District 12

August 2024

Imhotep vs. Clarkson North – PHOTO GALLERY

August 24, 2024 | Carter Weems

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New Look Pats Open 2024 With A Stunner

August 24, 2024 | Mike Livingston

NORRISTOWN – If you were to ask any player, coach, or fan what the biggest on-field issues with Carroll Football were last season, they’d probably all give you the same few answers; ‘offensive line,’ ‘stagnant offense,’ ‘flimsy defense,’ etc. So when the Patriots walked off the field to the tune of a 25-8 beat down […]

Imhotep begins season with a hard fought win over Clarkson-North, Prater seals game with great catch

August 24, 2024 | Billy Splain

It was tough sledding for the Panther run game but Joe McLeish made up for the struggles. Imagine driving 8 hours to put your first football game of the year and you have to face A-Team like Imhotep last year ran the table and won the PIAA class 5A title. Clarkson North did just that […]

Annual York Rose Bowl Classic is ready to roll. First kick today at 5

August 23, 2024 | Billy Splain

Ron Coursey had some challenges to get through this year but nothing was going to stop the second edition of the York Rose Bowl Classic. The first challenge is always finding teams. Together with PFN the teams finally lined up. Next up was the field. Because of concerns with crowds and parking along with all […]

Philadelphia Public League 2024 National Division Preview

August 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE NATIONAL DIVISION The 2024 season will feature 7 teams in the 3rd tier Public League Division commonly known as the National Division. George Washington won the division in 2023 and was promoted to the Liberty Division. The division is top heavy and it’s quite likely the division title winner won’t be known […]

What The Heck’s Happening in Districts I & XII This Week: Week Zero

August 22, 2024 | Willie McGonigle

Hello and welcome to the 2024 season of What’s Happening in District I & XII! Join me every week has we look at what happened and look forward to what will happen in Districts I & XII. New Chest-Mont Alignment: The Chest-Mont league this season will premiere three divisions as opposed to the two that […]

Philadelphia Public League 2024 Liberty Division Preview

August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Public League Liberty Division: The Liberty Division welcomes George Washington as they were promoted after winning the National Division. They’ll compete with returning members West Philadelphia, Mastery North, Central, Belmont Charter, Olney & Boys Latin. Olney drops from the Independence Division down to Liberty and look to regain their competitiveness. West Philadelphia & George Washington […]

Philadelphia Public League Independence 2024 Division Preview

August 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

INDEPENDENCE DIVISION The top Public League Division once again will be led by the defending 5A champions Imhotep Charter. The Panthers will be competing this year in the 6A classification along with fellow division members Northeast and defending Public League 6A champion Lincoln. Rounding out the division are Simon Gratz, John Bartram and recently promoted […]

Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview

August 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Preview

August 19, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

PCL BLUE DIVISION The 2024 Catholic League season will feature realignment within the Blue Division with former Red member Archbishop Wood dropping down to the Blue Division. They’ll compete with defending champion Neumann Goretti, Lansdale Catholic, Archbishop Ryan, West Catholic, Conwell-Egan and Archbishop Carroll. Preseason Rankings: 1. Neumann Goretti 2. Conwell-Egan 3. Archbishop Wood 4. […]

Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division Preview

August 17, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

CL Red The 2024 season begins with change in alignment for the Catholic league divisions. The archdiocese voted and approved dropping Archbishop Wood and Archbishop Ryan down from the Red Division to the Blue division while promoting Bonner-Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara up to the Red Division. Preseason Rankings 1. St. Joes Prep 2. Roman Catholic […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know George Washington WR/DB Patrick Wright Jr

July 31, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Name: Patrick Wright Jr School: George Washington HS Class of 2025 Positions: RB/SS Jersey: #8 Height/Weight: 5-10 160 Other Sport: Lacrosse Twitter: @WrightPatrick20 Coach says “Pat was voted a captain after his sophomore year. He is a true leader and the spirit of the team. He broke his arm after week zero last season and […]

St Joes Prep Senior WR Rameir Hardy will stay home after choosing hometown Temple University

