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August 2023

 

Pennsylvania Rallies to Win Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic

August 6, 2023  |  

Bradford – Pennsylvania rallied from a 21-12 third-quarter deficit to defeat New York on the 50th anniversary of the Big 30 all-star game.  The Keystone State scored two touchdowns in the final 23 seconds of the third quarter to gain the lead for the first time in the contest – a lead they would not relinquish […]

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District Nine Holds Media at St. Marys High School

August 2, 2023  |  

District Nine held their Media Day Tuesday August 1st at the St. Marys High School.  Over 80 athletes from 22 different schools plus their coaches attended the event.  A full buffet breakfast was served before the teams met with the 15 or so media outlets. Players and coaches alike are anxious to start practicing and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dubois Beavers Offensive-Defensive Lineman Zack Gallagher

August 2, 2023  |  

Zack Gallagher Dubois Beavers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 66 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 250lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Zacharygallag18 __________________________ Words from the Head Coach: “Zachary will be a 4-year starter for us. We are looking for him to be the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Keystone Panther’s DL/OL Brock Champluvier

July 29, 2023  |  

Player Name: Brock Champluvier School: Keystone Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): DL/OL Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6.3 – Wt: 350lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2x First Team All Conference at DL Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Brockchamp06 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “At 6’3″ 330lbs, Brock is a […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Redbank Valley’s RB-DE Brandon Ross

July 26, 2023  |  

Brandon Ross Redbank Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/DE Jersey Number: 26 Ht: 6″1 – Wt: 230lbs Notable Awards/Recognition(s): N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: N/A _______________ Words from the Coach: “Brandon is a four-year starter for us who is returning for his Senior season. A first team All-District 9 player in […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Clearfield Bison FB-LB Carter Chamberlain

July 22, 2023  |  

Carter Chamberlain Clearfield Bison Class Of: 2024 Position(s): FB/LB Jersey Number: 45 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: PA All Academic First Team, Team Captain 2x Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @CJChamby340 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Carter is our starting LB and FB. We will be […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brookville Qb, Mlb, S Charlie Krug

July 16, 2023  |  

Charlie Krug Qb, Mlb, S Brookville Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 193 2093 passing yards and 23 touchdowns Other sports Basketball and Track All conference, Freshman and Sophomore of the year (team) Twitter @charliekrug01 Coach Bowley says “Charlie is going to be a Senior Quarterback, coming back off of a Junior season […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Otto Eldred lineman Braxton Caldwell

July 13, 2023  |  

Braxton Caldwell Defensive end/Left tackle/ATH Otto Eldred  Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT6-5 185 57 tckls 7.5 Scks 14 TFLs Other sports Basketball D9 All star, best linemen for school https://www.hudl.com/v/2JpJN0 Twitter @BraxtonCaldwe78 Coach Cook says “Switched from wide receiver to left tackle last season to help the team. Played fantastic at his new position. […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Port Allegany lineman Carson Neely

July 12, 2023  |  

Carson Neely Defensive and Offensive line Port Allegany Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 250 Other sports Wrestling Jim Kelly Lineman of the year, Big 30 all star. Twitter @carsonneely7 Justin Bienkowski says “Carson has shown to be the anchor in the middle of both of our Off and Def lines. He moved from […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Brookville Raider’s Offensive Lineman Jacob Clinger

July 9, 2023  |  

Jacob Clinger Brookville Raiders Class Of: 2025 Position(s): Right/Left Tackle Jersey Number: 71 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 295lbs Other Sports: Wrestling and Basketball. Notable Awards or Recognitions: Jr. High Lineman of the Year Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @JacobClinger _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Jacob is going to be a Junior Offensive and […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway RB/DB Jendy Cuello

July 8, 2023  |  

Jendy Cuello Running back, strong safety Brockway Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’9, 170 1,400 rush yards, 14 tds Other sports Baseball Twitter @jendy_cuello Coach Heigel says “1k pound club member. 1k yard rusher. Team Leader”. LET’S GET TO KNOW JENDY Why do you play football? I play football because it is what allowed […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Clarion Wildcat’s (SS/RB)-Brady Quinn

