| Phil "Protime" Myers covers high school football games all over the state with the blessing of his wonderful wife. "Protime" also predicts most of the biggest games around the state each week. His prognostications are second to none, usually averaging 80% or better. |
Tussey Mountain, with A Lot of Lucko, Grounds Out Glendale @TusseyMtTitans @GlendaleVkingFB
October 3, 2020
Everybody needs some luck sometime. But Tussey Mountain, now 4-0, has had a lot of luck in their first four games, Kaden Lucko that is. The 5’8” 185 pound running back rushed for 119 yards on 16 carries and scored four touchdowns leading his Titans to a 42-12 triumph over the homestanding Glendale Vikings Friday […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Taylor Shearer, Mechanicsburg @GoMechanicsburg @popculturepat
October 1, 2020
Taylor Shearer Mechanicsburg Area Senior High Class of: 2021 Height: 6’0 Weight: 185 RB/WR/S Twitter: @TaylorShearer3 Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: T Siblings: 2 older brothers College Major (if decided): sports exercise science Do you play other sports? If so, please list: baseball Favorite subject in school: history […]
Protime Predictions by Phil: It’s week 4! Can Protime get back on the winning track?
October 1, 2020
2020 has not been a good year. All you high school aficionados know that. All the coaches and players know that. This on again, off again, on again season has kids, parents, and coaches constantly on alert and on edge. The worrying of whether there is going to be a game this week or if […]
Conversation with Coach – Larry Wiser, Central Clarion @LarryWiser
September 29, 2020
Note: This interview was conducted with Coach Wiser in June. Coach Larry Wiser went to Clarion University, got a teaching degree and after graduating in December of 1972 accepted a teaching position at Clarion High School in January, 1973 and “never left there,” he said. But how he ended up at Clarion University and not […]
Brookville Pounds Karns City in Battle of Unbeatens
September 26, 2020
Last night in Brookville, the Blue Raiders gave the Gremlins what Patty gave the drum, a good beating. Hitting on all cylinders offensively and deploying a punishing defense, Brookville scored a 44-0 victory over the previously unbeaten visitors. “This is probably the best all-around game we’ve played in the last couple years,” stated an elated […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 24, 2020
Protime has seen a lot of games over his career. Some were great games some were not so great games. As a kid, Protime was always involved in great games. The local sandlot games were a thing to behold and they could last hours. The roster constantly changed as more kids showed up and as […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
September 17, 2020
Well, ever since Protime was a little tyke he loved football, especially high school football. He would get all dressed up with his favorite helmet and grab the pigskin he slept with during football season, the one that had seen its better day, and then outside he’d go to play the scheduled imaginary game. It […]
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
Keystone’s Panthers Pounce Early and Often in Win Over Sheffield’s Wolverines
September 13, 2020
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Wolverine Mountain in Sheffield, the visiting Keystone Panthers had their way offensively, defensively, and on special teams with the home team. Pretty much scoring at will, the Panthers light up the scoreboard for 86 points while holding the Wolverines to the proverbial goose egg. Winning coach Ryan Smith stated […]
Brookville’s Three Ks Too Much for DuBois @BrookvilleRaid2 @DASDBeavers
September 12, 2020
You’ve heard of the ‘three amigos.’ Well, Brookville’s three Ks (Jack Krug, Robert Keth, and Brayden Kunselman) accounted for all six of the Blue Raiders’ touchdowns in some manner and they piled up mucho yardage in Brookville’s conquest of the DuBois Beavers 42-28. The game was played in Brookville before a smattering of fans estimated […]
HE’S BAAAccck! The Carnack of PFN! Its time for Protime Predictions by Phil
September 10, 2020
Well, the long-awaited week is here. Neither Covid, nor Governor Wolf, nor anyone or anything else can prevent opening kickoffs of high school football across the Commonwealth. And just in time too. Mrs. Protime is one of the biggest #LetThemPlay proponents there is. After spending the last 38 straight Fridays together with Protime, it is […]
2020 Player Profile: Kobe Bonnano, Redbank Valley @bonanno_kobe @RVBulldogs
September 7, 2020
Name: Kobe Bonanno High School: Redbank Valley High School Class of: 2021 Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 Position: DL/RB/QB Twitter: @bonanno_kobe Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Koab Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 1 Sister College Major (if decided): Mechanical Engineering Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Wrestling […]
Thoughts and Observations as the 2020 Season Opens
September 7, 2020
To kick things off, everyone knows it has been a bizarre year all around. 2020 is probably the strangest and most unparalleled year in our lifetimes. But, in spite of it all, here we are days before Pennsylvania high school football opens its season. Kids and coaches have worked hard, and they worked hard […]
By All Accounts Kids (and Coaches) Excited to be Playing Football @TjWingard @DASDBeavers @Bison__Football @coachjanocko
September 6, 2020