July 11, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Rameir Hardy a 6-2 180lb WR for defending PIAA 6A state champs St Joes Prep made the decision to give his commitment to the hometown team Temple University after an impressive spring camp circuit. Rameir also held offers from Army and Towson before choosing the hometown Owls. As a junior he was a key contributor […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Ben Franklin WR David Winchester

July 10, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

David Winchester Wide Receiver Benjamin Franklin HS Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT: 5-11 165 Position: WR/SS Instagram: @5star._ticket Other Sports: Basketball Accolades: All-Public Coach says: David has a heart of a lion. Toughest player on the team and will fight through anything. Looking forward to seeing him this year. He finished his 1st season […]

Roman Catholic DB Louis “Lou” Gaddy is headed to Stony Brook University

July 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Louis “Lou” Gaddy an 5-10 170lb CB at Roman Catholic on Friday afternoon decided to make his collegiate choice selecting Stony Brook University which is a member of the Division 1 FCS CAA conference. Lou held offers from other schools such as St. Francis and Duquesne while garnering interest from Army, Delaware and Lafayette. As […]

Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army

July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Roxborough High LB,DE,TE Zahmaar Brown

July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain

Zahmaar Brown LB,DE,TE Roxborough High Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 190 3 sacks , 1 fumble recovery touchdown, 1 tfl Other sports Baseball Twitter @zahmaar15 cOACH SAYS “Captain” Brown is a natural leader. He is one of the smartest defensive players I have ever coached. Brown is a 6’2″, 200lb outside linebacker that […]

Roman Catholic DB Julian Green chooses the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University

July 2, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Julian Greene an 6-0 180lb senior CB for Roman Catholic Monday evening shut his recruitment down giving his commitment to MEAC defending champion Howard University. Howard is coming off a surprising season in which they won the MEAC title and came close to winning an HBCU national title before falling late to SWAC champion Florida […]

Sidwar stays close to home, commits to Rutgers

July 1, 2024 | Mike Livingston

One of the Philadelphia Catholic League’s best, La Salle College High School’s 6 ‘3 quarterback Gavin Sidwar has pledged his commitment to Rutgers University. The three star QB held 10 notable division one offers, with Virginia Tech and Maryland also being seen as favorites for rising junior. As a sophomore with the Explorers, Sidwar passed […]

St Joes Prep DL Maxwell Roy pledges commitment to Ohio State

July 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Maxwell Roy a dominating 6-3 290lb defensive tackle for 2x defending PIAA 6A state champion St Joes Prep announced Monday evening his intentions to commit to Big Ten powerhouse program Ohio State University. At Ohio State he will join fellow SJP Hawk RB Isaiah West also a 2025 recruit who also recently pledged to the […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Catholic Prep ATH Jaden Meekins

July 1, 2024 | Billy Splain

Jaden Meekins TE/WR/RB/DE/OLD West Catholic Prep Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’1 – 210 Twitter @JadenMeekins16 Coach says “Jaden is an edge player who has good size, power, speed, and the ability to play coverage at either the DE or OLB position. On offense he is an athlete who has lined up as a […]

Bonner-Pendergast WR/Edge Rusher Jalil Hall pledges to West Virginia

June 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Jalil Hall an 6-4 WR/DE Saturday night made his pledge to commit to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Jalil had a breakout year for the Friars as a junior in 2023 accumulating 36 receptions for 451 yards and 7 TDs on offense. Defensively he was a menace racking up 58 tackles, 7 sacks an […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know George Washington C/DT Martin Gorstkiy

June 27, 2024 | Billy Splain

Martin Gorstkiy Center and defensive tackle George Washington Class Of 2025 Jersey #56 HT/WT 5’11 260lbs Other sports Wrestling All public Twitter @martingorstkiy Coach Says: “Martin has been a 3 year starter at center going into his final season. Never misses a weight room lift or voluntary workout. A great kid and leader for our […]

La Salle College HS DB Chris Fileppo finds new home at West Virginia

June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

LaSalle College rising Sr LB Chris Fileppo announced Sunday evening he has given his verbal commitment to Big 12 program West Virginia University. Chris had previously committed to FBS program James Madison University this past spring but he recently reopened his recruitment. As a junior he posted 62 tackles, 1 interception with 7 passes defended […]

St. Joes Prep lineman Khalil Stewart picks Syracuse