District 12
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ in Philly Week Zero
August 21, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly. I’ve decided to rebrand my weekly notes column from What’s Happening in District I & XII to this. Join me each week as I tell you what’s cookin’ around the Philadelphia Area. PCL Team’s hitting the road to begin season: St Joseph’s Prep and Roman […]
Cardinal O’Hara LB Sidique Kamara headed to Ohio University
August 18, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Co-written by Jason Napoli Cardinal O’Hara Sr. LB Sidique Kamara is a two way terror for the Lions. Saturday evening he announced that his recruitment was over and he was fully committed to MAC program Ohio University. In 2024 the 6-2 220lbs Sidique rushed 24 times for 135 yards and 6 scores while adding 40 […]
Takeaways from La Salle vs Neshaminy Scrimmage
August 16, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Today the La Salle Explorers faced off against Neshaminy for their first live action in the new season. The air attack for the Explorers was phenomenal, Gavin Sidwar was finding multiple receivers way down the field. Two of Sidwar’s targets are familiar faces from last year, Joey O’Brien and J.P. Oates. The receiver who most […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Archbishop Carroll Patriots
August 15, 2025 | Cody Brady
Archbishop Carroll Patriots Head Coach: Steve Honick Class 3A PIAA District: 12 2024 Record 2-8 Offensive Starters Returning: 2027 Cole Tancredi – 5’9 / 165 (RB / SS) 2027 TyTy Mattison – 5’9 / 165 (WR / DB) 2026 Jayden Walters – 6’3 / 180 (WR / DB) 2026 James Davin – 5’10 / […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Martin Luther King Golden Cougars
August 11, 2025 | Cody Brady
Martin Luther King Golden Cougars Head Coach: Joradn Alexander Class 4A PIAA District: 12 2024 Record 4-8 Key Starters Lost Khalid Bueno (Stony Brook) Makhai Robinson Trent “TJ” Gilliard Antonio Johnson(Muskingum) Returning starters Kweli Commeger 6’1 160 LBS WR/DB 2026 Zion Valente-Lowe 5’10 255 LBS OL/DL 2026 Safir ‘Sa Sa” Culmir 5’9 150 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Boys Latin Charter Warriors
August 9, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The Boys Latin Charter Warriors Head Coach: Marcus Fulton PIAA Class: 4A 2024 Record: 3-8 District 12 Key Starters Lost Christian Dempsey (OL) Justin Hall (OL) Nydir Robinson (DB) Malachi Williams (Ath) Rymir Munson (WR) Key Newcomers William Respes (OL) Dontae Ransom (WR) Key Returning Starters Sr. QB Jeremiah Roach 6-0 180 Sr. LB/TE […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Roxborough Wolves
August 6, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The Roxborough Wolves Head Coach: Mark Skinner Class 4A 2024 Season Record: 3-7 PIAA District 12 Key Starters Lost Josh Rejiuos (OT/DT) Shawnie Bennett (DE/LB) Zahmaar Brown (LB/TE) Shane Bennett (WR/QB) Key Newcomers Kevin Williams (OT/DT) Xayver Dunlap (NT) Trenten Murray (WR) Key Returners Sr. QB/WR Glenn Jenkins Jr. 6-1 180 Sr. C/DT Barry Battle […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Overbrook Panthers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Overbrook Panthers Head Coach: Rendell Ivory Class 3A PIAA District: 12 2024 Record 4-7 Key Starters Lost Khary Bruce Bryce Sime Jacier Lewis Returning starters Jaylen Porter-RB/LB- 6′ 170lbs Key Newcomers Darrel Watson-FB/LB 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We will be very young this season. We will be able to compete in our division […]
La Salle DL Jemel Williams Commits to Albany
July 31, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Jemel Williams is picks Albany 2026 defensive lineman Jemel Williams has announced his commitment to Albany University. Williams has a huge presence on a very talented La Salle defense. He is strong and can get by any lineman with great finesse and skill. He is very good in both the run and pass rush […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The West Catholic Burrs
July 29, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The West Catholic Burrs Head Coach: Don Richardson Class 2A 2024 Record: 3-7 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Kal-El Durham Jaden Meekins Alex Suah returning starters Basir McCoy, DB, 6′-1″, 165, 2026 Aaron Williams, WR, 5′-10″, 175, 2026 Sya’mir Jackson, WR, 5′-11″, 160, 2027 Kyeir Hankerson, LB, 6′-2″, 190, 2026 Angelo Rossi, ATH, […]
