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July 2024
District Six’s Top Returning WRs In 2024
July 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis
District six is returning multiple receivers who have gotten division one looks and offers. This group is extremely talented and put up very good numbers last season. Let’s take a look at the district six’s top returning wide receivers in 2024. -Jasper Shepps, Juniata (2026) •19.4 Yards Per Catch, 98.5 Receiving Yards Per Game •1,379 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cambria Heights TE/DL Garrett Jasper
July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Garrett Jasper Tight end, Defensive tackle, defensive end Cambria Heights High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #87 HT/WT 6”1 230 Tied first for most tackles for loss in the state as a junior defensive tackle. Other sports Baseball and Basketball All-Renda First team, Indiana All-Gazette, Altoona Mirror first team, First team Tribune Democrat, First team […]
On the GEFA Trail—A Pair of All-Star Games, GEFA and The Dream Game!
July 22, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 14. We were planning on going to our 20th and final Spring/Summer football game this weekend, but by some luck we ended up with a 21st. This was easily the most football games we have ever attended during the spring and summer months. And although 21 is only a small percentage of the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Riverside Vikings TE/LB-Richie Kostoff
July 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Richie Kostoff Riverside High School, Taylor, PA Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/ILB Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Football – All League, All Conference, All Regional Basketball – All Defensive Team Offer Sheet: Bucknell Twitter: @Richkos_ ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Richie is poised […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Allegheny Rb/Slot/Wr/Db Cameron Epps
July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Cameron Epps Rb/Slot/Wr/Db South Allegheny High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’6 150 Offensive stats- 1,269 Rushing Yards , 200 Receiving Yards,14 ypc, 14 Touchdowns, Defensive Stats -59 Solo tackles,1 Pick,2 FF,1Fumble recovery All purpose-1,755 All purpose Yards Other sports Basketball,track Section titles.All state.All conference. Offers: West Liberty Twitter @Camepps_7 Coach Says: “Cam […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South WR/DB Xzavier Pusateri
July 22, 2024 | Billy Splain
Xzavier Pusateri Wide receiver Cornerback East Stroudsburg South Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’2 175 Other sports you play Track basketball Have you won any awards? All conference player of the week Twitter @Zay_pusateri9 Coach says “Xzavier has been a three year starter and is determined to show his talent for his senior season. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Northern Bedford WR/DB Aiden Pittman
July 21, 2024 | contributor
Aidan Pittman Northern Bedford 2025 Jersey #24 WR/DB 6,1/160 Other sports- Wrestling/Track Bedford Gazette All-Star and Co-Special Teams Player of the Year and PFN All-State 1st Team KR-PR @25apittman The coach says “Aidan has always had talent but last year he changed his mindset for the better and really came into his own. He has […]
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 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Oil City Lineman Tanner Kightlinger
July 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tanner Kightlinger Offensive and defensive tackle Oil city Class Of 2025 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6-1 325 First team offense Twitter @TKightlinger25 LET’S GET TO KNOW TANNER Why do you play football? I enjoy to hit people and it’s always been what I love Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Trent Williams because he […]
Abington HS names Bruce Fleming II its new Head Coach
July 20, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Abington High out of District 1 has named Bruce Fleming Jr its new football head coach. Bruce is no stranger to District 1 as he is the former Wissahickon High head coach where he lead their program for 3 seasons (2019-2021). Most recently Bruce served as the assistant coach and defensive coordinator for Chestnut Hill […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest WR/DB Jack Waranavage
July 20, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jack Waranavage WR, Safety, PR, Long Snapper, Holder Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 6’0/185 Other sports basketball, track and field 1st Team All County WR 2x 1st Team All County PR 2nd Team L-L League WR Twitter @JackWar_4 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Danville Ironmen QB-Madden Patrick
July 20, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Madden Patrick Danville HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 13 GPA: 4.0 Ht: 6′.5 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: WNEP Dream Team QB First Team All State QB First Team Eastern Pa QB First Team All Conference QB 2x All Area First Team QB Twitter: @MaddenPatrick13 ———————————– WORDS […]
Scranton Lions 90th Annual Dream goes to the County squad, 35-28
