August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Cedar Cliff Colts
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Cedar Cliff Colts Head Coach: Colin Gillen Class 6A 2024 Record: 4-6 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost QB Bennett Secrest 6’0” 200 RB/LB Kade Finkboner 5’11”. 205 OL/DL Guner Hiller 6’3” 310 OL/DL Hezikyah Latini 6’5” 295 CB/WR Julius Tirado 6’0” 170 returning starters Sr WR/FS Owen Anastasi 6’ 0” 180 Sr […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Montoursville Warriors
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Montoursville Warriors Head Coach: Joe Hanna Class 3A 2024 Season Record: 6-6 PIAA District 4 Key Starters lost Todd Crawford WR/DB Nicco DeSanto OL/DL Gavin Hawley K Owen Kleinman TE/LB Landon Morehart OL/DL Michael Reeder WR/DB returning starters Christian Banks RB/LB 5’9 190 Sr Kingston Fisher TE/DE 6’3 220 Sr Kane Moore WR/DB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers Head Coach: Dante Paul Class 2A 2024 Season Record: 7-5 PIAA District 5 Key Starters lost Cooper Huston, Haydon Hutzell, Zander Ritenour, Trace Hay returning starters Levi Leonard OL/DL 2026 Seth Kimmel RB/LB 2026 Cody Livengood OL/DL 2026 Carter Twombly DL 2026 Key Newcomers TBD 2025 Schedule Season Outlook […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Catasauqua Rough Riders
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Catasauqua Rough Riders Head Coach: Joe Henrich Class 2A 2024 Season Record: 3-8 PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost Jordan Bradshaw (RB/DB), Matt Fotta (OL/DL), Taven Ying (OL/DL), Jacob Ramos (OL/DL), Braden Bartholomew (LB) returning starters Braeden Smith (DL), Chris Wellington (LB), Manny Bolmer (S), Chase Kratochvil (LB), Tyler Limandri (S), JoJo Lafond […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Blue Devils Head Coach: Rick Knox Class 2A 2024 Record: 8-2 Inter AC League Key Starters lost OLB Sean Brett, Matt McTamney (Shot Put West Chester), OL Grayson Scott(Lehigh), RB Finn Whittle(Widener), returning starters Kyle Cameron OL 6’3 315 SR, Aaron Clark WR 6’0 180 SR, Amari Fallen DL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach: Bob Stelma Class 5A PIAA District 2 2024 Season Record: 0-11 Key Starters lost Paul Riggs, Tyler Ruddy, Kam Ingram, Carson Brown, Jake Dubaskas, Tyler Mattis returning starters Liam Corbett-OL/DL -Senior- 6’2″ 215lbs- Liam will be a 3-year starter for us. Offensively has played Center Guard and […]
2025 PFN Preview: The Northern Lehigh Bulldogs
July 30, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Northern Lehigh Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Tout Class 2A 2024 Season Record: 7-4 PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost LB Isaac Raaber, TE-LB Ayden Oswald, C- Eli Grady, OT Cyrus Kinchen returning starters TB/LB Sr. Grady Newhard, OT/DE Sr. Nate Kuhns, OG Sr. Kayden Novicki, OG Jr. Landen Klimek, WR/CB Jr. Ryan Zambo, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Big Spring Bulldogs
July 30, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Big Spring Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Sinkovich Class 3A 2024 Record: 4-6 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost TJ Johnson- WR Nader Alajlouni CB Brady Singer RB/LB Spencer Cachara OLB/RB Grant Hall- RB Brexton Heckendorn- TE/DE Davis Moore OT returning starters Ethan Hoover Jr DE 6’0 225 Chase Fry SR QB 6’0 175 […]
2025 Team Preview: The Lower Merion Aces
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lower Merion Bulldogs Head Coach: Joe Augustine Class 6A 2024 Season Record:1-9 District 1 Key Starters lost Andrew Payne (FB/OLB) Jace Rothberg (CB) Shane Hermosissma (RB/OLB) returning starters Charles Welgs SR. OT 6’3 285; Kechan Miller SR OT 6’4 330; Nick DeLuca SR QB 6’0 175; Thomas Burke SR WR 5’10 175; Ethan […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The West Catholic Burrs
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The West Catholic Burrs Head Coach: Don Richardson Class 2A 2024 Record: 3-7 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Kal-El Durham Jaden Meekins Alex Suah returning starters Basir McCoy, DB, 6′-1″, 165, 2026 Aaron Williams, WR, 5′-10″, 175, 2026 Sya’mir Jackson, WR, 5′-11″, 160, 2027 Kyeir Hankerson, LB, 6′-2″, 190, 2026 Angelo Rossi, ATH, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Port Allegany Gators
July 28, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Bienkowski Class 1A 2024 Record: 14-1 PIAA District 9 Key Starters lost Off and Def Line: Juuso Young and Carson Neely returning starters Aiden Bliss RB/LB 6’0 200 2026 Tristan Kiser RB/LB 5’8 160 2026 Nick Wilfong WR/CB 5’9 160 2026 Ethan Tarbox OL/DL 6’2 225 2026 Jarrod […]
Roman Catholic’s Beals Gives Commitment
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
One of the more sought-after recruits in the Philadelphia area, Roman Catholic QB Semaj Beals, announced on X Sunday that he committed to the University of Akron. Beals, who also received over 20 offers, including from USC, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, and Syracuse. Last season, Beals threw for 4135 yards and […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Father Judge Crusaders
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Father Judge Crusaders Head Coach: Ryan Nase 2024 Record: 3-8 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Derrick Kennedy RB/DB Dave Pierson OL/DL Ryan Shelton K/P returning starters Mekhi Bartlett OLB/TE 6’2 215 2026 Dominic Berghaier LB 5’10 175 2026 Jacob Brennan RB/LB 5’9 200 2026 Bobby Donohue OL/DL 6’1 225 2027 John Fogarino […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Holy Cross Crusaders
July 26, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Holy Cross Crusaders Head Coach: Joe Giorgio Class: 1A 2024 Record: 3-8 PIAA District 2 Key Starters Lost: Josh Lentowski John Elko Calder Lehman Fred Ceccacci Austin Burling David Jennings Returning Starters Branden Fadl OL/DL 6’3 310 SR Gregg Novak OL/DL 6’2 245 SR Kevin Vincent WR/OLB 5’11 175 SR Leland Wudarski FB/LB 5’10 190 […]
Central Bucks East’s Magnus Figeroa Gives Commitment
July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
On Friday afternoon, Central Bucks East Magnus Figeroa took to X to announce his commitment to Marist University. The Red Foxes offered the 6’2, 265 two-way lineman on July 18. The Red Foxes compete in the Pioneer Football League. Last season, Figeroa had 35 tackles and 2 sacks in 9 games for the Patriots.
