PA Football News Archives
August 2022
District 10 Region 2 Preview
August 25, 2022 | Shane Lux
District 10 Region 3 Preview Farrell – 2021 Record: 11-1 Summary: The goal for Farrell High School remains the same: make it to the state championship game. That was the only thing the 2021 Steelers failed to do, losing 27-18 to Serra Catholic in the state semifinals. Farrell outscored opponents 582-101 on the season while […]
District 10 Region 1 2022 Season Preview
August 24, 2022 | TC Jones
District 10 Region 1 Season Preview Preseason Region Rankings Reynolds Saegertown Kennedy Cambridge Springs Maplewood Cochranton Mercer Lakeview Team Previews Mercer 2021 Record: 3-6 The Mercer Mustangs made the District playoffs in 2021 but graduated a lot of players. Losing its quarterback and top rusher, this year’s team will be young, so expect 2022 to […]
District 10 Region 6 2022 Season Preview
August 18, 2022 | TC Jones
Region 6 Overview Once again, it looks like McDowell and Cathedral Prep will be battling it out for Region 6 dominance. Both teams return a ton of talent, so mark September 30 on your calendar for what should be an excellent game between these two long-standing city rivals. Neither Butler nor Erie High will be […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Michel Chrastina – Wilmington
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Michel Chrastina Wilmington Class Of 2023 Tight End / Linebacker Jersey #2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 2nd Team All Region Tight End All-Academic Gold Team Why do you play football? I grew up watching the 2008 State Championship team and fell in love with the tradition and sport. Who is your favorite sports star […]
District 10 Region 4 Season Preview
August 13, 2022 | TC Jones
Region 4 Overview For people over the age of 35, the new scheduling this year has Region 4 looking a lot like the TCAC conference of old. And that’s a good thing because the new alignment has several northwest football rivals back together once again. Look for Meadville to top the standings in 2022. Although, […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jalen Wagner – Reynolds
August 11, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jalen Wagner Reynolds Raiders Class Of 2023 RB\S Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’2 190 2,069 rushing rushing yards and 25 rushing tds last year Other sports Wrestling Was in the big 22 players of the year. Twitter @Jalen_Wagner27 Why do you play football? I really have a love for the game. I have been playing it […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Ben Campbell – Northwestern
August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
Ben Campbell Northwestern Class Of 2023 RB,LB,k Jersey # 23 HT/WT 5’11/195 12 yards per carry Other sports Wrestling 2nd team all region for kicking Twitter @Bennycampbell23 Why do you play football? To have good memories with my friends and coaches Who is your favorite sports star and why? MJ because of his drive to […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Ty Holland – Hickory
August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain
Ty Holland Hickory Class Of 2023 LB, TE, RB Jersey #4 HT/WT6’0” 205 lbs 73 tackles 2 forced fumbles Other sports Wrestling and Track Region 3 All-Star (LB) 2022 PAFootballNews All-Academic Gold Team Twitter @TyHolland0 Why do you play football? I’ve played football my whole life and I love the physicality of it. Who is […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jase Herrick – Greenville
August 6, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jase Herrick Greenville Class Of 2023 Wide receiver, free safety, outside linebacker Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1/190 419 receiving yards for 6 total touchdowns. 96 total tackles – 53 solo tackles Other sports Basketball, Track All Region First team for WR and DB & All District First team for DB Twitter @HerrickJase Why do you play […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Haydin McLaughlin – Reynolds
August 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Haydin McLaughlin REYNOLDS Class Of 2023 WR/S Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’1 185 1100 all purpose Other sports Baseball, Basketball, Track All-State 1st team safety Twitter @Haydinmclaughl1 Why do you play football? I love the sport and it has been a big part of my life since I was young. I have always dreamed of playing […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Kabron Smith – Farrell
August 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
Kabron Smith Farrell Class Of 2024 QB Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’9 170 Other sports basketball 1st team all region Twitter @kabron_24 Why do you play football? i love the sport! there isn’t anything like football Who is your favorite sports star and why? mike vick, because how such a great QB he was. Do you […]
County wins 84th Erie Lions Club Save an Eye Game @save_an_eye
July 30, 2022 | Shane Lux
Erie – County erased an early deficit, then held on for a 27-19 win over Metro in the 84th Erie Lions Club Save an Eye game. The Metro Allstars struck first when McDowell’s Jacob Skolnik scored on a 4-yard keeper. Fort LeBoeuf’s Tristan Harris then returned the ensuing kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown. […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joey Orlando – McDowell
July 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Joey Orlando McDowell Class Of 2023 Offensive Tackle and Defensive Line Jersey #56 HT/WT 6’4”/240lbs 33 tackles 3 sacks 5 TFL Other sports Baseball 2nd All region defensive line Twitter @Joey07071 Why do you play football? I play because I enjoy the challenge and competing along side of my best friends. Who is your favorite […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Davis Phanco – Wilmington
