District 7
June 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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