District 12

June 2024

Imhotep’s star RB Jabree commits to stay home at Penn State

June 23, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Jabree Wallace-Coleman a 4 star rising senior RB at Imhotep Charter in the city of Brotherly love aka Philadelphia has made the decision to stay and play close to home choosing in-state Big 10 program Penn State University. Jabree an consensus 4 star recruit and top 10 player in the state had offers from dozens […]

Roman Catholic Edge LB Jaasai Simmons finds home at Marshall

June 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Rising senior edge LB Jaasai Simmons Thursday afternoon officially gave his verbal commit to Division 1 program Marshall University. Jaasai in his junior season at Roman last season turned heads earning All Catholic League honors after posting 45 tackles and 6.5 sacks helping Roman to the CL 5A title and they came up just short […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know George Washington Eagles Stephen Tetkowski-K/P

June 18, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Stephen Tetkowski Arts Academy of Benjamin Rush/George Washington High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): Kicker/ Punter Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Soccer, Track, Bowling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Public Kicker/Punter All Public Soccer Center Champions Bowling Twitter: @StephenTet82783 —————————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Stephen is a great kid […]

St. Joes Prep Isaiah West Flips Commitment to Ohio State

June 16, 2024 | Noah Stomsky

Four-star running back Isaiah West verbally announced his commitment to the Buckeyes earlier after suddenly de-committing from Kentucky on May 13th. Ranked 6th in the state and 13th nationally at the running back position, West isn’t shy to the spotlight. West turned down offers from Michigan State, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburg, South Carolina, Wisconsin, […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Overbrook Panthers Khary Bruce Jr.-WR/LB

June 10, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Khary Bruce Jr. Overbrook HS, Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/LB Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track, and Volleyball Notable Awards or Recognitions: MVP Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KharyBruceJ5 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: 2.8 GPA 3 year starter for our […]

Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights

May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux

Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Makhai Robinson from Martin Luther King

May 22, 2024 | contributor

Makhai Robinson Class of 2025 Jersey #13 5′ 11, 175 lbs Other Sports: Basketball and track @Mynam3khai Coach Jones says “Makhai is a phenomenally explosive player who can play either Wide Receiver or Defensive Back at the college level. He has outstanding speed and incredible athleticism. To get the ball in Makhai’s hands, we moved […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Roxborough (Saul School) OT Joshua Rejouis

May 17, 2024 | Billy Splain

Joshua Rejouis offensive tackle Roxborough (Saul School) Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey # 56 HT/WT 6’3/266 Other sports you play Volleyball Twitter @56ThingzJosh Coach Skinner says “Rogue” is the perfect combination of size and speed. He has a 6’4″, 275lb body with wide receiver like feet and hands. He moves well on screens, […]

2024PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Archbishop Wood Edge Joe Johnson – Video

May 16, 2024 | Billy Splain

Joe Johnson Edge Archbishop Wood Class of 2025 6-0, 215 Jersey #50 Twitter: @Joe_Johnson215 We caught up with Viking Edge Joe Johnson at the AYFL Mega Camp. Let’s get to know Joe:

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Martin Luther King LB/DE/EDGE Khalid Bueno

May 7, 2024 | contributor

Khalid Bueno Class of 2025 6’2 225 Wrestling, baseball, track and field All state Honors, All public league honors Twitter: @soy__khalid Coach Jones says: Khalid has been a dynamic player for us for the past three seasons. Khalid is a mainstay in our athletics program, having participated in Football, Baseball, Basketball, Wrestling and Track (Throwing). […]

Kensington Tigers Senior LB Shaahid Jones headed to Lackawanna Junior College

April 30, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Shaahid Jones a 6-0 225 lb who led the Tigers in tackles recently gave his commitment to attend Lackawanna College to continue his academic & football careers. Shaahid when asked about his experience playing high school football explained “I would say my high school experience wasn’t the most ideal, I had to deal with constant […]

Northeast Names Nick Lincoln its next head coach

April 29, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Nick Lincoln has been a staple of the high school scene in the Philadelphia region for over a decade spending most of his time as an assistant and then head coach at powerhouse Imhotep Charter. He served as an offensive assistant coach handling offensive coordinator and quarterback coach duties during 2 stints with the Panthers. […]

Former St Joes Prep LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr follows his father footsteps being drafted by the Eagles

April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

The St. Joe’s Prep football program has been a national powerhouse program for almost a decade. Many great players have donned the uniform and left a life long impression on the program and school. Jeremiah Trotter Sr. a Texas native was drafted by Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 3rd round at […]

