District 12
2026 Team Preview: The School of the Future Firebirds
August 8, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The School of the Future Firebirds Head Coach David Hand: PIAA District 12 Class 4A Conference: Philadelphia Public League – Liberty 2025 Season Record: 7-4 Key Starters lost Jameer Brown (WR), Avyonn Northington (QB), Sameer Adside (RB), Amori Jackson (OL), Dashine Corley (DL), Ihsaan Giddings (OL)-Transfer returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Mathias Lieber-RB/LB/TE/LS-Lansdale Catholic
August 7, 2026 | Cody Brady
Mathias Lieber Lansdale Catholic Class Of 2027 RB/LB/TE/LS Jersey #23 5’11”/195 113 tackles, 13 tfls (-42) , 6 sacks in 11 games (2025) Huck Palmer 1st team all catholic lb Other Sports Track and field Huck Palmer 1st team all catholic lb Twitter @LieberMatty Why do you play football? I love playing the game, ever […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Tyty Mattison-WR-Archbishop Carroll
August 4, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
Tyty Mattison Archbishop Carroll Class of 2027 WR Jersey #3 5-10 170 Holds PCL record for receiving touchdowns in a game with 5 Holds Archbishop Carroll school record for receiving yards in a game with 183 Merrimack Football commit 1331 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns junior season Twitter/X @TyronMattison Why do you play football? To […]
Open date: Lincoln |High in Philadelphia
July 31, 2026 | Billy Splain
Due to a mix up The Rail splitters (6A) are in need of a Week 1 opponent. (8/38-29) Contact: Jdigrazio@philasd.org 267-981-4458
2026 PFN Player Profile: Connor Sidebotham-WR/CB/FS-Pope John Paul II
July 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Connor Sidebotham Pope John Paul II Class Of 2028 Wr/Cb/Fs Jersey #13 6’0/170lbs Other sports Track and field Twitter/X @CSidebotham13 Why do you play football? Because I love it and have fallen in love with not only the game but also the process over the past few years. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Elijah Gutierrez-OL/DL-Universal Audenried Charter
July 25, 2026 | Cody Brady
Elijah Gutierrez Universal Audenried Charter High Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #76 6’5 340 7 pancakes junior season Other sports Indoor/Outdoor track I won Most coachable, Athlete of the year, and I made first team all public Twitter/X @Biglij_76 Coach Says: Elijah is a 2nd Year Captain, and played on both sides of the ball; […]
2026 Team Preview: The Lansdale Catholic Crusaders
July 21, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Lansdale Catholic Crusaders Head Coach: Dom D’Addona PIAA District 12 Class 3A Philadelphia Catholic League 2025 Season Record: 12-3 Key Starters Lost Boa Cobbold, Braeden Smith, Nick O’Brien, Darren Jackson Returning Starters Luke Doheny 6’2 240 OL/DL, Terrance Smith 6’6 290 OL/DL, John Cobbold 5’10 185 RB/DB, Asher Thickening 6’0 180 WR/DB, Matt Lieber […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaden Staten-RB/WR-Martin Luther King
July 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jaden staten Martin luther king hs Class Of 2027 Rb/slot wr Jersey #1 5’10 , 158 Twitter/X @Jaden_staten5 Why do you play football? Because i grew up around it and ever since then i loved it It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Mahki Wilmore-G/DT-West Philadelphia
July 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Mahki Wilmore West Philadelphia Class Of 2027 G/DT Jersey #58 5’11” 275 50+ pancakes 2+ year starter Other sports Baseball and basketball Twitter/X @Khikeezy58 Why do you play football? Because i love football and want to work hard and win with others Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? LeBron james because he is […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nickye Brown-WR/FS-Universal Audenried
July 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Nickyé Brown Universal Audenried Charter High School Class Of 2027 WR / FS Jersey #8 5’9 / 151 lbs 11 pbu’s 3 interceptions Other sports Basketball (previously), Indoor Track First Team All-Public Twitter/X @lilky1800 Coach Says: Great kid. Respectful; leads by example. Always yes coach, no coach. Gives 100% every play. Why do you play […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: John Cobbold-RB/SS-Lansdale Catholic
July 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
