PA Football News Archives
August 2022
Kotsko’s View: Fire Me Up For A New Season-Week One in the Wyoming Valley Conference!
August 26, 2022 | John Kotsko
I’m back for another season of High School Football and I’m fired up to talk about the upcoming games and hit the sidelines this season! Opening night always is an exciting time for the players. These players have been waiting eight to nine months to hit the gridiron. It’s crazy to think how fast the […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2
August 23, 2022 | John Kotsko
Opening Day is only a few short days away. Division 2 is looking to be one of the more interesting divisions to say the least. The Division has a 5A school, three 4A schools, two 3A schools and a 2A school in their division but that is what Division 2 emcompasses. With all that […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1
August 20, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are almost at Opening Night of the High School Football season. Months of preparation have come down to ten games and hopefully getting that elusive District Championship. Some would say the Wyoming Valley Division 1 Conference had a down year in 2021. Not this year. Nearly every team returns a large portion of last […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Having some fun with the Holy Redeemer Royals!
August 13, 2022 | Billy Splain
WVC Media day is one of my favorites. Tons of players, and got to meet some Royals!
Lackawanna Football Conference 2022 Preview, What can we expect?
August 9, 2022 | PFN Staff
As the 2022 Highschool football season approaches,19 teams from the Lackawanna Football Conference will begin their journey to the state Championship. Before we hop into our preview off this conference some things have changed. The Lackawanna League is now back to just three divisions instead of four, and we also have some new classifications let’s […]
Done 2022 PFN Player Profiles: Matthew Lonczynski, Berwick
August 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matthew Lonczynski Berwick Area High School Class Of2023 QB/LB Jersey #12 HT/WT: 6’1 220 13 Passing Touchdowns Other sports Basketball All Academic Gold Team Twitter @Matt_Lonczynski Why do you play football? For fun and because it is the greatest sport ever created Who is your favorite sports star and why? Mac Jones because I feel […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aaron Crossley – Wyoming Area
August 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aaron Crossley Wyoming area Class Of 2024 Running back/linebacker Jersey #5 HT/WT5’11”/210 Other sports Track and wrestling Twitter @aaroncrossley06 Why do you play football? Because it’s always been a part of my life and I love it Who is your favorite sports star and why? Ray Lewis, he’s always in the play and brings so […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Kage Southerton-Honesdale Hornets
August 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Kage Southerton Class of: 2023 School: Honesdale Hornets GPA: 3.2 Jersey Number: 10 Position(s): WR/DB Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160 Notable Awards: All-Conference 2021 Other Sports: Track & Field TWITTER HANDLE: @kagesoutherton2 ________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I play football for the brotherhood between my teammates, I got their back and I know […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Paulie Weinrich-Delaware Valley Warriors
August 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Paulie Weinrich School: Delaware Valley Warriors Class Of: 2023 GPA: 4.0 Jersey Number: #2 Position(s): RB/OLB/DE Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 195 Other Sports: Lacrosse Twitter: @Paulie_Weinrich __________________________________________ Why do you play football ? Football season just brings me joy and also, I have always played football throughout my entire life. What has been your best […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Roman King – West Scranton
August 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
Roman King West Scranton Class Of 2023 positions you play OT/OG Jersey #71 HT/WT280 21 Pancakes in 5 games. 0 sacks allowed in high school career. Twitter @Roman_king64 Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve always loved the game and working as a team. Who is your favorite sports star and why? […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Connor Shamany – Hazleton
July 31, 2022 | David Burnworth
Picture Fred Adams | For Times Leader Connor Shammy Hazleton 2023 WR/DB Jersey #6 6’3-195 6a All-State WR, Citizens Voice First Team WR, Times Leader 1st Team WR, All WVC 1st Team WR, Standard-Speaker All-Area WR/DB, Easternpafootball.com 6a Second Team WR @shamany_7 Which teammate will you miss the most from last season? I’m going […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Stonybrook Commit Parker Bolesta – Dallas
July 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Parker Bolesta Dallas Class Of 2023 RB/LB Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’ 205lbs 1150 rushing yards, 20 TD’s, 4 sacks NPF all district defense, NPF 1st team all conference Twitter @Parkerbolesta Stony Brook football commit Why do you play football? Nothing beats the feeling after a Friday night win. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joe Cronan-Hanover Area
July 25, 2022 | John Kotsko
Joe Cronan Hanover Area WR/DE Jersey #30 Height/Weight: 6’2 170 Twitter: @JosephCronan5 What has been your best memory of playing football? Getting a new coaching staff this season. Who is your biggest role model and why? Najee Harris because he was homeless as a kid and made to the NFL. He also plays behind the […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Aiden Collins-Honesdale Hornets
