District 2
2026 PFN Player Profile: Xavier Heck-RB/FS-Hazleton
July 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Xavier Heck Hazleton Area High School Class Of 2028 Running back and Free safety Jersey #20 5’9” 165lbs 1,010 rushing yards last season. 17 catches for 151 receiving yards. 64 total tackles Other sports Basketball and track 1st team all area offense and defense. 1st team all WVC Division 1 offense. Twitter/X @HeckXavier51936 Coach Says: […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Matt Bealla-FB/LB-Crestwood
July 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Matt Bealla Crestwood Class Of 2027 FB LB Jersey #6 5’8 225Lb Twitter/X @BeallaMatt7605 Coach Says: 2x captain of our team and most selfless player. Always puts the team before himself and will do anything to win. He will lead a talented defensive group and provide depth at the running back position on offense. Why […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Isaiah Edwards-OT/DE-Wyoming Area
July 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Isaiah Edwards Wyoming area high school Class Of 2028 Defensive end and offensive tackle Jersey #82 6’6 245 4 forced fumbles last year Other sports Throw shot and discus in track Twitter/X: @isaiahE82 Coach Says: Div 1 FBS/FCS Recruit *Rapidly rising 2028 prospect* Multi Sport Athlete Why do you play football? First of all I have […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Declan Gregor-QB-Wilkes-Barre
July 13, 2026 | Cody Brady
Declan Gregor Wilkes-Barre Class Of 2027 QB Jersey #3 6’3” 180 Twitter/X @DeclanGregor15 Why do you play football? To make my family proud Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? LeBron because he is the goat Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: Tackle for loss against hazelton What was […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jayden Taylor-MLB/RB/FB-North Pocono
July 10, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jayden Taylor North Pocono Class Of 2027 MLB, FB, RB Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’9/203 78 rush attps 510yrds 6Tds 67 tot tkles 20solo 7tfls 1Pbu Other sports Track and field Twitter/X @jaydentaylor233 Why do you play football? I play football because i love the game It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Logan Lawson-WR/LB-Crestwood
July 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Logan Lawson Crestwood Class Of 2027 Wide receiver. Linebacker Jersey #11 6’0 / 180 Other sports Lacrosse Coach Says: Has played multiple positions for us as a Comet. Does so without hesitation as he is extremely coachable and a great teammate. Looking forward to watching him thrive as a WR this year along with being […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Chance Radzewicz-LB-Pittston
July 6, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chance Radzewicz Pittston Area Class Of 2027 LB Jersey #24 6’0 198 Other sports you play track and field Twitter/X @credsev5 Why do you play football? I play football because I feel in love with the sport when I was five It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? hitting someone Who is […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Chase Zimmerman-QB/DB-North Pocono
July 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Chase Zimmerman North Pocono Class Of 2027 QB/DB Jersey #12 HT/WT 5’10/180lbs 1,700 all purpose yard, 27tds, no touchdowns allowed Other sports Basketball and Track All Region DB, Honorable mention all league DB 24 and 25 Twitter/X @chase_zim_12 Why do you play football? I play football because i enjoy being with my teammates It’s gameday! […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Altamir Terry-DT-Wilkes-Barre
July 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Altamir terry Wilkes-barre area Class Of 2027 DT Jersey #66 6’3 70 tackles 10 tfl 3 sacks 1 pd 1 ff 1fr Other sports Wrestling, track and field Twitter/x: @AltamirTerry66 Why do you play football? Because it’s the one thing I can actually enjoy It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Having […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jayden Ford-Spivey-RG/DT-Wyoming Valley West
June 28, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jayden Ford-Spivey Wyoming Valley West Class Of 2027 RG,DT Jersey #77 5,10 235 Twitter/X @JayFS517 Coach Says: As a senior, Jayden Ford-Spivey is expected to be a key two-way contributor for the first time in his career. Through hard work and dedication, Jayden has transformed both his body and mindset, putting himself in position for […]
North Pocono linebacker Cole West heading to Cornell after senior season
June 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
Cole West Linebacker 6-2, 200 North Pocono Committed to Cornell When you hear the name Cole West, you think offense. Then you look at his stats and you think defense. The 6-2, 200 pound West did it all for North Pocono in 2025. But when you see he had 88 tackles, 9 interceptions and 12 […]
Wyoming Area WR Luke Kopetchny going Ivy League, commits to Brown: His decision & a little more.
