PA Football News Archives
August 2024
Season starts with scrimmages across the state!
August 18, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
I was able to make it out to two scrimmages yesterday. I was able to watch four of the twelve Heritage Conference teams in action! 10am River Valley Panthers at Penns Manor Comets A very good defensive struggle. The games biggest offensive play came when the Comets got a huge inside push and Panther quarterback […]
2024 PFN Player profile: Getting to know West Shamokin RB/LB Jaden Klonowski
August 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jaden Klonowski RB, TE, LB West Shamokin Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6”0/ 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter @jaden_klonowski Coach says: “Jaden has been a tremendous leader this off-season. He has worked on in the weight room and pushed others to do the same. Jaden is going to play in multiple positions on the […]
2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 17, 2024 | Baron Dionis
2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Phillipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop McCort-Carrol […]
2024 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Central’s LB Lukas Black
August 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Lukas Black LB Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #31 HT/WT: 5’9″, 160 lbs 102 Total Tackles, 14.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Lukas brings a tough nose attitude that is very contagious with his teammates. We will need more players like him […]
2024 Conference preview: Mid-Penn Capital
August 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s an all new look for the teams in the Mid-Penn. Realignment happened, new opponents abound. Camp Hill and Steelton-Highspire are the only teams left in the conference. Looking quickly, there’s likely only three or four teams that don’t have a chance at a conference title, but they’ll fight. This is one strong conference, on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Central’s QB/FS Eli Muthler
August 12, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Eli Muthler QB/FS Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #5 HT/WT: 6’4″, 195 lbs 2,815 Passing Yards, 32 Passing Touchdowns, 331 Rushing Yards, 4 Rushing Touchdowns; Defense: 7 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Track Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Eli is playing with much more confidence this summer. He knows his […]
2024 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live from Arooga’s on Rte 22 Harrisburg!
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Come join the PFN staff, Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette sports and guest hosts as they bring in the new season with interviews with coaches and players from around the state! Live at noon on Sunday, Aug 11 from Arooga’s on Rte 22, Harrisburg! Reserve your spot! 7025 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 920-9464
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Phillipsburg-Osceola Slot/DB Sam McDonald
August 10, 2024 | Billy Splain
Sam McDonald Slot/ safety Phillipsburg-Osceola Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’9 150 Other sports Baseball Twitter @SamMcDonald0715 Sammy has been a major contributor on offense, defense, and special teams the past two seasons. He led our team in numerous statistical categories on offense and defense. He can change the outlook on […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s WR/DB Lukas Dick
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Lukas Dick WR/DB Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #15 HT/WT: 5’10, 140 lbs 200 Receiving Yards, 4 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Wrestling Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Lucas became a consistent threat on offense last season as a receiver. Defensively he worked hard on pass defense […]
District Six’s Top Returning TEs in 2024
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
District six returns a lot of great players and that group includes tight ends. Let’s take a look at the strong group of tight ends returning to the district six in 2024. Caleb Dolney, Northern Camrbia (2025) 13.8 Yards Per Catch, 31 Receiving Yards Per Game 372 Receiving Yards 4 Receiving Touchdowns Bode Layo, Portage (2025) […]
2024 ICC Media Day: Video and Gallery
August 7, 2024 | Baron Dionis
A week ago at Northern Bedford High School, all 15 teams from the Inter County Conference came together to answer questions on the upcoming season. Each team is ready for the challenge to compete in a competitive conference this season. Gallery
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights RB/DB Stephen Nelen
August 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
Stephen Nelen RB/WR/CB Cambria Heights Class Of 2025 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5 foot 10 inches, 175 pounds 1,316 all purpose yards last year, 13 touchdowns last year, 2 interceptions with one being a pick 6 Other sports basketball, track All Altoona mirror team, CH offensive team MVP, 2nd place in the 100 meter race in […]
Heritage Conference Media Day!