July 21, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Aiden Collins School: Honesdale Hornets Class of: 2025 GPA: 3.6 Jersey Number: #12 Position(s): QB Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 188lbs Notable Awards: All Conference Honorable Mention QB Other Sports: Basketball, Track TWITTER: @Aiden_Collins12 __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I’ve always truly loved watching and playing the sport. I also enjoy playing a team […]
County team effort leads to 35-21 win in the 88th annual Dream Game
July 21, 2022 | Billy Splain
The longest running all star game in the country always seems to present a family atmosphere. The same could be said about last nights effort from the County team. There were no outstanding efforts from the County, instead they “played like a family” as Delaware Valley and County head coach Keith Olsommer said of […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aiden Black – Delaware Valley
July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aiden Black Delaware Valley Class Of 2024 Tight End/ H-Back/ Outside Linebacker Jersey #87 HT/WT 6’3 228 Sophomore year 373 yards on 23 catches 4 receiving TDs Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field Recieved offensive mvp for my school, All-State honors, nationally ranked 19th as a 3 star TE in 2024. Multiple max preps offensive, […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Lacota Dippre – Lakeland
July 18, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Lacota Dippre Lakeland High School Class of 2023 Tight end, defensive end, linebacker Ht: 6’4 Wt: 240 Awards: All-State tight end and defensive end, District DPOY, Division DPOY Other sports: Track and field Offer Sheet: Kent st, Bowling Green, New Hampshire, Army, Dartmouth, LIU, Holy Cross, Brown, Lehigh, Albany, St. Francis, Monmouth, Fordham, Colgate, North […]
PFN Player Profile: Joseph Marranca – Wyoming Area
July 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Joseph Marranca Wyoming Area Class Of 2023 DE and LB Jersey #36 HT/WT 6’2 215 50 tackles 28 solo 7 tackles for loss 1 interception Other sports Lacrosse 1st team defense wvc 3a Twitter @josephmarranc Why do you play football? I play simply because I love it I’ve been playing all my life and it’s […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight-Dreyton Wilk-Berwick
July 15, 2022 | David Burnworth
Name Dreyton Wilk School Berwick pa Class Senior Position(s) Safety/receiver Jersey, 7 Height,Weight: 5’11-190 Other Sports None Awards earned 1st team All state, 1st team all-district, 1st team all-conference, defensive back of the year Twitter Link: @DreytonWilk6 The last time Berwick won ten or more games was back in 2017. What will it take […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aidan Jardine-Crestwood
July 14, 2022 | John Kotsko
Aidan Jardine Crestwood Class of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #68 HT/WT 6’3 260 Twitter: @JardineAidan Other Sports: Wrestling and Lacrosse Awards and Accomplishments: National Honor Society. Won a District Championship in Football and another District Championship in Lacrosse. Team Captain of the Crestwood Football Team last season What has your best memory of playing football? My […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Penn State Commit London Montgomery – Scranton Prep
July 11, 2022 | Billy Splain
London Montgomery Scranton Preparatory School Class Of 2023 Rb Jersey #7 HT/WT 5”10/185 Other sports track 2x PFN All-State, 2x PA Writers All State. times tribune athlete performer of the year, 2x state medalist in state for track, super 16 running back of the year Twitter @LondonMontgom11 COMMITTED TO PENN STATE Why did you choose […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Matt Buchman – Hazleton
July 8, 2022 | David Burnworth
Matthew Buchman Hazleton Area 2023 HB/S Jersey #1 6-1, 200 Twitter: @buchman_matt What makes playing at Hazleton so special? Playing at Hazleton is nothing like anything else I have experienced. The atmosphere along with history makes it an incredible place to play In watching your Hudl highlights, I love the way you seem to […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Sean Dooner – Hanover Area Hawkeyes
July 6, 2022 | John Kotsko
Sean Dooner Hanover Area Class of 2023 Position: Wide Receiver/Safety Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’9 155 In Sean’s junior season, he had six catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns. What has been your best memory of playing football? My entire 8th grade year of football Who is your biggest role model and why? My grandfather. […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Taheed Jewell-Valley View Cougars
July 4, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Taheed Jewell School: Valley View Cougars Class of: 2023 GPA: 3.6 Jersey Number: 7 Position(s): FS/WR Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 170 40 Yard Dash: 4.5 Notable Awards: 2nd. Team All Star 12-2 PA District 2 Champions #7 Ranked 4a 4-int, 46-tackles, 3-PD, 1-TFL, 9-GP Other Sports: Basketball Twitter Handle: @TJ5k4 __________________________________________ Why do you play […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Dominico Spataro – Lakeland
July 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Dominico Spataro Lakeland High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, defensive back Ht: 5’9 Wt: 170 Awards: 3A All-State Quarterback, 3A Coaches Selection All-State Defensive Back, WNEP Sweet 16 Dream Team Quarterback, 2020-21 3A District Champion. Other sports: Swimming Why do you play football? I play football because it’s something you can do and just be […]
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