District 11
2026 PFN Player Profile: Hunter Hopstetter-OT/LB-Bangor
June 20, 2026 | Cody Brady
Hunter Hopstetter Bangor Class Of 2027 OT/LB Jersey #64 5’10” 213lbs 72 Tot tackles, 49 solo tackles Other Sports Wrestling Robert butz Award winner Twitter @HunterHop64 Coach Says: Hunter is the definition of a hard-nosed football player. He brings toughness, physicality, and a strong work ethic every day as both a linebacker and offensive lineman. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Grayson Schmell-CB/WR/QB-Allentown Central Catholic
June 19, 2026 | Cody Brady
Grayson Schmell Allentown Central Catholic Class Of 2028 CB/WR/QB Jersey #1 6’0” 180lbs Other Sports basketball and track EPC CB HM Twitter @Grayson_schmell Coach Says: Entering his junior season as a two-year starter, he will be a key contributor at wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense. Last season, he averaged over 10 yards […]
Team Ronald McDonald House Wins Storm Shortened 55th Annual Lehigh Valley All Star Football Classic 34-16
June 12, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
Team Ronald McDonald House scored early and often to build a large lead before stormy weather hit Andrew S. Leh Field in Nazareth to claim a 34-16 victory over Team St Luke’s Children Hospital with 6:11 remaining in the 3rd quarter. The theme of the game featured both teams wearing red, white, and blue uniforms […]
Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic (Photo Gallery)
June 11, 2026 | Ryan Scipio
Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic Photo Gallery Enjoy Photos from the Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic Featuring Seniors from around the Lehigh Valley! Full Gallery to be posted here https://www.scipsphotography.com/lehigh-valley-all-star-football-classic-1 Follow @ScipScip
TJ Lawrence Announces Commitment to Villanova
June 11, 2026 | Chloe Conwell
The Parkland High School RB holds 20 total D1 Offers TJ Lawrence announced his commitment to play football at Villanova on May 21, 2026. His commitment sparked an overwhelm of excitement from family, friends, and teammates at Parkland High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The audacious RB for the Trojans, Lawrence garnered an astounding 20 Division […]
Andrew S. Leh Stadium To Host 55th Annual McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic
June 10, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
For many years, The McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic has been a game that allows players from the Valley to showcase their talent, as well as a way to raise proceeds for charitable causes like St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and Team Ronald McDonald House. This year, however, there has been a new theme added […]
Bethlehem Catholic’s Carter Vassa Committs to Towson
June 6, 2026 | John Fox
Standout Becahi WR, Carter Vassa, has officially announced his commitment to Towson University after receiving offers from numerous colleges including, Temple, New Haven, Sacred Heart, Stonehill, Central Connecticut State, Merrimack, and Maine. The Junior receiver totaled 50 receptions for 825 yards and 9 TDs on the 2025 season. Vassa’s electric season also included 1st Team […]
2026 Colonial – Skook All Star Game (Photo Gallery)
May 31, 2026 | Torey Petruno
-Schuylkill Haven The Colonial League All Stars emerged victorious 46-33 over The Skook All Stars in a very entertaining matchup. Enjoy some highlights from the game and follow @nittanypete on X and Instagram for photos from sporting events in the Lehigh Valley and around Pennsylvania!
The 2026 Schuylkill vs Colonial all star game, live stream link
May 30, 2026 | Billy Splain
Join PFN tonight as we present the 2026 Schuylkill vs Colonial All Star Game live from Schuylkill Haven. Coverage begins at 5:50 with kickoff at 6
2026 PFN Player Profile: Seth Hubler-TE/LB-North Schuylkill
May 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Seth Hubler North Schuylkill Class Of 2027 TE/LB Jersey #7 5’10 – 195 Other sports Baseball First team all county linebacker Twitter/X @HublerSeth Coach Says: Seth is a hard-nosed, gutsy football player. He has a great motor and plays with a lot of energy! He is a returning 2-way starter and will be one of […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: QJ Koppenhaver-LG/DT-Tri-Valley
May 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
QJ Koppenhaver Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. HS Class Of 2028 LG/DT Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’0, 300lbs Schuylkill County All County Honorable Mention Twitter/X @qj_koppenhaver Why do you play football? I play football because of the passion and love I have for the sport. The intensity and energy of football is what makes it so exciting to play. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ben Negley-WR/DB-Palmerton
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ben Negley Wide receiver, Cornerback Palmerton Area High School Class Of 2028 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’1/180 26 receptions, 320 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception – sophomore year Other sports Baseball Received all-area honorable mention for 2 area newspapers, recognized as most improved player by my team. Twitter @bennegley12 Why do you play football? I […]
Lehigh Valley Prospects Showcase (Photo Gallery)
May 22, 2026 | Torey Petruno
-Center Valley The rain finished up and it was a great afternoon for players from across the Lehigh Valley to show off their skills at Southern Lehigh Stadium for college coaches from across the Mi-Atlantic. Colleges represented included: D3 Colleges Muhlenberg Moravian Farleigh Dickinson Hobart Franklin and Marshall Dickinson Ursinus Eastern Stevenson King’s Albright Widener […]
Lehigh Valley Prospects Highlight Reel
May 22, 2026 | Dan DiEdwardo
2026 marked the first ever Lehigh Valley Prospects showcase event, which had coaches from FCS, D2, and D3 PA colleges and universities , including: Lehigh, Lafayette, Bucknell, Colgate, Kutztown, East Stroudsburg, West Chester, Shippensburg, Bloomsburg, Muhlenberg, Moravian, Widener, Albright, Alvernia, Lycoming, Ursinus, Kings and Wilkes. The event was hosted by Head Coach Phil Sams and […]
Coaching job: Wilson Area
January 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Football Assistant Coach position available for 2026-2027 season. Interested candidates should include the following items : Letter of Interest Resume Extra-Curricular Application Professional References Required Clearances/Forms: Act 151 (Child Abuse) Clearance Act 34 (PA State Police) Clearance Act 114 (Federal Fingerprint) Clearance Act 24 (Arrest and Conviction Report and Certification) Form Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2025 Season Review—The Epiblog
