District 6
2026 PFN Player Profile: Alec Brudnock-WR/CB-Marion Center
June 23, 2026 | Cody Brady
Alec Brudnock Marion Center Class Of 2027 WR/CB Jersey #2 5’11” 165lbs over 700 yards receiving while breaking the receiving touchdowns in a season record; 4 interceptions and over 10 pass breakups. Other sports Basketball All-Renda Digital TV First team DB, 2x Renda Digital TV Player of the week, All-Indiana Gazette First Team WR, and […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Marquez Gordon-DE-Bishop McCort
June 22, 2026 | Cody Brady
Marquez Gordon Bishop McCort Class Of 2027 DE Jersey #3 6’2” 224lbs 14 sacks and 22 tackls fl Other Sports Wrestling and track All area Twitter @Marquezgordon4 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the game I’ve put everything in to this sport since the 3rd grade Who is your favorite […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Haydn Townsend-LS/C-Penns Valley
June 21, 2026 | Cody Brady
Haydn Townsend Penns Valley Class Of 2027 LS/C Jersey #50 6’0” 206lbs Other sports Track Twitter/X @haydn_townsend Why do you play football? I consider it the reason I am who I am and extremely thankful for how it’s shaped me Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? John Condo, long snapper from Philipsburg who […]
42nd Annual Lezzer Lumber Classic: Live Stream Link
June 19, 2026 | Billy Splain
Join the PFN team as they bring you all the action Live from Mifflin County High School Kickoff at 7pm
2026 PFN Player Profile: Austin Pramuk-QB/RB/CB-Forest Hills
June 17, 2026 | Cody Brady
Austin Pramuk Forest Hills Class Of 2027 Quarterback, Running Back, Cornerback, Holder Jersey #1 5’10” 195lbs Other sports Track, 7on7 travel football Multiple all conference team selections, lettered every year, highest honors, first in my class Twitter/X @austinpramuk1 Coach Says: Austin is a returning starter on both sides of the ball. He played RB/WR and […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Conner Danko-QB-West Branch
June 16, 2026 | Cody Brady
Conner Danko West Branch Class Of 2027 QB Jersey #12 HT/WT 6’4 195 1300 passing yards sophomore year 6 touchdowns in 3 games Jr year then tour my PCL ended season Listed top 10 returning qbs district 6 last year Other sports Basketball 2nd team all-conference; 2nd team progress land; District 6 champion basketball Twitter/X […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kobe Carthen-WR/CB-Huntingdon
June 16, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kobe Carthen Huntingdon Area High School Class Of 2027 WR, CB Jersey #7 6-1 150lbs Last season Kobe had 7 catches for 130 yards and 3 TD’s. Defensively, he recorded 44 tackles (19 solo), 1 Caused Fumble, 4 interceptions and 8 pass break-ups. Kobe also shined on special teams averaging 24.7 yard per kickoff return […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Justin Wheeler-QB/DB-Bishop Guilfoyle
June 15, 2026 | Cody Brady
Justin Wheeler Bishop Guilfoyle Class Of 2028 QB and DB Jersey #2 5”11 185 1,400 passing yards and 800 Rushing Yards Other sports Basketball 1st team All-state KR/PR and Altoona Mirror Athlete of the Week Twitter/X @JWheelerftbl Why do you play football? With my dad being a football coach I have been around the game […]
Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic 2026 Gallery
June 15, 2026 | William Spicher
Click Here For Player Intro/Game 200 Photos
2026 PFN Player Profile: Nathan Gabany-TE/DE-Forest Hills
June 14, 2026 | Cody Brady
Nathan Gabany Forest Hills Class Of 2027 TE/DE Jersey #8 6’4” 220lbs Other sports Basketball All year letterman’s, honorable mention LHAC team for 2 years in a row, district 6 championship and LHAC champion in basketball Twitter/X @nathangabany2 Coach Says: Nathan is a returning starter on both sides of the ball. He played Tackle and […]
South Edges North 20-14 in 55th Ken Lantzy Classic
June 13, 2026 | Shane Lux
Johnstown – The Ken Lantzy Classic has seen some good football games over the years; 2026 can be added to the list. It was back and forth, and the contest wasn’t decided until the closing minutes. Trailing 20-14 with just a few ticks under four minutes to play, starting at their 39-yard line. The North […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Bryson Hescox-OL/DL-Bellwood-Antis
June 12, 2026 | Cody Brady
Bryson Hescox Bellwood-Antis Class Of 2027 OL/DL Jersey #63 6’0” 288lbs 3 sacks 40 tackles and a blocked field goal Other sports Track and Field Twitter/X @BHescox21849 Coach Says: Bryson has the most experience out of all of our returning lineman so we are looking for him to be the leader of that group. He […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Matthew Gaul-OT/DT-State College
