District 11
Team Preview: Southern Lehigh Spartans
July 21, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
The Southern Lehigh Spartans Head Coach: Phil Sams Class 5A 2025 Record: 15-1 2025 Class 4A State Champions PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost RB, SEAN STECKERT, LB/FB, JACOBY JACOBS, MLB/FB, DARIUZ LIGHTNER, OT/OG, CARTER GIBERSON, WR/OLB, DARIUS ROMAN, WR/S, LUKE KAWCZENSKI, CB, SAMAD HARRIAT Returning Starters SR. QB COLTON SAMS, 6’1” 180 LBS. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brody Brand-OL/DL-Schuylkill Haven
July 18, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brody Brand Schuylkill haven Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #68 6,1 285 Other sports Track and field Twitter/X @mobeyis Why do you play football? Because I love being around my friends and playing football It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Celebrating a win on a game we played hard in. Who […]
Southern Lehigh’s Lucas Sutyak is the fourth player to Commit to Sacred Heart from PA
July 17, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
Sacred Heart University, who won back to back Yankee Conference Titles, will be getting an anchor on their offensive and defensive lines in Southern Lehigh C/DE Lucas Sutyak in 2027. He was a 1st team all league center and defensive end that helped lead the way for RB Sean Steckert and the Spartans explosive offense […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Walkowiak-WR/FS-Palmerton
July 17, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jacob Walkowiak Palmerton High School Class Of 2027 WR/FS Jersey #8 5’8”/150 135 Tot Tckls, 4 TFL, 42 Solo Tckls, 3 Fmb Rec, 3 Fmb Caus, 19pts Scored Other Sports: Track and Field (Pole Vault) Times News Honorable Mention 2024, 2025 Season, Palmerton High School Coach K Award 2025 Season, Palmerton High School Sportsmanship Award […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Teagan Schneck-Haines-WR/DB-Pine Grove
July 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Teagan Schneck-Haines Pine Grove Area Class Of 2027 WR/DB Jersey #32 6’0”/160lbs 373 career receiving yards, 5 career touchdowns, 3 career interceptions, 8 career pass deflections, and 1497 career all purpose yards Other sports you play: Basketball and track 2 time all state kick returner Why do you play football? Because it’s full of challenges […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Michael Gary-TB/TE/LB-Palmerton
July 8, 2026 | Cody Brady
Michael Garey Palmerton Area High School Class Of 2028 Tailback, Halfback/tightend, Inside linebacker Jersey #24 5’10/180 Week 5 – 135 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns Week 8 – 136 yards, 3 touchdowns Season – Tackles for loss – 8, Sacks – 4.5 Other sports Basketball, Track Times news player of the week https://www.tnonline.com/20251016/fb-player-of-the-week-palmertons-garey/ Twitter/X @Mikey_240703 Coach […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Brady Souchak-TE/DE-North Schuylkill
July 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brody Souchak North Schuylkill Class Of 2027 TE, DE Jersey #44 6”3 215 Other sports Wrestling, Baseball Twitter/X @souchak_brody Coach Says: Brody is tough football player with a big upside. He started at Tight End last year, has good hands, and takes pride in his blocking. He will be counted on to take on a bigger […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jonathan Striba-WR/ATH-Notre Dame Green Pond
July 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jonathan Striba Notre Dame Green Pond Class Of 2027 Slot receiver/ Athlete Jersey #5 5’10 160lb Junior year – 770 receiving yards, 419 rushing yards, 1477 all purpose yards and 19 total touchdowns Other sports Track and field 2x second all state Twitter/X @Jonathanstriba Coach Says: Jonathan Striba is one of the most dynamic and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Chase Leibensperger-TE/ILB-Schuylkill Haven
July 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chase Leibensperger Schuylkill Haven Area High School Class Of 2027 TE/ILB Jersey #30 6′ 240 offensive lineman of the year Twitter/X @Chase_Leiby30 Why do you play football? I love the game of football and always have. Its constantly giving me new challenges to face and is physical. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to […]
Country Roads taking Blue MT wide receiver Chase Guers away. He committed to WVU & we wanted to know why.
July 1, 2026 | Billy Splain
Chase Guers Wide Receiver Blue Mountain 6-3, 195 Class of 2027 All-State Committed to West Virginia There is a little controversy about where the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah river are located when it comes to the famous John Denver song that Mountaineer fans no how to belt out more than anyone else, and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Clemas-OG/DL-Blue Mountain
June 23, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ryan Clemas Blue Mountain Class Of 2027 Offensive Guard and Defensive Line Jersey #72 6’1/ 275 Other sports Baseball Second Team All State OG Second Team All Eastern OG First Team All County OG Second Team All County DT 2x Offensive Lineman of the Year voted on by my Coaches and Teammates Twitter/X @clemas_ryan Coach […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Lucas Sutyak-OL/DT-Southern Lehigh
June 21, 2026 | Cody Brady
Lucas Sutyak Southern Lehigh Class Of 2027 OL/DT Jersey #56 6’3” 300lbs State championship district championship x2. All state center Twitter/X @LucasSutyak Coach Says: 2026 will be Lucas’s fourth year starting on the offensive line and his third year starting on the defensive line. Lucas has always been big and strong, but he is now […]
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 […]
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