. The response from long-time coach, Tim Janocko, was the same as first year coach, T.J. Wingard, ‘it was fantastic and the kids enjoyed it’. Their answer was to the question, ‘how did it feel to be playing football again after all this craziness with Covid?’ The Beavers of DuBois led by Wingard travelled […]
2020 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: CLAUDE GODINEAUX, CEDAR CLIFF @CedarCliff_AD @claudegodineux
August 20, 2020
Claude Godineaux Cedar Cliff High School 2022 Height: 6’2″ Weight: 305 Position: OT/DT Twitter: @claudegodineux Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Roast Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 2 brothers College Major (if decided): not sure yet Favorite subject in school: science Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: […]
2020 PFN Profile: Logan Pick, Montgomery @pick_logan @Coach_Bozella
August 17, 2020
Name: Logan Pick High School: Montgomery Area High School Class: 2021 Height: 5’10″ Weight: 160 pounds Position: WR/DB Twitter:@pick_logan Siblings: Weston Pick College Major: Business/Marketing Other Sports: Track&Field Favorite Subject in School: Math Why do you play football? I’ve played football since I was little just because my dad liked it. In about 8th grade […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Daniel Ficca, Central Dauphin @notdanielficca @CDRamsFootball
August 16, 2020
Daniel Ficca, #23 Central Dauphin High School 2021 Height: 5’ 10” (growth plates still “open”!) Weight: 205 linebacker, fullback/tight end Twitter: @notdanielficca Your nickname, if you have one you would like to share: FiccDaddy, Ficcnation, Big Ficc … Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): I have one sister, Magee who is 15. I also […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Connor Ford, Brockway @connerjford1 @BrockwayFootba1
August 14, 2020
Name: Conner Ford High School: Brockway Class of: 2021 Height: 5’8″ Weight: 170 Position: QB/CB Twitter: @connerjford1 Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister College Major (if decided): Pre-med biochemistry Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Football and baseball Favorite subject in school: Chemistry Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our […]
2020 Player Profiles: Jake Davis, Southern Columbia @Jdavis1020 @SoCoTigerSports
August 13, 2020
Name: Jake Davis High School: Southern Columbia (Catawissa,Pa) Class of: 2021 Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 Position: CB/WR Twitter: @Jdavis1020 Siblings: Emily 19, Sophomore attending Pennsylvania State University College Major (if decided): Education or Business Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Basketball and Track Favorite subject in school: History Any team […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez, Cedar Cliff @nextupmir_22 @CedarCliff_AD
August 10, 2020
Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez Cedar Cliff 2021 Position: RB/S Height: 5’10″ Weight: 180 lbs. Twitter: @nextupmir_22 Siblings: two brothers and two sisters College Major: sports and fitness Other sports: Only track, but thinking about wrestling. Favorite subject in school: Science Team Goals: Everyone works together and does their part. How has football helped me: It helped me […]
The AML Dominates the KSAC in Pennsylvania’s First H.S. Football Game of the Year
August 8, 2020
The Cancel Culture and football nay-sayers were losers in the Allegheny Mountain League’s 24-6 victory over the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference last night in Brockway at Frank Varischetti Field. “We need to play football. The kids need to play football. I hope the PIAA does the right thing,” stated winning coach Tony Gerg of […]
2020 Player Profile: Gavin Garcia, Southern Columbia @gavingarcia_ @SoCoTigerSports
August 3, 2020
Gavin Garcia RB / DB Southern Columbia 2022 Height: 5-8 Weight: 180 lbs. Twitter: @gavingarcia_ Siblings: Gaige, Garrett, Grady College Major (if decided): Sports medicine Other sports: Wrestling and track Favorite subject: Wood shop Team goals for 2020: State championship – undefeated season Individual goals for 2020: 3,000 yards rushing Do you have a favorite […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Caleb Brubaker, Mechanicsburg @Calebbru27 @GoMechanicsburg @MASHCatsCoach @MASHfootballboo
July 29, 2020
Caleb Brubaker Mechanicsburg Area Senior High 2021 WR/S Height: 6’0″ Weight: 180 Twitter: @Calebbru27 Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters College Major (if decided): Environmental biology Other Sports: Rugby Favorite Subject in School: Biology Team goals for the upcoming 2020 season: Win the division. Personal goals for the 2020 season: Reach 100 tackles and be top […]
2020 Player Profile: Ben Glasl, Brockway @BenGlasl @BrockwayFootba1
July 29, 2020
Name: Ben Glasl Brockway Area Jr./Sr. High School 2021 WR/SS Height: 5’6” Weight: 135 Twitter @BenGlasl Siblings: 2 brothers and 1 sister College Major: undecided Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Baseball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our goal is to win each […]
2020 Player Profile: Timmy Smith, Central Dauphin @timsmith_3442 @CDRamsFootball
July 28, 2020
Name: Timmy Smith High School: Central Dauphin High School Weight: 195lbs Height: 6’1 Position: RB, WR, OLB Twitter: @timsmith_3442 Siblings: One sister College Major: criminal justice Other sports you participate in: Wrestling, Track Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for 2020: Make it back to the state championship. If you are goal-oriented, […]
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