Imhotep’s Tykee Smith receives dream call being drafted by Tampa Bay

April 27, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Tykee Smith born and raised in West Philadelphia is a 2019 graduate of Imhotep Charter. As a star DB he led the Panthers to appearances in 3 state title games. Among his most memorable games were an semifinal game in 2018 where unexpectedly he was thrusted into the starting line up on offense as their […]

Another @GO_Rout Coaches Opening: Northeast needs OL/DL coaches

April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain

New Northeast Vikings HC Nick Lincoln is in need of OL/DL coach/coaches. Contact CoachLinc@gmail.com or call 570-705-7993

Former St Joes Prep star WR Marvin Harrison drafted 4th overall by Arizona

April 26, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Marvin Harrison Jr an 6-4 212 WR who starred at St Joes Prep helping the Hawks win the 2019 PIAA 6A state championship before heading to Ohio State where he’d leave with numerous accolades and awards tonight received the call of his young life when Arizona Cardinals ownership and coaching staff called to alert him, […]

Abraham Lincoln HS Junior Athlete Ziyyon Bredell Pledges Commitment to Syracuse

April 24, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Abraham Lincoln HS in 2023 broke through quite a few barriers during the football season. They started the season with 4 very tough non-league games which all resulted in close narrow defeats to Downington East, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Roman Catholic & Imhotep Charter. Junior CB Ziiyon Bredell started the season with a great performance […]

Cardinal O’Hara star lineman Nathan Kutufaris picks Duke

April 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Nathan Kutufaris a mammoth 6-6 270lbs offensive tackle at Cardinal O’Hara HS has decided to shut down his recruitment and give his commitment to ACC program Duke University. An all Catholic league selection as a sophomore and junior Nathan also held offers from Air Force, Boston College, Army, Syracuse, Liberty, Navy, Yale, Columbia, Lafayette and […]

Martin Luther King Lineman Danny Pajuste commits to Mount Union

April 22, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Danny Pajuste is a 6-1 260lb offensive lineman who earned all Public League honors as a senior while helping his fellow MLK Cougar rushers gain over 1500 rushing yards. As a leader on the offensive line Danny helped lead MLK to the Public League Liberty Division championship as well as gave Imhotep Charter a competitive […]

La Salle College Chris Fileppo commits to James Madison

April 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Chris Fileppo after a great junior season at LaSalle saw an uptick in interest from Division programs including nabbing offers from Villanova, Monmouth, Lafayette, New Hampshire and James Madison. Friday evening Chris announced he would be continuing his academic and football careers at James Madison. Chris returns to LaSalle for his senior year looking to […]

Fran Brown & Syracuse Strike Again

April 3, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo

Commited 🍊🍊🍊🍊!!! @FranBrownCuse @RossDoug21 @CuseFootball @LaSalleFball @TorreySmithWR @EdOBrienCFB pic.twitter.com/xtvhnVE4Rm — Julian McFadden (@mcfadden_jules) April 3, 2024 Fran Brown’s recruiting impact is heating up for Syracuse football as they received their eleventh verbal commitment from the class of 2025 when LaSalle’s Julian McFadden (5’11” 160 lbs) WR verbally committed to the Orange via his social media […]

Thanksgiving tradition coming to an end for Judge/Lincoln

March 12, 2024 | Billy Splain

After 40+ years, Father Judge High School and Abraham Lincoln High School have reached a joint agreement to cease playing our annual Thanksgiving Day game that has been a long- standing tradition in Northeast Philadelphia. This decision was not taken lightly and has been under consideration between the two schools for the past few years. […]

State Champions St. Joes Prep & Imhotep well represented on Big 33 Team

February 21, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

After an undefeated 15-0 2023 season culminating in their school’s 2nd state championship in football Imhotep has been rewarded with 5 players earning a Big 33 All-Star Game roster spot. Penn State signee WR Tyseer Denmark, Penn State signee CB Kenneth Woseley Jr, Pittsburgh signee JahSear Whittington and Robert Morris signee David Johnson will all […]

Archbishop Ryan Lineman chooses West Chester University

February 15, 2024 | Anthony Franklin

Nicholas Rogers a 6-5 240 DL at Archbishop Ryan has officially made his college decision and ultimately signed his letter of intent to play locally at West Chester University a division 2 program that competes in the PSAC. Nicholas finished his senior season earning all-league honors after posting 45 tackles, 16 TFLs, 6 sacks, 3 […]

Philadelphia Public League Football Teams shuffle divisions & classifications