Roman Catholic’s Beals Gives Commitment
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
One of the more sought-after recruits in the Philadelphia area, Roman Catholic QB Semaj Beals, announced on X Sunday that he committed to the University of Akron. Beals, who also received over 20 offers, including from USC, Alabama, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, and Syracuse. Last season, Beals threw for 4135 yards and […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Father Judge Crusaders
July 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Father Judge Crusaders Head Coach: Ryan Nase 2024 Record: 3-8 PIAA District 12 Key Starters lost Derrick Kennedy RB/DB Dave Pierson OL/DL Ryan Shelton K/P returning starters Mekhi Bartlett OLB/TE 6’2 215 2026 Dominic Berghaier LB 5’10 175 2026 Jacob Brennan RB/LB 5’9 200 2026 Bobby Donohue OL/DL 6’1 225 2027 John Fogarino […]
SAFRSPORTS Teams up with Ron Jaworski/ISAA to provide every Philly team with SAFR helmet covers
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ron Jaworski Teams Up with SAFR and ISAA to Make Philadelphia High School Football Safer Equipping every Philadelphia high school football player with a SAFR Helmet Cover — removing economic barriers to safety. On Tuesday, July 15 at Chickie’s & Pete’s on Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, the owner of SafrSports held a press conference with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Benjamin Franklin HB/LB Tyrese Nichols
July 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Tyrese Nichols School: Benjamin Franklin Height/Weight: 5-9 185 Class: 2026 Jersey #: 6 Head Coach: Aleem Medley Getting to Know Tyrese: What Coach says” Returning 1st team All Public senior LB/RB. I expect Tyrese to build on his junior year, 2nd on the team in tackles. Tyrese is a monster in the weight room and if he […]
Lansdale Catholic OLB Russell Holmes Jr. is Headed to Robert Morris
July 21, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Russell Holmes Jr. Commits to Robert Morris Russell Holmes Jr. a standout outside linebacker for the Lansdale Catholic Crusaders has committed to Robert Morris University. In his junior season Holmes led the Philadelphia Catholic League’s blue division in tackles for loss and was a key piece on the Crusaders defense. He ended the year with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter
July 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Carter Overbrook Panthers Class of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/RS Jersey #: 2 Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140 Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in […]
La Salle 2026 RB Desmond Ortiz has committed to Brown University
July 15, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Desmond Ortiz commits to Brown Desmond Ortiz, a skilled 5 ‘9 running back is headed to play for Coach James Perry at Brown University. The 2026 back is a standout playmaker on a loaded La Salle roster. In his junior season Ortiz rushed 85 times for 403 yards and also caught 21 passes for 231 […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Father Judge WR Gavin Hutz
July 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Gavin Hutz WR Father Judge High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #16 HT/WT 5’9 160 Other sports Track All Catholic Twitter @GavinHutz16 Coach says: “Gavin is undersized, but when you look at his film he has performed against the top teams in the state in our league. He is an exceptional route runner who also […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara LB/RB Sidique Kamara
July 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Sidique Kamara LB,RB Cardinal O’Hara Class Of 2026 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’1,220LBS 75 Total tackles 2nd team-All Catholic, Honorable Mention All Delco , Honorable Mention All State Twitter @SidiqueKamara12 Offer Sheet: Army, Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, Ohio Coach says: “Sidique Kamara is the leader of our defense and he flashes for big plays for us every […]
Imhotep Star Lineman Jesse Moody picks Maryland
July 5, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Jesse Moody a rising senior who stands at a grand 6-6 345lbs is a multi year starter at tackle for Imhotep. Jesse was a starter on the undefeated 2023 Tep PIAA 5A championship squad. On the holiday today Jesse shut down his recruitment and gave his commitment to coach Locksley and the Maryland Terps. Jesse […]
