August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: Curwensville Golden Tide
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Curwensville Golden Tide Head Coach: Brad Sopic Class 2A PIAA District: 9 2024 Record 2-8 Key Starters Lost Tyler Dunn Hunter Tkacik Andrew Pentz Matt Shaw Returning starters Josh LeGars OL/DL Cael Butler WR/DB Lincoln Hoyt WR/DB Sam Gustafson RB/LB Brooks Hendershot OL/DL Caleb Hendershot OL/DL Lawson Neisweinder TE/LB Tuck Tkacik RB/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Conneaut Eagles
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Conneaut Eagles Head Coach: Josh Blood Class 3A PIAA District: 10 2024 Record 5-6 Key Starters Lost Joe Furguiele Ben Easler Christian Gillette Griffin Braden Noah Leone Devin Miller Pheonix Humphries Nick Bailey Colton Ellis Brady Stright Mitchell Blood Scott Wheeler Returning starters Drew Dygert (SR, LT/DE, 6-7, 230) Alex Paskorz (SR, TE/DE, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Saegertown Panthers
August 7, 2025 | Cody Brady
Saegertown Panthers Head Coach: James Wolfgang Class 1A PIAA District: 10 2024 Record 6-5 Key Starters Lost Aaron Shartle Reese Wilkinson Wyatt Burchill Logan Corner Kai Mangold Garrett Crawford Travis Huay Elliott McWright Demarcus Manning Returning starters William Shaffer, QB / DB, , 6’1″ 195 lbs, SR Cru Scott, RB / LB / DB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Brashear Bulls
August 7, 2025 | Cody Brady
Brashear Bulls Head Coach: Andrew Moore Class 4A PIAA District: 8 2024 Record 0-8 Returning starters David Kessler, QB/LB 5’9 190 2028 Jahleel Anthony WR/DB 5’11 175 2028 Aries Bey OL/DL 6′ 290 2026 Key Newcomers Joey Bell WR/DB 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We are excited this year to see how much we’ve grown. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Kiski School Cougars
August 7, 2025 | Cody Brady
Kiski School Cougars Head Coach: Aaron Smetanka Class 3A 2024 Record: 6-3 Key Starters Lost Mason Smith – QB/DE Owen Sinclair – DE/OLB Returning starters Levi Porter, LB/RB, 6’1” 210 lbs. , 2027 Hunter Richardson, TE/LB, 6’4” 225 lbs. , 2026 Adrian Valdez, DB/RB/WR, 5’9” 175lbs. , 2026 Key Newcomers Jaivin Peel, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Cocalico Eagles
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Cocalico Eagles Head Coach: Bryan Strohl Class 5A PIAA District: 3 2024 Record 8-4 Key Starters Lost Josh Myer – QB/DB Brayden Eppinette – RB/DB Dane Bollinger – TE/LB Thomas Dattoli – OL/DL Jerry McArdle – OL/DL Rylan Jenkins – OL/DL Talen Popolis – K/P Returning starters Dane Horning – FB/LB (5’7” 190) […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Dallas Mountaineers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Dallas Mountaineers Head Coach: Rich Mannello Class 4A PIAA District: 2 2024 Record 8-4 Key Starters Lost Dylan Geskey Rowan Laubach Gavin Lewis Mike Lewis Nate Malarkey Clark Van Orden Jarratt Webb Zach Williams Brady Zapoticky Returning starters Offense: Sr. Jake Bryk, OL 6’1 215 Sr. Logan Geskey SE 5’10 155 Sr. Sam Kelley […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Maplewood Tigers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Maplewood Tigers Head Coach: Robert Finkbeiner Class 1A PIAA District: 10 2024 Record 3-7 Key Starters Lost AJ Proper Zayne Smith Derrick Shaw Levi Willison Returning starters Kyle Jordan (Jr, QB, LB) Dakota Crum (Sr, RB, LB Deegan Moyer (Sr, OL, DL) Maximus Merchant (Sr, OL, DL) Hayden Onukiavage (Sr, RB, LB) Chase Macquarrie […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers Head Coach: Josh Rearick Class 2A PIAA District: 6 2024 Record 0-10 Key Starters Lost Jonah McCoy Lewis Dill Ryan Poad Returning starters Landen Valente, RB, S, 5’8″, 160, Jr Bryce Goodman, RB, DE, 6’1″ 205, Jr Conner Ward, OL, DT, 6’2″230, Sr Christian Pribozie, OL, 6’2″245 Sr Justin Ray LB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers Head Coach: Homer DeLattre Class 5A PIAA District: 6 2024 Record 13-1 Returning starters 1 Josh Banks 12 WR LB 6’1″ 201 4 Cole DeLattre 12 QB DB 6’3″ 185 55 Austin Harr 12 OL DL 6’3″ 295 76 Bravin Matthews 12 OL DL 6’1″ 340 16 Kayden McCrystal 12 WR DB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Overbrook Panthers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Overbrook Panthers Head Coach: Rendell Ivory Class 3A PIAA District: 12 2024 Record 4-7 Key Starters Lost Khary Bruce Bryce Sime Jacier Lewis Returning starters Jaylen Porter-RB/LB- 6′ 170lbs Key Newcomers Darrel Watson-FB/LB 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We will be very young this season. We will be able to compete in our division […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Mars Fightin’ Planets
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Mars Fightin’ Planets Head Coach: Eric Kasperowicz Class 4A PIAA District: 7(WPIAL) 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Eric Kasperowicz (John Carroll) Luke Goodworth (W & J) Brady Jordan Returning starters Ethan Kresinski, TE/DE, 6’3, 245, SR Gabe Hein, WR, 6’1, 180, SR Sean Franklin, OT, 6’6, 305, SR Adam Budzelik, C/DT, 6’4, 265, […]
Northwestern Lehigh Completes Perfect Season with OT Victory over Avonworth
December 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
