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July 2023

 

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know McCort-Carroll’s (TE/DE/P)-Cooper Stigers

July 11, 2023  |  

Cooper Stigers Bishop McCort-Carroll Crushers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): TE/DE/P Jersey Number: 81 Ht: 6’3” – Wt: 210 Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @cooper_stigers _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Cooper is a multi-sport rising senior set to have a much larger impact this season on both sides of the bottle. A returning contributor in all 3 […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Cambria QB/MLB Hunter Pittsinger

July 11, 2023  |  

Hunter Pittsinger QB/MLB Central Cambria Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’11 220lbs Other sports Track & Basketball Devil award Twitter @Hunter_Pitts11 Coach Fyfe says “Hunter is a team first guy. Started last season as a guard for us because of injuries. He was our backup QB. He will do whatever is needed. He will […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Richland WR/DB Austin Yarnick

July 7, 2023  |  

Austin Yarnick Wide Receiver/ Corner back Richland  Class Of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’10 170 879 receiving yards 42 catches 11 touchdowns Other sports Track Basketball All conference Wide receiver Twitter @Yarnickaustin Coach Bailey says “Austin came onto the scene as a sophomore and had a HUGE year as a wide receiver. After our leading […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Northern Cambria WR/DB Ty Dumm

June 26, 2023  |  

Ty Dumm WR and Safety Northern Cambria Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0 165 Soph year 38 rec 699 yards 11 tds 99 tackles 6 int Other sports basketball track baseball  2nd team All State Football, underclassmen awards for both football and basketball, high honor roll, player of the game, Indiana Gazette Player of the […]

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Football Matters 7 v 7 Richland Tournament

June 20, 2023  |  

Football Matters Richland 7 v 7 Tournament It was a beautiful day for Richland to host the tournament. The temperature was in the 80’s but there was a nice breeze at Herlinger Field. Fifteen schools made up the 16 team field. The three Indiana County coaches Brad Wright(Indiana), Matt Falisec(Purchase Line) and Kevin Marabito(United Valley) […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area receiver Kahale Burns

June 19, 2023  |  

Kahale Burns Slot Receiver Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5”7 140Lbs 65 Rec, 903 Yds, 9 Tds Broke 2 school record for most total receptions in a season and most total receiving yards in a season Other sports Baseball and Basketball 1st Team All-State Slot 1st Team All-Conference Receiver Twitter @kahaleburns […]

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South hangs on to beat North in Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic (highlights and gallery)

June 17, 2023  |  

Johnstown – Garrett Harrold threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns to lead the South All-Stars to a 21-14 victory over the North Friday night at the Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic. On a beautiful night for football the South began the contest driving 67 yards to the North 1-yard line, Harrold threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal. Following […]

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2023 CPFCA Lezzer Lumber Classic Hype Video

June 12, 2023  |  

GAME STORY, FULL GAME VIDEO AND GALLERY

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South ends five game losing streak in 2023 Lezzer Lumber Classic (gallery/game link)

June 12, 2023  |  

Tyrone – The South scored 45 points and cruised to a 45-20 win over the North at the 38th Lezzer Lumber All-Star Classic. gallery and full game video below Southern Huntingdon’s Nate Myers threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns to lead the South to victory – Bishop Guilfoyle’s Dominic Yanoshak caught four passes for […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Homer-Center TE/LB Caleb Palmer

June 8, 2023  |  

Caleb Palmer Homer-Center TE and Outside Linebacker Class Of 2024 Jersey #21 HT/WT 6’0 ft 200 lbs Other sports you play Baseball and basketball PA academic Gold Football team Twitter @CalebPalmer2262 Coach Greg Page says “Caleb was a solid two-way starter for us at TE and DE. He is a very intelligent and coachable. We […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area QB Carson Nagle

June 3, 2023  |  

Carson Nagle QB Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’11/195 4,850 career passing yards, 48 TDs Other sports Baseball 2x All Conference QB Twitter @CarsonNagle Incoming junior for BEA has thrown for 4,850 yards. Solid in the pocket, Carson was much improved over his freshman season last year. With a strong summer […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McCort/Carroll DE/TE Eli Zasadni

May 31, 2023  |  

Eli Zasadni DE,TE,OL Bishop McCort Class Of 2025 Jersey # 75 HT/WT 6’4 210 Other sports Baseball, basketball Twitter @eli_zasadni Head Coach Tom Smith says “Eli is a growing 3 sport athlete. He is going on 6’3 200+. He has tight end skill but has converted into an offensive tackle for the team’s sake. A […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Mountain RB/DB Rocco Serafini

