District 1
2026 Team Preview: The Marple Newtown Tigers
August 13, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
The Marple Newtown Tigers Head Coach: Chris Gicking PIAA District 1 Class 5A Central League 2025 Season Record: 5-6 Key Starters Lost Brett Wolski RB/DB Sean Grogan QB/DL Jack Dean WR/DB Aidin Curran LB/H Dom Diluzio C/DL Matt Hopson OL/DL Nick Delvecchio WR/DB Mike Murray DL/OL Jackson Park LB/TE Gideon Kwaning DB/WR Kyan Chisnall P/K […]
2026 Team Preview: The Interboro Bucs
August 13, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Interboro Bucs Head Coach: Patrick Fisher PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Del Val 2025 Season Record: 3-9 Key Starters lost Greg Ferrari Jake Roberts Andrew Kyle Returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Momodu Rogers QB/DB 5’10 185 2027 Aidan Doyle OL/DL 2027 Mason Marshall-Speights RB/LB 5’9 180 2028 Roman McCrary […]
2026 Team Preview: The Unionville Longhorns
August 12, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Unionville Longhorns Head Coach: Tim Murphy PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Ches-Mont – Central 2025 Season Record: 7-5 Key Starters lost Jack Gillespie OL/DL, Brody McLaughlin Rb, Tommy McGinnis QB, Drew Puleo Wr/DB returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Bret Patroni-OL/DL 6’3″ 280 2027 Alex Gonzalez-MLB/RB 5’10” 205 2027 Ethan […]
2026 Team Preview: The Downingtown East Cougars
August 12, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Downingtown East Cougars Head Coach: Michael Matta PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Chest-Mont League North Division 2025 Season Record: 8-4 Key Starters lost John Morin FB/LB Alex Rios LB Cooper Ward OL Zain Hassan OL Tommy Robinson DB Caleb Aikens LB returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Offensive Returner: Sr. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Blake Landherr-LB/TE/LS-Pennridge
August 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Blake Landherr Pennridge Class Of 2028 LB/TE/LS Jersey #42 6’2” 211lbs 135 tackles, 14 TFL‘s, 2 sacks Other sports Track First team all league linebacker, second team all eastern PA Twitter/X @BLandherr2028 Coach Says: Played/started in all 15 games last season at LB and had a monster year with 135 tackles and 14 TFLs. Began […]
2026 Team Preview: The Phoenixville Phantoms
August 10, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Phoenixville Phantoms Head Coach: Anthony Ciarlello PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Pioneer Athletic League – Frontier 2025 Season Record: 3-7 Key Starters lost Cameron English, OT, 6’3”, 255, 2026 Christopher Potuznik C 5’9”, 280, 2026 Patrick Carey TE 6’2” 185, 2026 Mike Venizia QB 6’1” 165 2026 Ryan Jacobson Kicker 6’0” 155, 2026 […]
2026 Team Preview: The Penncrest Lions
August 10, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Penncrest Lions Head Coach: Paul Graham PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Central League 2025 Record: 8-4 Key Starters lost Paul Graham QB Sean Benson DB/RB Owen Lynch OL/DL Orion Kolleh TE/OLB Dejon Fitzgerald DL returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Chase Callahan TE/OLB Kevin Graham DB Brody Allison DB Blase […]
2026 Team Preview: The Radnor Raptors
August 9, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Radnor Raptors Head Coach: Drew Devitt PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Central League 2025 Season Record: 2-9 Key Starters lost Mikey Enright Luke Reilly Ryder Freeman Jake McDonald returning starters Offensive Starters Returning: Miles Davis, WR, 5’11 170- SR Hendrick Bleyen, WR, 6’4 190-SR Ryan Chess, WR, 6’0 175-SR Aidan Swindells, TE,6’3 […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Juelz Robinson-RB-Downingtown East
August 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Juelz Robinson Downingtown East Class Of 2028 RB Jersey #8 5’10” 180lbs 1800 rushing yards 20TDS (Sophomore year) Other Sports Track State qualifier track Twitter @juerobinson2 Holds offers from Delaware st, Penn State, Temple, Lehigh, Florida st, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Cincinnati Coach says: 1,800 yard rushing-all county offered from Temple/Florida State/Vir Tech/Syracuse Why do you […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Paul Selden-K/P-Downingtown East
