District 12
August 2025
La Salle wins battle of titans at the Shore: video recap
August 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
Travelin Matt went to the Shore PAFootballnews.com’s #2 6A team took on Inter Ac powerhouse Malvern Prep. The stands were loaded with fans and the field was loaded with division 1 recruits and they didn’t disappoint! Gavin Sidwar, Joey O’Brien, Esekiel Bates, Cade Cooper and the rest battled all evening with 5 ties and 7 […]
Railsplitters beach trip is successful, back and forth battle with Germantown Academy. Video recap.
August 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Big win for Railsplitters footballwith a 43-34 victory over the Patriots from the Inter Ac league in Ocean City (NJ). Travelin’ Matt with the highlights! lincoln v Germantown by PAFootball Newsdotcom
Anthony & Willie’s Picking Parade Pick’Em For Philly Area Football
August 29, 2025 | 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 and in 2009 they a third participant in […]
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week of August 27
August 27, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly. Hard to believe we are already one week into the season and what a great weekend it was. Now it’s time to look at What’s Cookin’ In Philly Milestone for Pennridge: Last Friday marked the 1000th game in Pennridge Rams history. […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week Zero (Five Games To Kickoff The 2025 Season)
August 26, 2025 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, August 21 The STATE of PA Football: 2025 Season Preview Show Friday, August 22 […]
Harrisburg vs. Imhotep – PHOTO GALLERY
August 24, 2025 | Carter Weems
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Harrisburg Vs Imhotep Charter (Photo Gallery)
August 24, 2025 | Jayden Eberly
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Ben Franklin Electrons flash past Overbrook 44-6
August 23, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
To open the 2025 season Benjamin Franklin 3rd year head coach preached to his team to set the tone early and often against a gritty Overbrook High team. His experienced team listened and jumped out early over Brook with a tenacious defense. Led by two senior captains in WR/DB Mekale Smith & WR/DB Makel Nelson […]
West Catholic Rolls Past York Suburban in York Rose Bowl
August 22, 2025 | Carter Weems
For the Burrs of West Catholic, this season is already starting better than previous years. With their dominant 34-0 win over the Trojans of York Suburban, it marks their first win in a season opener since 2022. The successes began just 13 seconds and one play into the game, when Sya’mir Jackson caught a short […]
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 […]
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