May 24, 2023  |  

Rocco Serafini RB/DB Central Mountain Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT6’2 200 2x all conference DB Other sports Wrestling, track 2x D6 wrestling champion 2x All conference DB Twitter @RoccoSerafini2 Head Coach Travis Thompson says “Rocco is a hardworking, great leader. 3 sport athlete (football, wrestling, track). State Qualifier at 189lbs. LET’S GET TO KNOW […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bishop Guilfoyle DB/ATH Ryan Hagg

May 24, 2023  |  

Ryan Hagg DB, Slot,RB,ATH Bishop Guilfoyle Class Of 2024 Jersey #10 HT/WT5’9 180 Other sports Baseball All area honorable mention x2 Twitter @ryanhagg4 Head Coach Justin Wheeler says “Ryan brings an unrivaled amount of speed and agility to the team while at the same doing all the little things correct that win games. He also […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Juniata RB/CB Heath Hutchinson

May 23, 2023  |  

Heath Hutchinson Rb/Cb Juniata Class Of 2024 Jersey #20 HT/WT 5’7 145lbs Other sports Track & Field Twitter @Heathhutchinson20 Head coach Kurt Kondo tells us that “Heath exploded onto the scene last season when we had a few injuries. He showed that he is very capable of showcasing some of his dynamic running skills and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Purchase Line Red Dragons’ Brock Small(CB)

May 19, 2023  |  

Brock Small Purchase Line Red Dragons Class Of: 2024 Position(s): CB Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Check back after this season Words from the Coach: “Brock has grown into a very good football player. Last year he was our leading rusher as a junior and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor LB Carter Smith

May 18, 2023  |  

Carter Smith ILB/TE Penns Manor Class Of 2024 Jersey # 7 HT/WT 6’0 200 160 tackles last year Other sports Baseball, and Basketball All Heritage Conference Team, All Gazette Football Team Twitter @smitca10 Head coach Bill Packer says “Carter is an outstanding inside linebacker. Set the school record for total tackles in a season as […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Juniata Valley’s Luke Uplinger(WR/CB)

May 17, 2023  |  

Luke Uplinger Juniata Valley Hornets Class Of: 2024 Position(s): S/ATH Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Baseball & Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: ICC 1st Team DB and 3rd Team Altoona Mirror Allstar Offer Sheet: None at the moment Words from the Coach: “Luke has developed into a strong leader both […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bellefonte QB Liam Halterman

May 16, 2023  |  

Liam Halterman Qb Bellefonte Class Of 2025 Jersey #15 HT/WT6-0 165 Other sports Basketball I won most improved on my team this past year. Twitter @HaltermanLiam Bellefonte hasn’t had much to cheer about of late. Liam Halterman is hoping that changes. The incoming junior is hoping the new coaching staff can turn things around. New […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Cambria WR/LB Grady Snyder

May 15, 2023  |  

Grady Snyder RB,LB,SS Central Cambria Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’11/185 1182 all purpose yards. 87 tackles, 11 TFLs and 3 int. Other sports Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field. 1st team all conference football, 3rd team all county basketball. Twitter @gradysnyder4226 Head coach Don Fyfe says “Grady is an outstanding football […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know West Branch Warrior’s Tyler Biggans Jr(QB/LB)

May 14, 2023  |  

Player Name: Tyler Biggans Jr. School: West Branch Warriors Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB/LB Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 210lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: All State Athlete Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @BiggansTyler _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Tyler is very eager, working very hard to learn the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know River Valley Panther’s Luke Woodring(QB/FS)

May 10, 2023  |  

Player Name: Luke Woodring School: River Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB/FS Jersey Number: 10 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference, All County Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @lwoodring10 ______________________ Words from the Coach: “Luke is a returning starter on offense and defense. […]

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Mike Ricci, Bob Palko, Jeff Weachter, Gary Gouse & Rick Keely all had Hall of Fame Careers.

May 10, 2023  |  

On May 28 the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches association will add five new names to the PSFCA Hall of Fame. Gary Gouse, Bob Palko, Rick Keely, Jeff Weachter and Mike Ricci will be inducted at a ceremony being held just before the Big 33 football classic. The event will take place at 3pm in the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McCort-Carroll LB Luke Stevens

May 8, 2023  |  

Photo Credit Michelle Walters Luke Robert Stevens Linebacker, long snapper, and Running back Bishop Mccort Class Of 2026 Jersey #34 HT/WT 5’11 182 215 bench 295 squat started 5 varsity games with 40 tackles and 1 interception Other sports yTrack and basketball Bishop Mccort football Banquet: Freshman of the year award, All Area Honorable mention […]

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