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‘I’m excited for the future’: new Kiski Area head football coach Colyn Haugh has big plans for fall

March 1, 2025 | Annabelle Aquino

Colyn Haugh is determined to turn his roster into ‘lightning rods’ rather than ‘energy vampires.’ As the recently hired head coach takes over the Kiski Area Cavaliers football program, Haugh looks to improve the team from a 4-6 record during the 2024-2025 season while also creating a positive environment for the players to develop. “Energy […]

Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Warren HS

February 28, 2025 | Billy Splain

Warren Area High School (Warren, PA) We are seeking Varsity assistants to join our program. Multiple paid and volunteer positions available. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Cody Bupp at buppc@wcsdpa.org. • Varsity Defensive Coordinator • Varsity Assistant (JV Offensive Coach, RBs/LBs) • Varsity Assistant (Oline & Dline)

Another @Go_Rout coaching job: Belle Vernon

February 26, 2025 | Billy Splain

The Belle Vernon Area School District is seeking an experienced and dynamic High School Head Football Coach. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-athlete development, academic excellence, and building upon our tradition of success both on and off the field. Interested individuals must submit their application by March 7 at 3:00pm. Please contact […]

Aaron Smetanka is the new Kiski School Head Football Coach

February 25, 2025 | Billy Splain

The Kiski School announce Aaron Smetanka as the new Head Coach of Kiski Football. A Western Pennsylvania native, Coach Smetanka attended North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University before matriculating at St. Vincent College, where he played as starting quarterback for two years. After St. Vincent’s, Smetanka played professional football in the Continental Indoor […]

Another @Go_Rout Coaches Corner Coaching job: Milton

February 11, 2025 | Billy Splain

Milton is looking for coaches at the High School and Junior High. Multiple paid positions and volunteer positions available. Contact Head Coach Matthew Wilson if interested. mattwilson9217@gmail.com

Job Opening: Lower Dauphin

February 11, 2025 | Billy Splain

Troy OC Interview

January 27, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett

(Video Interview) PA Football News sits down with Kyle Smith the OC for the State Champion Troy Trojans (Click link below to watch)

Carroll chooses Honick as new Head Coach

January 13, 2025 | Mike Livingston

RADNOR — The Archbishop Carroll Football team has found their man. The Patriots have elected to hire Stephen Honick ‘17 as the ninth head coach in school history and fourth since the retiring of legendary head man Dan Bielli back in 2010. Honick, statistically one of the best quarterbacks in program history, played for the […]

Warwick coaching position available

December 12, 2024 | Billy Splain

We are seeking a Varsity Assistant Coach to join our program. Experience coaching Special Teams is preferred, but not necessary. Interested applicants should email resume and letter of interest to HC, Bob Locker at blocker@warwicksd.org, and Earl Hazel at ehazel@warwicksd.org

(VIDEO) Troy Trojan Head Football Coach Jim Smith

November 25, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

(Video Interview) We sat down with Troy Trojan Head Football Coach Jim Smith to discuss the 2024 season, the playoffs and the deep run they are making to try to become the 2024 AA Pennsylvania State Champions (Click The Link Below For The Full Video Interview)

VIDEO – Towanda Black Knight Athletic Director Jack Young

November 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state who have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. In this installment of Classic Coaches and Local […]

(VIDEO) Williamsport Head Coach Mike Pearson

November 5, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PA Football News caught up with Williamsport Millionaire Head Coach Mike Pearson to get a rundown of their season, his amazing coaching journey and a look forward as they prepare to play Wilkes-Barre Friday night for a District title. (Click the link below to see the interview.)

Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice Interview

November 2, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PaFootballNews Caught up with Montgomery Head Coach Cory Tice to get a rundown of the season so far and a look going forward as they prepare to play at Line Mountain Saturday night 11-2-2024. (Click the link below to see the interview.)

Towanda Head Coach Jamie Wecker Interview

October 31, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PaFootballNews Caught up with Towanda’s Head Coach Jamie Wecker to get a rundown of the season so far and a look going forward as they prepare to play Bloomsburg at home Friday night 11-1-2024. (Click the link below to see the interview.)

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 5 of a six-part series)

October 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. If you have any interest in becoming a referee, please go to […]

Classic Coaches and Local Legends

October 3, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state that have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. […]

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 4 of a six-part series)

October 1, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 3 of a six-part series)

September 24, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

PIAA sanctions girls flag football

September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain

Today the PIAA, on a third and final reading, declared high school girls’ flag football an officially sanctioned sport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We at PFN are happy to hear this news and wish all those participating well in their new endeavor.

2024 Big 33 & East/West Specialist competition

September 18, 2024 | Billy Splain

2024 PSFCA Big 33/East-West Specialist Contest Sunday December 22, 2024 Spooky Nook Sports Center – in the Dome Registration Opens at 7:30 AM Contest begins at 8:00 AM ALL HEAD COACHES MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE PSFCA FOR THEIR SPECIALIST TO COMPETE. To register, email Mike Farr or John Zima Mike Farr: farrmj@icloud.com John Zima: kickit@.jt@gmail.com […]

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 2 of a six-part series)

September 17, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

Conversation with Coach – Max Shoemaker, Chestnut Ridge

September 16, 2024 | Phil Myers

Max Shoemaker was head coach at Bedford, his alma mater, for 13 years. He never wanted to leave, but through certain circumstances he was forced to give up coaching at Bedford. Why? A few years later he’s lured away by Chestnut Ridge for the same position he had at Bedford, plus Ridge wants him to […]

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 1 of a six-part series)

September 11, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

Conversation with Coach – Joe Headen, Susquehanna Township

September 9, 2024 | Phil Myers

Joe Headen has been the Susquehanna Township Indians’ head football coach since 2003 and has chalked up 124 victories. He is well-known in the central part of Pennsylvania for his willingness to help kids and his love of the game of football. But he is famous for giving one of the most inspirational pre-game high […]

Conversation with Coach – Andy Mills, Defensive Coordinator, Southern Columbia

September 3, 2024 | Phil Myers

(NOTE: Last Friday Coach Mills probably became the first defensive coordinator to be a part of 500 wins and the 500th was a shutout!) You know about Jim Roth, Southern Columbia’s head coach, who is not only Pennsylvania’s winningest football coach of all-time, but is among the winningest coaches in America. But did you know […]

Conversation with Coach – Mark Lyons, Central Valley

August 21, 2024 | Phil Myers

Central Valley has only ever had one football coach, the Beaver County Sports Hall of Famer, Mark Lyons. Coach Lyons has led the Warriors to 5 WPIAL titles and 4 PIAA state championship game appearances, winning the state gold medal twice. But it was a devastating loss to Wyoming Area in 2019 that made Lyons […]