August 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Paul Selden Downingtown East Class Of 2027 K/P Jersey #99 5’11” 4/6 on fgs two from 42 All area 2nd team and all Ches-Mont kicker Twitter @PaulSeldenKicks Why do you play football? I have loved the sport of football since i was a kid. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? My favourite sports […]
2026 Team Preview: The Upper Darby Royals
August 7, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Upper Darby Royals Head Coach: Darrell Dulany PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Central League 2025 Season Record: 3-8 Key Starters lost A’zeem Spicer, Salah Abdur Rashid, Shyyon Branch returning starters Shamarr Purnell FS 6’2’ 195 2027, Safiy Salley QB 6,2 225 2028, Jaden Wilson RB 5’9’ 195, Mustapha Daboh CB / FS […]
2026 Team Preview: The Strath Haven Panthers
August 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Strath Haven Panthers Head Coach: Kevin Clancy PIAA District 1 Class 5A Central League 2025 Season Record: 10-3 Key Starters Lost 5 on offense and 5 on Defense Returning Starters offense: Landon Barlow 6-2 195 FB, Yosef Ali 5-10 190 HB, Kasey Hudson 5-8 175 HB Derrick Bradley 6-2 185 HB , Tyler Slaughter […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Michael Smith-OL/DL-Council Rock South
August 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Michael Smith Council Rock South Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #65 6’1” 255lbs 45 tackles/15 tfls last season Twitter/X: @M_Smith924 Why do you play football? I play football because it’s all I’ve ever known, ever since I could remember it’s meant everything to me. The pure grind, the ups and downs, the friendships along the […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: TJ Valletti-ATH-Springfield
August 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
TJ Valletti Springfield High School Class Of 2027 OLB/S/Edge/ RB/FB/ P Jersey #40 6’1 200 73 tot tackles, 42 solo, 4 ints (2 td), 15 tfl, 7 pbu Other sports Basketball, baseball District Champion, First team all state defensive ath Twitter/X @tjvalletti Coach Says: TJ is a three sport athlete that has his biggest plays […]
2026 Team Preview: The Garnet Valley Jaguars
August 3, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Garnet Valley Jaguars Head Coach: Eric Van Wyk PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Central League 2025 Season Record: 8-4 Key Starters lost Paxton Hunt Joey DiMarino Clayton Turner Brandon Scanlon Michael Costa Anthony Gifford Travis Griffith Billy Krause Nate Lengel Erick Spadea Fischer Travis returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Joey Ott-OL/DL-Bensalem
August 3, 2026 | Cody Brady
Joey Ott Bensalem High School Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #52 6’2 275 0 SACKS ALLOWED ALL LEAGUE OL Twitter/X @joeyott1 Coach Says: Joey has tremendous size and strength, along with his skillset and ability, he should once again be able play at a high level heading into his senior season. He is a mauler […]
2026 Team Preview: The Ridley Green Raiders
August 2, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Ridley Green Raiders Head Coach: Dave Wood PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Central League 2025 Season Record: 9-3 Key Starters lost Casey – OL Coskey – OL Hughes – DL Plummer – RB Solomon – QB Ruffin – WR returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year SR. OT Cooper Smith, 6’5, […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Chase Wiley-FB/OLB-Pottsgrove
August 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chase Wiley Pottsgrove Class Of 2027 FB/OLB Jersey #2 5’8” 190 Other sports Lacrosse Twitter/X @Chase_Wiley40 Why do you play football? I play football because it’s helped shape me for the future and build bonds for the rest of my life. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? DeVonta Smith, because you never hear […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Gene D’Amico-WR/DB-Ridley
August 1, 2026 | Cody Brady
Gene D’Amico Ridley High School Class Of 2027 Wide Receiver, Nickel Jersey #9 5’11 170 Other sports Lacrosse 2x All Conference Twitter/X @Gene__DAmico Coach Says: Another two year starter for us at OLB and also will be playing WR for us on the offensive side of the ball. He has a tremendous work ethic and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Gavin Lacey-RB/OLB-Council Rock South
July 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Gavin Lacey Council Rock South Class Of 2027 RB/OLB Jersey #20 5’9”/175 Other Sports Lacrosse Twitter @glace202 Why do you play football? I’ve just played since I was a little kid and I can’t imagine a reality where I didn’t play. It’s the best sport around. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Saquon […]
