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July 2024
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Pittsburgh Central Catholic’s DE/DT Grady Papa
July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams
Grady Papa Pittsburgh Central Catholic Class of: 2025 Positions: DE/DT Jersey Number: 48 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @GradyPapa_11 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Tough gritty unproven kid, put on massive weight in the off-season, 1500lbs lifting guy. Extremely hungry. LET’S GET TO KNOW GRADY How long have you been playing […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central York/Monmouth commit Malachi Ramnath
July 7, 2024 | Billy Splain
Malachi Ramnath DE/TE Central York high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #23 HT/WT 6’3 228 16 sacks all state all eastern pa 5 division 1 offers defensive linemen award for my team Twitter @ramnath_malachi Committed to play for Monmouth Coach Yonchiuk says “Malachi is very fast and explosive. He gets in the backfield with power […]
Vann Kavals Commits to Akron
July 7, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
On Saturday defensive lineman and quarterback Vann Kavals committed to the University of Akron. Kavals was one of three QBs to throw for over 100+ yards, leading the team with 640 yards and 5 TDs. Kavals was a part of the defense that held teams to 19 points or less in five games. Kavals had […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Shamokin Area WR/DB/RB/K/LS/KR/PR Chase Pensyl
July 7, 2024 | contributor
Chase Pensyl Shamokin Area Class of 2025 Jersey: 8 WR/DB/RB/K/LS/KR/PR 5’9” 160Lbs Other sports: track and field/wrestling Awards won/earned: 1st team coaches select All-State (D-Ath) 1st team Writers Select All-State (DB) “X” @ChasePensyl From the coach”Chase is a football player – the ultimate compliment that a competitor can receive in this sport. Regardless of the […]
Brock Cornell Commits to Bucknell
July 7, 2024 | Mia Williams
On Saturday, Brock Cornell, a 6’0, 185-pound free safety from West Allegheny High School committed to Bucknell University. Cornell had over 1,800 rushing yards over three seasons with West Allegheny. During that time he also had 300 total tackles, six interceptions. and 34 touchdowns. He helped his team secure a winning record and a playoff […]
Irish Football in Pennsylvania is alive and well!
July 6, 2024 | Greg Ricupero
They play football in Ireland too, but it is a little different and they are playing it in Pennsylvania! The GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) promotes traditional Irish sports like hurling, camogie, rounders and Gaelic football to name a few. Like a lot of international sports it is also played in America. The Pittsburgh GAA competes […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Hempfield Black Knights Leo Breault-OT/NG
July 6, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Leo Breault Hempfield High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): OT/NG Jersey Number: 79 Ht: 6’5 – Wt: 285lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: McDaniel College Twitter: @LeoBreault79 ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Leo is an extremely hard worker who possess tremendous size at 6’5, 291lbs. He will anchor our […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Whitehall DB/WR Brandon Bird
July 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Brandon Bird Safety and Wide Receiver Whitehall Highschool Class Of 2025 Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’10 165 65 tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception Other sports Volleyball EPC Defensive player of the week Twitter @Brandon_Bird06 Coach says “Brandon practices and plays with incredible effort and developed into an excellent safety for us. He […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Abington LB William “Charlie” Thomson
July 6, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Charlie Thomson Abington High School Class of: 2025 Positions: LB Jersey Number: 32 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 210 Other Sports: Rugby Notable Achievement/ 3.9 GPA Twitter: @CharlieThom10 Coach says “ “William “”Charlie”” is also a multi-sport athlete whose rugby team is playing in the state championship. There are 4 Ghosts on the rugby team as […]
Roman Catholic DB Louis “Lou” Gaddy is headed to Stony Brook University
July 5, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Louis “Lou” Gaddy an 5-10 170lb CB at Roman Catholic on Friday afternoon decided to make his collegiate choice selecting Stony Brook University which is a member of the Division 1 FCS CAA conference. Lou held offers from other schools such as St. Francis and Duquesne while garnering interest from Army, Delaware and Lafayette. As […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Chad Martin-Mifflinburg Wildcats QB/MLB
July 5, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Chad Martin Mifflinburg Area High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB-MLB Jersey Number: 19 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention Quarterback(4 games played) Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Chad_Martin19 —————————————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Chad is a huge asset to our team on both […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Apollo-Ridge’s C/NT Ryan (Train) Lydon
July 5, 2024 | Mia Williams
Ryan (Train) Lydon Apollo-Ridge High School Class of: 2025 Positions: C/NT Jersey Number: 77 Ht: 5’ 8 – Wt: 307lbs Other Sports: Track and Field (Shotput/Discus) Notable Awards/Recognition: 2023 Allegheny Football Conference First Team Center and Second Team Defensive Tackle Twitter: @LydonTrain77 WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: True leader in every way. Comes to every workout, works […]