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Lancaster Catholic Crusaders
July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lancaster Catholic Crusaders Head Coach: Chris Maiorino PIAA District 3 Class 2A 2024 Season Record 7-5 Key Starters lost David Stefanow Charlie Warren Zach Dresch Gabe Cherasaro Anthony Leone Isaac Veldeer returning starters Brandon Way RB/DB SR 2026 Colton Hegener WR/DB SR 2026 Corde Douglass RB/DB JR 2027 Chris Baumler RB/LB JR […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Springfield Cougars
July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Springfield Cougars Head Coach: Chris Britton Class 5A 2024 Record: 12-2 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Chris Dolan, Nate Romano, Brian Delaney, Jackson Kennedy returning starters Tanner Coll, RB/LB, 5’10 180 SR Luke Valerio RB/DB 5’9 16 Alex McGinnis OL/LB 6’2 215 JR Dom Stewart OL/DL 6’3 295 SR Evan Herzig RB/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Ephrata Mountaineers
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach: Kris Miller PIAA DISTRICT 3 Class 5A 2024 Record 6-4 Key Starters lost Caleb Grant QB, Brayden Brown RB/OLB), Dominic Pugh TE/OLB, Nick Keller WR/DB, Landan Barton OL, Brennan Frymoyer OL/DL, Landon Pilon OL, Dahvir Atkins DB, Trenton Riley DL, Dylan Oberholtzer OL/DL returning starters Aaron Young WR/S 5’6” […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pine Grove Area Cardinals
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Pine Grove Area Cardinals Head Coach: Dave Shiffer Class: 3A PIAA District 11 2024 Season Record: 1-9 Key Starters lost Robbie Schaeffer, Brody Ibarra, Brayden Lyons, Alex Pillsbury, Peyton Kintzel returning starters Wyatt Dixon, WR/CB, 6’0, 182, 2026 Dru Herber, K, 6’3, 178, 2028 Wyatt Snyder, QB/LB, 6’3, 227, 2026 Angel Ditzler, WR/S, […]
Roman Catholic’s Gaskin Announces Commitment
July 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Earlier today, Roman Catholic Rising Sr DB Justus Gaskin announced that he was committing to Stoney Brook University. Gasking chose Stoney Brook over Brown, Merrimack, and Army West Point Last season Gaskin made 48 tackles and had one fumble recovery for the Cahillites, who went 11-5 and fell 34-31 in Overtime to Bishop McDevitt in […]
Haverford School’s Frazier Commits to Syracuse
July 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
On June 30, Haverford School’s Defensive Tackle Walt Frazier committed to Syracuse. The 6’3 295 lb rising senior registered 11.5 sacks, 19 TFL, and 68 total tackles last season for the Fords Among Division 1 FBS offers that he received were from: Cincinnati, Kentucky, UMass, Temple, Buffalo, UConn
Mulholland Kicks Helps West Team to Victory in Hero Bowl
May 30, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
SPRINGFIELD: For several players, Thursday marked the final time that they would ever put on the pads and step onto the football field. James Mulholland is one of them and he will walk away with a memory that’ll last him the rest of his life has he kicked three field goals to propel the West […]
St Joseph’s Preps Grounds and Pounds It’s Way to Three Peat
December 8, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
MECHANICSBURG When you have been as successful as the St Joseph Prep Hawks have been you tend to know what helps you find success. Stellar offensive line play is the one constant for the Hawks during their latest dynasty. Saturday night was no difference behind the offensive line consisting of Sean Molley, Kahaul Stewart, Jake […]
Green and Gold Standard:Bonner-Prendie wins First State Championship in School’s History
December 6, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
MECHANICSBURG: Last season Monsignor Bonner-Archbishop Prendergast’s (Bonner-Prendie) season ended prematurely with a heart breaking 28-27 loss to Dallas in the State Quarterfinal. The loss didn’t sit well for the Friars. It wasn’t wrong after that Bonner-Prendie started setting their eyes on the 2024 season. This offseason the Friars were moved up a division in the […]
2024 Class 5A Title Game Preview: Roman Catholic
December 5, 2024 | Willie McGonigle
Roman Catholic v Bishop McDevitt PIAA Class 5A Title Game Friday, 7pm Roman Catholic Cahillites PIAA District 12 Class AAAAA League Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Head Coach Rick Prete Overview: Usually the Buzz coming from the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets in December is about the latest version of Roman Catholic’s storied basketball […]
