District 7
July 2023
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Clairton Bear QB Michael Wright Jr
July 2, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Michael Wright Jr. Clairton Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 8 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 176lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Pitt 7on7 Champion, 412 Elite Championships Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @MikeWrightJr4 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Michael is a great student and player, he will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Moon WR/FS Nicky Prozzoly
June 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Nicky Prozzoly Moon Area Tigers Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/FS Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 188lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 All Section Defensive Honorable Mention Offer Sheet: None at the moment ! Twitter: @NickProzzoly _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Nicky has chance to have a big Junior year. We’re […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cornell Slot/DB Julian Cordice V
June 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Julian Cordice V slot, DB Cornell High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1/170 4 interceptions 66 tackles Other sports basketball Have you won any awards? 2nd team olb Twitter @JulianCordice Coach Dalton says “He was the team defensive mvp last season. physical tackler with solid cover skills. will play a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Elizabeth Forward OL/DL Charlie Meehleib
June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charlie Meehleib Edge, DE, TE, OT, LS Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2024 Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’4/250lbs Other sports Basketball and track Conference DPOY, All State Twitter @Cmeehleib Why do you play football? It was something that was introduced to me at a young age and I have fallen in love with it ever since, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Laurel Highlands lineman Billy Barton
June 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Billy Barton DL, Oline Laurel Highlands Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 HT/WT6’1 1/2” 280lbs 53 tackles 5 sacks last year from the inside Dline Other sports Track and Field, Shot, Discus and Javelin. Played school and AAU basketball until my Sophomore year. 1st Team All Conference WPIAL Big 7 AAAA 1st Team All County H.S. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Pittsburgh Central Catholic LB Anthony Speca
June 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Anthony Speca Linebacker Pittsburgh Central Catholic 6’2” 215 COMMITTED TO PENN STATE
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver Falls DB/ATH Da’Sean Anderson
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Da’Sean Anderson Safety/ATH Beaver Falls Class Of 2024 Jersey #25 HT/WT 5’11/165 Other sports you play Track Wpial 3rd place 4×4 Twitter @DaSean_Anderson Comments from the coach: “Leader of our Offense, All Conference Athlete his Junior Year”. LET’S GET TO KNOW DE’SEAN Why do you play football? It is the thing that gives me the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Baldwin RB/LB Andrew Sharp
June 23, 2023 | Billy Splain
Andrew Sharp RB/LB Baldwin Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #31 HT/WT 5’10 195Lb First team All Conference Other sports Track Twitter @Andrewsharp31 Coach Brown says “Leading rusher from last year, one of the most underrated players in the WPIAL”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW Why do you play football? I love the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Andrew Kuban from Avonworth
June 22, 2023 | contributor
Andrew Kuban Class 2024 Jersey #5 Height 5’11 Weight 190 Other sports Track 1st Team All-State Defensive ATH. 1st Team All-Conference WR Twitter: @AndrewKuban Words from the coach: Andrew is a 2 yr returning starter (3-year letter winner) and Pa Football News Coaches 3A 1st Team All-state Def Athlete along with all-conference selections on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Clairton WR/DB Martin Lawrence
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Martin Lawrence WR/DB/Ath Clairton Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 140 Average 70 yards a game Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter @Martin_L2024 Coach Wade: “Great student, got hurt last year(broken ankle) starting slot receiver”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MARTIN Why do you play football? It creates an indestructible brotherhood and creates discipline, respect, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Moon RB/LB Josh Bladel
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Josh Bladel Running back and inside linebacker Moon High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #48 HT/WT 5’8” 175lbs Other sports Rugby Twitter @BladelJosh Words from his coach: “Josh is a throwback player who gets the most out of his ability. Looking for Josh to have a big senior year after an up and down Junior […]
Football Matters 7 v 7 Richland Tournament
June 20, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
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) […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Laurel Highlands WR/RB Antwan Black Jr.
