District 12
June 2019
St. Joseph’s Prep lineman Matthew McGeary is second PA recruit to join Colgate Football @mattmcgeary4 @SJPrep_Football
June 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
Hawk Life is what they call the life of being a member of the St. Joseph’s Prep football family. Matt McGeary just added “Raider Life” to his bag of monikers. The 6-2, 295 pound lineman announced via twitter that he will continue “football & academic life” at Colgate University: We caught up with Matt and […]
LaSalle LB Dillion Trainer will be a Blue Hen, Talks about his commitment @dillon_trainer @LaSalle_Sports
June 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
With several D1 offers in hand, La Salle linebacker Dillon Trainer didn’t need much of a push when Delaware extended an offer to him in early June. He knew that’s the place he wanted to play, and made the decision earlier this week. We caught up with Dillon and asked him about his commitment: PFN: […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 72: Carl Smith 2020•West Catholic•WR @CarlDuece @WCPrep
June 11, 2019 | Billy Splain
Carl Smith 2020•West Catholic•WR My name is Carl Smith. I’m from Delaware County, PA. I love the game of football because it keeps me busy, out of trouble, and brings an unimaginable joy into my life. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Aaron Rodgers because of his ability to lead with actions instead […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 73: Malachi Harris 2020•Roman Catholic•WR @mharris1k @RomanCatholicHC
June 10, 2019 | Billy Splain
Malachi Harris 2020•Roman Catholic•WR Who is your favorite sports star and why? Stefon Diggs, I started watching him in college that’s where I began liking him. I compared myself to him because we did some thing similar on the field. Now I watch videos of him working out and try to do the same drills […]
Germantown Academy TE Hans Lillis jumps on BC offer, commits to the Eagles @HansLillis @GAPatriots
June 6, 2019 | Billy Splain
Germantown Academy TE Hans Lillis at the end of April, quickly racking up an impressive list that includes Fordham, Stonybrook, RMU, Colgate UPenn, Bryant, Holy Cross, Bucknell, Sacred Heart, Lehigh and Monmouth. But it was a visit to Boston College on Tuesday that sealed the offers door and ended his recruiting process. On twitter the […]
Public League Edges Non-Public in 45th Annual City All Star Football Game
May 22, 2019 | Pa Football News
Cover Photo Mike Bell Written by Mark “Froggy” Carfagno When Jovan Hinton (Bishop McDevitt) forced a fumble after he smacked the Public Leagues talented QB Tarik Bey, which was recovered by Terrance Thompson (Penn Charter), it didn’t take long for the Non-Public squad trailing 7-6 at the time to take the lead. On the very next play from scrimmage, Jahlil Sanders (Archbishop Ryan) sprinted 40 yards to the […]
2019 KeystoneFootballRecruits.com Player Profiles Day 97: Ben Murphy 2020•Haverford School•FB @benmurph44 @FordsFootball
May 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Ben Murphy 2020•Haverford School•FB COMMITTED TO LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Why do you play football? I play football because of my dad. He is the coach at my school and since a young age, has made football apart of my life. He is the reason why I love the game so much. What sports movie would you […]
Haverford’s Ben Murphy commits to Lehigh @benmurph44 @FordsFootball
May 17, 2019 | Billy Splain
Haverford Fullback/Linebacker Ben Murphy joins the group of PA prospects who have decided they’d like to concentrate on their season and end their recruiting process. Yesterday on twitter he made his announcement: We caught up with the talented player and asked him about that decision: PFN: How long have you played football? I’ve been playing […]
Haverford WR Jake Spencer is Heading to Colgate in 2020 @FordsFootball @jakespencerrr
May 1, 2019 | Billy Splain
When Jake Spencer touches the ball, it is usually one of those “hold your breath” moments. Trailing late in the game vs LaSalle early last season, Spencer grabbed a punt and 63 yards later his team was back with striking distance. He did the same thing vs powerhouse Malvern Prep for 89 yards. That’s the […]
Lansdale Catholic Announces Dominic D’Addona As Varsity Football Head Coach
February 12, 2019 | Billy Splain
LANSDALE, PA – The Lansdale Catholic High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Dominic D’Addona as the school’s new Varsity Football Head Coach. Mr. D’Addona comes to LC with over 25 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, most recently serving on the staff of La […]
Rick Prete to head up Roman Catholic Football @RomanCatholicHC @RomanAthletics
February 7, 2019 | Billy Splain
Imhotep OC Rick Prete was named head coach at Roman Catholic. Statement from Roman Catholic on the hiring: Following an extensive search that included many strong candidates, the administration is excited to announce the hiring of Rick Prete as the new head football coach for Roman Catholic High School. Prete comes to Roman with a wealth […]
Billy Lucas has record night, leading Cathedral Prep to third straight PIAA 4A title over Imhotep @PrepRamblers @Coach_Linc
December 7, 2018 | Billy Splain
