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Head coaching job: Williamsport
January 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Williamsport Area School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the entire interscholastic football program (grades 7–12). The successful candidate will provide discipline, commitment, structure, and organization for all levels of the program. This […]
Coaching job: Wilson Area
January 21, 2026 | Billy Splain
Football Assistant Coach position available for 2026-2027 season. Interested candidates should include the following items : Letter of Interest Resume Extra-Curricular Application Professional References Required Clearances/Forms: Act 151 (Child Abuse) Clearance Act 34 (PA State Police) Clearance Act 114 (Federal Fingerprint) Clearance Act 24 (Arrest and Conviction Report and Certification) Form Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse […]
Circle W Sports’ Showcase Platform Partners with College Prospector to Enhance Student-Athlete Recruiting Experience
January 19, 2026 | Ed Weaver
Circle W Sports today announced a new partnership between its Showcase Platform and College Prospector, uniting two trusted sports media and recruiting resources to create a more streamlined, effective connection between student-athletes and college programs.
Tyrone legendary coach John Franco retires
January 17, 2026 | PFN Staff
Tyrone football coach John Franco, who led the Golden Eagles to a state championship in 1999 and guided the Golden Eagles through two of the most successful periods in program history, has decided to retire.
A Tradition of Excellence: State College’s Football Family
January 15, 2026 | Noah Radio
There are few more consistently successful football programs in Pennsylvania than State College, but there are even fewer that are more familial. Every member of the program, from senior captains to middle school managers, is a valued piece of the football family. That inclusive mindset stems from Varsity Head Coach Matt Lintal. Throughout his 11 […]
Cumberland Valley to host title games for next four years
January 14, 2026 | Billy Splain
The PIAA has chosen their fall sports sites for the next four years and among them the state championship sites for the high school football seasons through 2030. After four successful years at Cumberland Valley the title games will return. The staff at PA football news continue to praise the efforts of the Cumberland Valley […]
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep 27: Portal Chaos, Staff Changes and the CFP Semis
January 8, 2026 | Billy Splain
The craziness of the portal has arrived in full force in Happy Valley. Forty players out more than 20 in, Frank, Mike and Andrew dive headfirst into the chaos. Who is going and why are they going? Is it “disrespect,” money, playing time, a James Franklin reunion? The guys try to peel away at the […]
Last show of 2025: Have fun Dr. Lombardi, Good luck Mark Byers & welcome back to a long thought lost championship ring! SCA Tiger gets his ring back, an AMAZING story!
December 31, 2025 | Billy Splain
Thanks for tuning in all year. Today we say goodbye to 2026, so long to an old friend, (Dr. Lombardi) and hello to a new PIAA Executive Director. Then we say welcome back to a championship ring that was thought long lost. An amazing story!
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 6A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 31, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 6A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) […]
HS of the Future Stud WR Jameer Brown Makes History earning PFN Coaches Select All-State Team
December 31, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Jameer Brown a 6-1 175lb senior WR at the High School of the Future made history breaking the school single season receiving record as well as becoming the first Firebird to be named all-state. Jameer finished the 2025 season with 52 receptions and 1000 yards to go with 12 touchdowns and earned 2nd team honors […]
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 4A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 31, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 2A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) […]
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 2A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 31, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 2A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) […]
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 5A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 5A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) […]
Belmont Charter lands first All-State Football Honorees in Program History
December 30, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
After an historic 2025 season in which Belmont Charter won a school record 10 games finishing the season 10-2 the Tigers won the Public League Liberty Division crown, they now can also claim to having their first two football players named to the PFN Coaches Select All-State team. Senior LT/DT Mason Billingsley-Walker was named to […]
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 3A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 3A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) […]
The 2025 PFN COACHES SELECT CLASS 1A ALL-STATE TEAM
December 30, 2025 | Billy Splain
PAFootballnews.com is PROUD to present the 2025 Class 1A Coaches Select All-State team!! A BIG SHOUT OUT to the 321 coaches (a record!) that nominated players and voted this year!! (all players selected were nominated and voted on by the head football coaches. Coaches supplied film and stats for nominations. PFN compiled the results) Pre-order […]
Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: 2025 Season Review—The Epiblog
December 29, 2025 | Guy Smith