July 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
Davis Phanco Wilmington Class Of 2023 Defensive back, receiver and running back Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’10-170 1 int, 35 tackles, 10 passes defensed, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles Other sports Hockey Twitter @davisphanco09 Why do you play football? Football and hockey have always been my favorite sports. When I stopped playing travel hockey, I decided […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: John Sabo Jr. – Slippery Rock
July 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
John Sabo Jr. Slippery Rock Class Of 2023 WR/S Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’2 180 35 rec, 597 yds, 17.1 avg, 9 td, 66.3 avg/G Other sports basketball, track all district 1st team, all region first team, all butler county sweet 16 junior year Twitter @John_sabo_2 Why do you play football? Love everything about it. The […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Brayden Mccloskey – Reynolds
July 23, 2022 | Billy Splain
Brayden Mccloskey Reynolds Raiders Class Of 2023 QB/DE Jersey #12 HT/WT6’0 200lbs First QB in school history to pass for 1000 yds Other sports Wrestling 2nd team all region Twitter @Bsmccloskey12 Why do you play football? I love the sport it has been apart of my since I was younger. Just like any other I […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Sean Yeager – Kennedy Catholic
July 17, 2022 | David Burnworth
Sean Yeager Kennedy Catholic High Schoo District 10 Class of 2023 Jersey#4 Height, 5’10 Weight 170 Ibs Other Sports Baseball, Track, Basketball Awards Team MVP Twitter @Sean4Yeager What has to change for Kennedy Catholic to start winning football games? Honestly, A lot has to change and It all starts with us players. I’ve never […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Cam Crocker: Oil City
July 16, 2022 | David Burnworth
Cam Crocker Oil City Class of 2023 Jersey# 88 Or 52Depends if I am at Tight end Height, 6-4 1/2 Weight280 Other Sports Track Awards 2 x D10 champ, 2nd team all-region OL/DL, D10 discus 7th 2022, 2021 runner up in the discus Twitter link @CrockerCam Oil City struggled last season, finishing 3-5 overall. What […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aden Sasala – Greenville
July 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aden Sasala Greenville Class Of 2023 OLB/Rb Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10”/190lbs 3 year letter winner and starter since sophomore year. Other sports Track & Field Twitter @sasalaaden Why do you play football? I love the game. Who is your favorite sports star and why? I have a few but football wise it’s Nick Chubb. I […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Anthony Jackson – Farrell
July 13, 2022 | Billy Splain
Anthony Jackson Farrell Class Of 2023 OL Jersey # 53 HT/WT 6’6 300 Other sports Volleyball track and field 1x all region 1x state champion 3x District X champion Twitter @AntJack33 Why do you play football? I play football because it’s always been a way to relieve all my stress from school, home , and […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Hunter Hohman – Grove City
July 12, 2022 | Billy Splain
Hunter Hohman Grove City Pa Class Of 2024 QB, OLB Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10”, 175 2104 passing yards, 500 Rushing Other sports Wrestling All district in football and wrestling Twitter @HohmanHunter Why do you play football? Because I love to compete and win Who is your favorite sports star and why? Kobe Bryant because of […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Nick Krahe – Harbor Creek
July 9, 2022 | Billy Splain
Nick Krahe Harbor Creek High School Class Of 2023 positions you play OT / DT Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’5 280 Other sports: Basketball and Track 1st Team All Region DT, 2nd Team All Region OT Twitter @nick_krahe Offer Sheet: St Francis, Cornell, Duquesne, Brown, UPenn, Maine, Youngstown St, Richmond, Buffalo, Air Force, Yale, Princeton, Harvard, […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Blaze Campbell-Kennedy Catholic
July 6, 2022 | David Burnworth
Blaze Campbell school Kennedy Catholic class: 2023 Jersey: 30 height, 5-10 weight,185 Other Sports: Basketball Awards: All-Region DB, All-Region WR Hudl Link: @campbell_blaze You were an All-Conference defensive back last season. First, congrats on this. You also played wide receiver. Which side of the ball do you enjoy playing on the most? I personally […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Brandon Konieczki – Harbor Creek
July 5, 2022 | Billy Splain
Brandon Konieczki Harbor Creek Class Of 2023 Kicker Jersey #7 HT/WT5’9 180 12/13 pat 1/1 fg junior year Other sports Track and soccer Region 6 1st team kicker 2x District qualifier 1x state qualifier Twitter @Bkonieczki04 Why do you play football? Football team was in need of a kicker and it always interested me […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Brian Jackson-West Greene Pioneers
July 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Brian A. Jackson School: West Greene Pioneers Class of: 2024 GPA: 4.0 Jersey Number: 75 Position(s): Center, Guard, Defensive Tackle Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 270 Notable Awards: Tri-County South All Conference Team Other Sports: Wrestling, Track and Field TWITTER HANDLE: N/A __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? It gives me an opportunity to achieve […]