June 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Luke Kopetchny WR 6-3, 185 Wyoming Area Committed to Brown University Luke Kopetchny started for Randy Spencer’s Warriors as a freshman and never stopped improving. While he saw limited time as a freshman, Kopetchny had a breakout year as a sophomore hauling in 43 passes for 846 yards and 10 tds. As a junior he […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Dylan Loomis-LB/TE/DE-Lakeland
June 25, 2026 | Cody Brady
Dylan Loomis Lakeland Class Of 2028 LB/TE/DE Jersey #8 6’2”/225 2025 season:60 total tackles 6 tfls 2.5 sacks 4 fumble recoveries, 1 Fumble recovery for TD. Other Sports Baseball 2025 NPF Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 First Team Defense Linebacker • 2025 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Coaches’ All-Stars Offensive Tackle • 2025 Lackawanna Football […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Gabe Duda-RB/S-Honesdale
June 20, 2026 | Cody Brady
Gabe Duda Honesdale Class Of 2027 RB/S Jersey #36 5’9” 185lbs 165 Car 1295 yds 17 tds junior year Other Sports basketball, track and field Twitter @GabeDuda3655 Coach Says: Do everything player, we’ll be as good as he is this season Why do you play football? Football is my drive to be a better man, […]
2026 PFN Player Preview: Jackson Pochas-WR/DB-Lakeland
June 19, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jackson Pochas Lakeland Class Of 2028 WR/DB Jersey #1 5’10” 165lbs 46 Receptions 759 yards 8 td’s 2025-2026 Other Sports Baseball and basketball All Region DB, Lackawanna Div. 2 receiving champion, Lackawanna Div.2 First Team WR/DB, District Champion Twitter @Jackson_Pochas1 Coach Says: Jackson is a great student athlete who has worked to become one of […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Logan Richardson-QB-Hanover Area
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Logan Richardson Hanover Area Class Of 2028 QB Jersey #9 6’1”/180lbs 1800 pass yards 20 TDS last season Other sports you play: Baseball 1st team all conference Twitter/X @L_Richardson9 Why do you play football? For the competitiveness and the team work there is no other sport like football Who is your favorite sports star and […]
75th edition of the UNICO Game ends in a 14-14 tie
May 29, 2026 | Jared Samuel
The pomp and circumstance leading up to this special edition of the UNICO Game, the de-facto Senior bowl for the Wyoming Valley Conference, was certainly special. WVC legends Greg Skrepenak, Qadry and Raghib Ismail came to town to promote not only the game but the fundraising efforts spearheaded by the Anzalone Law Offices. The game […]
PFN PRESENTS: TWO GAMES TONIGHT! THE 75TH UNICO GAME & 48TH DELCO HERO BOWL! LIVE ON PFN! (stream links)
May 28, 2026 | Billy Splain
It’s a football night on PAFootballnews.com! Tonight we bring you TWO great All-Star games! At 6:15 tonight the crew of Willie McGonigle, Nick Mastropolito and Billy Splain bring you the 48th annual Delco Hero Bowl live from Cardinal O’Hara High School! Then at 7pm join our partner Jake Mills of TEEJAY PRODUCTIONS, EJ Samuel and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cole West-WR/S/ATH-North Pocono
May 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cole West North Pocono Class Of 2027 WR/S/ATH Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’2” 210 18TD, 625 Rush Yards, 505 Receiving Yards, 9 Interceptions, 70 tackles Other sports Basketball, Track&Field All State, WNEP Super 16 Dream Team, All Region Player of Year, All League MVP Twitter/X @colwest11 Coach Says: 4 year starter on offense, 3 year starter […]
Former Berwick QB/Gatorade player of the year Ron Powlus gets big promotion at Notre Dame
April 30, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ron Powlus led the Bulldogs of Berwick to a national title in the mid nineties. Then he made the move that had the whole football world talking, he chose Notre Dame over just about every other school in the country. His career with Lou Holtz was slightly rocky, but never dull as the talented qb […]
Former Penns Valley/PSU/ Josh Hull had inspiring message for NFF Central PA Award winners (video recap of entire banquet) PFN Theme Song Debut!
March 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Chapter of the National Football Foundation held it’s annual awards banquet at the Penn Stater Hotel this past Sunday. Guest speaker and former Penns Valley/PSU/NFL star Josh Hull had an inspirin message for all in attendance. Pastor Dan Nold from Calvary Baptist church in Boalsburg opened the evening with a prayer. Award […]
Ty’meere Wilkerson Becomes First Big 33 Berwick Player Since 2002
February 13, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Big 33 All Star Game roster was announced this morning, and on that list we can find a name from a school that hasn’t been listed since 2002. After an astonishing 2025 season, senior running back Ty’Meere Wilkerson became the first Berwick Bulldog selected to the Big 33 roster since Andy Decker back in […]
Naniewicz named to PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Lakeland Senior QB David Naniewicz has been named to the PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State under the “Athlete” designation, and with good reason: he’s a great athlete. The 6-3 215lb signal-caller led a Lakeland resurgence which saw the return of the Chiefs that we all knew was coming. Lakeland went 11-2 on the season and […]
Abington Heights’ Gavin Anders, Pittston Area’s Lucas LoPresto named to PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 Class 5A standout Wide Receivers Gavin Anders and Lucas LoPresto were named to the PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team. Anders, a 6-1 185 lb senior, had 74 receptions for 1,158 yards and 9 TD’s as the Comets went 9-3 and again advanced to the District 2 title game. Gavin seemed to always […]
Berwick’s Wilkerson, Gordner and Scranton Prep’s McPartland named to PA Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 landed 3 standout players on the PA Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State team. Berwick had 2 honorees with RB Ty’Meere Wilkerson and OL Matt Gordner, and QB Will McPartland made the squad for District 2 champion Scranton Prep. The Bulldogs are back! Berwick went 11-1 on the year and a big reason for […]
Lackawanna Trail’s Ryon, Evans make PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All State team; Ryon named POTY
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Isaac Ryon has been named PFN’s PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All-State Player of the Year. He and Offensive Lineman Lucas Evans both made the all-state squad to cap a terrific year for the Lions. Evans, a 6-3 265 lb stalwart for Trail, was a big (literally) reason that the Lions Wing-T offense performed so […]
Leh Leads Northwestern Lehigh To 42-14 Win Over Scranton Prep In 3A Quarterfinals
November 22, 2025 | Ed Weaver
BERWICK – Northwestern Lehigh QB Shane Leh completed 15-of-16 passes on the evening for 217 yards and 4 TDs to lead his Tigers back to Eastern semi-finals after a 42-14 rout of Scranton Prep Friday evening.
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