May 2026
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 […]
PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Northwestern Lehigh
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH vs. AVONWORTH PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Josh Snyder OVERVIEW It’s a title game rematch in 3A, as the Tigers of Northwestern Lehigh faceoff with Avonworth once more. Last year’s 36-33 overtime thriller saw Eli Zimmerman win it on a 10-yard touchdown run. He is gone, but many […]
Strong Second Half and Stellar Steckert Effort Lift Southern Lehigh to First Title
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
A nip and tuck first half for the Spartajs ajd Raiders took a turn in favor of Southern Lehigh early in the second half. Four plays in, Colton Sams fired deep over the middle to Otto Young for a 40-yard touchdown. It took two more for Adam Fritts to pick off Maverik Foster over the […]
Speed Kills: Clairton Suffocates Marauders to Claim Class A Crown
December 4, 2025 | Cody Brady
It was a second-quarter drive for Bishop Guilfoyle that covered 8:34. Down 14-0, the Marauders drove into the red zone. But a pass in the flat with no blockers, a fumbled snap, and a Justin Wheeler heave into the end zone under heavy duress left the Marauders settling for a 28-yard field goal. The momentum […]
PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: Southern Lehigh
December 3, 2025 | Cody Brady
SOUTHERN LEHIGH vs. TWIN VALLEY PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Phil Sams OVERVIEW Southern Lehigh knocked on the door of the state title game last year, coming up short in the semifinals to Bonner-Prendie. This season, they barreled through that door by holding on against a late Cardinal O’Hara rally. […]
Video Recap: Southern Columbia Smothers Lansdale Catholic, Advances to 23rd State Title Game
November 29, 2025 | Cody Brady
SoCo v Lansdale Cath by PAFootball Newsdotcom Southern Columbia racked up nearly 300 yards on the ground and took advantage of early second half mistakes by the Crusaders en route to a 24-7 victory Friday night at Lehighton. After the teams exchanged first drive scores, there would be no further scoring until the second […]
Preview: Southern Columbia Seeks 23rd State Title Game Appearance; Lansdale Catholic Looking for 2nd
November 27, 2025 | Cody Brady
When: Friday, November 28, 7:00 Where: Lehighton HS Who: Southern Columbia Tigers(13-1) v Lansdale Catholic Crusaders(12-2) Last Meeting: This will be the first meeting between the two schools What’s at Stake: With a win, Southern Columbia would go to its 23rd state title game and would be seeking its 15th title victory. If Lansdale Catholic […]
Payback: North Penn Wins District 1 Title at Pennridge
November 22, 2025 | Cody Brady
Pennridge v North Penn Week 14 by PAFootball Newsdotcom Back in September, Pennridge ended a 13-year drought, turning a 6-3 halftime lead into a 34-10 convincing victory over North Penn. But in Week 14, with a District 1 6A title and spot in the PIAA state semifinals on the line, the Knights rewrote the script. […]
PREVIEW: Pennridge Hosts North Penn for District 1 6A Title
November 20, 2025 | Cody Brady
When: Friday, November 21, 7:00 Where: Helman Field Who: Pennridge Rams(12-1) v North Penn Knights(11-2) Last Meeting: 34-10 Pennridge on September 19 – The Rams led 6-3 at the half before breaking away down the stretch, defeating the Knights for the first time in 13 years. What’s at Stake: Pennridge is seeking its first ever […]
Pennridge Punches Ticket to District 1 6A Title with Gutsy Win Over Coatesville
November 15, 2025 | Cody Brady
Pennridge v Coatesville TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom The opening kickoff of the third quarter was popped along the far sideline, as Coatesville was due to receive, trailing 17-14. However, Nate Derstine made a sliding grab to secure the ball and give the Rams the ball on the Coatesville 35. Nine plays later, after chewing away […]
Southern Lehigh Cruises in Second Half to Capture District XI 4A Title(Video Recap)
November 14, 2025 | Cody Brady
Solehi v Beca TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom Southern Lehigh’s opening drive of the second half spanned nearly five minutes and culminated with a microcosm of things to come. Sean Steckert ran the last three plays after a Hawks personal foul. First for 14 yards, then five more, and finally into the end zone for the […]
Parkland Wins 500th Game in Program History over Nazareth(Video Recap)
November 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom When people talk about the night Parkland won its 500th game in program history, they’ll think back to a rainy, soggy night in November when TJ Lawrence, Blake Nassry, Finn Coen, and a dominant offensive and defensive line cruised past Nazareth in a District semifinal, 35-14. Two plays into the second […]
Bethlehem Catholic Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Central Catholic(Video Recap)
November 7, 2025 | Cody Brady
Beca v ACC TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom From the opening kickoff that Bethlehem Catholic fumbled, to two interceptions thrown late in the first half by Cayden Vassa, it was a sure bet that the Central Catholic Vikings were going to ground the Hawks in the second meeting of the Holy War in 2025. Until […]
Twice As Nice: Liberty Bests Freedom for Second Week in a Row
November 2, 2025 | Cody Brady
Freedom v Liberty TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom Saturday afternoon at BASD Stadium it was the same matchup and same result as Liberty overcame Freedom to advance in the District XI playoffs, besting them for the second consecutive week. Jake Pukszyn played one of the key roles, scoring once and picking off a Mike Stofanak pass […]
Nazareth Exacts Revenge on Northampton
November 1, 2025 | Cody Brady
Nazareth v Northampton TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom Two weeks ago, Northampton beat Nazareth 41-28. This time around, Northampton was on their way with a two-score lead, but Marquez Wimberly had other ideas when he broke away for a 57-yard touchdown dash moments after a Northampton score to energize his team in the second quarter. He […]
Cahill Tosses 5 Touchdown Passes in Big Central Catholic Win over Jim Thorpe
October 31, 2025 | Cody Brady
Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom The Jim Thorpe Olympians defensive line was fairly strong in defending the run. Central Catholic rushed for virtually nothing on the night. So they went to the air. And to say they had success in the passing game is quite the understatement. Patrick Cahill and his corps of wide receivers were […]