July 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Last year’s Dream Game was an overtime thriller with the County getting the field goal in OT to win 23-20. With this year’s contest, both teams were stacked with standouts from all of the Lackawanna Conference teams. The City squad looked like they had the offensive firepower to finally turn the tables on the County […]
90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game — PHOTO GALLERY
July 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
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Clancy Orie Commits to Navy
July 19, 2024 | Brett Gombita
Clancy Orie, a defensive end for Bethel Park High School, has committed to the United States Naval Academy. Orie announced the commitment early Friday afternoon on his Twitter/X account. During his senior season, Orie made the Pennsylvania 5A All-State team. His 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and 18 QB hits helped Bethel Park secure a playoff […]
District One’s Top Returning Players 2024 Edition- K
July 19, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2024 Football season is fast approaching. Heading into the new season I wanted to break down some of the top returning talent in District 1. As you can see from the link, the district comprises 70 different teams. I constructed a list of Players and stats from this past season. The top 10 players […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Glendale’s LB/OL Landen McGarvey
July 19, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Landen McGarvey LB/OL Glendale High School Class of 2025 Jersey #52 HT/WT: 6’1″, 220 lbs 114 Total Tackles, 16 Sacks, 19 Tackles For Loss (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Dave Trexler said, “Landon is a legit prospect that has been a key player the last 3 years. Landon has the size, […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Springfield-Delco Cougars Ryan Benjamin-C/LS/OLB
July 19, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Benjamin Springfield High School Class of: 2025 Position(s): C/LS/OLB Jersey Number: #65 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 200lbs Notable Awards and Recognitions: All Central HM Center, All Central 2nd Team Center Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @ryanbenjamin30 ——————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Ryan is a captain and a three year starter at […]
County Wins 90th Annual Dream Game Over City 35-28 (video highlights)
July 19, 2024 | Jake Mills
County won the 90th Annual Dream Game 35-28 over City. The City team was made up of players from schools such as Dunmore, Scranton and Lackawanna Trail. County comprised of players from schools such as Riverside, Mid Valley and Honesdale. Jordan Chmielewski (Mid Valley) had 2 touchdowns and an interception late in the 4th quarter […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York LB Micah Bowers
July 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
Micah Bowers MLB Central York High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’9 185 Junior season 102 tkls, 16tfl, 3ff, 1td and 4 sacks 1st team all county linebacker. Game time PA All star. Twitter @Micah_b21 Coach says “Micah Bowers was a 1st Team Division 1 Linebacker in the York/Adams League in 2023. He […]
PIAA request for emergency stay denied
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Per Bob Greenburg: The Commonwealth Court denied the PIAA request for an emergency stay, essentially keeping Aliquippa in 4A for this season. From Judge McCullough opinion: “However, PIAA does not enjoy unbridled authority of regulating high school athletics. Rather, this Court bears the obligation to intervene if the PIAA action complained of “is fraudulent, an […]
District One’s Top Returning Players 2024 Edition- DL
July 18, 2024 | Michael Pietrangelo
The 2024 Football season is fast approaching. Heading into the new season I wanted to break down some of the top returning talent in District 1. As you can see from the link, the district comprises 70 different teams. I constructed a list of Players and stats from this past season. The top 10 players […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall lineman Alex Magarin
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Magarin LT and DT Whitehall Class Of 2025 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’0 250 only allowed one sack this past year Most Improved Offensive player Twitter @alexmagarin72 Coach says: “Alex was very consistent last year and improved every week. He has had an excellent off-season and we expect him to help on both sides this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor QB/DB Amin Lieb
July 18, 2024 | Billy Splain
Amin Lieb Quarterback/Free Safety Penns Manor Class Of 2025 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’0/ 185 Other sports Basketball, Baseball All Gazette Football, All State Free Safety Coach says: “Amin is following in the tradition of his two older brothers of being one of Penns Manors top athletes. Amin was name to 2nd Team All State as […]
District Five’s Top Returning RB’s In 2024
July 18, 2024 | Baron Dionis
District five is returning a strong group of running backs in 2024. There are eight returning backs and all of them rushed for over 400 yards in 2023. Let’s take a look at district five’s top returning running backs in 2024. -Luke Hostetler, Windber (2025) *Played 4 Games* •12.6 Yards Per Carry, 211 Rushing Yards […]
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