June 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Antwan Black Jr. WR/RB Laurel Highlands 6’1, 170 Twitter: @AntwanBlack6 OFFERS: Penn State, Pitt, Toledo, West Virginia
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shaler Area QB Keegan Smetanka
June 18, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Keegan Smetanka 2024 Shaler Area High School QB Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0/185Lbs Extra Stats: 2151 Passing Yards, 22 touchdowns, led all of 5A in Passing Yards/TDs Other Sports: Basketball 2nd Team All Conference Twitter: @Keegansmetanka1 “Keegan has every quality his father had/has. He is the silent leader in school and on the field. His teachers […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg QB Jayden Floyd
June 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jayden Floyd QB/Ath Leechburg 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0/ 180 Lbs Sophomore Season- 1,360 passing yards 17 passing tds, 250 rushing yards 5 rushing tds. Other sports Basketball and Baseball. MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas. Twitter @Jayden_Floyd10 Coach Randy Walters says “Jayden is tough as nails” LET’S GET TO KNOW JAYDEN […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop Canevin’s Offensive Lineman Ezekiel Swift
June 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ezekiel Swift Bishop Canevin Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Offensive Line Jersey Number: 63 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 290lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 WPIAL Champion 2023 WPIAL Championship Appearance 2023 All-Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @zekeswift63 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Zeke has been a starter since his […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto
June 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks DB Clinton Robinson
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clinton Robinson Safety Keystone oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 190 Other sports Track and basketball Yes first team all conference DB Twitter @Clintonrob3 OFFER SHEET: Akron, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Temple, Monmouth, Kent St, Howard, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Ohio Coach Steve McCormick says “Strong physical player, will play QB/S, punt returner, kick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana RB/DB Levi Porter
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Levi Porter Running back and safety Indiana area Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 185lbs Other sports Basketball and Track and Field Twitter @LeviPor56486950 Coach Brad Wright says “Levi started at RB/WR as a freshman for the Indians in 2022. Despite being a freshman, he proved himself to be a very capable player with […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Woodland Hills WR/DB Scoop Smith
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Scoop Smith Wr and Safety Woodland Hills Class Of 2026 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’6 140 800+ all purpose yards, only freshman to make first team all conference ! Other sports Basketball and track wpial for track and placed third running a 10.76 Twitter @SmithScoop Coach Tarrant says “Scoop Smith, 2026, WR, has already secured an […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penn-Trafford lineman Mathew Sarnowski
June 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Matthew Sarnowski OL/DL Penn-Trafford Class Of 2024 Jersey #56 HT/WT 6′ 5″ 250lb Other sports Track and Field All Conference Honorable Mention Twitter @mattsarnowski56 Coach Ruane says “Matt is 6’4″ with a great frame and plays with athleticism and leverage. 4.4 GPA and uses that intelligence on the field. Very athletic at DE and excellent […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Chartiers Valley LB/FB Tyler Glover
June 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tyler Glover ILB, TE, DE, FB, P Chartiers Valley High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 215 Other sports Wrestling All conference honorable mention ILB x 2 Twitter @t_payne_8 Coach “Tyler is a great leader. Works beyond expectations and brings others with him. His motor is like no other. Great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Montour LB/TE Kaleb Platz
June 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kaleb Platz LB/TE Montour Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT HT-6’2 WT-230 92 tackles 6 sacks 2 ints one returned for a td in 9 games Other sports basketball honorable mention for defense Twitter @kaleb_platz Coach Lou Cerro says “So athletic. Smart, makes plays on both sides of ball. Matchup problem for linebackers. Big and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Aliquippa CB/WR Brandon Banks
June 7, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Brandon Banks Aliquippa Quips GPA: 4.2 Position(s): CB/WR Jersey Number: 9 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track 2x First Team All State DB Offer Sheet: (23 D1 offers)-Howard, Lehigh, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Akron, Ohio, Toledo, Bowling Green, Liberty, Coastal Carolina, Yale, Columbia, Duquesne, Dartmouth, Fordham, Miami(OH), Charlotte, Lafayette, New Hampshire, Buffalo, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Greensburg Central Catholic athlete Nick Dlugos
June 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nick Dlugos LB, DE, SS, RB Greensburg Central Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’/190 43 tackles Other sports Track Twitter @dlugos_nick It’s a familiar name at Greensburg Central Catholic football. There’s a long list of Centurians with the Dlugos name. Nick’s grandfather Don was a Centurian, father Rob was a running back. His […]
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