August 4, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
The Heritage Conference is a 12 school league in Indiana, Cambria and Armstrong counties. All the schools play class A or AA football. It is one of the most competitive conferences in Pennsylvania. Friday they held their annual media day at Cambria Heights High School. Cambria Heights are the defending D6 Champions in class A. […]
Penn Cambria’s Derek Hite Commits To Virginia Military Institute
August 4, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Yesterday, Penn Cambria’s standout linebacker, Derek Hite, announced his commitment to the Virginia Military Institute. In total, Hite collected six division one offers from VMI, Robert Morris, Saint Francis, Holy Cross, Bucknell, and Richmond. A highly recruited prospect had a solid amount to choose from, but in the end, he decided VMI was the perfect […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Bishop McCort-Carrol’s DE/OL Eli Zasadni
August 4, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Eli Zasadni DE/OL Class of 2025 Bishop McCort High School Jersey #75 HT/WT: 6’4, 230 lbs 76 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 7 Tackles For Loss (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball Offers: Robert Morris Head Coach Tom Smith said, “Eli’s frame alone is garnering him DI looks but his work ethic is what will put […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Claysburg-Kimmel’s QB/S Mason Campagna
August 3, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Mason Campagna QB/S Class of 2026 Claysburg-Kimmel High School Jersey #4 HT/WT: 6’1”, 195 lbs 825 Passing Yards, 496 Rushing Yards (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball Head Coach Chuck Kassick said, “Mason is a young man that exemplifies what hard work and dedication can do for an athlete. He excels in both baseball and football, […]
BEA QB Carson Nagle likes being a Bald Eagle so much he’ll remain one for four more years
August 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
When we talk about PA recruits, not many sit higher than Bald Eagle Area quarterback Carson Nagle. With division one offers starting to roll in, Nagle was in the drivers seat on his recruiting journey. There was one thing holding him back. Dan Mulrooney. When Mulrooney took over the Lock Haven program, he intended to […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Branch WR/DB Craig Fluck
July 31, 2024 | Billy Splain
Craig Fluck Wr and SS West Branch Class Of 2025 Jersey #7 HT/WT 5’7 160 Twitter @C7Fluck Coach says: Craig will be going into his Senior season as a team Captain. He will be looking to Leaf the team on offense and defense as a wide recieve and a defensive back. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]
All LHAC teams are undefeated: Media Day Video Highlights/gallery
July 30, 2024 | Billy Splain
Today at Hollidaysburg the members of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference came together to introduce their new senior leaders to the media and discuss the upcoming season. Consensus? They’re all hungry and ready to roll! GALLERY
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills High School ATH Xander Richardson
July 28, 2024 | contributor
Xander Richardson Forest Hills High School Class of 2026 Jersey: #5 Qb, Rb, Wr, Te, and Lb 5’10 180 Other sports: Baseball and basketball Awards won/earned: 1st team All Area at Rb, 2nd team All-Conference at Rb, 2nd team All-Conference Lb, All-Conference honorable mention offensive athlete, 1st team All conference outfielders Twitter: @XanderRich21378 Xander ran […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Shamokin DL/RB Kaleb Kimmel
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Kaleb Kimmel Defensive line, running back, Hback West Shamokin High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT5’8 , 220 https://www.instagram.com/kalebkimmel3?igsh=dnpyYXdyNG1sazNn&utm_source=qr Coach Says: “Kaleb has put in a tremendous off-season in the weight room. He has been a leader and has worked hard to set himself up for his senior year. Kaleb will play mutlitple […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Claysburg-Kimmel RB/LB Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III RB/LB Claysburg-Kimmel Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’8″ / 175 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @marklattieri24 Coach says “Mark has really embraced offseason work since I became head coach at Claysburg. He works extremely hard, invests time in workouts and understands what he needs to do. He brings a personality […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s OL/DL Sam Parks
July 25, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Sam Parks OL/DL Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #60 HT/WT: 6’2”, 250 lbs 23 Total Tackles, 1 Sack (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball (Williamsburg) Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Sam has been a man stay on the offensive and defensive lines since 10th grade. He has really embraced the leadership […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor lineman Alex Polenik
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Polenik OG/DE Penns Manor High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #60 HT/WT 6’2” 250lb. 4th on the team for tackles last year Other sports Track & field and basketball State Champion in the Discus, 5x District 6 Champion (Track & Field), All-PA Track & Field Team, All-Renda Lineman of the Year, 3x Letterman in […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills’ QB Nate Cornell
July 24, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Nate Cornell QB Forest Hills High School Class of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT: 6’3″, 210 lbs 1,850 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Touchdowns (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Justin Myers said, “Nate will be a 3 year starter at QB. He is the ultimate leader of this team. He has a strong arm […]
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