PA Football News Archives
July 2020
2020 Player Profile: Aiden Black, Delaware Valley @ablack1809 @dvwarriorfb
July 17, 2020 | Billy Splain
Aiden Black 2024 Delaware Valley High School Positions(s): Tight end, Defensive end Jersey # 86 Ht : 6’2 Wt : 202 2019 stats : Rising Freshman Other Sports: Baseball, Wrestling Twitter @ablack1809 awards: High Honor Roll, All-American Award (academic), MVP, Defensive MVP, Citizenship Award Why do you play football? I enjoy the intensity involved, the dedication […]
2020 Player Profile: Cayden Merrifield – West Scanton @CaydenMerrifie1 @WestHigh63 @KevinRoginski
July 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Cayden Merrifield Year: 2021 West Scranton High School QB/DB Jersey # 12 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Why do you play football? Cayden: I started when I was really young and watching my brother play when I was younger is what got me into it and I started playing youth league […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lackawanna Trail Lions @LackawannaSD @robert_schirg @r_melnikoff
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lackawanna Trail Lions Head Coach Steve Jervis Assistant Coaches Jim Becchetti, Jeff Stage, Chad Gibbs, Matt Landseidel, Colin Golden, Steve Jervis, Sr, Tim Ronchi, Ben Simmons, Vince Kalinoski Key Starters Lost Mark Dunckle, Nico Berrios, Richard Rodenbach, Josh Brown, Jeffrey Resto, Miguel Ella 2019 Season Record 10-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Scranton (SCR) […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Wassel – Northwest Area @ryan_wassel @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet
July 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ryan Wassel Year: 2021 Northwest Area High School QB/WR/DB Jersey # 11 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 165 Awards: First team Wyoming Valley Conference DB and first-team PFN All-State coaches select Twitter: @ryan_wassel Why do you play football? Ryan: I play football because of the many valuable lessons that are learned while playing football and also because […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lewisburg Green Dragons @CoachPersing @Max_Moyers7 @Moyersjb
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lewisburg Green Dragons Head Coach Marc Persing Assistant Coaches Bill Morrow JB Moyers Jim Zack Mark Burrows Luke Smith Drew Newcomb 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Selinsgrove (SCR) Harold L. Bolig Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Shamokin (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-04 Montoursville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 Danville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Honesdale Hornets @HHSHornets_FB @ConnorSchmitt
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Honesdale Hornets Head Coach Paul Russick Assistant Coaches Joe Kosciuk Jim Ludwig Jon Gillow Josh LoBasso Rob Pryal Dan Patrisso Gordy West Jeff Kent Josh Burkavage 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Pittston (SCR) Charley Trippi Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Wallenpaupack (0-0) Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Abington Heights (0-0) * Hornets Stadium […]
2020 Player Profile: John Symons – Pittston @John94653559 @PApatriot_fb @athletics_pats
July 9, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
John Symons Year: 2021 Pittston Area High School MLB/TE Jersey # 26 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other Sports: Wrestling and Track Twitter: @John94653559 Why do you play football? When I was seven years old I started, I just liked hitting people and letting out my anger on the football field. It also teaches you how […]
2020 Team Preview: The Susquehanna Sabers @Cookk42
July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Susquehanna Sabers Head Coach Kyle Cook Assistant Coaches Paul Rooney, Nate Williams, Jack Beamer 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Athens (SCR) 10:00 am 08-29 Riverside (0-0) William Emminger Memorial Field 1:00 pm 09-04 Hanover Area (0-0) Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 09-12 Lakeland (0-0) William Emminger Memorial Field 1:00 pm 09-18 Lackawanna Trail (0-0) * […]
2020 Player Profile: Brenden DeMarzo – Crestwood @BrendenDemarzo @CometsFootball2