Your 2018 PIAA Class 4A champion Ramblers For Full Gallery click pictureTo say Billy Lucas had a good night would be a disservice to the senior running back. Billy Lucas had a GREAT night, collecting a PIAA 4A title game record 287 yards on a record 40 carries with 3 tds leading the Ramblers to […]
A Fresh Set of Downs – State Championship Preview Show Wednesday at 7 pm Live from Comfort Inn, Hummelstown
December 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
Join Bruce Badgley, Cary Moyer, Darryl Daniels, Coach Joe Mays and me, Billy Splain along with special guest Eric Epler from Pennlive as we review the year that was and preview every state title game! We’ll be live from the Comfort Inn & Suites in Hummelstown on Wednesday, 7pm. Watch online or join us in the […]
St. Joseph’s Prep Shuts Out Pine-Richland to Earn 6A Title Shot @GinfanteMT @SJPREP
December 2, 2018 | Billy Splain
Marvin Harrison Jr. hauls in a dart from McCord Nationally ranked St. Joseph’s Prep (#9 according to USA Today) proved itself Saturday afternoon at Mansion Park in Altoona in a convincing way by shutting out D-7 champ Pine-Richland, 37-0. The victory vaulted St. Joes into the Class 6A finals against Harrisburg in Hershey next Saturday […]
Imhotep dominates Bethlehem Catholic 41-6, sets up rematch with Cathedral Prep in 4A title game
December 1, 2018 | Pa Football News
Guest Writer: O’Brien Jalen Sutton-Christian admits he considered calling it quits and leaving the Imhotep Charter football team. After helping lead the Panthers to last year’s PIAA Class 4A state final, he lost his starting quarterback job to fellow senior and North Penn transfer Steve DePaul in training camp. Sutton-Christian shined as Imhotep cruised past […]
Penn Hills is heading to Hershey after defeating the defending 5A champs, Archbishop Wood
December 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Despite putting the ball on the ground 6 times in the first half, Penn Hills found a way to win. Their defense led the way and Dante Cephas had him a night. The senior WR/DB collected three turnovers for the Indians, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery, threw a two point conversion pass and added […]
Southern Wipes Away West Catholic
December 1, 2018 | Dave Fegley
Tigers set to appear in their 17th state final By Dave Fegley (11-30-18) If you are accustom to Southern Columbia football, then there isn’t much that can be said about the state’s top ranked team in a dominant win over West Catholic. The Tigers simply came out and did what they do best. The defense […]
2018 Coaches All Inter-Ac Team
November 28, 2018 | Billy Splain
FIRST TEAM Offense OL Jake Hornibrook Malvern Prep Sr. OL Jack Purcell Episcopal Academy Sr. OL Asim Richards Haverford Springside Chestnut Hillool Sr. OL Ryan Rockenbach Episcopal Academy Sr. OL Elijah Wroten Germantown Academy Sr. TE Ryan Maloney Penn Charter Sr. WR Keith Maguire Malvern Prep Sr. WR Ke’Shawn Williams Springside Chestnut Hill Jr. QB […]
PHILADELPHIA POWERHOUSE ENDS DISTRICT TWO CHAMPION SEASON ONCE AGAIN.
November 25, 2018 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
SLATINGTON- There was a war of words so-to-speak on social media this week with the debate of boundary vs non-boundary schools being the hot-topic of interscholastic athletics in the state. The motivation for an undefeated, but still an underdog Valley View in their PIAA State quarterfinal matchup with two loss Imhotep Charter was: Community vs […]
West Catholic will advance in PIAA playoffs on 35-7 win over Richland
November 24, 2018 | Billy Splain
Mike Mastovich YORK – District 12 champion West Catholic capitalized on five turnovers by District 6 champion Richland and relied on back Jacir Savoy to front the ground game in a 35-7 victory in the PIAA Class AA playoffs. The Burrs overcame last week’s loss of 2,000-plus-yard passer Zaire Hart-Hawkins as senior Tre Johnson moved into the quarterback […]
Middletown defense and Jose Lopez lead Raiders to a 21-14 win over Conwell-Egan @MtownRaiders @cecfootball
November 24, 2018 | Billy Splain
Middletown’s Defense made plays when needed, coming up big in the end Trailing 21-14 with just over two minutes remaining in their season, the Eagles had the ball at their own 16 yard line. Coming out cooler than the night air, Conwell Egan qb Alex Goldsby surgically moved the Eagles to the Middletown 31 […]
Big plays, special teams propel Archbishop Wood to 38-7 win over Hollidaysburg
November 23, 2018 | Billy Splain
On the first play of the game, Ryan DiVergillis took the opening kick to the Hollidaysburg 40 yard line. Tom Santiago took the handoff on the first offensive play of the game and went straight to the endzone. Bob Hennessey split the uprights and the Vikings were on their way to the PIAA Class 5A […]
Malvern Kicker Sebastian Costantini Accepts PWO, will attend Penn State @seb_costantini @MalvernPrepFB
November 1, 2018 | Billy Splain
Malvern Prep Kicker Sebastian Costantini knew he had his work cut out for him this year. Back in the spring of this year he paid a visit to Penn State with his mom, herself a Penn State Alumna, and he knew he wanted his childhood dream to come true No longer sharing the kicking duties […]
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