October 2020
Jack Krug Leads Brookville to First Playoff Win in 10 Years
October 24, 2020 | Phil Myers
While football is the epitome of a team sport, sometimes an individual has a performance that lends one to believe that the team sport thing just isn’t so. Last night in Brookville in the District 9 AA semi-final between Ridgway and Brookville Jack Krug was that guy. All Mr. Krug did in leading his Brookville […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
October 22, 2020 | Phil Myers
Let’s recap Protime’s year through June. We’ve seen him do a damaging faceplant while walking and we’ve seen him have a triple hernia operation. The year is far from being over and Protime has had to deal with more physical ailments than Van Camp has beans. Long about August, Protime was asked to help his […]
Southern Columbia and Thomas Jefferson Football Have a Lot in Common @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars @SoCoTigerSports @gavingarcia_
October 20, 2020 | Phil Myers
If one is really honest about it, these two schools are probably at the top of the list as far as other teams in Pennsylvania wanting to emulate their programs. But are there any similarities between a small 2A school in the east set in the countryside and a 4A school in the west set […]
Conversation with Coach – Carmen DeFrancesco @AreaBerwick @jakelann65 @masonlaubach1
October 16, 2020 | Phil Myers
Note: This interview was conducted in July, 2020 All Pictures via Tom Brooks Photography How does a guy who owned 2 NAPA franchises end up coaching high school football? On top of that how does he land head coaching gigs at Mt. Carmel and Berwick, two of the most storied high school football programs in […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
October 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
A lot of unusual things happened to Protime in 2020 and none of them turned out to be good. Last week he talked about his March faceplant. This week he will recount his June hernia operation which he would just as soon forget also. At first Protime thought he was gaining weight when he noticed […]
Muncy’s Defense Shines in Knocking off Northwest @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet @MuncyFootball
October 10, 2020 | Phil Myers
The Muncy Indians used a tough and tenacious defense that got better as the game wore on to thwart the Northwest Rangers 21-13 last night at Stanley F. Schuyler Memorial Stadium in Muncy. After the Rangers drove 89 yards on their initial possession to open the scoring in the first quarter, the Muncy ‘D’ didn’t […]
Protime Predictions by Phil
October 8, 2020 | Phil Myers
It isn’t easy being Protime. As stated last week, 2020 has not been kind to very many people including the PFN gridiron guesser. In early March right when the virus was starting to grip the Nation, Protime made a terrible blunder. He was out walking and looking at his cell phone at the same time. […]
2020 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: DANIEL SHUSTER, CAMP HILL @Dannyshuster42 @camphillfb
October 7, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Daniel R. Shuster Position: QB, S Camp Hill 2021 Height: 180 Weight: 6’1” Twitter: @Dannyshuster42 Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): two brothers College Major (if decided): Not at this time Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Basketball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football […]
Tussey Mountain, with A Lot of Lucko, Grounds Out Glendale @TusseyMtTitans @GlendaleVkingFB
October 3, 2020 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
(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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
. 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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 | Phil Myers
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 […]
