PA Football News Archives
June 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilkes-Barre TE/Edge Naquan Johnson
June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Naquan Johnson TE,LB,DE Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 240 80 Tackles, 14 TFL, 10 sacks,1 int, 25 recs, 550 receiving yards, 5 TDs Other sports Basketball 1st Team All Wyoming Valley, All District, All Conference, Defensive Player of the year, All First Team Citizen Voice, MVP awards from multiple offseason camps. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking LB/RB Robby Garvey
June 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Robby Garvey RB/LB Riverside Vikings Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 195 Times Tribune All league Linebacker NEPA football All league Linebacker PA Football News 2nd Team All State Linebacker Twitter @robby_garvey Coach Harry Armstrong says “LB is a blend of OLD School Smash Mouth style & New School speed & […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Valley View WR Dominic Memo
June 19, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Dominic Memo Valley View High School Wide Receiver Height Weight 6-1 180 Class of 2024 Twitter: @dominicmemo15 Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2L1n7D LET’S GET TO KNOW DOMINIC Why do you play football? I play football because it creates bonds on and off the field that last a lifetime. Ever since I’ve started playing it has been my favorite […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore WR/RB/CB Danny Pigga
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Danny Pigga Dunmore Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/CB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 163lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Stars Twitter: @DPigga Words from the Coach: “Danny is a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He has playmaking ability in all three phases of the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Crestwood FB/LB Lincoln Bibla
June 6, 2023 | John Kotsko
Lincoln Bibla Positions: FB/LB Class of 2025 Height: 6-0, 205 Other Sports: Wrestling (qualified for the PIAA State Tournament in 2023) Twitter:@BiblaLincoln Coach’s Comment: “Young man has cemented himself as one of the best linebackers in our league and he is only getting started. Off the charts work ethic on the field, in the weight […]
2023 UNICO Game: Pioneers defeat Miners 20-7
June 5, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The 2023 UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference in District 2, is in the books and PAFootballNews.COM was there to cover all the action! The Pioneers (players from Pittston Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake Lehman, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Valley West, Wyoming Area and Wyoming Seminary) squared off against the Miners (players from […]
2023 UNICO ALL-STAR GAME LIVE STREAM!
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
THE WYOMING VALLEY CONFERENCE’S FINEST SQUARE OFF ONE MORE TIME! PFN will bring you all the action right here starting at 6:45!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale LB Bradley Bibalo
June 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bradley Bibalo OLB/MLB Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #27 HT/WT 5’7 180lbs 45 total tackles Rookie of the year Twitter @BradleyBibalo Paul Russick says Bradley”Started all 11 games at outside linebacker as a sophomore. Will be making the transition inside this year. Bradley has been putting in the work in the weightroom to be the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland lineman Lyndon Bello
May 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
Lyndon Bello OT/DT Lakeland Class Of 2024 Jersey # 64 HT/WT 6’0 250 Other sports Basketball, track Twitter @LyndonBello2 Head coach David Piwowoarczyk has had the Chiefs on a roll as of late. A perennial contender in the Lackawanna Conference, the Chiefs continue to put out college prospects. Lyndon Bello fits that bill. He’s strong, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Delaware Valley Warriors’ Aiden Black(TE/DE)
May 22, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Aiden Black Delaware Valley Warriors Class Of: 2024 GPA: 4.19 Position(s): #1 TE in the State Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 234lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x-ALL STATE Offer Sheet: Stanford, Duke, Tulane, Maryland, West Virginia, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, JMU, Minnesota, Boston College, Temple, Coastal Carolina, App […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Crestwood QB/LB Jaden Shedlock
May 15, 2023 | John Kotsko
Jaden Shedlock Class of 2026 Height: 6-0, 185 Positions: QB/LB Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @JadenShedlock Coach’s Comment on Jaden Shedlock: “Complete player and model student. Jaden excels both in the classroom and on the field. As a freshman, he helped guide his team to a school record 13 wins, District 2 4A […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mid Valley QB/S Jordan Chmielewski
May 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Chmielewski Qb and Safety Mid Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #12 HT/WT 5’9 160 Other sports Track and Field Second team LFC division 2 all star for safety Twitter @jchmielewski12 Head Coach Stan Yanoski says “Jordan will be a 2 year starter at QB and a 2 year starter at FS for our team. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyoming Valley West Spartans’ Bronx Maldonaldo(MLB/FB)