Roman Catholic’s Gaskin Announces Commitment
July 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Earlier today, Roman Catholic Rising Sr DB Justus Gaskin announced that he was committing to Stoney Brook University. Gasking chose Stoney Brook over Brown, Merrimack, and Army West Point Last season Gaskin made 48 tackles and had one fumble recovery for the Cahillites, who went 11-5 and fell 34-31 in Overtime to Bishop McDevitt in […]
Archbishop Ryan’s DL Stanley Montgomery heading to Syracuse
June 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Stanley Montgomery a rising junior at 6-3 290lb All-Catholic League 1st team OL and DL has shut his recruiting down early and after visiting the campus has chosen Syracuse as his college he will play football at. As a junior he led Ryan to a 7-4 record including a CL Blue Division title before falling […]
Neumann Goretti TE/DE Carter Bashier picks Syracuse
June 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Carter Bashir a 6-4 240lb TE/DT at Neumann Gorreti has shut his recruitment down and given his pledge to ACC program Syracuse University. As a junior at NG Carter led the team in receptions (25) and receiving yards (351) while also being a force defensively recording 44 tackles, 5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss. […]
La Salle WR/DB Joey O’Brien commits to Notre Dame
June 21, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Joey O’Brien Commits to Notre Dame After a lengthy recruiting process 5 star defensive back and wide receiver Joey O’Brien has committed to Notre Dame. O’Brien is one of the most sought after football recruits in the country and stars for the La Salle Explorers. This year with La Salle, O’Brien won the PCL red […]
Conwell-Egan Athlete Abu Fofana will stay close to home at Villanova
June 19, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Abu Fofana a 6-3 185 lb athlete stars at Philadelphia Catholic League Blue program Conwell-Egan. As a junior he helped spear their run to a PCL 3A title and District 12 3A title as well. Abu rushed for 110 yards, caught 9 passes for 116 yards and totaled 6 touchdowns via rushing, receiving & interception. […]
La Salle DB John-Patrick Oates latest Philly recruit to pledge to Temple
June 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Temple football program has been kinda silent in the Philly recruiting scene. Not any more. La Salle TE John-Patrick Oates joins a host of Philly kids who have pledged to play for the Owls. Oates passed up offers from the likes of Howard, ODU, Eastern Michigan, Georgetown, Towson, Morgan St, Richmond and Monmouth to […]
Lansdale Catholic DB Yeboa Cobbold Jr. accepts Akron offer. We asked him why!
June 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
Lansdale Catholic DB Yeboa Cobbold Jr. had one division 1 offer heading into the camp season. That was all he needed. He committed to the Akron Zips just 6 or 7 weeks later. “I chose to commit early because I didn’t want to go into my last season stressing over the process of picking the […]
Bonner Prendie DB Dylan Abram chooses to stay home pledging to Temple
June 12, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
At 6-0 160lbs Dylan Abram has showcased his talents at two powerhouse programs in the Philadelphia public and Catholic leagues often matching up with teams #1 receivers and shining in big moments. Today his hard work paid off as he has decided to stay home choosing hometown Temple University as his college choice over other […]
Former SJP QB drafted by hometown team
April 27, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Kyle McCord has been a name around the PA/Philadelphia area for a while dating back to his time at St. Joseph’s Prep. He was drafted in the sixth round at pick 181 by the Philadelphia Eagles. McCord played with Eagles Jeremiah Trotter Jr when they were both at the Prep. When playing for the Hawks, […]
Former Philly Area All-Stars Look Forward to Draft Weekend
April 24, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday night through Saturday evening. Over the course of those 3 days there are quite a fee players from Philadelphia and Delaware county who will hear their name called or sign contracts with teams after the draft concludes. Leading the way will be Penn State edge rusher Abdul […]
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