District 7
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn Hills lineman Carter Lance
May 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carter Lance d-tackle/ center Penn Hills Class Of 2024 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’3 260 4 sacks 15 tfls Other sports football all year around all conference d-tackle, all conference guard & three year varsity starter Twitter @CarterLance4 Head Coach Charles Morris: “Carter, I like to call him the leader of the trenches. Extremely hard worker. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour QB Jake Wolfe
May 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Wolfe QB/LB Montour Class Of 2024 Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’1 / 195 1,473 Pass Yards, 502 Rush Yards, 21 Touchdowns, (404 Pass yards in a game) – School Record Other sports Basketball TribLive Player of the week, PA player of the week, 1rst Team All Section in Basketball, Honorable Mention QB Twitter @wolfej_33 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side QB/DB Brody Almashy
May 26, 2023 | Billy Splain
Brody Almashy QB/DB South Side Beaver Class Of 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 5’11/160 1100+ passing – 12tds/600+ rushing – 14tds Other sports Basketball beaver county top 22 all star Twitter @brodyalmashy Head coach Luke Travelpiece says “Brody is a great athlete that was all-conference on both sides of the ball as a sophomore. Has won […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Chartiers Valley WR/DB Rudy Morris
May 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Rudy Morris WR-DB Chartiers Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #20 HT/WT 5’10 150 Other sports Basketball Twitter @Rudy_morris06 Head Coach Aaron Fitzpatrick is “Looking forward to what Rudy can help us with on both sides of the ball. Rudy has transformed himself into an athlete that leads by example”. LET’S GET TO KNOW RUDY Why […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Frazier LB/OL Bruno Sammartino
May 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Bruno Sammartino MLB/OG Frazier High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #59 HT/WT5”10 205 Twitter @b_sammartino75 Grandson of pro wrestler Bruno Sammartino, Frazier defensive lineman Bruno Sammartino will be “moving to linebacker after losing weight, mobile guard who should help running game” according to head coach Mike Shannon. Bruno shared his experience of having a famous […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Aliquippa LB/RB Cameron Lindsey
May 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Cameron Lindsey Linebacker, Running Back, Tight End, Fullback Aliquippa Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’1 202 100 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 2 receptions 2 touchdowns Other sports Basketball Special teams player of the year and Underclassmen of the year Twitter @Cx_lindsey OFFER SHEET: Penn St, Eastern Michigan, Cincinnati, UConn, Pitt, Maryland, Kent St, Syracuse, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Avonworth LB/HB Brandon Biagiarelli
May 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Brandon Biagiarelli LB,HB Avonworth Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2 220 Other sports Basketball 2x 1st team all conference LB and HB Defensive Conference Player of The Year Twitter @Biagiarelli_6 Offer Sheet: UPenn, Dartmouth, Montana St, Toledo, Lafayette, Navy, Youngstown St, Maine Comments from Coach Kuban: “3 year letter winner; Brandon is also […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Western Beaver WR Dorian McGhee
May 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dorian McGhee WR Lincoln park/ Western Beaver Class Of 2024 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’1, 190 Other sports you play Basketball Twitter @dbandzalot Dorian has that big play ability. In his first year playing football he had several long TD plays. He’s got a nose for the opening in the defense. “Dorian has great hands. Really matured […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop Canevin Crusaders’ MLB/RB Jermell Lindsey
May 11, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jermell Lindsey Bishop Canevin Crusaders Class Of: 2025 Position(s): MLB/RB Jersey Number: 34 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Wrestling & Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: WPIAL and Section Champ Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @JermellLindsey Words from the Coach: “Jermell is a very tough kid with a great attitude. He was […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cornell WR/DE Drevon Newton
May 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Drevon Newton WR, DE, ATH Cornell High school Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’1 195 438 yds, 22 catches, 7 TDs,3 int Other sports Baseball for fun 2nd team all conference junior and sophomore year Twitter@DrevonNewton Head coach Ed Dawson says “Dre will be a four year starter at the receiver […]
Mike Ricci, Bob Palko, Jeff Weachter, Gary Gouse & Rick Keely all had Hall of Fame Careers.
