 2027 RB/MLB Jersey #44 5’11” 150lbs 89 tackles last year most in the team and 51 solo tackles Other sports Track First team all league Twitter/X @jaxsonT74392427 Coach Says: JT was our leading tackler last season and first team all conference linebacker after working his way into the starting lineup […]
2026 PFN Player Preview: Phoenix Johnston-TE/DE-Punxsutawney
June 3, 2026 | Cody Brady
Phoenix Johnston Punxsutawney area high-school Class Of 2028 TE, DE Jersey #0 6’2 / 220 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X: @Phoenixtj0 Why do you play football? I love the game and enjoy doing something as a team with all of my friends. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Having a fun time […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Peyton McElwee-RB/WR/SS-United
June 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Peyton McElwee United Class Of 2027 RB/WR/SS Jersey #2 5’9”/180lbs 455 squat, 275 bench, only dropped 1 ball through my high school career Other sports: Baseball, basketball, track and football First time Shultz tournament team Twitter/X @PeytonMcelwee2 Coach Says: Peyton is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around, being he grew up […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Dylan Woodruff-WR/S-Windber
June 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Dylan Woodruff Windber Class Of 2027 WR/S Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’10 160lbs Junior Year: 660 all purpose yards, 6 total touchdowns, 73 total tackles, 8 tfls, and three interceptions Other sports Baseball and Basketball Honorable mention ICC Team, Tribune Democrat All Area Second Team, Somerset County All 23 Team, Somerset County Fan’s Choice Defensive Player […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Chase Breneman-RB/S-Cocalico
June 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chase Breneman Cocalico Class Of 2027 RB/S Jersey #10 5’7” 138lbs 3 Time District qualifier In wrestling Other sports Wrestling 2x 1st team Star LL League for wrestling Why do you play football? I play football to hit people and to become a better person in life by listening and learning from great coaches and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jamen Garrett-TE/DE-West York
June 1, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jamen Garrett West York Class Of 2028 TE/DE Jersey #11 6’3 225lbs 2x first team all county tight end 1x first team all county defensive end Other sports Wrestling, track Twitter/X @JamenGarnett_11 Coach Says: Jamen will be entering this season as one of the top TE/DE’s in District 3. Jamen has started at both TE/DE […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Regan-QB-Richland
June 1, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jake Regan Richland Class Of 2028 QB Jersey #9 5’11”/170lbs 2,715 passing yards 31 passing touchdowns #1 passing yards in PA class of 2028 Other sports: Baseball 2025 PA Football Writers All State Quarterback 2025 Tribune Democrat All-Area 1st Team Quarterback 2025 LHAC All Conference Quarterback Honorable Mention Twitter/X JRegan999 Why do you play football? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Dominick Corcetti-QB/SS-Keystone
June 1, 2026 | Cody Brady
Dominick Corcetti Keystone Class Of 2027 QB/SS Jersey #1 6,1 182 1160 passing 1522 rushing 73 tackles 25-26 season Other sports: Basketball 2x all-state conference MVP Twitter/X @DCorcetti Coach Says: Dom has been incredible for us for. He is a 2 x PA Football News All State Offensive Athlete and a 1 x PA Writers […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cael Martin-C/LS/DE-Upper Perkiomen
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cael Martin Upper Perkiomen Class Of 2027 C/LS/DE Jersey #56 6’3″/220 Other sports Track and Field First team all PAC Frontier division offensive line and second team Mercury all area offensive line. Twitter/X @MartinCael56 Why do you play football? I play football because of the brotherhood and the family that I have built. It’s gameday! […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kegan Lane-RB/LB-Cowanesque Valley
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kegan Lane Cowanesque Valley Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #21 6’1. 205lbs 270+ career tackles , 1100 rushing yards Other sports Track All conference linebacker, 2x second team linebacker, 1x first team linebacker, defensive player of the year Defensive newcomer of the year Twitter/X @LaneKegan18768 Why do you play football? Love the game , have […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kaden Shaffer-WR/S-Penn Manor
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kaden Shaffer Penn Manor Class Of 2027 WR/S Jersey #2 6′ 180 lbs Other sports Lacrosse LL 1st Team Defensive Athlete Coach Says: Kaden is a kid who exploded on the scene for us defensively last season. Rangy kid who also possess hard hitting ability. Was 1st Team All LL League Section 1 on defense […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Logan Richardson-QB-Hanover Area
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Logan Richardson Hanover Area Class Of 2028 QB Jersey #9 6’1”/180lbs 1800 pass yards 20 TDS last season Other sports you play: Baseball 1st team all conference Twitter/X @L_Richardson9 Why do you play football? For the competitiveness and the team work there is no other sport like football Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ashten Howell-WR/S/KR-Bellefonte