June 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Matthew Gaul State College Area High School Class Of 2027 OT/DT Jersey #58 6’2 295 1 sack allowed through 39 games Other sports wrestling 2x 2nd team midd penn offensive line 1x 2nd team midd penn defensive line 1x all-state offensive line Twitter/X @MatthewGaul_ Why do you play football? I play football because i love […]
Richland WR/DB Arnold Mugerwa second PA player in two days to commit to Rutgers
June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Richland wide receiver Arnold Mugerwa became the second central PA/Small school player to commit to Rutgers in as many days. Earlier this week Warrior Run lineman Jackson Albright committed to the Scarlett Knights. Richland head coach Brandon Bailey said “We couldn’t be happier for Arnold and his family today. He has left a significant mark […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Peyton McElwee-RB/WR/SS-United
June 2, 2026 | Cody Brady
Peyton McElwee United Class Of 2027 RB/WR/SS Jersey #2 5’9”/180lbs 455 squat, 275 bench, only dropped 1 ball through my high school career Other sports: Baseball, basketball, track and football First time Shultz tournament team Twitter/X @PeytonMcelwee2 Coach Says: Peyton is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around, being he grew up […]
Introducing The 2026 Lezzer Lumber Classic Rosters
June 2, 2026 | Ed Weaver
The Central PA Football Coaches Association, and game directors Larry Wiser (North) and Tom Shearer (South), are proud to announce the game rosters for the 2026 Lezzer Lumber Classic.
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Regan-QB-Richland
June 1, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jake Regan Richland Class Of 2028 QB Jersey #9 5’11”/170lbs 2,715 passing yards 31 passing touchdowns #1 passing yards in PA class of 2028 Other sports: Baseball 2025 PA Football Writers All State Quarterback 2025 Tribune Democrat All-Area 1st Team Quarterback 2025 LHAC All Conference Quarterback Honorable Mention Twitter/X JRegan999 Why do you play football? […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ashten Howell-WR/S/KR-Bellefonte
May 30, 2026 | Cody Brady
Ashten Howell Bellefonte Area High School Class Of 2027 WR, S, KR Jersey #6 5’10 180 Junior year: 687 total yards 9 TDS played most of the season with a cast Other sports I started lacrosse this year 2nd team LHAC WR and HM Defensive athlete Twitter/X @ashtenh6_ Coach Says: Ashten has been an integral […]
2026 PFN Player Previews: Brayden Williamson-WR/CB-West Branch
May 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Brayden Williamson West Branch High School Class Of 2027 WR/CB Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 165 Other sports Wrestling 2024 most improved player 2025 First team All ICC Twitter/X @bwilliamson_4 Coach Says: Leader, hard worker, good hands, good route runner, enthusiastic. Why do you play football? Football has been something I have loved since the day […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Woodring-RB/ FS-River Valley
May 24, 2026 | Billy Splain
Jake Woodring RB/ FS River Valley Class Of 2028 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10 170 1300 All Purpose Yard 13 Touchdowns 3 INT 2 Time Player Of Game 1 Time Player of Week 2 time second team all renda digital Member of Fab 50 Twitter @j_woodring10 Why do you play football? My Dad definitely got me […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Hollidaysburg lineman Lincoln Wertz, class of 2027
May 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
Lincoln Wertz OL/DL Hollidaysburg Class of 2027 6’1, 235 x – @LincolnW66 Coach says: “Lincoln has made great progress over the last two years. He is a great leader on and off the field as well. The best is yet to come for him”. hudl video below interview Lincoln Wertz by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2026 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Chappell-RB/LB-Central Cambria
May 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Ryan Chappell RB LB Central Cambria Class Of 2027 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6 foot 220 pounds rushing yards 1278 touchdowns 11 ypc 6.6 awards – Southern Alleghenies football Coaches Assn Offence MVP and Altoona player of the week Twitter @RChappell21 Coach says: “Ryan Chappell is an absolute game-changer for us. He’s been such an important […]
Former Penns Valley/PSU/ Josh Hull had inspiring message for NFF Central PA Award winners (video recap of entire banquet) PFN Theme Song Debut!
March 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Chapter of the National Football Foundation held it’s annual awards banquet at the Penn Stater Hotel this past Sunday. Guest speaker and former Penns Valley/PSU/NFL star Josh Hull had an inspirin message for all in attendance. Pastor Dan Nold from Calvary Baptist church in Boalsburg opened the evening with a prayer. Award […]