2026 Player Preview: Luke Cacciola-LB/DE/OL-Haverford
July 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Luke Cacciola Haverford High School Class Of 2027 LB/DE/OL Jersey #54 6’1” / 210 Twitter/X @LukeCacciola54 Coach Says: Luke returns as a defensive starter and will play OL for us this year too. Luke has been an amazing contributor on and off the field for our program. We are excited to see him have a […]
2026 Team Preview: The Upper Perkiomen Indians
July 29, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Upper Perkiomen Indians Head Coach: Dan Heinrichs PIAA District 1 Class 5A Conference: Pioneer Athletic Conference Frontier Division 2025 Season Record: 7-4 Key Starters lost #34 Brody Weiss (MLB, RB) #33 Kane Krier (OLB, FB) #50 Maddux Diaz (DT, OT) #53 Tice Hallman (OT) #11 Ethan Scharneck (TE, DE) #13 Tucker Ruch (CB, WR) […]
2026 Team Preview: The Spring-Ford Rams
July 29, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Spring-Ford Rams Head Coach Mike Palmer PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Pioneer Athletic League – Liberty 2025 Season Record: 6-5 Key Starters lost Blake Turner (WR/DB), Ryan Kerchner (TE/DE), Brayden Hinkle (RB) AJ Moyer (OL/DL), Cole Broderick (RB/LB) Ryan Reavy (K/P) returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Lynn Bellard (OL/DL) […]
2026 Team Preview: The Upper Dublin Cardinals
July 27, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Upper Dublin Cardinals Head Coach: Bret Stover PIAA District 1 Class: 5A Conference: Suburban One League Continental 2025 Record: 4-6 Key Starters lost Justin Waugh DE Kutztown, Benji Ravitz TE Elon, Jacob Reif WR, Gavin Lapa K/P, Potter Rudl OL Millersville returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year QB Lawson Tyler 6’5 […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jimmy Cross-FS-Bensalem
July 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jimmy cross Bensalem High School Class Of 2028 Free safety Jersey #4 5’11/165lbs Twitter/X @jimmycross00 Coach Says: Jimmy has exceptional skill and ability as a 2-way varsity starter. A complete player on the defensive side of the ball at safety. Heading into his junior season, Jimmy should be a stalwart and has the opportunity to […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Christian Crump-RB/WR/DB-Conestoga
July 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Christian Crump Conestoga High School Class Of 2028 WR/RB/DB Jersey #4 5’10/175 OPOTY (Freshmen) Twitter/X @TankCrump Coach Says: Christian’s sophomore campaign had a ton of promise but was unfortunately cut short by injury. He has put on 15lb of muscle and not lost a step. He will be a shut down corner for our secondary […]
2026 Team Preview: Souderton Indians
July 24, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Souderton Indians Head Coach: Ed Gallagher PIAA District 1 Class 6A Conference: Suburban One League – Continental Key Starters lost QB Ben Walsh WR / CB Hunter Smeltz WR / FS Timmy Meehan FB / DT Michael McCormick OLB Noah Porter HB / CB Mujana Sudi returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Mike Neville-RB/WR-Springfield
July 24, 2026 | Cody Brady
Mike Neville Springfield High School Class Of 2027 RB/WR Jersey #5 5’10” 165 Other sports Lacrosse Second team all league, honorable mention all county Twitter/X @mikeneville2027 Coach Says: Mike is a great athlete that started both ways last year. He has is equally talented running or receiving. He has worked hard in the weightroom to […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nate Seasholtz-OL/LB-Pope John Paul II
July 22, 2026 | Cody Brady
Nate Seasholtz Pope John Paul II Class Of 2028 Offensive Line, Linebacker Jersey #64 6’0 205 lbs Why do you play football? To make my loved ones proud and better myself for the future It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Having fun with my teammates Who is your favorite sports star […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Daniel Budo-OT/OG-Abington
July 21, 2026 | Cody Brady
Daniel Budo Abington Senior High School Class Of 2029 OT/OG Jersey #73 6’0 280 -Voted best freshman player in Bucks/ Montgomery County -Ranked top upcoming offensive player in Suburban One League 6A -Awarded Doug Moister “Trenchman” award Twitter/X @danielbudo73 Coach Says: Daniel Budo is a rising sophomore offensive lineman who started all 10 games as […]