July 6, 2023  |  

Player Name: Brady Quinn School: Central Clarion Wildcats Class Of: 2024 Position(s): SS/RB Jersey Number: 28 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Central Clarion Sophomore of the Year Junior of the Year Team Captain National Honors Society Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @BradQuinn28 _______________________ Words from the […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Keystone Panther’s (OG/DT/K)-Joshua Beal

July 5, 2023  |  

Player Name: Joshua Beal School: Keystone Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OG/DT/K Jersey Number: 50 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference Offensive Line State Champion(PA State Clay Target Tournament) Jim Kelly WDL Sports Network All District 9 First Team Offense/O-line Jim Kelly WDL Sports […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB/SS Jase Ferguson

July 3, 2023  |  

Jase Ferguson QB and SS Central Clarion Wildcats Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6”0 190lbs Other sports Basketball Freshman year – Honorable mention QB Sophomore year – First team all conference QB Large School league offensive MVP First Team All State – Offensive Athlete Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach Eggleton says “Jase had a fantastic sophomore […]

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Pitt Football Players Volunteer to Help at Brockway’s Football Camp

July 2, 2023  |  

Eight University of Pittsburgh Panther football players voluntarily travelled the two hour distance to Brockway’s camp on Saturday to give their time in teaching and advising the Brockway Rover Middle School and High School players and coaching staff.  The event lasted from 9:30 until 2:00 at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway.  It was a once […]

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South escapes North 44-34 in the Varischetti All Star Game

July 1, 2023  |  

Yesterday I made the 4-hour plus drive to watch the Annual Varischetti All-Star Game. This is my third time doing this. The game was played in Brockway, Pennsylvania. The crowd was of a decent size for an All-Star game, and at times they got loud and often excitable. Overall, the play was clean and very […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Redbank Valle (WR/CB/S)-Mason Clouse

July 1, 2023  |  

Mason Clouse Redbank Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/CB/S Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All Region 2 at CB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @clouse_mason1 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Mason is the most underrated player on our […]

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South knocks off North in 8th Frank Varischetti All-Star Game (highlight reel included)

July 1, 2023  |  

Watchthe entire game here Brockway – The South Squad earned a 44-34 victory in the 8th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game. Starting quickly, the South jumped to a 21-0 lead with just over eight to play in the second quarter. Punxsutawney’s Zeke Bennett scored on a 7-yard run on the game’s opening possession – Bennett […]

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The 8th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game Slated for This Friday in Brockway: WATCH LIVE!!

June 30, 2023  |  

JOIN BILLY SPLAIN AND PROTIME AS THEY BRING YOU ALL THE ACTION!   The 8th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star football game will be played at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway on Friday, June 30. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The North and South teams are comprised of members of the Class of 2023 who played […]

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2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Karns City RB/LB Luke Cramer

June 23, 2023  |  

Luke Cramer Linebacker/Running Back Karns City Class Of 2024 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’2” 230lbs Bench: 405 lbs Other sports Basketball, Track and Field PFN All academic sliver team Twitter @Luke__Cramer As a running back, Luke has the size and strength to break a few tackles. He’s a downhill runner that doesn’t pretend to be a […]

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Football Matters 7 v 7 Richland Tournament

June 20, 2023  |  

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) […]

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2023 CPFCA Lezzer Lumber Classic Hype Video

June 12, 2023  |  

GAME STORY, FULL GAME VIDEO AND GALLERY

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South ends five game losing streak in 2023 Lezzer Lumber Classic (gallery/game link)

June 12, 2023  |  

Tyrone – The South scored 45 points and cruised to a 45-20 win over the North at the 38th Lezzer Lumber All-Star Classic. gallery and full game video below Southern Huntingdon’s Nate Myers threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns to lead the South to victory – Bishop Guilfoyle’s Dominic Yanoshak caught four passes for […]

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