Neumann Goretti Senior Edge Rusher Daniel Adefolarin commits to Army
July 4, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Daniel Adefolarin an 6-3 245lb rising senior edge rusher for the Neumann Goretti Saints has decided to shut down his recruitment and pledge his commitment to Army. Army recently left their FBS Independent status to join the American Athletic Conference where they’ll play the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, South Florida and of […]
Peter Notaro Commits to Alabama
July 3, 2024 | Ethan Spozarski
On Wednesday, Peter Notaro, a five-star kicker from North Allegheny High School committed to the University of Alabama. Notaro made seven extra point attempts, made 23-of-24 field goal attempts and was a part of the back-to-back 6A WPIAL Championship winning Tigers teams. He also holds a five-star rating as a kicker, and four-star punter according […]
PIAA gets hearing date for Aliquippa 4A to 5A case
July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has set a date of July 16 for a hearing to determine whether the PIAA will receive a stay in the PIAA vs Aliquippa case. Early this year Aliquippa was placed into the 5A classification. They appealed and then took their case to court. In May a Beaver County judge blocked […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Roxborough High LB,DE,TE Zahmaar Brown
July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Zahmaar Brown LB,DE,TE Roxborough High Class Of 2025 Jersey #51 HT/WT 6’1 190 3 sacks , 1 fumble recovery touchdown, 1 tfl Other sports Baseball Twitter @zahmaar15 cOACH SAYS “Captain” Brown is a natural leader. He is one of the smartest defensive players I have ever coached. Brown is a 6’2″, 200lb outside linebacker that […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Schuylkill Haven’s Leyden Hertz
July 3, 2024 | Karlee Feger
Leyden Hertz Schuylkill Haven Area High School DB/WR #1 6’2 180lbs Other Sports: Basketball All County 1st Team, All Area 1st Team, All State 1st Team, All Eastern Honorable Mention, 2x Defensive Player of the Game Twitter: @LeydenHertz1 Coach says, “Long athletic DB/WR @ 6’2″ 180 lbs with 65″ wing span. Has great ball instincts […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know University Prep/Buffalo commit WR/LB Xair Stevenson
July 3, 2024 | Billy Splain
Xair Stevenson WR/LB University Prep Class Of 2025 Jersey #9 HT/WT 6’1 187 1st team all city Twitter @Xair7_stevenson COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO Offer Sheet: Temple, Akron, Toledo, Miami OH, Marshall, Bowling Green, Howard, RMU, Youngstown St, New Hampshire Coach says: Xair Stevenson is a big time player that makes big time plays. […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wallenpaupack LB/TE Xaiden Schock
July 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Xaiden Schock Linebacker, Tight End Wallenpaupack Class Of 2025 Jersey #36 HT/WT 6’1, 215 142 tackles last year Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field All league and all region Twitter @xaiden.schock Coach says “Incredible leader and athlete. 3 sport athlete (Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field) and was a state qualifier in wrestling. Leading tackler […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Cliff lineman Guner Hiller
July 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Guner Hiller OG/DT Cedar Cliff Class Of 2025 Jersey #52 HT/WT 6’3 300 first team all conference offensive line and defensive line Other sports Wrestling and track Twitter @GunerHiller52 Coach says “Guner Hiller was a critical piece of the offensive and defensive lines last season. Guner has been very committed in the off season and […]
Roman Catholic DB Julian Green chooses the Mecca of HBCU’s Howard University
July 2, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Julian Greene an 6-0 180lb senior CB for Roman Catholic Monday evening shut his recruitment down giving his commitment to MEAC defending champion Howard University. Howard is coming off a surprising season in which they won the MEAC title and came close to winning an HBCU national title before falling late to SWAC champion Florida […]
Sidwar stays close to home, commits to Rutgers
July 1, 2024 | Mike Livingston
One of the Philadelphia Catholic League’s best, La Salle College High School’s 6 ‘3 quarterback Gavin Sidwar has pledged his commitment to Rutgers University. The three star QB held 10 notable division one offers, with Virginia Tech and Maryland also being seen as favorites for rising junior. As a sophomore with the Explorers, Sidwar passed […]
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 […]
St Joes Prep DL Maxwell Roy pledges commitment to Ohio State
July 1, 2024 | Anthony Franklin
Maxwell Roy a dominating 6-3 290lb defensive tackle for 2x defending PIAA 6A state champion St Joes Prep announced Monday evening his intentions to commit to Big Ten powerhouse program Ohio State University. At Ohio State he will join fellow SJP Hawk RB Isaiah West also a 2025 recruit who also recently pledged to the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Cornell Raiders Mikey Keyes-WR/OLB/S
July 1, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Mikey Keyes Cornell High School Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/OLB/S Jersey Number: 17 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All Conference, 2x Academic 1st Team Offer Sheet: Waynesburg University Twitter: @MikeyKeyes7 ——————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Tremendous size and great ball skills. Runs great routes and […]
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