District 3
July 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Donegal Indians
July 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Donegal Indians Head Coach Anthony Sottasante CLASS 4a 2024 Season Record: 0-7 PIAA District 3 Key Starters lost Chase Gerz DeAndre White, Hunter Parduski, Caiden Leaf, Matt Crider, Returning Starters Leland Baughman RB/S 5’8 160 Jr. Colton Houck 6’3 215 RB/LB Jr. Owen Winters 5’8 235 C/NG Sr. Chase Marshall 6’0 180 QB […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Big Spring Bulldogs’ QB-Chase Fry
July 25, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Chase Fry Big Spring Bulldogs Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: #14 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @ChaseFry26 ———————————————– COACH SAYS: Chase has started for two years now. He has been a positive leader and gives it his all every game. […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Lancaster Catholic Crusaders
July 25, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lancaster Catholic Crusaders Head Coach: Chris Maiorino PIAA District 3 Class 2A 2024 Season Record 7-5 Key Starters lost David Stefanow Charlie Warren Zach Dresch Gabe Cherasaro Anthony Leone Isaac Veldeer returning starters Brandon Way RB/DB SR 2026 Colton Hegener WR/DB SR 2026 Corde Douglass RB/DB JR 2027 Chris Baumler RB/LB JR […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Ephrata Mountaineers
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach: Kris Miller PIAA DISTRICT 3 Class 5A 2024 Record 6-4 Key Starters lost Caleb Grant QB, Brayden Brown RB/OLB), Dominic Pugh TE/OLB, Nick Keller WR/DB, Landan Barton OL, Brennan Frymoyer OL/DL, Landon Pilon OL, Dahvir Atkins DB, Trenton Riley DL, Dylan Oberholtzer OL/DL returning starters Aaron Young WR/S 5’6” […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Upper Dauphin OL/DL Braiden McCartney
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Braiden McCartney OL/DL Upper Dauphin Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’3 265 30+ Tackles and Pancakes Other sports Wrestling All League Tackle Twitter @mccartneyb_ Coach says: “Interior lineman, he’s technician. Has great footwork and power angles”. Let’s get to know Braiden! Why do you play football? I play for Mike Carroll who has […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York WR/Kent St commit Brendyn Smith
July 16, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Central York program is no stranger to having stellar athletes. The Pribulas brothers, Matthew Parker, Saxton Suchanik, Malachi Ramnath, Juelz Goff to name a few. Add wide receiver Brendy Smith to that list. The incoming senior committed to Kent State in June. Last season he was picked for All-State after hauling in 69 catches […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Big Spring RB/S Grady Hope
July 14, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Grady Hope RB / S Big Spring High School Class of 2026 Jersey #40 HT/WT 5’11 175 Other Sports – Baseball 2024 Stats – 54 TAK, 6 TFL, 3 INT Twitter – @GradyHope40 Coach says: “Defensively, Grady has come into his own throughout the season. He was very involved in stopping opponents run games and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know South Western MLB/RB Ian Wysocki
July 13, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ian Wysocki MLB/RB South Western Class Of 2026 Jersey #22 HT/WT 5”11 220 any Stats you want to give 115 total tackles in one season 9 tfl in one season Other sports Wrestling 2nd team middle line backer Twitter @Wysocki_ian Coach says: “Tough inside linebacker. 115 total tackles last year. 2nd Team All Conference. Let’s […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Schuylkill Valley LB/RB Logan Cammauf
July 11, 2025 | Billy Splain
Logan Cammauf Line backer and Running back Schuylkill Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #34 HT/WT 6ft, 170lbs 193 tackles Other sports Track and basketball First team all state linebacker, Lancaster Lebanon section 5 linebacker of the year. First team section 5 Ilb. Section 2nd team athlete. Twitter @Lcammauf34 Coach says: “Defense: Total Tackles: 196 – […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Cliff LB/TE Will Kocher
July 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
Will Kocher Linebacker, Tight End Cedar Cliff Class Of 2026 Jersey #41 HT/WT 6’1, 220 Team leader in total tackles (87) 8.7 tackles per game, Team leader in sacks (4), Top 5 in the Commonwealth for total tackles. Other sportsBaseball (6A State Champs) Honorable mention – Mid Penn team Twitter @Will_Kocher Coach says: “Will was […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Big Spring MLB Matthew Paulus
July 6, 2025 | Billy Splain
Matthew Paulus MLB Big Spring High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’3 205 71 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 1 fumble recovery run Other sports Track & Field https://www.hudl.com/v/2RU8gk Twitter @ (if you want to be recruited you SHOULD be on twitter and following @pafootballnews) @mpaulus26 Coach says: “Great athlete who […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Manhiem Central WR/DB Jayvior Morales
July 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jayvior Morales WR/DB Manhiem Central Class Of 2026 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’3 200 3 picks Other sports Basketball Manhiem Central Defensive back of the year Twitter @JayviorMorales Coach says: “Jayvior is the QB of our defensive unit. Jayvior has 20 starts under his belt and knows how to adjust our secondary. He plays with confidence […]
Mechanicsburg lineman Jimmy DeWire committed to Sacred Heart.