July 8, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Brenden DeMarzo Year: 2021 Crestwood High School SS/WR Jersey # 11 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 182 Other Sports: Lacrosse and Track Awards: Second-team all-conference Twitter: @BrendenDemarzo Why do you play football? Brenden: I started playing in the third grade and I just fell in love with when I started playing. It’s something that if I wasn’t […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hanover Area Hawkeyes @HArea2020 @Rickey3310
July 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hanover Area Hawkeyes Head Coach Rick Hummer Assistant Coaches Rich Colorusso, Tim Malloy, Shawn Mullery, Kyle Casey, Dave Fisher, Tony Marcincavage, Chris Kubaugh, Mike Olshefski, Jack Danko 2019 Season Record 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Northwest Area (SCR) Lewis & Miller Memorial Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Towanda (0-0) Memorial Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Susquehanna […]
2020 Team Preview: The Crestwood Comets @CometsFootball2 @PetroskyRyan
July 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
Crestwood Comets Head Coach Ryan Arcangeli Assistant Coaches Mike McCree, Jason Majeros, Chris George, Kyle Kutney, John Centak, Time Lindner, Jim Shedlock, Randy Swank, Vinny Genoble, Martin Bibla, Scott Rozitski, Jeff Savakinas 2019 Season Record 7-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Wallenpaupack (SCR) Crestwood Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Williamsport (0-0) STA Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 […]
2020 Player Profile: Jason Henderson – Delaware Valley @JasonHe15613474 @dvwarriorfb
July 5, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Jason Henderson Year: 2021 Delaware Valley High School RB/LB Jersey # 6 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other Sports: Wrestling 2019 Stats: 162 total tackles, 5 sacks with 606 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns Awards: three-time all-league, a two-time all-region selection, all-region defensive player of the year, and 6-A all-state linebacker. Twitter: @JasonHe15613474 Why do you […]
2020 Player Profiles: Adam Howanitz – Valley View _@Abombhowanitz @VVCougars @GHowanitz
July 3, 2020 | Billy Splain
Adam Howanitz Year 2023 School Valley View HS Positions(s) QB/S Jersey # 1 Ht 6’5” Wt 205 2019 stats 2/6, 30 yards, 12 rushes, 82 yards, 7 tackles, 2 INTs Other Sports: Basketball Any awards you’ve won: (Basketball) 1st team Lackawanna division 1 All Star _@Abombhowanitz Why do you play football? Football is a […]
jim-thorpe-2020-team-preview-the-jim-thorpe-olympians @JTOlympians @BailorAj @Derek_Hunter69
July 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jim Thorpe Olympians Head Coach Mark Rosenberger Assistant Coaches Frank Miller, Craig Zurn, Jake Zurn, Wes Hurley, Shawn Albert, Blake Yurchak, Josh McCartney (JH) Brian Schwartz (JH) Pete McGuire (JH) 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Northwestern Lehigh (SCR) 9:00 am 08-28 Blue Mountain (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-04 Palmerton (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Pittston Area Patriots @athletics_pats @PApatriot_fb
June 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Pittston Area Patriots Head Coach Nick Barbieri Assistant Coaches Joseph DeLucca Jason Mills Joe Graziano Chuck Montagna Sam Eramo Kenny White 2019 Season Record 4-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Honesdale (SCR) Charley Trippi Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 North Pocono (0-0) Charley Trippi Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Tunkhannock (0-0) * Memorial Field 7:15 pm 09-11 Wyoming […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ray Melnikoff – Lackawanna Trail @r_melnikoff @school_trail
June 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ray Melnikoff Year: 2020 School: Lackawanna Trail Positions: FB/LB Jersey #: 44 Ht: 5’ 11” Wt: 215 lbs 2019 stats: 190 rushing attempts, 1,511 yards, 18 rushing touchdowns ; 17 receptions, 284 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns Other Sports: Baseball Awards: 2x PIAA first team All-State running back, WNEP super sixteen dream team, 2x All-Region, 2x […]