John Cobbold Lansdale Catholic High School Class Of 2027 SS/RB Jersey #4 5’10/170 524 rushing yards, 7tds (6 rushing, 1 receiving), 38 tackles, 2 ints, 7 PD. Twitter/X @john_Eman21 Why do you play football? When I was younger it was something that kept me active, but as I got older I really started to love […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Saleem Jackson-RB/LB/DE/FB-Martin Luther King
July 3, 2026 | Cody Brady
Saleem Jackson Martin Luther King Class Of 2028 RB/LB/DE/FB Jersey #44 6’0” 205 105 tackles 25 tackles for loss 4 sacks 10 forced fumbles 1 interception 2 defensive touchdowns Other sports Track and Wrestling Tyrell mims Defensive player of the year highlight play of the year second team all public all state honorable mention Twitter/X […]
SJ Prep WR Jett Harrison will follow older brother’s path to Ohio State
July 1, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Jett Harrison a consensus 5 star recruit for the class of 2028 has concluded his recruitment with his commitment to Ohio State. Jett’s older brother Marvin Jr also starred at Prep before also going on to star at Ohio State before becoming a first round NFL draft pick in 2024. As a freshman in 2024 […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jahsir Newsome-RB/LB/TE-West Philadelphia
June 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jahsir Newsome West Philadelphia Class Of 2027 RB/LB/TE Jersey #8 6’2” 200 2025 STATS: / 92 CARRIES 828 YARDS • 11 TDs @ 58 TACKLES 6 TFLs 2026 District 12 2nd team all public Twitter/X @jahh8_ Why do you play football? I live football from the first time I’ve ever played it. Who is your […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ceasar Richardson-ILB/EDGE/TE-Archbishop Carroll
June 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ceasar (Ceez) Richardson Archbishop Carroll Class Of 2028 ILB/EDGE/TE Jersey #0 6’1 215 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @CeezRich13_ Why do you play football? I play football because it’s my passion. i’ve only been playing since age 10 but It gives me purpose, pushes me every day, and helps me chase my goals for my family […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cole Tancredi-CB/S-Archbishop Carroll
June 25, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cole Tancredi Archbishop Carroll Class Of 2027 CB/S Jersey #7 5’9” 165 Other sports Baseball Second team Delco Twitter/X @coletancredi23 Why do you play football? I love to play football and I want to get my education paid for. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Cooper dejean. I love the way he plays […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Josiah Everett-QB-West Catholic
June 24, 2026 | Cody Brady
Josiah Everett West Catholic Prep Class Of 2027 QB Jersey #1 5’11 160 2300 passing yards 24 passing tds Twitter/X @jojoeverett4 Coach Says: A steady QB that stays calm and spreads the football around. JoJo transferred in last season and took the starting role passing for 171-297-2287 (23) (57% comp). With a strong wide receiver […]
Bonner-Prendie Sr. DT Terrence Jones is heading to Howard University
June 21, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Terrence Jones Jr. a mammoth 6-3 330lb defensive tackle at Bonner-Prendie Saturday evening decided to shut his recruitment down and commit to the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University in the nations capital Washington D.C. As a junior Terrence registered 34 tackles including 5 tackles for a loss. The other schools Terrence considered were Stony Brook […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Asher Thickening-WR/DB-Lansdale Catholic
June 20, 2026 | Cody Brady
Asher Thickening Lansdale Catholic Class Of 2027 WR/DB Jersey #1 6’1/185 5 interceptions Other sports Track Twitter @ash_thickening Why do you play football? Good escape from stress and is something I’ve always done growing up It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Seeing my family in the stands Who is your favorite […]
Lansdale Catholic OT Terrance Smith chooses LSU Tigers
June 16, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Terrance Smith a mammoth 6-6 290 4 star OT prospect for Lansdale Catholic officially declared his commitment to SEC powerhouse LSU Monday night. After a historical season that saw Lansdale go 12-3, amassing over 4000 yards of total offense and culminating with advancing to the PIAA semifinals, Terrance stock rose with him garnering offers from […]
District 12 trio make collegiate decisions