May 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know North Allegheny QB Logan Kushner
May 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Logan Kushner Quarterback North Allegheny Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’0”/200lbs 1613 passing yards; 310 rushing yards; 23 total tds 6A All Conference Honorable Mention, KDKA player of the game in 6A championship Twitter @LoganKushner1 Logan Kushner saw a very successful 2022 season come to an end against state semi finalist State College. It […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know OLSH WR/DB Dereon Greer
May 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dereon Greer Wr safety ATH Our Lady of Sacred Heart Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’2 195 1,000 all purpose yards first team all conference one of the leading receivers in Pa Other sports Basketball First team all conference and times 22 all star Twitter @GreerDereon Playmaker. That’s the only way to describe OLSH […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Falls lineman Sy’Mauri McCoy
May 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Sy’Mauri McCoy DT/DE Beaver Falls Class Of 2024 Jersey # 63 HT/WT 6”3 280 All state, lineman of the year Other sports Basketball Tigers Lineman of the year Twitter @SymauriMccoy If you have Beaver Falls on your schedule, you already know you have one tough game. If you’re not planning to stop Sy’Mauri McCoy, it’s […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shaler Area DB/WR Kaden Orga
May 5, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Kaden Orga 2024 Shaler Area High School DB/WR Jersey #16 HT/WT 5’8/160 Lbs Extra Stats: 6 takeaways on defense (4 INT 2 FF) 34 Catches 604 yards 6 TDs Other Sports: Basketball 2 Time Second Team All-Section (Football and Basketball) Twitter: @Kadenorga “Joey is our top receiver and was also the number 1 receiver in […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side area lineman Slayton Williams
May 4, 2023 | Billy Splain
Slayton Williams OL DL ILB TE South Side area (pa) Class Of 2025 Jersey #65 HT/WT 5’10 185 Other sports wrestling track All academic gold team Gold star Game honor Twitter @SlaytonWilliams If you don’t engage Slayton Williams at the line, he’ll make you pay. Slayton was the only sophomore on the line for the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Monessen RB/DB TyVaughn Kershaw
April 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Photo MonValley Independent TyVaughn Kershaw Rb Slot Db Monessen Class Of 2026 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’8 180 Other sports Basketball track Twitter @KershawTyy When TyVaughn took his first varsity snap at running back Coach Wade Brown knew he had something special. Kershaw went on to rush for over 1,300 yards in 2022. His quick burst […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford DB/WR Carmen Metcalfe
April 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Carmen Metcalfe Strong Safety, WR Penn-Trafford High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6”1 / 185 Other sports Baseball and Basketball First Team All Section DB Twitter @MetcalfeCarmen Carmen is all over the field. Seems to have a nose for the ball. His receiver skills help him excel defensively with the ability to out […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Shaler Area WR Joe Desabato
April 26, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Joe Desabato 2024 Shaler Area WR Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’9/175 Lbs Extra Stats: 52 Receptions 821 Yards 11 TDs Other Sports: Basketball 1st and 2nd team All-Conference Twitter: @desab0033 “Joey is our top receiver and was also the number 1 receiver in 5A(WPIAL). He was 5th overall with 52 receptions for 821 yards and 11 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Mt. Lebanon LB/RB Beckham Dee
April 25, 2023 | Billy Splain
Beckham Dee LB / RB Mt. Lebanon Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’1 / 220 6a All conference Twitter @Beckhamdee9 OFFER SHEET: Toledo, Upenn, Princeton, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Duquesne Beckham Dee’s offer sheet started to fill up this January when Toledo gave him his first offer. Four other schools have since jumped on the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Greene RB Colin Brady
April 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Colin Brady West Greene Class Of 2024 positions Running Back, Free Safety Jersey #13 HT/WT 6’2 200 4,000 career rushing yards Other sports you play Track 3x all county/all conference. 1x RB of the year Twitter Colin Brady has had quite the career. The incoming senior has run for over 4,000 yards. If things go […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hillers lineman Braeden Helmkamp
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braeden Helmkamp OT/DE Trinity Class Of 2024 Jersey #62 HT/WT 6’5” 265 lbs 80 1/4” wing span 10.25” hands Other sports Baseball All conference PFN All-Academic Twitter @BraedenHelmkamp OFFERS: BUCKNELL, BROWN Head coach Dan Knause says “Braeden is a huge frame with an athletic skillset. He has been a 3 sport athlete and an honors […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana Middle linebacker Isaac Nygren
April 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Isaac Nygren Middle linebacker Indiana High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 HT/WT 6’1 195 2023 season 143 total tackles, 2 ints, 3 blocked field goals. Other sports Basketball 2nd Team All Conference, Scott Zellem MVP Twitter @NygrenIsaac Head Coach Brad Wright says “Isaac will be a 3 year starter at LB and a 2 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Burrell RB/S Devin Beattie
April 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Devin Beattie RB/S Burrell High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0/185 1444 Yards/18 tds Other sports Track Twitter @devin_beattie20 Comments from HC Shawn Liotta: “Outstanding player who will be counted on to be a key factor and leader for us in 2023. Led our team in rushing and scoring in 2022 and set […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn Hills QB Julian Dugger
April 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Julian Dugger QB Penn Hills Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT6’4 200 Other sports: Basketball, Track First team all conference Twitter @Julesdugger02 OFFERS: Pitt, Toledo, UMass, Howard Julian Dugger is poised for his best year of four. Last season he threw for 1,341 yards with 11 tds. He’s got a good eye for the field […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Matt Sieg, QB/S, Fort Cherry
April 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matt Sieg QB/S Fort Cherry Class Of 2026 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1”/175 1221 Yards Passing 1982 Yards Rushing 44 Touchdowns Other sports Basketball, Baseball, and Track Black Hills Conference Offensive MVP First Team All-Conference Athlete First Team All-Conference DB Twitter @matt_sieg Head Coach Tanner Garry says “Matt is a phenomenal athlete who could play any […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Leechburg TE Jake Cummings
April 9, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Cummings Tight End Leechburg Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 6-0 205 Twitter @JakeCummings88 There’s a reason Jake Cummings was awarded as the teams most improved player. Leechburg head coach Randy Walters says he has “unlimited potential. 4.2 student. Incredible worker. The sky is the limit for Jake”. Jake comes in off a sophomore […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keegan Bracken, OG/DL, Butler
April 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keegan Bracken OG/DL Butler Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #55 HT/WT 6′ 0″ 225 485lb squat, 500lb deadlift, 315lb bench, 225 hang clean Other sports: Track and Field PFN All-Academic Gold Team Twitter @keegan_bracken Keegan isn’t the biggest lineman you’ll see out there but he plays with a lot of heart. His goal […]
Quinton Martin commits to Penn State
April 7, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Friday April 7th, 2023 will be marked as a huge day for Penn State football as they got future class of 2024 graduate, and four-star recruit, Belle Vernon’s own Quinton Martin. Martin is ranked as the best high school football player in Pennsylvania and 30th in the entire country. Martin had 19 D1 College football […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Will Martin, TE/DE, Baldwin
April 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Will Martin TE/DE Baldwin Class Of 2026 Jersey #38 HT/WT 6-3, 230 Other sports: baseball and basketball Twitter @willlmartinnn Will Martin only played a few games due to injury, but his potential is limitless. First year head coach Dana Brown is hoping Will can make a big comeback this year. “Coming off of a season ending […]
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