District 7
June 2023
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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks lineman Ryan Hazlett
June 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ryan Hazlett OL,DL Keystone Oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 235 lbs Other sports Baseball All Conference Honorable Mention Twitter @hazlett5_ryan Coach Steve McCormick “Leader on line, great feet and hands, has played TE for us in a pinch. Leader, hard worker, dedicated, missed family vacation for workouts”. LET’S GET TO KNOW RYAN […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Beaver kicker Evan Baker
June 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Evan Baker Kicker/Punter Beaver Area Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 13 HT/WT 6’3 170 37/40 on PAT, 6/7 on FG, 6 Touchbacks Other sports Basketball and Soccer 1st team all conference kicker, 2nd team all conference punter Twitter @Evan_baker13 Coach Cort Rowse says Evan is a “Big strong athlete with a great […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Union quarterback Braylon Thomas
June 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Braylon Thomas Quarterback punter Union Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1 180 1645 rushing touchdowns 1310 passing yards 33 total tds Other sports Basketball All state quarterback Twitter @Amazingbraytho Coach Kim Niedbala says Braylon is a “talented athlete that is learning how to play the game of Football at multiple positions”. His play last […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hiller lineman Jase Banco
May 31, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jase Banco OL/DL Trinity Hillers Class Of 2024 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6’0” 250 1st Team All Conference OL | 2x 2nd Team All Conference DL Twitter @Jase_Banco Head Coach Dan Knause: “Jase is a returning first-team all conference player and has been a two way starter for the Hillers since he was a sophomore. Jase […]
2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Baldwin LB/RB/WR Keith Mincin
May 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keith Mincin Lb Wr Rb Baldwin Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’10 185 Other sports Wrestling 2x All conference LB Twitter @KeithMincin In 2022 Keith had 70 total tackles, 14 TFL for -40 yards 2 interceptions (1 pic 6) 2 forced fumbles, 7 total touchdowns, 700 All purpose yards and is a team captain.🌟 […]
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 […]
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