May 11, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Bronx Maldonado Wyoming Valley West Spartans Class Of: 2024 Position(s): MLB/FB Jersey Number: 35 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 220lbs Twitter: @bronxmaldonado __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Positive attitude and grateful to play the game of football.” ______________________________ Let’s Get to Know a Little More about Bronx: Why do you play football ? I started to […]
89th Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game Rosters Set
May 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
This year’s game will be held Wednesday July 19th at 7PM at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium. Media Night will be Monday July 10th at 6 PM at Valley View as well. Coaches for the game this year are Greg Dolhon (City) and Stan Yanoski (County). CITY Max Hunt Dunmore K Evan Makowski Dunmore OL/DL Josh Malone […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Western Wayne RB/SS Joshua Vinton
May 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Joshua Vinton RB/SS Western Wayne high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #28 HT/WT 5/8-175 1st team all star division defense honorable mention all star division offense honorable mention all regional offense 2x player of the game. Twitter @Joshua_Vinton28 Coach Shane Grodack says “Josh is a hard nosed running back who is a versatile runner. He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Valley View Cougars DE/OL Steven Halloran
May 9, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Steven Halloran School: Valley View Cougars Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DE/OL Jersey Number 57 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 240lbs Twitter: @shalloran57 Words from the Coach: “Steven is a great kid. He is a hard worker, very intelligent, and a great leader. Steven will be a 3 year starter at DE this upcoming season.” ______________________________ […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland WR/DB Riley Rovinsky
May 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Riley Rovinsky WR, DB Lakeland Class Of 2024 Jersey #17 HT/WT 6-0 180lbs 17 catches for 214 yards, 20 YPG. Other sports Baseball Twitter @rileyrovinsky1 Coach David Piwowarczyk says Riley is a “very underrated returning starter from last years team, took all the steps to grow in the off season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW RILEY […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area RB/LB Aaron Crossley
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aaron Crossley RB/LB Wyoming Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10” 205 2115 rushing yards 26 total TDs 9.5 YPC Other sports Track & field wrestling 2022 Max Preps PA HS Athlete of the Week 2022 All Eastern PA Football-2nd Team-RB 2022 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-RB/LB 2022 Times Leader All WVC–1st Team-RB 2022 NPF […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Berwick Bulldogs DE/OT Harrison Snyder
April 23, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Harrison Snyder School: Berwick Area Bulldogs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DE/OT Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference Defensive End OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @HarrisonSnyder3 _________________________________________ WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Harrison will be a 3 year starter and will most […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale QB Aiden Collins
April 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aiden Collins Quarterback Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’2”, 190lbs 1,730 passing yards, 21 total touchdowns Other sports Basketball, track and field LFC division 2 Honorable mention Twitter @Aiden_Collins12 Head coach Paul Russick says “Aiden is entering year three. He has been starting since his freshman year. We are looking forward to seeing […]
PFN Player Profile: Matt Sklarosky Crestwood
April 10, 2023 | John Kotsko
Matt Sklarosky WR/DB Crestwood Class of 2024 6’0″ 150 Other Sports: Basketball and Lacrosse Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli says “All Matt needed was an opportunity his junior year. When it came, he took full advantage. This game changer defensively took our team to new heights and was a key part to our playoff success. […]
Bo Orlando announced as 2023 Big 33 Honorary Chairman
March 8, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Berwick Football’s History is rich and runs deep throughout Pennsylvania. But when you ask the general public who is the greatest Berwick Bulldog of all time, many would point to Bo Orlando. After playing nine years in the NFL, Orlando returned to his old stomping grounds in Berwick Pennsylvania. In 2019, Orlando became the Athletic […]
HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day !
February 6, 2023 | Daniel Reed
HUSKIES land SIX players from District XI, THREE from District 2, and TWO from DIV on Signing Day ! Schuylkill County will be well represented at Bloomsburg University in the near future as the Huskies had 11 players from the area give their commitments. Shown below are the players from the area…. PLAYERS FROM DISTRICT […]
Kotsko’s View: Season Finale
January 15, 2023 | John Kotsko
With that, the 2022 High School Football has come to an end. The WVC’s run ended on December 2nd when Crestwood lost to eventual 4A State Champion Bishop McDevitt in the PIAA 4A Semifinals. It was quite a fantastic run by Crestwood. It was quite an interesting season to say the least. We had eight […]
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