We started the blog in 2021 as PA Football News redshirt freshmen. Five years later, we graduate as fifth-year seniors. Senior citizens, that is. After being shut out of most 2020 games due to COVID, with games being canceled or played without spectators, when the 2021 season was about to begin Guy emailed Billy Splain […]
Rapid Reaction: Penn State Knocks off Clemson in Pinstripe Bowl, Now what is Next
December 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Nittany Lions defeat Clemson 22-10 a cold Pinstripe Bowl. Dani Dennis-Sutton shows what leadership and character is in this era of college football. Ethan Grunkemeyer continues to show he is a quality major college football quarterback. The youth was on display and gives a glimpse at what is possible for the Lions in the […]
Multiple Cahillites Named To 5A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Nicholas Mastripolito
The Cahillites Cap Off A Successful 2025 Campaign With Plethora of All-State Players The Roman Catholic Cahillites dominated the 2025 football season, taking home the 5A State Championship title over Bishop McDevitt. Pennsylvania football writers came together to craft the 5A All-State team. The Cahillites had a stellar performance on the All-State list, landing 5 […]
Lucarelli & Stevens Represent Oil City on 4A All-State Team – Meadville’s Phillips Also Selected
December 24, 2025 | Shane Lux
Meadville Bulldogs Tymir Phillips Senior 6’2 170 lbs Athlete Collected over 1,200 yards of total offense, rushing for 610 yards on 78 carries with nine scores, while also catching 24 passes for 613 yards and nine touchdowns in ten games. Also returned three kickoffs for touchdowns. Oil City Oilers Noah Lucarelli Senior 6’3 237 lbs […]
Farrell’s Johnson Named 2A Player of the Year – Six Teammates Join Along Feliciano on All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Shane Lux
Farrell’s Juelz Johnson was named AA player of the year, along with being named an all-state running back. He rushed for 2,213 yards and 34 touchdowns in 14 games. While adding 22 receptions for 332 yards, four touchdowns, and also returned two punts, a kickoff, and an interception for a score. Johnson is committed to […]
Naniewicz named to PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Lakeland Senior QB David Naniewicz has been named to the PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State under the “Athlete” designation, and with good reason: he’s a great athlete. The 6-3 215lb signal-caller led a Lakeland resurgence which saw the return of the Chiefs that we all knew was coming. Lakeland went 11-2 on the season and […]
Select 2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 6A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Gavin Sidwar, La Salle College HS Coach of the Year: Brett Gordon, La Salle College HS OFFENSE Quarterback Gavin Sidwar, La Salle College HS – 6-3, 190 senior Brooklyn Nace, Central York – 6-2, 195 senior Antonio Fontanez, Liberty – 6-1, 180 senior […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 4A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Sean Steckert, Southern Lehigh Coach of the Year: Phil Sams, Southern Lehigh OFFENSE Quarterback Colton Sams, Southern Lehigh – 6-1, 172 junior Torin Evans, Susquehanna Township – 6-0, 175 senior Jonah Williamson, Trinity – 6-2, 210 senior Marquis Council Jr., Aliquippa – 6-2, […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
2025 CLASS 2A ALL-STATE TEAM Player of the Year: Juelz Johnson, Farrell Coach of the Year: Jim Roth, Southern Columbia OFFENSE Quarterback Brady Shomper, Williams Valley – 5-11, 180 senior Jacob Regan, Richland – 5-10, 165 sophomore Aaron Pegues, Farrell – 6-1, 175 junior Dante Carr, Minersville – 6-4, 225 senior Yeboa […]
Hickory’s Lewis, Morrison Earn 3A All-State Along with Sharon’s White
December 23, 2025 | Shane Lux
Hickory Hornets Luke Lewis Senior OL – 6’2 310 lbs Led the Hornets’ offensive line that rushed for nearly 2,800 yards, a two-time District 10 champion. Kelvin Morrison Junior RB – 5’11 185 lbs Rushed for 1,640 yards, 19 touchdowns, caught ten passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. Returned an interception and a punt […]
District 10 Six Players Selected 1A All-State – Greenville’s Menold Co-Coach of the Year
December 23, 2025 | Shane Lux
Greenville Trojans Mike Menold Was named Co-Coach of the Year along with Clairton’s Wayne Wade after leading Greenville to the state semifinals and their first District 10 title since 1999. Rudy Gentile Senior RB – 5’7 155 lbs Rushed for 1,441 yards and 24 touchdowns, caught seven passes for 65 yards. Justin Schell Junior WR […]
Abington Heights’ Gavin Anders, Pittston Area’s Lucas LoPresto named to PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 Class 5A standout Wide Receivers Gavin Anders and Lucas LoPresto were named to the PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team. Anders, a 6-1 185 lb senior, had 74 receptions for 1,158 yards and 9 TD’s as the Comets went 9-3 and again advanced to the District 2 title game. Gavin seemed to always […]
2025 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Player of the Year: Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic Coach of the Year: Rick Prete, Roman Catholic OFFENSE Quarterback Semaj Beals, Roman Catholic – 6-1, 180 senior Nolan DiLucia, Peters Township – 6-2, 220 senior Aaron Strader, Pine-Richland – 6-0, 170 junior Trey Wingard, DuBois – 6-2, 220 senior Running Back Leo Brown, Exeter – 5-10, […]
Berwick’s Wilkerson, Gordner and Scranton Prep’s McPartland named to PA Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 landed 3 standout players on the PA Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State team. Berwick had 2 honorees with RB Ty’Meere Wilkerson and OL Matt Gordner, and QB Will McPartland made the squad for District 2 champion Scranton Prep. The Bulldogs are back! Berwick went 11-1 on the year and a big reason for […]
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