District 3
August 2023
Rollers escape York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic with close win over Imani to begin Title defense
August 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
“We knew what they were going to bring so we just had to do what we do best” said Steelton-Highspire head coach Andrew Erby. What they did was dig deep and take control late and pulled away for the 42-27 win to begin their title defense. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Rollers […]
Williams Valley downs Upper Dauphin (gallery)
August 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Viking got two scores from Alex Achenbach, one from Brayden Crisswell and one from QB Brady Shomper to get the 28-0 win over the Trojans on opening night.
Hempfield Comes From Behind To Defeat Dallastown
August 26, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
The Hempfield Black Knights had the lead for only 33 seconds in Friday’s opener against the Dallastown Wildcats. However, that is all they needed to go home with the 16-14 victory. Both teams opened the game up with drives that ended in a turnover on downs. Dallastown would then strike first on their second drive […]
East Penn jumps out to big lead and finishes off York Suburban
August 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
East Penn head coach John Denniston praised the turnover battle his team won Friday night. That battle helped the Panthers jump out to a 30-0 lead enroute to a 30-6 win against Suburban in the York Rose Bowl Classic. “We live and die by turnovers. It’s our #1 metric and we’ve been pretty good with […]
York Tech outlast Rockets in tight season opener
August 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Spartans of York Tech didn’t get off to a great start. Not at all. As a matter of fact, neither team seemed ready for football. But as often happens, mistakes make for a happy opposition. Mistakes by James Buchanan helped the Spartans eek out a 14-7 win in the York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic. […]
Exeter Dominates to Capture 11th Straight Bowl Iron Victory Over Daniel Boone Friday Night.
August 26, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
REIFFTON- Sophomore quarterback Riley Martinez, sparked the Exeter Eagles offense Friday night in their 58th meeting of the Pig Iron Bowl with their non-league rivals Daniel Boone Friday night at a packed Don Thomas Stadium to the tune of a 42-7 convincing win making it eleven straight wins in then series. The Eagles dominated play […]
2023 Mid Penn Colonial Division Outlook
August 25, 2023 | Terry Clark Jr.
Colonial Division Preview This division was very competitive last year. Gettysburg made an immediate impact by winning the Colonial division in their first season back after spending the last 8 years in the YAIAA league. It came down to the last regular season game for Gettysburg as they defeated Susquehanna Twp. 23-16. I expect this […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mechanicsburg Area Defensive Lineman Davon Hutchinson
August 24, 2023 | contributor
Davon Hutchinson Class of 2024 Jersey 73 Height: 6’1 Weight: 240lbs Other sports – Wrestling Awards won – None yet No Hudl Davon brings an exciting blend of athleticism, size, and strength to the table. He will be one of our key leaders on both sides of the football, and he is poised for a […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 Preview
August 24, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon for the upcoming football season CONESTOGA VALLEY BUCKSKINS 5A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Jon Scepanski (5-5 2nd season) 2022 Year in Review: (5-5 overall, 3-3 Section 2) Key Games: 2 road games to kickoff the season at Penn Manor and Daniel Boone 3 straight home games […]
The STATE of PA Football, LIVE from Parma Pizza in York! “watch here” or better yet, come join us!
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join host Billy Splain as he welcomes new interns Josiah Pletcher and Lucas Miller, York Suburban AD Ron Coursey, Head Coach Josh Fry and players, York Tech Head Coach Scott Mathena and others as we get the season started as well at talk about the York Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic!
2023 Season outlook for the Mid-Penn Commonwealth
August 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Make no mistake, winning this conference is one tough feat. The Commonwealth is always, in our opinion, one of the toughest conference divisions in the state if not the toughest. Last year Harrisburg and State College battled it out with the Little Lions getting the title with a perfect 13-0 record before bowing out to […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3 Preview
August 22, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 3 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. DANIEL BOONE BLAZERS 4A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH J.D Okuniewski (1st season) 2022 Season in Review: (2-8 overall, 1-5 Section 3) Games to Watch: at Exeter opening night. First three section games will be against Garden Spot, Ephrata and […]
Messiah Mickens Commits to Penn State, Ranked as Pennsylvania’s Top Prospect in 2026 Recruiting Class
August 20, 2023 | Michael Pietrangelo
In an exciting development for Penn State football fans, Messiah Mickens, the highly talented athlete from Trinity High School, has committed to playing for Penn State. The official No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania’s 2026 recruiting class (Per 247), Mickens boasts an impressive offer list (16 offers) that includes powerhouse programs such as Alabama, Michigan, Ohio […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Halifax QB/LB Teegan Carroll
August 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
photo via Christina Hoy Photography Teegan Carroll QB OLB Halifax Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 180 Other sports Wrestling and baseball voted Most improved player Twitter @Carroll_Teegan LET’S GET TO KNOW TEEGAN Why do you play football? It’s my favorite sport and I feel there’s more than just football. It builds a relationship […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 Preview
August 18, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season BERKS CATHOLIC SAINTS 3A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rick Keeley (275-154-3 38th season) 2023 SCHEDULE 2022 Season in Review: (5-6 overall, 4-3 Section 4) Defeated Pine Grove in Eastern Conference 3A Championship. Key Games: Triple Threat Non-Conference games with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High LB/RB/TE Gabriel Laws
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gabriel Laws LB, RB, TE Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0/205 Sophomore Season: 54 Tackles, 11 TFL, 3 Sacks, and 2 FF Other sports Track and Field 2022 LL Section 1 Honorable Mention, 2022 All Conference Second Team Defense, National Junior Olympics Qualifier 2023 USATF Youth Twitter @gabriellaws12 Coach Godinet says “Gabe is […]
2023 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division. Can the Rollers repeat?
August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mid Penn Capital Division Big Spring 2023 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs had a 2022 season loaded with playoff contenders and never turned the corner on a winning season. However, the season wasn’t without it’s successes. Ethan Eisenberg threw for nearly 1,400 yards with 8 scoring throws. As a junior he threw for over 1,700 yards. […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Newport Wide receiver Jordan Vadasz
August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Vadasz Wide receiver Newport Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0 195lbs Comeback player of the year Twitter @Jordan_Vadasz3 Let’s get to know Jordan Why do you play football? Better discipline and Love the team It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. CEDAR CREST FALCONS 6A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rob Wildasin (46-43 8th season) 2022 Season in Review: (5-5 overall, 2-4 Section 1) Key Games: 9-22 Wilson, 10-6 at Manheim Twp, 10-20 at Hempfield, 10-26 Lebanon Players to Watch: OL-DL Christian […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Trinity Shamrocks Lineman Luke Britten
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Britten Oline Dline Trinity Shamrocks Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’3” / 260 Other sports Track and Field District Championship Twitter @LukeBritten75 Coach Hill says “Luke is the epitome of student athlete. He is a grinder in everything that he does. He scored a 1475 in the SAT. and has been a 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High OT Keyshawn Efese
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keyshawn Efese OT Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’5 315 Twitter @KeyshawnEfese77 Coach Godinet says: “A young man that carries Power 5 size at 6’5 315 lbs and 7’1 Wingspan with a heart for his community and school. He is heavily involved in every community service project our team has and wants to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central York Running Back Juelz Goff
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Juelz Goff Running Back Central York Class Of 24 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,611 Rushing Yards (24 Rushing TDs), 335 Rec Yards (5 Reciving TDs), 2 KR TDs Other sports Track 1st Team All YAIAA, All State Rb Twitter @JuelzGoff COMMITTED TO PITT Coach Yonchiuk says ” LET’S GET TO KNOW JUELZ Why do you […]
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