District 7

July 2022

2022 PFN Player Profile: Benny Haselrig – Hampton

July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain

Benny Haselrig Hampton Class Of 2023 Wr, Db, Punt Return, Kick Return Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 / 172 2x All-Conference Wr Other sports 7v7 football 2x All-Conference Twitter @BennyHaselrig Why do you play football? Put so much into it and can’t imagine doing anything else Who is your favorite sports star and why? Stefon Diggs […]

For Indiana’s Isaac Nygren & Moshannon Valley’s Landyn Evans and Austyn Walhburn, being a better Christian equates to being better athletes

July 20, 2022 | Billy Splain

Recently I had the pleasure of being a camp counselor for the Brisbin Baptist Church camp at Prince Gallitzin State Park. It was a week I’ll never forget that presented an opportunity to view a few Pennsylvania high school football players through a different set of circumstances. Indiana high player Isaac Nygren & Moshannon Valley’s […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Max Heckert – Pine-Richland

July 19, 2022 | Billy Splain

Max Heckert Pine-Richland Class Of 2023 Linebacker Jersey #40 HT/WT6ft 220 lbs Finished last season with 96 Tackles, 16 TFLs, and 6 sacks. Other sports you play I just play football. All Conference Linebacker Twitter @Max_Heckert Why do you play football? Football has always been around my family. Who is your favorite sports star and […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Dayshaun Burnett – Imani Christian

July 19, 2022 | Billy Splain

Dayshaun Burnett Imani Christmas Academy Class Of 2025 LB, QB, S, WR Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’2 200lbs 43 tackles 5 TFL 2 forced fumbles 1 fumble recovery Other sports Basketball All Section Honorable Mention Twitter @dburnett_10 Offers: Akron Why do you play football? I love this game because it is a team focused game, and […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Aidan Gross – Northgate

July 16, 2022 | Billy Splain

Aidan Gross Northgate Class Of 2024 Linebacker and Fullback Jersey #24 HT/WT5’10 190 Other sports Baseball 2 year letter Twitter @GrossAidan_ Why do you play football? I love running out on Friday nights with a bunch of guys who got my back and doing what we work so hard for Who is your favorite sports […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Zion White – Elizabeth Forward

July 15, 2022 | Billy Splain

Zion White Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2023 QB/ILB Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’3 / 215 1st Team All Conference QB Twitter @zionwhite_ Why do you play football? I’ve been playing since 5 and just fell in love with it Who is your favorite sports star and why? Lebron James and just because the way he plays […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Nick Buckley – Keystone Oaks

July 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Nick Buckley Keystone Oaks Class Of 2023 QB Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2 160 1,915 Passing yards 16 Touchdowns Other sports Basketball All-Confrence 2nd Team, Finished 10th in Wpial in passing yards Twitter @Nick_Buckley_6 Why do you play football? My brother Played QB in High School and as a little kid I remember constantly being at […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ethan Dietrich- McGuffey

July 10, 2022 | contributor

Ethan Dietrich School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey: 22 Height, 5-9 Weight, 195 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st team all-conference linebacker Twitter link: @ethand022 What makes playing at McGuffey so special? The thing that makes playing at McGuffey so special is the amount of free clothes that we get. What are your goals for this season […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Duquesne Commit Matthew Brooks – Gateway

July 6, 2022 | Billy Splain

Matthew Brooks Gateway Class Of 2023 Defensive Tackle Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 275lbs Other sports Basketball Wrestling Track Second Team All Conference my sophomore year and First Team All Conference mu junior year Twitter @MattBrooksJr COMMITTED TO DUQUESNE Today Gateway tackle Matthew Brooks decided he’d seen enough of the recruiting process and committed to Duquesne. […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Cruce Brookins – Steel Valley

July 5, 2022 | Billy Splain

Cruce Brookins Steel Valley High School Class Of 2023 DB Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’2 / 180 Had over 1,000yrds rushing at QB. 6 INTs, 11 PBU 35 tackles Other sports Basketball 1st team All-Conference DB/QB Twitter @BrookinsCruce Offer Sheet: Akron, West Virginia, Kent St, North Carliona A&T Why do you play football? Who is your […]

Another @GO_Rout Coaching job: Bethel Park

July 5, 2022 | Billy Splain

Bethel Park HS is seeking a varsity Defensive Line Coach for the 2022 season. We currently have no teaching openings. Position pays $6466. If interested, please contact Head Coach, @BDeLallo delallo.brian@bphawks.org to set up an interview.