May 30, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ashten Howell Bellefonte Area High School Class Of 2027 WR, S, KR Jersey #6 5’10 180 Junior year: 687 total yards 9 TDS played most of the season with a cast Other sports I started lacrosse this year 2nd team LHAC WR and HM Defensive athlete Twitter/X @ashtenh6_ Coach Says: Ashten has been an integral […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Giovanni Rothrauff-RB/MLB-Norwin
May 29, 2026 | Cody Brady
Giovanni Rothrauff Norwin Class Of 2027 RB/MLB Jersey #2 5’9” 205lbs Single season rushing record 1st team all conference Twitter/X @g_rothrauff Why do you play football? I like the competition It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Running out of the tunnel with the people I worked with the whole summer Who […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Chiarizio-OT-Franklin Regional
May 29, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ben Chiarizio Franklin Regional Class Of 2027 OT, C Jersey #74 6’2. 260 Stats: lots of pancakes Other sports Used to play baseball and basketball Lineman of the Year for my team. 3 year letterman Twitter/X @Chiarizio_ben Coach Says: Three Year Starter at LT, 3.8 GPA. Versatile Player who projects to Guard or Center at […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Tucker Palotas-OLB/MLB/FB/TE-Cathedral Prep
May 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Tucker Palotas Cathedral Prep Class Of 2028 Outside linebacker, Middle linebacker, Fullback/tight end Jersey #34 6’2 205lbs 8 games played(1 game out due to injury) 55 total tackles 30 solo TL 1 int TL 1 fumble recovery 1 sack Other sports Wrestling 1st team all region linebacker Twitter/X @tuckerpalotas34 Why do you play football? I […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Seth Hubler-TE/LB-North Schuylkill
May 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Seth Hubler North Schuylkill Class Of 2027 TE/LB Jersey #7 5’10 – 195 Other sports Baseball First team all county linebacker Twitter/X @HublerSeth Coach Says: Seth is a hard-nosed, gutsy football player. He has a great motor and plays with a lot of energy! He is a returning 2-way starter and will be one of […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cole West-WR/S/ATH-North Pocono
May 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cole West North Pocono Class Of 2027 WR/S/ATH Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’2” 210 18TD, 625 Rush Yards, 505 Receiving Yards, 9 Interceptions, 70 tackles Other sports Basketball, Track&Field All State, WNEP Super 16 Dream Team, All Region Player of Year, All League MVP Twitter/X @colwest11 Coach Says: 4 year starter on offense, 3 year starter […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: QJ Koppenhaver-LG/DT-Tri-Valley
May 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
QJ Koppenhaver Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. HS Class Of 2028 LG/DT Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’0, 300lbs Schuylkill County All County Honorable Mention Twitter/X @qj_koppenhaver Why do you play football? I play football because of the passion and love I have for the sport. The intensity and energy of football is what makes it so exciting to play. […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Max Presloid-WR/DB-Punxsutawney
May 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Max Presloid Punxsutawney Class Of 2028 WR/DB Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 155 4 tds sophomore year on the best team in d9 Other sports Basketball, track Twitter/X @MaxPrez0 Coach Says: Max is a returning 2-way starter at WR and Corner. He led us in interceptions as a Sophomore and was our 3rd leading receiver. Max […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Brayden Williamson-WR/CB-West Branch
May 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brayden Williamson West Branch High School Class Of 2027 WR/CB Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 165 Other sports Wrestling 2024 most improved player 2025 First team All ICC Twitter/X @bwilliamson_4 Coach Says: Leader, hard worker, good hands, good route runner, enthusiastic. Why do you play football? Football has been something I have loved since the day […]
Faith, Family, Football: Avonworth Brings Home First State Title
December 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
One year ago, Avonworth experienced sheer heartbreak as Northwestern Lehigh took home gold in overtime. This year, they soaked in every moment on the field as they dominated many of those same Tigers. From their first play, a 57-yard strike from Carson Bellinger to Jaden Jones over, to the performance by Luca Neal, Avonworth put […]
Southern Columbia Demolishes Farrell for 15th State Title
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
Jim Roth’s team was 7-5 last year. With many of the same athletes and hard offseason work, the Tigers’ hunger was reignited in 2025 following an opening-week loss to Wyomissing. Since then, the Tigers put together 15 straight victories on their way to a PIAA 2A title victory. Grady Garcia’s 27-yard touchdown run, escaping down […]
