District 9

August 2024

District Nine Conference Preview – Region 3

August 20, 2024 | Phil Myers

Bucktail – New coach Kevin Ransom is looking to build upon Bucktail’s 5-5 record last year. He says building a foundation is important. With 4 offensive linemen back plus Brody Pentz at QB, the 2024 season is bright. Pentz rushed for over 1,300 yards last year and is a super athlete. Rushing and passing for […]

2024 District Nine Conference Preview – Region 2

August 15, 2024 | Phil Myers

Brockway – The Rovers have a team to challenge St. Marys for the 3A crown this year. Coach Jake Heigel brings back 7 offensive and 7 defensive starters from a year ago. The strength of the ’24 version of Rover football will be at wide receiver and in the trenches. Leading a speedy and very […]

District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1

August 12, 2024 | Phil Myers

Bradford – The Owls broke a 3-year losing streak in 2023 by winning 4 games. They have 50 players going into camp, so the numbers are good. Coach Jeff Puglio says it is a matter of getting the right kids and they are getting there. They had a few kids step up and contribute last […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sheffield lineman Andrew Kyler

August 9, 2024 | Billy Splain

Andrew Kyler Right guard and Defensive Tackle Sheffield Class Of 2025 Jersey #73 HT/WT 5,11 230 Other sports Basketball and Track Division 9 Region 3 all star offensive lineman for the 2023 season Coach says “Leader, underclassmen look up to him. He’s respected in the school. A very coachable kid”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ANDREW […]

New York Ends Big 30 Drought With 39-18 Win Over Pennsylvania

August 4, 2024 | Shane Lux

Bradford – New York won their first Big 30 All-Star Football Game since 2015 with a convincing 39-18 victory over Pennsylvania. Following a streak of six losses, one tie, and a game lost due to COVID-19, New York controlled play from the outset and scored their first victory in the Big 30 game since a […]

2024 District Nine Media Day Huge Success

August 2, 2024 | Phil Myers

The 2024 District Nine football media day was largely successful due to all teams playing in the league participated and 14 media outlets were represented. There were approximately 150 players, coaches, media personnel, and organizers present at the St. Marys Middle School. The event began at 9:00 A.M. with some introductory remarks, followed by a […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Brockway Area lineman Ben Yale

July 29, 2024 | Billy Splain

Ben Yale OL/DL Brockway Area HS Class Of 2026 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6 ft 270 lbs 60 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season Other sports Baseball and basketball Tri-county first team DL, all conference first team DL Twitter @BenjaminYale2 Coach says: “Ben is an old school Oline/Dline player who has exceptional weight room strength and […]

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 […]

39TH ANNUAL CPFCA LEZZER LUMBER CLASSIC LIVESTREAM LINK

June 16, 2024 | Billy Splain

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