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Neco Eberhardt – Aliquippa

July 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Neco Eberhardt Aliquippa High School Class of 2023 DT/OG Ht: 6’3 Wt: 285 Awards: First-team All-Conference DT/OG, second-team All-State DT, All-Academic team Other sports: Track and Field Why do you play football? I just love the sport and it does good for me and my family! What has been your best memory? I would […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Joshua Scanlan – Indiana

July 1, 2022 | Greg Ricupero

Joshua is also a starter on the Indiana County rugby team which won this years state championship! Joshua Scanlan Positions: OLB/WR School: Indiana Area Jersey# 23 Height: 5’7” Weight: 165 Class of 2023 #1 How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football for three years. #2 What other sports do you […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Ben Lane – Freeport

June 30, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ben lane Freeport Class Of 2023 RB, CB Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’9, 155 Other sports Track and basketball 2x all offensive player of the year 2x 1st team all conference DB 3x 1sr team all conference kick returner Twitter @benny_lane02 Why do you play football? I love it and I always have Who is your […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Lewis Clark – Northgate

June 29, 2022 | Billy Splain

Lewis Clark Northgate Class Of 2023 positions you play Wr and Db Jersey #4 HT/WT5’9 160 1st team on conference this past year 11 touchdowns Other sports track and field 1st place metal for track and field Twitter @Lewis_M_Clark4 Why do you play football? It’s my favorite thing to do Who is your favorite sports […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Xavier Nelson – Bishop Canevin

June 28, 2022 | Billy Splain

Xavier Nelson Bishop Canevin Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver and Cornerback Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’8 165 Other sports Running track 1 Player of the year 1st team all conference wr/db 2nd team all conference punter/kick returner Twitter @xavier.nelsonn Why do you play football? I’ve always loved the game and have been playing since I was […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Ty Banco – Trinity Hillers

June 27, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ty Banco Trinity high school Class Of 2023 DL/OL Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’1 275 Other sports Wrestling and baseball 1st team all defense in 2020 and 2021 1st team offense in 2021 2nd team offense in 2020 nominated for the Bill Fralic award Twitter @tybanco4 Why do you play football? I just love the game […]

2022 PFN Player Preview – Charlie Meehleib – Elizabeth Forward – An FNLSMP podcast.

June 26, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Charlie Meehleib School: Elizabeth Forward Class of: 2024 GPA: 3.6 Jersey Number: 19 Position(s): DE Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 220 Notable Awards: First Team All Conference Defensive End Other Sports: Basketball TWITTER HANDLE: @CMeehleib Interview below!

2022 PFN Player Preview- Luke Lawson, Senneca Valley – an FNLSMP podcast

June 26, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Luke Lawson School: Seneca Valley Class of: 2023 GPA: 3.87 Jersey Number:11 Position(s): WR/S Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 205 Notable Awards: First team all safety Other Sports: None TWITTER HANDLE: @lukePlawson

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Philip McCuen- McGuffey

June 26, 2022 | contributor

Philip McCuen School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey” 2 Height, 6’0 Weight, 180 Other Sports: Basketball and track and field Twitter link: @PhilipMccuen Awards: 1st team all-conference athlete What makes playing for McGuffey so unique? Being able to play with the same teammates since youth and growing our bond, also playing on our beautiful grey field. […]

Ohio slips by Penn (Gallery)

June 24, 2022 | Felicity Rocco

Last night at the 43rd annual “Battle at the Border” Penn vs. Ohio game, Ohio’s all-star team came out on top with a score of 35-28. Ohio was coached by Head Coach, Sean Guerriero and Pennsylvania by Head Coach, Brian Cooper. Both teams were stacked with an impressive roster and for some of these players […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Jason McBride – Aliquippa

June 24, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Jason McBride Aliquippa High School Class of 2023 DL/OG Ht: 6’3 Wt: 305 Awards: Underclassmen of the year, All-Conference defense, All-Conference offense, All-State defense, All-State offense, and All-State academic team. Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @jasonmcbridejr1 Why do you play football? Because I love the game and I want to be great. What has […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Rico Steele – West Mifflin

June 23, 2022 | Billy Splain

Rico Steele West Mifflin Class Of 2024 Offensive and Defensive tackle Jersey #79 HT/WT 6’4 300 Twitter @Ricosteele_ Offer Sheet: Akron Why do you play football? I love football, it’s been apart of my life as long as I could remember and it’s the only sport you can destroy someone every play and not go […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Ryan Palmieri – Pine-Richland

June 22, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ryan Palmieri Pine-Richland Class Of 2023 Running back and Safety Jersey #25 HT/WT5’ 10”/ 175lbs Twitter @RyanPalmieri7 Why do you play football? I love going out and competing with my team every Friday night. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Najee Harris. I’m a big Steelers fan Do you have a favorite play […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Austin Caye – Bethel Park