PA Football News Archives
May 2023
In the return of the Philly All Star game the Public League outlasts the Non Public League
May 22, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
From 2017-2022 The Philadelphia All Star game pitting the best of the Philadelphia Public League against the Non Public team comprised of players from the Catholic and Inter-Ac schools in the Philadelphia area. This year players from Malvern, Haverford, SJ Prep were not included but top talent from Roman, Ryan, Judge, Wood, GA Academy, SCHA, […]
George Washington lineman Colin Giel wants to finish his high school career with a big win
May 20, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
George Washington senior offensive lineman Colin Giel is a player who sticks out on the field with his size and equally his physical dominance. The Eagles finished his senior season with a 7-4 record and while many teams would consider that a great season Colin and his team felt they could’ve been better. Their […]
Philadelphian legendary high school sports reporter Ted Silary passes away
May 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Yesterday shocking news spread online about the untimely death of a beloved Philadelphia sports reporter Ted Silary. Ted was more than just a news reporter he was the godfather of reporting for the Philadelphia Public, Catholic & Inter-Ac leagues. Ted was a graduate of Inter-Ac member William Penn Charter and upon entering the work force […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know John Bartram HS CB/WR Haleem “Pacman” Butler
May 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Haleem Butler School: John Bartram High Height/Weight: 5-10 160 Jersey #: 12 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @ButlerHaleem Head Coach Jim Chapman says “Haleem is a humble superior athlete with an amazing work ethic. We are looking for big things from him this season” LETS GET TO KNOW HALEEM Why do you play football? I play football because it makes me […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know St. Joseph/s Prep DT/NG Ivan Bailey-Greene
May 15, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Ivan Bailey-Greene 2024 Saint Joeseph Prep DT/NG Jersey #92 HT/WT 5’10 245 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Extra Stats: Top 25 in PA for Shotput Twitter: @bivanbg24 What made you want to play Football? I always loved the game of football. My parents didn’t let me play until I was i highschool Favorite athlete […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Father Judge OL/DL Sean Broderick Jr.
May 14, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Broderick Jr. Lineman Father Judge Height/Weight: 6-3 260 Jersey #: 52 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Catholic Honors both football & wrestling Other Sports: Wrestling Twitter: @SeanBroderickJr Why do you play football? I play football because everyone told me I was big and should play. I happened to fall in love with the game. GPA? 3.7 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Philly RB/CB Zamir “Speedy” Poteat
May 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Zamir Poteat RB/CB West Philadelphia Class Of 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’10 151 600 yards this season ALL PUB Twitter @zamirpoteat Zamir Poteat isn’t a big kid, not at all. But don’t tell him that, nor his coaches. Zamir has speed and athleticism on his side. Coach Bubb says “Zamir “Speedy” Poteat isn’t that big, but […]
PFN 2023 Player Profile: Getting to Know Cardinal O’Hara LT Nathan Kutufaris
May 9, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Nathan Kutufaris Cardinal O’Hara LT HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6 230 JERSEY #75 CLASS: Junior 2025 AWARDS/ACCODLADES: 1st Team All-Catholic TWITTER: @NKutufaris Nate returns for his junior season as the starting left tackle for the O’Hara Lions. In his first season as a starter he excelled earning 1st team all catholic league honors. HC Mike Ewing states that “Nate had […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Neumann Goretti DL Koren Robinson
May 7, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Koren Robinson Height/Weight: 6-1 280 Jersey #: 54 Defensive Tackle/Offensive Guard Class: Senior 2024 Accolades/Awards: All Catholic League Honoree, All City Honoree, PA 2nd Team All State DT Twitter: @robinson_koren Why do you play football? I play football because it’s fun & I want to have a job I love. GPA? 4.01 & I made honors. What offers/interest […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Khalid Bueno, TE/DE, Martin Luther King High
May 6, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Khalid Bueno Martin Luther King High Height/Weight: 6-3 210 Jersey #: 11 Class: Junior C/O 2025 Other Sports: Wrestling Awards/Accolades: All Public League Honoree Twitter: @soy__khalid Khalid returns for his junior season with high expectations. As a seasoned veteran he will be looked upon to be a leader for the MLK defense and a coach […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Imhotep Charter DT Jahsear Whittington
May 4, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Jahsear Whittington Defensive Tackle Imhotep Charter Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 6’1/280 GPA 2.9 Awards/Accolades: All Public/All-City Honors, PFN All State Selection Twitter: @Jahwhitt COMMITTED TO PITT Jahsear is a 3 year starter for Imhotep who will look to help Tep capture their second state title. His father Dion Whittington was a hard hitting […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Northeast CB/WR Dymere Durham
May 2, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Dymere Durham CB/WR Northeast High School 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0/165 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @Dymere Durham “Dymere has been working extremely hard to turn some heads during his ever-important junior year. At first glance, he looks skinny but he is pound for pound one of the strongest guys in our program […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Kensington Tigers WR/CB Noah Santana
