District 9
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield Wolverines QB Colby Barr
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Colby Barr Quarterback Sheffield Wolverines Class Of 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6,0 150 Broke single game passing record last year 6 touchdowns 427 yards Other sports Basketball, Track Leadership award, offensive player of the the year award Coach says: “Ultimate leader, studies the game, leader in the school Respected buy the under classman. He understands […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Redbank Valley QB Braylon Wagner
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Braylon Wagner Quarterback Redbank Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’ 2” 175 lbs 23 Games 3,849 passing yards 54 passing touchdowns 406 rushing yards 9 rushing touchdowns Other sports Baseball, basketball, and doing track this upcoming year Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Quarterback; YDL Sports Network District 9 Offensive Player of The Year; Leader […]
Elk County Catholic and St. Marys to Form a Football Co-op for 2024
July 1, 2024 | Phil Myers
The Elk County Catholic Crusader football program is ending, at least for the 2024 season and possibly beyond, due to a lack of players. “It’s a sad day, but we couldn’t get enough kids,” said ECC head coach Tim Pearson. St. Marys High School hosted an informative meeting earlier this evening. This was after a […]
The South Conquers the North in the Ninth Annual District 9 Frank Varischetti All-Star Game
June 28, 2024 | Phil Myers
Photos Bob Parana Twins Owen and Mason Clouse of Redbank Valley led the South over the North in the 9th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star game by defeating them 20-0. The game was held at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway last night before a packed house. Owen was the South offensive MVP and Mason was the […]
9th Annual Varischetti All-Star Game, Live from Brockway! 6:50 coverage kickoff!
June 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Join Protime and Billy as they give the call. The best of the best of District 9 players! Brought to you by Varischetti Holdings, LP
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Brookville RT/MLB Gavin Hannah
June 25, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Gavin Hannah Brookville Junior-Senior High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RT/MLB Jersey Number: 52 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Lineman of the Year 2024 Tri County All Star First Team Offense 2022 and 2023 PA Football All Academic Team Gold 4.0 and Up 2021, 2022, and 2023 District […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion lineman Jimmy Kerr
June 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jimmy kerr Offensive line Clarion area Class Of 2025 Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 305lbs Other sports you play I’ve wrestled and played baseball all my life but wanted to step back from them this past year to really focus on football. Have you won any awards? My sophomore year I was only all conference but […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Bradford Owls Talan Reese-QB
June 17, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Talan Reese Bradford HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Offer Sheet: Catholic University, Washington and Jefferson, Hampden and Sydney College Twitter: @TalanReese12 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Talan has worked his way into becoming elite at the QB position. He has […]
2024 Lezzer Lumber Classic photo gallery/stream link
June 17, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photos by Jeff Jodon, game video at bottom
South wins the Lezzer Lumber Classic behind strong performance by Bryce Danish
June 17, 2024 | Shane Lux
State College – The South led by quarterback Bryce Danish topped the North 21-8 in the 39th annual Lezzer Lumber All-Star Game. Bryce Danish of Mount Union High School accounted for 245 yards of offense and scored three total touchdowns, leading the South to victory Sunday night at State College’s Memorial Stadium. Danish completed 15-of-28 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney ATH Beau Thomas
June 13, 2024 | Billy Splain
Beau Thomas LB/WR/RB/H-Back Punxsutawney Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #9 HT/WT6’2 215 1,038 all purpose yards Other sports Basketball First team all-state (H-back) Twitter @Beau_Thomas26 Coach says “Beau is a great leader on and off the field. He was an all state selection at H-Back as a sophomore, amassing 1,038 yards rushing and […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Bradford Owls Logan Kohler-WR/CB
June 10, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Logan Kohler Bradford Area High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): WR/CB Jersey Number: 30 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 140lbs Other Sports: Track(Indoor & Outdoor) Notable Awards or Recognitions: Special Teams Player of the Year Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @klogan_30 ————————– Photo Credit: @auntdphotography WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Logan is quickly becoming […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Aidan McAlee-Saint Mary’s Flying Dutch OL/DL
June 2, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Aidan McAlee Saint Mary’s Area High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 58 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 255lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Big 30 All Star and All Conference O-Lineman Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @aidanmac528 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Aidan is an extremely […]
District 9 Combine a Complete Success
June 2, 2024 | Phil Myers
The 2nd Annual District 9 Combine was held Saturday June 1st at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway. Eighteen of the twenty-three District 9 teams were represented and over 100 kids came out on a picture-perfect day to test their skills. Ten colleges were also on hand to observe the talent. Circle W Sports provided the […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB Jase Ferguson
May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jase Ferguson Quarterback and Safety Central Clarion Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6-0, 195 bench- 300 squat- 410 deadlift-420 Other sports Basketball all conference qbx2, all state qbx2, district off mvp, team off mvpx3, all confence safety, basketball- 2nd team all conference and district 1st team all district and conference Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach says: […]
Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights
May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Curwensville lineman Matt Shaw
May 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Matt Shaw OL/DL Curwensville 5-11, 205 Class of 2025 We caught up with Matt at the CPFCA Combine. Let’s get to know Matt!
