District 1
August 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Abington Ghost
August 5, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Abington Ghost Head Coach: Bruce Fleming Class 6A 2024 Season Record: 1-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost John Wright DL (Kutztown) Brayden Davis WR (Ursinus) George Clay Jr. WR/DB Charlie Thomson DE/TE Drew Preno OL Cain Kendra OL Tim Brown DB Andrew Rameriz RB/DB returning starters Offensive Starters Returning: Sr. WR Jake […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Phoenixville Area High School Phantoms
August 5, 2025 | Jason Napoli
The Phoenixville Phantoms HEAD COACH: Anthony Ciarlello CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 9-2 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Talon Romance, Kevin Kingsbury, Deacon Williams, Trey Lear, Tre Wheeler, Chris Mull, Andrew Kirk, TJ Howard Returning starters Cameron English, OT/DE, 6’3”, 255, 2026/ JT Grohowski OT/NG, 5’9”, 270, 2027 Christopher Potuznik OG/NG 5’9”, 280, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Radnor Raptors
August 4, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Radnor Raptors Head Coach: Drew Devitt Class 5A 2024 Season Record: 4-7 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Mason Shieh, John Belveal, Patrick Burke, Charlie Nevins, Tyler Vitale, Alex Gaskill returning starters Mikey Enright- WR/S-2026, Luke Reilly- QB-2026, Jake McDonald- OL/DL-2026, Ryder Freeman-OL/DL-2026, Bryce Furey- LB/TE-2026, Kyle Tomczak-WR/DB-2026, Blake Tidmarsh- OL/DL-2026 Key […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The William Tennett Panthers
August 3, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The William Tennett Panthers Head Coach: Colin Leach PIAA District 1 Class 6A 2024 Season Record: 3-7 Key Starters lost Aj Alwan Joey Hebling Sean Hazlett Isaiah Rosario Nick Taylor Dan Ellis Justin Frederic Danny Fox returning starters Sr. Derrek Guenther ATH 6′ 195 Sr. Trey Noll ATH 5’8 170 Sr. Jordan Lawson […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Marple Newtown Tigers
August 3, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Marple Newtown Tigers Head Coach Chris Gicking Class 5A 2024 Record: 8-4 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost 3-year starters Lou DILUZIO, Eric Janda, and Brett Cowan (Ursinus) graduate. Luke Volpi (Nova) anchored the OL with CJ Hasson (Stevenson) , Bobby Knapp LB (Williamson) Jude Jelus completed 62% of his passes and will play […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Strath Haven Panthers
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Strath Haven Panthers Head Coach: Kevin Clancy Class 5A 2024 Record: 10-2 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost James Fisher RB/DB, Jahi Curtis TE-DE, Shane Green FB/LB returning starters Luke Mulhern LB, Nick Farabaugh G/DE, Greyson LaFrance CB, Jalen Starr Jr CB, Quinn Kell SR. SS Key Newcomers Ryan Mudrick SR RB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The New Hope Solebury Lions
August 2, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The New Hope Solebury Lions Head Coach: Dale Smith Class 2A 2024 Record: 2-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Colin Foster (Injury) Cole Catalano (Injury) Chase Lumio (Transfer) Will Valasquez (Transfer) Sam Morrin (Graduated) Aiden Olds (Graduated) Derrick Chrencick (Graduated) returning starters Jake Peterson RB/DE, 6´0 220 SR. Jason Huggins OL/DL 6´4 235 […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Penn Manor Slot/DB Jalen Dupree
August 1, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jalen Dupree Slot/saftey Penn Manor Class Of 2027 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 166 Other sports you play Basketball/track Have you won any awards? 2nd team all offensive Coach says: “Another talented kid I coached against last year that I’m looking forward to working with. Dynamic runner and overall talent. Will be playing the slot for […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Methacton Warriors
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Methacton Warriors Head Coach: Eric Ranieri Class 5A 2024 Season Record: 3-7 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Shane Corne, Ryan Brandi, Henri Zeneli, Alex Shaw, Ryan Yeager, Nick Fazio, Hezekiah Wright-Jones returning starters Roman Brown- RB/LB, 5’10, 205, JR Gabe Franks- OL/DL, 6’3, 240, SR Saivion Smith- WR/DB, 5’10, 170, SR Andrew […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pottsgrove Falcons
July 31, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Pottsgrove Falcons HEAD Coach: Bill Hawthorne CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 7-4 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost OT/DL, Dante Bibbs, OL/DL, Justin Coons OL/DL, Jacob Frederick OL/DL, Mason Kraichley TE/DE, Cam Waller WR/DB, Tommy Sambrick TE/LB, Brandon McGinley WR/ DB, Devon Grinnage WR/DB, Chayse Roberts Sr, FB/DL, Jake Palladino, K/P, Jake Gondos K/P, Cole […]
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 Player Preview: Getting to Know West Chester East/Rutgers commit Tyler Duell
July 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tyler Duell OT West Chester East Class of 2026 6’5-300 Multiple All-State honors Rutgers Commit Offer Sheet: Central Michigan, Kent St, Duke, Akron, Liberty, ECU, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, UMass, Cincinnati, FAU, Pitt, West Virginia, Missouri, Nebraska, ODU, Buffalo, UConn, Kentucky, Wake Forest, Georgia Coach says: “Obvious big size with athletic agility. Leader on and off […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Penn Manor TE/OLB Tristan Ronan