Tucker Wessner was surely smiling down on his teammates and Northwestern Lehigh fans, as the Tigers overcame a late surge by Avonworth, winning an overtime thriller 36-33. “We know he’s been with us this whole season, keeping us injury-free, helping us in some games like this. Especially in that overtime period, he was with us,” […]
Troy Brings First State Title to Northern Tier League in Thrilling Fashion
December 7, 2024 | Cody Brady
A game full of wild bounces, near misses, a couple of mistakes, and numerous incredible plays went the way of Troy on Friday afternoon. As the snow showered down, Troy emerged victorious, 25-24 over Central Clarion, in a game that came down to the final seconds. Central Clarion began with a golden opportunity, as Troy […]
Bonner-Prendergast Brings Home First-Ever State Title
December 6, 2024 | Cody Brady
In a battle of two first-timers to the state title game, it was Bonner-Prendie that was able to capitalize on four turnovers, turning a once neck-and-neck affair into a 40-14 blowout over Lampeter-Strasburg. A week after tearing it up against Southern Lehigh, Bonner got it going on defense early. Mick Johnson stopped Dom Brown for […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Claims Fifth State Title over Port Allegany
December 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
The PIAA Championship games opened on a cold and blustery Thursday afternoon. Entering the first game, much of the conversation was centered on Port Allegany and their vaunted wildcat offense that produced nearly 4,500 yards on the ground. However, it was Taurean Consiglio and the explosive offense of Bishop Guilfoyle that took over in a […]
Mick Johnson and Saalem Frink Run Wild as Bonner-Prendie Punches First-Ever Ticket to PIAA Championship Game
November 30, 2024 | Cody Brady
Friars coach Jack Muldoon summed it up in his postgame interview: “I have to give credit to our offensive and defensive line–they dominated tonight, period. We win or lose by how well they play.” And dominate they did, as Bonner-Prendergast racked up over 400 yards on the ground on their way to a 55-26 mercy […]
PIAA Class 4A State Semifinal Preview: Bonner-Prendergast vs. Southern Lehigh
November 29, 2024 | Cody Brady
Bonner-Prendergast(10-2) Head Coach: Jack Muldoon Scoring 36.5ppg Allowing 19.8ppg Record of Opponents: 70-43 Record vs .500 or better: 7-2 2024 marks the third consecutive season that the Friars have played postseason football on Thanksgiving weekend in the state playoffs. The run ended last year in the quarterfinals when Dallas won in overtime. Two years ago, […]
PIAA Class 3A State Semifinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Danville
November 28, 2024 | Cody Brady
Danville(13-0) Head Coach: Carl Majer Scoring 38.7ppg Allowing 10.2ppg Opponents Record: 69-67 Record vs .500 or better: 7-0 The Danville Ironmen make their second trip to the state semis in school history this Friday night. After being denied a berth in the semifinal by District 3 nemesis Wyomissing in three of the last five years, […]
Bishop McDevitt Overpowers Exeter, Four-peats as District 3 Champions
November 23, 2024 | Cody Brady
On a soggy night at Eastern Lebanon County High School, Bishop McDevitt and Exeter met for the first time ever. The #6 seed Crusaders dominated the #8 Eagles each and every way possible on their way to a 48-14 victory over Exeter and fourth consecutive district title. Many expected a high-scoring affair, and the Crusaders […]
Parkland Claims District XI Title over Rival Emmaus
November 16, 2024 | Cody Brady
One of the best things Parkland head coach Tim Moncman does is make adjustments. Three weeks ago, his team was routed by Emmaus, 27-0. In that game, TJ Lawrence was held to 25 total yards and Parkland barely managed 150 total yards of offense. Emmaus did whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. The script was […]
Emmaus Survives Late Easton Gamble, Exacts Revenge on Red Rovers
November 9, 2024 | Cody Brady
With the end of regulation just 20 seconds away, Easton head coach Matt Seneca and his staff asked themselves one of the toughest questions in a close football game: Do we kick the extra point and try to force overtime? Or do we go for two and the win? The Red Rovers opted to try […]
Southern Lehigh Scores 28 Unanswered in Stunning Victory Over Pottsville
November 8, 2024 | Cody Brady
Southern Lehigh was down and out in this game, trailing 34-13 with :47 to play in the first half. That all changed when Sean Steckert bounced off a would-be tackler on his way to a 46-yard touchdown with nine seconds left, cutting the deficit to 34-20. He’d have even more stellar plays down the stretch […]
Executive Education Stifles Minersville
November 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
Entering tonight’s game, Minersville averaged 40 points per game. Quarterback Dante Carr, who has received an offer from Lehigh, began the night with over 2,800 all-purpose yards on his junior season. But tonight belonged to the Raptors and a suffocating defensive effort that held the Battlin’ Miners in check from the start, as part of […]
Emmaus’ Defense Shines in Blowout of Nazareth
November 5, 2024 | Cody Brady
Emmaus expelled copious amounts of energy in Week 10, shutting out archrival Parkland and moving up in the playoff power rankings to host a playoff game. It would’ve been reasonable to expect the emotion let off a bit or an early hangover from last week. Instead, Emmaus channeled that energy and it snowballed into another […]
