District 12
Central Lancers roll past Olney 39-14 in season opener
August 29, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
The Philadelphia Public League opened the 2026 season with two of its older programs taking the field Friday afternoon. Central High the host would jump out early on Olney to a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter after forcing a turnover on downs. Olney did not back down returning the ensuing kickoff 70 yards […]
Bishop Shanahan defeats John Bartram – PHOTO GALLERY
August 29, 2026 | Andy Marchese
The Bishop Shanahan Eagles defeated the John Bartram Braves, 29-6, on Friday, August 28, 2026. See the extended gallery + download all images HERE.
PFN’s Road Trippin’ With Davin: Week 1
August 28, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Welcome everyone to my new series beginning this year called “PFN’s Road Trippin’ With Davin,” where I’ll be talking about all the games I cover each week. Last season I did individual previews for each game, so this year I decided to condense it all to one. With that let’s take a look at the […]
Ant & Willie’s Pickem Parade
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 1
August 27, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
Growing up, I used to dread August because it always meant summer was coming to a close and school would start soon. But since I started following and covering High School over 20 years ago, I now look forward to August because that means the high school football season is approaching. While many who know […]
District 12 Preview
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 in 2025 saw 2 programs win state titles with Roman Catholic capturing the 5A title and La Salle capturing the 6A title. This season Roman has been elevated to 6A which means they’ll battle LaSalle and St. Joes Prep for the CL 6A title and a berth in the D12 6A city title […]
2026 Team Preview: The West Philadelphia Speedboys
August 22, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The West Philadelphia Speedboys Head Coach: Karl “BUBB” Patrick PIAA District 12 Class 5A Conference: Philadelphia Public League – Independence 2025 Season Record: 5-6 Key Starters lost Xavier Howard, Shamij Sloan-Rice, Mekhi Woodard, Mekhi Bryant, Chauncey Alford returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Ahmeir Green- QB, DE 6’3” 235 Sr. A’Kar Archer- […]
2026 Team Preview: The Conwell-Egan Eagles
August 21, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
The Conwell-Egan Eagles Head Coach: Brian O’Hara PIAA District 12 Class 4A Philadelphia Catholic League 2025 Season Record: 3-7 Key Starters Lost Abu Fofana DB Chase Walters DE/OT Chris Toombs WR Connor Horger OL/DL Ryan Norris LB Returning Starters 2027 Aubrey Kimbrough – QB 6’2 215 2027 Sakai Hall – RB/DB 5’10 195 2027 Jaeden […]
2026 Team Preview: The Martin Luther King Golden Cougars
August 21, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Martin Luther King Golden Cougars Head Coach: Jordan Alexander PIAA District 12 Class 5A Conference: Philadelphia Public League National Division 2025 Season Record: 1-10 Key Starters lost Kweli Commeger Zion Valentie Lowe Zahir Austin returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Clyde Johnson Sr WR 5’9 170 Jaden Staten Sr RB 5’10 […]
2026 Team Preview: The LaSalle Explorers
August 21, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The LaSalle Explorers Head Coach: Brett Gordon PIAA District 12 Class 6A (Defending Champions) Conference: Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division 2025 Season Record: 13-1 Key Starters lost Joey O’Brien, Gavin Sidwar, JP Oats, Grayson McKeogh, Aidan Christy, Jemel Williams, Ryan Fandozzi, Jacob Jackson, Danny Lawyer returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Owen […]
2026 Team Preview: The Cardinal O’Hara Lions
August 19, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Cardinal O’Hara Lions Head Coach: Mike Ewing PIAA District 12 Class 4A Conference: Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division 2025 Season Record: 10-5 Key Starters lost John Welde, Amahj Gowans, Tristan Laing, Hakim Allah, Fode Wilks, Mike Davis, Jalen Patterson, Gavin McLain returning starters Sammy Dantonka 6’3 230 OLB ‘27 Wake Forrest Max Brown […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Terrance Smith-OT-Lansdale Catholic
August 11, 2026 | Cody Brady
Terrance Smith Lansdale Catholic Class Of 2027 OT Jersey #54 6’6”/285 1st Team All-State Twitter @21T_Smith Why do you play football? I play football for the love of the game, I started playing late but I loved it as soon as I touched the field Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? LeBron James […]
2026 Team Preview: The Roxborough Wolves
August 10, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Roxborough Wolves Head Coach: Marc Skinner PIAA District 12 Class 4A Conference: Philadelphia Public League – National 2025 Season Record: 4-6 Key Starters lost #2 SS,RB – Anthony Parker Hicks Jr #55 C,DT – Barry Battle #6 WR,QB – Glenn Jenkins Jr #54 DT,G – Denum Torrence Johnson returning starters (name, Position, HT, […]
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 […]