July 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tristan Ronan Slot receiver/Tight end and outside linebacker Penn Manor high school Class Of 2027 Jersey #5 HT/WT6′ 190 Other sports Basketball First team all academic Twitter @TristanRonan5 Coach says: “With this being my first year as the head coach at Penn Manor, I had the opportunity to coach against Tristan last year in Section […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Upper Merion Vikings
July 28, 2025 | Jason Napoli
The Upper Merion Vikings HEAD COACH: Marquis C Weeks CLASS 5A 2024 Season Record: 1-9 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost QB Jackson Solley (Transfer) WR Erik Ramirez-Perez, DL/OL Anthony Browm, DL/OL Malachi Wynn, OL Aiden Harding, WR/LB Vincint Viti, DE/TE Brodie Marshbank, K/P Chase O’Donnell Returning starters Teddy Walmsley, TE/LB, 5’11” 205lbs ,2026, […]
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 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 Player Preview: Getting to know West Chester East Wr/Db Chase Szollose
July 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Chase Szollose Wr, cb, kr, pr, k West Chester East Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’11 175 Junior year : 42 receptions 500+ yards 3 touchdowns 1 interception. Other sports Lacrosse 1st team all Chesmont wr. Honorable mention eastern pa wr. Honorable mention all area wr Twitter @chase_szollose Coach says: “Chase is a multi […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Shanahan Eagles
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Bishop Shanahan Eagles HEAD COACH: Paul Meyers CLASS 4A 2024 Season Record: 9-3 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Jayden Snook Kevin Roth Chase Riccardo Sam Conte Returning starters Anthony Aquila, QB/SS, 6’0″, 190, 2026 Dan Keenan, Slot/DB, 5’10, 190, 2026 Aidan Civitella, WR/DB, 6’0, 185, 2026 Nate Bracken, RB/DB, 5’10”, 2026 Nate […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Upper Moreland WR Larry Hughes
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Larry Hughes WR Upper Moreland Class Of 26 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-4 185 Other sports Basketball 3x first team all league Twitter @Larry16hughes Coach says: “Tall athletic catches everything thrown his way. Let’s get to know Larry! Why do you play football? I’ve played football since 6 and it’s a lifestyle now Who is your […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Upper Perkiomen OT/DT Tice Hallman
July 22, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Tice Hallman Upper Perkiomen High School Class of 2026 OT/DT Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’2 265lbs Coach says: Tice has been a team captain since he was a Sophomore with overwhelming votes and respect from teammates. Tice is a highly intelligent, hard working young man with a blue collar attitude. He works hard at being someone […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Marple Newtown RB/DB Brett Wolski
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brett Wolski Running Back, Safety Marple Newtown High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’7, 160 1,000 yard Rusher, 77 tackles in a season Other sports Lacrosse 1st team All Delco Rb, 2nd team All State Safety, 2nd Team All purpose player, Honorable mention RB and Safety Twitter @brettwolski5 Coach says: “Brett is a […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Springfield Slot/LB Tanner Coll
July 17, 2025 | Billy Splain
Tanner Coll Slot/Outside backer Springfield High school (Delco) Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10” 195 13 TDS, 1300+ Scrim Yds on About 125 Touches over my starts Other sports Baseball 2x Central League Champ/All Central League / All Delco Twitter @TannerColl22 Coach says: “Tanner is a two way starter that mixes speed, strength and […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Haverford High School RB/LB Liam Taylor
July 17, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Liam Taylor Haverford High School Class of 2026 RB/LB Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10 195 Other Sports: Lacrosse 2024 stats: 417 carries, 3,006 yards, 35 touchdowns CAL MVP, Delco Player of the Year, All state 1st team Twitter (X): @LiamTaylor2026 Coach Says: “Liam was the first 3,000 yard rusher in Delaware County history. He is a […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Unionville RB/DB Brody McLaughlin
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brody McLaughlin RB and Corner Unionville High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #16 HT/WT 5’10 – 200 1750 total yards 1250 Rushing 400 Passing Other sports Lacrosse 1st team all league 1st team all area All state honorable mention Twitter @Brodymac16 Coach says: “Brody is a versatile, do-it-all player — a powerful runner who can […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Moreland & Temple commit Luke Sword!
July 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Luke Sword K/P Upper Moreland 6’4″ 175 Class of 2026 Committed to Temple Upper Moreland punter/kicker Luke Sword recently committed to Temple. We caught up with he and his head coach to talk about Luke and his decision: Coach says: “Tremendous punter and kicker. Extremely intelligent” Why do you play football? I have a huge […]
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