June 16, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Nyeem Powell a 6-3 350lb senior offensive guard at Imhotep Charter has locked in on Morgan State as his collegiate choice. As a junior Nyeem earned all public honors. Nyeem will join his Quarterback Joe McLeish at Morgan next summer after he recently committed to the Bears as well. St Joes Prep Sr WR Alston […]
Andrew Sorge Commits to Lafayette
June 11, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
La Salle College HS Offensive Guard Andrew Sorge announced his commitment to Lafayette College on his Instagram and X accounts Thursday afternoon. Sorge is entering his senior season with the Explorers, a team with which he has seen plenty of success thus far. Sorge was a 1st team All Catholic Selection, 1st Team All State […]
La Salle LB Zykee Scott picks UNC as his next home
June 10, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Zykee Scott a budding 6-2 230lb stud linebacker at defending PIAA 6A champ La Salle College Tuesday evening announced his commitment to The University of North Carolina. As a junior at La Salle Zykee racked up 58 tackles, 1 forced and recovered fumble and 6 tackles for loss in 10 games. Due to transfer rules […]
Imhotep’s QB Joe McLeish finds home at Morgan State
June 8, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Joe McLeish a 6-1 205lb 2 year starting QB for Imhotep Charter wrapped up his recruitment fairly quickly this spring after a successful campus visit and 7v7 tournament championship in Baltimore he quickly gave his commitment to Morgan State University a Division 1 FCS program who plays in the HBCU MEAC conference. Joey has amassed […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 6 Conwell Egan
June 8, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
Conwell Egan Mascot: Eagles Current HC: Brian O’Hara (3-7) First Year: 1963 QB: Matt Della-Croce QB: Kevin Schafer QB: Alex Goldsby QB: Mike Carr QB: Bill Creeden QB: Kyle Techtmann QB: Alex Goldsby RB: Steve Slaton RB: Pat Garwo RB: John Kerr RB: Monty Zoryea RB: Colin Majors RB: Donte Morris RB: Mike Smith […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Zymir Langerston-LB/RB-West Catholic
June 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Zymir Langerston West Catholic Prep. Class Of 2028 positions you play LB/RB Jersey #24 6’0 240lbs Top 5 leading tackles on team Twitter/X @ZymirLangerston Coach Says: A returning starter at inside linebacker who was in the top five leading the team in tackles playing on a senior dominated defense. His growth and improvement playing sideline […]
Del-Val Blue Prevails in shortened Hero Bowl, crowd ruin the night
May 30, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
Jalen Harris rushes for two as Del Val Blue takes down Central Red West Delaware County, the home to a plethora of high school football talent, put its players on display last night in the 48th annual Hero Bowl. The Hero Bowl supports the funding of the Hero Scholarship Fund. The 48th Hero Bowl sold […]
2026 Hero Bowl (Photo Gallery)
May 29, 2026 | Torey Petruno
-Springfield The 2026 Hero Bowl at Cardinal O’Hara came to a disappointing early end as crowd disturbances forced the game to be suspended for the safety of the crowd and players midway through the 3rd quarter, with DelCo Blue leading 18-17 over Red. Enjoy some highlights from the game and follow @nittanypete on X and Instagram for […]
PFN PRESENTS: TWO GAMES TONIGHT! THE 75TH UNICO GAME & 48TH DELCO HERO BOWL! LIVE ON PFN! (stream links)
May 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s a football night on PAFootballnews.com! Tonight we bring you TWO great All-Star games! At 6:15 tonight the crew of Willie McGonigle, Nick Mastropolito and Billy Splain bring you the 48th annual Delco Hero Bowl live from Cardinal O’Hara High School! Then at 7pm join our partner Jake Mills of TEEJAY PRODUCTIONS, EJ Samuel and […]
Anthony’s Philadelphia Public/Catholic League School History Project: Day 5 West Philadelphia
May 23, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
West Philadelphia Mascot: Speedboys Current HC: Karl “Bubb” Patrick (31-26-1) First Year of Football: 1912 QB: Ahmier Green QB: Zeferino “Ziggy” Albino QB: Elijah Crosby-Jones QB: Larry Richardson RB: Reggie Barnes RB: Robert Andrews RB: DeWayne Moss RB: Zahfir Cleveland RB: Zamir Poteat RB: David Watson WR: Tim LeGrande WR: Sherman Northington WR: Andre Johnson WR: Eric T.O. Leslie WR: Brian Green ATH: Dontay Armstrong […]
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