July 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jimmy DeWire is about as good a lineman as you’ll find. His 6’2.5″ 270 pound frame doesn’t match the effort and ability he shows on the football field. Though the offers from P5 schools didn’t come through, he did receive interest and was offered by Stonehill and SHU. He chose the Pioneers and made that […]
Josh Nengite becomes third Susquehanna Twp player to commit this summer, pledged to Temple
June 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
First it was Yendor Mack committing to UMass, then it was Zikhere Leaks committing to Syracuse and on Monday Joshua Nengite committed to play for Temple. Nengite was tabbed to play linebacker by the Owl coaches. The incoming Junior had over 80 total tackles last season. He made his choice known on X: 100% Commited‼️Go […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cedar Cliff Colt’s OL/DL-Josh Gillen
June 24, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Josh Gillen Cedar Cliff Colts Class Of: 2026 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: #54 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 250lbs Other Sports: None Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention RT Keystone Division, Honorable Mention RT Commonwealth Division Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Joshgillen15 ———————————– COACH SAYS: Josh was a solid two-way starter for us on […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Ephrata Mountaineers ILB/FB-Dustin Hoover
June 23, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Dustin Hoover Ephrata Mountaineers Class Of: 2026 Position(s): ILB/FB Jersey Number: #11 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention Section 2 LB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @HooverDustin11 ————————————– COACH SAYS: Dustin has had a huge season last year after rebounding from a season ending injury […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Cedar Crest LB Landyn Kline
June 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Landyn Kline LB Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #28 HT/WT 5’10 205 122 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns. Other sports Wrestling First-team All-County defensive player and Defensive Player of the Year, as well as a second-team Lancaster-Lebanon […]
Susquehanna Township WR/DB Zikhere Leaks going Orange
June 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Rose picture courtesy Ed O’brien Susquehanna Township wide receiver and defensive back Zikhere Leaks made his pledge to the Syracuse program on Tuesday. the 6-2, 185 pound athlete doesn’t boast huge numbers on offense, over 550 yards contributed in his career, but it’s likely his speed that attracted Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown to him. […]
Trinity High Defensive End Marcus Yeager commits to Richmond
June 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Marcus Yeager is as solid as they get on the defensive line. The 6-3, 225 pound edge rusher has the speed to contain the quarterback and stay with a back swinging out from behind the line. That makes him a prized D1 recruit. The winner of that lottery was the Richmond Spiders. They beat out […]
2025 PFN Player profile: Getting to Know Cedar Crest Falcon’s RB-Isaiah “ZAY” Zimmerman
June 17, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Isaiah Zimmerman Cedar Crest Falcons Class Of: 2027 Position(s): RB Jersey Number: #24 or #1 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: HM All State, First Team Lancaster Lebanon, County MVP Offer Sheet: 1 (Fordham) Twitter: @isaiahzimmerm14 ———————————— COACH SAYS: Isaiah is the complete package as a football player. As […]
UMass lands commitment from Trinity DT Sam Mulbah, we asked him why:
June 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Trinity defensive tackle Sam Mulbah certainly had plenty of opportunities to play division 1 football after he graduates. UMass, Buffalo, Monmouth, New Hampshire, Richmond, Stony Brook, Gardner Webb, ODU and Albany are among his choices. He also had some pretty good pointers from a pretty good player: Current NY Jet player and older brother Fatorma. […]
Central York LB/DE Colin Gurley chooses Villanova, breaks down his decision
June 12, 2025 | Billy Splain
Colin Gurley saw his recruitment pick up during the past offseason. Stony Brook, Maine, Colgate, Bucknell, Richmond, Sacred Heart, New Hampshire and Villanova all made a play to land the prized edge rusher from Central York, but it was the Wildcat program that most impressed Gurley. “I chose Villanova before my senior season is because […]
McDevitt RB Nazir Jones-Davis commits to Eastern Michigan
June 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
In 2023 Nazir Jones-Davis showed flashes of greatness while rushing for 978 yards and 10 tds. In 2024 he had a breakout year for Bishop McDevitt tallying 1657 yards and 18 trips to the end zone. Along the way he picked up offers from the likes of Eastern Michigan, Youngstown St, Stony Brook, Sacramento St […]
McDevitt TE Liam Fuller commits to UConn
June 9, 2025 | Billy Splain
Standing at 6-6, 230 pounds Bishop McDevitt tight end Liam Fuller would make a great target for any quarterback. The qb room at UConn has to be happy that the incoming senior has shut down his recruitment and committed to the Huskies. He made the announcement today on X: I am extremely blessed and excited […]
2025 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Gettysburg Area RB Preston Burnett
June 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Preston Burnett RB Gettysburg Area High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10” 203 LBS All Time Leader Rusher at Gettysburg (2,786), 2x 1,000+ yard seasons, 2nd team offense, 2nd team returner, 3,200+ all purpose yards Other sports track & field, basketball All conference Twitter @prestonagain5 Coach says: “Awesome young man, […]
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