December 29, 2025 | Guy Smith
We started the blog in 2021 as PA Football News redshirt freshmen. Five years later, we graduate as fifth-year seniors. Senior citizens, that is. After being shut out of most 2020 games due to COVID, with games being canceled or played without spectators, when the 2021 season was about to begin Guy emailed Billy Splain […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2025 All Snack-Bar Team
December 22, 2025 | Guy Smith
Welcome to the 5th and final Guy & Pam All-Snack Bar Team. Will we see a repeat champion for the first time, or will another first-time winner emerge? In actual on the field action last weekend, Villanova, the final PA team playing for a championship, lost in their home semifinal game to the Illinois State […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Kutztown Season Ends at 14-1
December 15, 2025 | Guy Smith
We thought our football season was over with the PIAA 3A title game after Avonworth defeated the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers. But the Kutztown University Golden Bears won their D2 Super Region for the second time in three years and advanced to the national semifinals. We still figured our season to be over, as the Golden […]
PIAA 2025 State Finals “fan experience” Vlog Video Day 3
December 12, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 3, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between NW Lehigh and Avonworth, and the second saw Pittsburgh Central Catholic face off […]
PIAA 2025 State Finals “fan experience” Vlog Video Day 1
December 9, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 1, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Clariton and Bishop Guilfoyle, and the second saw Southern Lehigh face off against […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Southern Lehigh Gets First State Championship
December 8, 2025 | Guy Smith
This past weekend we put a wrap on the 2025 high school football season here in Pennsylvania with the six state championship games at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. As fans, there are still a number of things we liked better about having the games at Hershey, but we have become very comfortable with […]
Faith, Family, Football: Avonworth Brings Home First State Title
December 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
One year ago, Avonworth experienced sheer heartbreak as Northwestern Lehigh took home gold in overtime. This year, they soaked in every moment on the field as they dominated many of those same Tigers. From their first play, a 57-yard strike from Carson Bellinger to Jaden Jones over, to the performance by Luca Neal, Avonworth put […]
Northwestern Lehigh has streak stopped by Avonworth in 3A championship
December 6, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Antelopes end Tigers’ 31-game winning streak Saturday afternoon and avenge last year’s loss. MECHANICSBURG- For three consecutive years, the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers reached the PIAA State 3A championship games. The Tigers’ last loss of any kind came against Belle Vernon 38-7 in the 2023 3A final. Since that game, the Tigers ripped off 31 straight […]
PIAA 3A Championship Avonworth vs Northwestern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)
December 6, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Avonworth defeats Northwestern Lehigh 31-7 Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon. Enjoy the photos below in the meantime. Video Highlights: Avonworth 31 Northwestern Lehigh 7 Score by Quarters Avonworth – 14 10 0 7 – 31 Northwestern Lehigh – 7 0 0 0 – 7 Scoring Summary FIrst Quarter A – Jaden Jones 53 […]
Avonworth Rolls Northwestern Lehigh, Wins First Title In School History
December 6, 2025 | Davin Ridall
MECHANICSBURG – A season ago, Avonworth’s title hopes came crashing down thanks to a 10-yard run by Northwestern Lehigh’s Eli Zimmerman that delivered the game-winning touchdown in overtime. This time around, Avonworth was not to be denied, as they avenged their loss from a season ago and took down Northwestern Lehigh in dominant fashion, 31-7. […]
PIAA Class 3A Title Game Preview: Northwestern Lehigh
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH vs. AVONWORTH PIAA District 11 – Class AAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Josh Snyder OVERVIEW It’s a title game rematch in 3A, as the Tigers of Northwestern Lehigh faceoff with Avonworth once more. Last year’s 36-33 overtime thriller saw Eli Zimmerman win it on a 10-yard touchdown run. He is gone, but many […]
Strong Second Half and Stellar Steckert Effort Lift Southern Lehigh to First Title
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
A nip and tuck first half for the Spartajs ajd Raiders took a turn in favor of Southern Lehigh early in the second half. Four plays in, Colton Sams fired deep over the middle to Otto Young for a 40-yard touchdown. It took two more for Adam Fritts to pick off Maverik Foster over the […]
PIAA 4A Championship Twin Valley vs Southern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)
December 5, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Lehigh wins first Championship 43-21 vs Twin Valley. Enjoy the gallery below. Full gallery on ScipsPhotography.com later this weekend Follow @ScipScip Game Highlights:
Twin Valley season comes to an end with loss to Spartans
December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain
Twin Valley saw its season end in the PIAA Class 4A title game tonight at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Sean Steckert ran all over the Raiders and scored four TDs. The Raiders had no answer to stop the Spartan running game and dropped to 14-1 with the 43-21 loss. The game itself was close for […]
Southern Lehigh captures first ever state championship in convincing fashion.
December 5, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Behind the running of Sean Steckert and the dominating line play. Southern Lehigh Spartans overwhelm Twin Valley in PIAA 4A championship. MECHANICSBURG- Behind an outstanding run game, led by running back Sean Steckert’s 37 carry 301 yard performance, including four touchdowns, the Southern Lehigh Spartans defeated the Twin Valley Raiders 43-21 in a PIAA State […]
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