From Pittston to Stroudsburg to Brookville, Bob Tonkin left his mark in a great way
May 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Bob Tonkin, who spent most of his adult life at three different District 9 schools, while also serving as a member of the District 9 committee passed away on Tuesday, May 21. This reporter has had 100s of interactions with Bob. I always enjoyed my conversations with him, especially when it came to his love […]
39th Lezzer Lumber Game location/rosters released
May 9, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Football Coaches Association, and game directors Larry Wiser (North) and Tom Shearer (South), are proud to announce the game rosters for this year’s Lezzer Lumber Classic. Last year the South ended a five year losing streak with a 45-20 win, Bald Eagle Area head coach Jesse Nagle (North) and Hollidaysburg head coach […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Ben Reynolds-Saint Mary’s Flying Dutch WR/RB/DB
May 9, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ben Reynolds Saint Mary’s High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/RB/DB Jersey Number: 85 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Baseball, Track, Tennis, Wrestling, and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: D9 Tennis Champion D9 Wrestling 139lb Runner-Up Northwest Region Place Winner PIAA 139lb State Qualifier Elk County All Tournament Baseball Team Offer Sheet: None […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Punxsutawney QB Maddox Hetrick
May 8, 2024 | Billy Splain
Maddox Hetrick Punxsutawney Class Of 2026 Quarterback Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’10 170 1,846 passing yards Other sports Baseball Single season school passing record Twitter @maddo_hetrick2 Coach says: Maddo had a fantastic year at QB as a sophomore, Maddo was responsible for over 1,900 yards of offense and 19 TD’s. He also broke a 21 year […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Jacob Clinger-Brookville Raiders DE/C
May 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Jacob Clinger Brookville High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): C/DE Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 300lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: OL of the Year Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @jacobclinger ————————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Heart and soul of our offense and defensive lines. Always matches up […]
Six District Nine Players Land on the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Team Led by Central Clarion’s Five, Clearfield Places One On the 3A Squad
January 4, 2024 | Phil Myers
Central Clarion put five of its players on the 2A football team selected by the coaches, three of them making first team all-state. Jimmy Kerr, who dominated on the offensive line, was named first team at his offensive tackle position. Thomas Ukert was named to the first team as the kicker. Ukert made 85 extra […]
Led by Redbank’s 5 Selections, District Nine Lands 11 Players on the 2023 Coaches-Select Class A All-State Football Team
January 4, 2024 | Phil Myers
Redbank Valley placed five individuals on the Coaches Class 1A All-State football squad. Four of those players were first team all-staters. They were Ashton Kahle at slot back, Mason Clouse at wide receiver, Hayden Rearick as long-snapper, and Brandon Ross at defensive tackle. But District Nine put four others on the all-state first team squad […]
District Nine’s Central Clarion Lands Two on the 2023 Sportswriters PA Class 2A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Phil Myers
Jase Ferguson and Braylon Beckwith earned spots on the sportswriters Class AA all-state squad. Ferguson quarterbacked the Wildcats to unbeaten regular season and Beckwith anchored a pretty good Central Clarion defense. Ferguson threw for 2,698 yards in 2023 and 46 touchdowns. He also ran for 868 yards and scored 10 TDs. The junior QB now […]
Seven RBV Bulldogs Make PA Sportswriters All-State Class 1A Team
December 29, 2023 | Phil Myers
Seven, count ‘em, seven Redbank Valley Bulldog football players made the 2023 PA Class 1A All-State sportswriters’ team. That is more than any other Class A team including Steelton-Highspire, who were the 1A state champions. Sophomore quarterback Braylon Wagner was one of four QBs chosen. When you look at the other three names and see […]
Matt Sieg Leads Fort Cherry To State Championship Berth, 33-23 over Redbank Valley
December 2, 2023 | Sykotyk
On a cool, damp night the trended towards fog late in the evening, the Fort Cherry Rangers overcame a 16-13 deficit heading into the fourth quarter to win, 33-23 over the Redbank Valley Bulldogs. Opening the game, Redbank Valley scored quickly on a 34 yard pass caught by Aashton Kahle. Though the PAT was not […]
PIAA Class 1A Semi-Final: A look at Redbank Valley
November 30, 2023 | Billy Splain
Redbank Valley (12-1) @ Fort Cherry (14-0) @ Farrell HS – 7:00 pm How they got here (click to see 1A Bracket) 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs cruised to a 44-0 win last week over Cambridge Springs. The 44-0 shutout was Redbank’s first of the year, although in 7 of their prior 12 games they’ve held […]
Redbank Moves on with Impressive 44-0 Win Over Cambridge Springs
November 25, 2023 | Phil Myers
The Redbank Valley Bulldogs advanced to the western Class 1A finals next week by beating the Cambridge Springs Blue Devils in convincing fashion on a calm and cold night at Meadville High School. The 44-0 shutout was Redbank’s first of the year, although in 7 of their prior 12 games they’ve held their opponent to […]
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