District 10
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Oil City Lineman Tanner Kightlinger
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tanner Kightlinger Offensive and defensive tackle Oil city Class Of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6-1 325 First team offense Twitter @TKightlinger25 LET’S GET TO KNOW TANNER Why do you play football? I enjoy to hit people and it’s always been what I love Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams because he […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Butler Area lineman Leland Anderson
July 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Leland Anderson LT DT Butler area senior highschool Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6-0 230lbs allowed 0 sacks last year Other sports Boxing and track and field 2x letter for football, 1x letter for track, and a 3x golden glove champion Twitter @Leland_A_73 Coach says “Leland got playing time as a sophomore lineman but […]
Julius Phillips commits to Youngstown
July 11, 2024 | Annabelle Aquino
On Thursday, July 11, defensive back and wide receiver Julius Phillips Jr. verbally committed to Youngstown State Football. The 6’0″ 180-pound athlete at Farrell High School completed almost 500 career yards and nine touchdowns, including five touchdowns in his most recent junior season. While Phillips has been at Farrell, the Steelers have been District 10, […]
Metro Pulls Away To Win 86th Save-an-Eye All-Star Game
June 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
Erie – The Metro erased an early deficit, then cruised to a 28-7 victory Friday night at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium in the 86th Erie Lions Club Save-an-Eye All-Star Football Game. Cathedral Prep’s tailback Suhtaun Lewis rushed for a game-high 142 yards on 11 carries, while Mercyhurst Prep’s Jason Ellman caught two touchdown passes to […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know TyShawn Jones-Harbor Creek Huskies RB
May 30, 2024 | Daniel Reed
TyShawn Jones Harbor Creek HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB Jersey Number: 26 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Nothing at the moment Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Tyshawn04607103 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: TyShawn is an explosive player, we are hoping to get another great year […]
Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights
May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Jack Wolfe-Grove City Eagles OL/DL
May 20, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Jack Wolfe Grove City High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 57 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 235lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Second Team All Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @JackWolfe57 ————————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Senior OL/DL, great player, future in college football! GETTING […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Harbor Creek LB/FB Tobias Vahey
May 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tobias Vahey LB/FB Harbor Creek Class Of 2025 Jersey # 32 HT/WT 5’11-205lbs 2 TFL 49 Total Tackles Other sports Baseball 2nd team all region Twitter @tobyvahey32 Coach says: Tobias developed into a versatile player on offense, block & catching the ball. Did a great job at LB on defense. Why do you play football? […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Nathan Greer-Grove City Eagles WR/OLB/S
May 6, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Nathan Greer Grove City High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/OLB/S Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x All-Region, 2x All-District, 2x All-State Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @nathangreer_11 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: What else can I really say other than Nathan […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Aidan Gardner-Wilmington Greyhounds Slot WR
May 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Aidan Gardner Wilmington High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): LB/FB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @AidanGardner_02 —————————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Aidan will be called upon to lead our team this season. He has […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Jadon Phillips from Hickory High School
May 1, 2024 | David Burnworth
Words from the Head Coach: Jadon is a very intelligent football player with elite athleticism and phenomenal ball skills. He has tremendous work ethic and is in for a breakout year on the offensive side of the ball during the 2024 season. Our Defensive Back Jadon Phillips was recognized by Max Preps as a […]
2024 Interview with senior Brodie Miller from Sharon High School
February 4, 2024 | David Burnworth
Brodie Miller Sharon High School 2025 OT/DE What were your personal goals heading into the 2023 season, and were you able to achieve said goals? My personal goal was to lead my team to a district title, but I was not able to achieve it. What is the best and worst part of a Sharon […]
Brad ‘Bo’ Orlando Resigns as McDowell Head Coach
January 9, 2024 | Phil Myers
Erie McDowell will be looking for a new head football coach as Brad Orlando has resigned after 10 years leading the Trojans onto the field of play every Friday night in the fall. Orlando’s record at McDowell was 81-37 with the Trojans playing not only Cathedral Prep, but some quality teams from New York and […]
Stone Saunders & Company lead the PA 4A Writers All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Bishop McDevitt HS in the state capital has 5 players who were honored with PA 4A All-State honors voted on by Pennsylvania Writers. Junior QB Stone Saunders (Kentucky commit) was named co-player of the year along with Junior RB Tiqwai Hayes of Aliquippa HS (Committed to Penn State). Saunders threw for 3522 yards & 56 […]
PIAA 3A Semi-Final Preview: A Look at Hickory
November 29, 2023 | Shane Lux