2020 Team Previews: The Western Wayne Wildcats @WildcatsofWW @wayne_western
June 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Western Wayne Wildcats Head Coach Randy Wolff Assistant Coaches Tim Hess, Shane Grodack, Dave Shimkosky Don McDonough 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Scranton (SCR) Sharkey-Rossetti Complex 10:00 am 08-28 Dunmore (0-0) Dunmore Veterans Memorial 7:00 pm 09-04 North Pocono (0-0) * Trojan Stadium 7:00 pm 09-12 Lower Moreland (0-0) Mark V. Mayson Stadium […]
2020 Player Profiles: Jakob Burlein – Honesdale @HHSHornets_FB
June 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jakob Burlein Year 2020-21 School Honesdale Positions(s) Linebacker, Guard Jersey # 55 Ht 5’10 Wt 190 2019 stats: 67 tackles, 21 assists, 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 fumble recovery Other Sports: Track and Field, Boxing Any awards you’ve won: PAFootballNews.com all-academic Gold Team 2018 and 2019 seasons Why do you play football? Simple. I love […]
2020 Team Previews: The West Scranton Invaders @WestHigh63 @KevinRoginski
June 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
West Scranton Invaders Head Coach Dennis Hricenak Assistant Coaches Tom Smith Dave Promowitz Ed Roche Paul Stefani John Sheroda Jim Williams 2019 Season Record 1-9 DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Riverside (SCR) Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Wyoming Valley West (0-0) Spartan Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Wallenpaupack (0-0) Valor Field at Scranton Memorial 7:00 pm 09-12 […]
2020 Team Previews: The Wallenpaupack Buckhorns @WAHS_Buckhorns
June 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wallenpaupack Buckhorns Head Coach Mark Watson Assistant Coaches Jay Haupt John Myers Rich Palazzi Justin Hayney Jeff Wentzell Lenny Spoor Tim Tirjan Lou Palazzi Zach Blau Aaron Lenz Caleb Vogler 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Crestwood (SCR) Crestwood Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Honesdale (0-0) Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 West Scranton (0-0) […]
Dual Threat QB Taylor looks to take the WB Wolfpack to New Levels of Success in 2020 @2020wolfpack @wb_area @NiNoots @KamTaylor_7
June 26, 2020 | Frank Deangelo
Kameron Taylor QBHt 6’3Wgt 193Twitter KamTaylor_7Instagram Kameron.Taylor7 Keystonefootballrecruits.com Profile The 2019 Wilkes Barre Wolfpack exceeded most peoples expectations in their first season of play after the merger of GAR-MEYERS-COUGHLIN. Coach Ciro Cinti will be counting on rising SR Kameron Taylor to continue his emergence as one of the top dual threat QBS in […]
2020 Player Profiles: Jacob Mercadante – Hanover Area
June 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jacob Mercadante Hanover Area 2021 DE, OT, Special teams Jersey # – 77 Ht- 6’4” Wt – 210lbs 2019 stats- DF: GP-11, Solo-15, Ast-22, Tot-37, Tckl/G- 3.4 TFL- 3.0, Sak – 1, Int- 1,Yds – 52 OF- GP -11, Yds, 52, Tot-52, Yds/G- 4.7 Twitter @ jacob_merc Let’s Get To Know Jacob!! Other Sports: […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Geoffrey Johnson, Honesdale @Coach_Russick64 @HHSHornets_FB
June 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Geoffrey Johnson 2020 Honesdale Offensive Guard, Defensive End Jersey #75 Ht 6’ 1” Wt 216 2019 stats 3 sacks Why do you play football? The camaraderie. I have formed friendships that will last for the rest of life thanks to this game. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Dick Butkus. He was […]
Berwick’s Blane Cleaver takes Flight as a top PA recruit @blane_cleaver @AreaBerwick
June 11, 2020 | Frank Deangelo
Blane CleaverLinebackerHT 6-3Wgt:215Twitter handle- @blane_cleaverInstagram- bjc_18 One of the more intriguing athletes in D-2 for 2020 is Berwick’s Blane Cleaver; a 6-3, 215 LB TE-LB who is still growing. The 4.0 GPA Student already nearly 20 offers and is collecting more each week. Most are projecting him as sideline to sideline disrupting inside linebacker. The […]
OPEN DATES: DELAWARE VALLEY @dvwarriorfb
June 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley has an opening for the week zero slot, Aug 28 of this year. 6A club in central eastern PA if interested contact Head Coach OlsommerK@dvsd.org
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