April 30, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Noah Santana Height/Weight: 5-8 130 Position: Wide Receiver / Cornerback Jersey #: 8 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @M8ch_ Noah returns to the Tigers as a captain in his senior season and will be counted upon heavily as Kensington will utilize him in the starting line up at both slot receiver & cornerback. The Tigers this season will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Catholic (SS/CB/OLB) JayVon Story
April 29, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
JayVon Story 2024 West Catholic Prep SS/CB/OLB Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’11/162 Lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @vonstory13 “JayVon is the x factor coming into the season and we expect to see a huge jump in production from him. He played a hybrid LB/SS in last year’s defense showing the ability to play in […]
Northeast Star Athlete Kahmir Prescott commits to Wisconsin
April 28, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Kahmir Prescott as a junior for Northeast High School during the 2022 season opened many eyes of recruiters with his play as a defensive back, returner and rusher. He finished the season leading the team in interceptions, return yards & rushing yards. This led to a dozen offers from some high-profile universities. Power 5 schools […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central High WR Vance Johnson
April 25, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Vance Johnson Height/Weight: 6-1 180 Position: WR Jersey #: 5 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Public Honoree Twitter: @VanceJohnsonV Vance is a returning all public league receiver who will finish his HS career as a 4-year varsity starter. Coach Rich Drayton states “Vance will be a two-way starter this year and will make a huge impact in all 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington High LB Qadir Carr
April 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Qadir Carr Height/Weight: 5-9 190 Jersey #: 4 Position: Linebacker Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @CarrQadir Qadir returns to George Washington for his senior year as a 3rd year starting linebacker. Coach Brasche states that “Qadir has also played a bunch of snaps at full back and tight end on offense each season to help the team. He’s a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cardinal O’Hara’s (DT/LB/G) Kendan Temple-Hudson
April 22, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Kendan Temple-Hudson 2024 Cardinal O’Hara High School DT/LB/G Jersey #73 HT/WT 5’9/230 Lbs Other Sports: Indoor and Outdoor Track Twitter: @Kendantemp1e Head Coach Mike Ewing says “Kendan is a selfless player that leads by example for our team. He never misses a workout or practice and is willing to put others before himself, a great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know St Joseph’s Prep CB Omillio Agard
April 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Omillio Agard Height/Weight: 5-11 173 Jersey #: 1 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All State Honoree, All Catholic, Under Armor All American, ESPN 4 Star Twitter: @OmillioA OFFER SHEET: Temple, LSU, Penn State, Florida St, Pitt, Maryland, USC, Miami, Tenneessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Boston College, Rutgers, Cincinatti, Akron, UConn, Nebraska, Georgia, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Michigan, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Philadelphia Speedboy WR Nyceem Chamberlain
April 19, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Nyceem Chamberlain Height/Weight: 6-2 186 Jersey #: 4 Position: Wide Receiver Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @callmeceemo Nyceem prepares for his senior season and returns as the leading receiver for the Speedboys. HC Karl Patrick more commonly known as “Koach Bubb” states that “Nyceem is a good kid, very passionate about everything that he does, plays WR for […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Philadelphia HS OT/DT Jabril Holmes
April 18, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Jabril Holmes Right Tackle West Philadelphia Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’5 275 53 Pancakes Other sports Basketball for fun All pub honorable mention Twitter @swp_snagz Coach Bubb states that Jabril doesn’t talk much at practice but he plays loud. You can hear him hitting every play. With his size he […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to Know Neumann Goretti QB Mekhi Wharton
April 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Mekhi Wharton Quarterback Neumann Goretti Height/Weight: 6-5 215 Jersey #: 10 Class: Senior 2024 Awards: All Catholic Honoree Twitter: @mekhi_wharton Coach Albie Crosby says “Mekhi got us to the state title last year. Hes a very big, strong, smart quarterback. Has the prototype body with great vision. He’s a quiet leader and the team gained a lot […]
Wyomissing OL Caleb Brewer Will Continue His Football Career at Penn State
April 15, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
“First I would like to thank all of my family for helping me so much throughout my recruiting process. I also want to thank all my coaches for guiding my family and me through the process, especially Coach Steve Oneil and Ross Tucker. I would also like to thank Coach Franklin, Trautwein, and the staff […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Imhotep QB Mikal Davis Jr.
April 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mikal Davis Jr. QB Imhotep Charter High School Class of 2024 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’0/205 lbs 2000 Passing Yards 500 Rushing Yards Clubs: Imhotep Stem Ambassador District 5 All-Public Football Team Twitter: @kelldavis12 What made you want to play Football? I loved the sport ever since I was born and also because of my Big […]
Don Richardson Named Football Head Coach at West Catholic Prep
March 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
West Catholic Preparatory High School President Andrew Brady has announced the hire of Don Richardson as West Catholic Prep’s Football Head Coach. Coach Richardson brings 22 years of coaching experience to the program. Over the last 18 seasons, Richardson has served as an Assistant Coach at The Haverford School. “It is with great pleasure that […]
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