Hickory vs. Belle Vernon, Friday, December 1st, @ North Allegheny’s Newman Stadium How they got here: District 10 3A Playoffs 44-12 win vs. General McLane 38-7 win vs. Grove City 14-6 win vs. Sharon PIAA Playoffs 26-13 win vs. Central About the Hickory Hornets Schedule Hickory won their second District 10 title under Bill Dungee […]
Peters Township Advances to PIAA Semifinals
November 25, 2023 | Brett Gombita
On a cold Friday night in Erie, the Peters Township Indians defeated the Cathedral Prep Ramblers 33-14. Peters Township got off to an early lead, scoring a touchdown less than a minute and a half into the game when quarterback Nolan DiLucia connected with Ethan Wertman. The Indians then scored again, going up a quick […]
Redbank Moves on with Impressive 44-0 Win Over Cambridge Springs
November 25, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Redbank Valley Bulldogs advanced to the western Class 1A finals next week by beating the Cambridge Springs Blue Devils in convincing fashion on a calm and cold night at Meadville High School. The 44-0 shutout was Redbank’s first of the year, although in 7 of their prior 12 games they’ve held their opponent to […]
Westinghouse Wins Trilogy With Farrell
November 25, 2023 | Shane Lux
Farrell – The grudge match goes to the Bulldogs. The Farrell Steelers and Westinghouse Bulldogs met in the state quarterfinals for the third straight season. For the first time, the game was held at the Pegues Sports Complex, Lou Falconi Field. In 2021, Farrell knocked off the Bulldogs 24-7, and Westinghouse got revenge in 2022 […]
North Allegheny Roll Past McDowell, Winning 41-7
November 24, 2023 | Tyler Aaron
On the opening play of the game, North Allgheny’s Khiryn Boyd put North Allegheny in excellent field position thanks to his 73-yard kickoff return that put North Allegheny at the McDowell 15-yard line. North Allegheny put up 6 on the scoreboard two plays later when quarterback Logan Kushner ran it in and gave North Allegheny […]
5A PIAA Quarterfinal Preview: Peters Township vs Cathedral Prep
November 23, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The race for the state title has begun for Peters Township and Cathedral Prep as these teams will clash on Friday night. Cathedral Prep 7-3 (2-1) The Ramblers have made the playoffs every year since 2005 (19 straight years) and are on a five game win streak. This Rambler offense remains explosive as they have […]
Farrell vs. Westinghouse Part III Preview
November 22, 2023 | Shane Lux
PIAA AA Quarterfinal When – Friday, November 24th – 7 pm Where – Anthony J. Paulekas Stadium Lou Falconi Field Path to the Quarter Final Farrell – Defeated Wilmington 36-7, Defeated Mercyhurst Prep 16-9 Westinghouse – Defeated Berlin Brothersvalley 37-20, Defeated Central Clarion 46-30 2021 Result – Farrell 24 Westinghouse 7 Read the 2021 Recap […]
PIAA 6A Quarterfinal Round Preview: North Allegheny vs McDowell
November 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The race for the state title has begun for North Allegheny and McDowell as these teams will clash on Friday night. McDowell 8-4 (3-0) The McDowell Spartans come into this game 8-4 overall and coming off a 47-20 win over State College. The Trojans showed a dominating running game, with a great defensive effort. RB […]
PIAA State 1A Quarter-Final Preview – Redbank Valley vs. Cambridge Springs
November 22, 2023 | Phil Myers
This game will be a contrast in offensive styles. Redbank Valley likes to throw the rock to some talented receivers, but they keep you off balance and honest with a decent running game. Cambridge Springs likes to run and pound the ball at you, but they will pass effectively to keep defenses from stacking the […]
District 10 Championship Game Highlights
November 19, 2023 | Shane Lux
Hickory vs. Sharon Farrell vs. Mercyhurst Prep Lakeview vs. Cambridge Springs
Cambridge Springs Wins First D10 Title Since 1996
November 19, 2023 | Shane Lux
Meadville – It took 27 years, but the Cambridge Springs Blue Devils again rule District 10. Cambridge Springs overcame first and second-half deficits and a 28-22 loss to Lakeview on October 6th to win their first district title in nearly three decades. “It was all effort tonight,” said Cambridge Springs head coach Nate Liberty. “We […]
Farrell Gets Defensive – Wins Third Straight D10 AA Title
November 18, 2023 | Shane Lux
Meadville – Farrell used a suffocating defense to win their third straight District 10 AA title with a 16-9 victory over Mercyhurst Prep. Coming into Saturday’s title game, something had to give as the Lakers went into the contest averaging over 58 points a game while the Steelers, on average, gave up less than 12 […]
Indians prove they’re for real. 21-7 victory over Meadville on rainy night.
November 18, 2023 | Quincy Piper
Not very often do we see trilogy matchups occur outside the confines of the combat sports arena. But see one unfold we did, in the birthplace of the zipper. The first time these two teams crossed paths was two years ago this coming Sunday. When the Indians lost a heart-breaker 34-27. “A lot of the […]
McDowell Rushes Past State College
November 18, 2023 | Todd Ross
The McDowell Trojans had a dominant performance against State College thanks to some very strong rushing play and a solid defensive effort. A Dominic Berarducci hat trick, and a few scores from teammates would help the Trojans win 47-20. The first score of the game started with a bobbled snap on a State College punt […]
Hickory Wins District 10 AAA Crown
November 18, 2023 | Shane Lux
Farrell – For the first time since 2020, the Hickory Hornets are District 10 champions. Hickory used a stifling defense to turn the tables on the Tigers following a 12-0 loss on September 8th into a 14-6 victory Friday night at Farrell’s Pegues Sports Complex. “I love the game of football so much; it teaches […]
Meadville v Juniata Part lll D6/D10 sub-regional Preview
November 16, 2023 | Quincy Piper
In order to be proficient in postseason action, you need to have at least two of if not all three of the following qualities. In descending order they are an experienced coach, an experienced QB and a good rushing attack. With a coach that’s been at the helm 23 years Meadville, the alma mater of […]
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