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July 2024
Harrisburg lineman Kevin Brown staying home, will play for the Nittany Lions
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Harrisburg class of 2026 lineman Kevin Brown has been one of the most sought after linemen in PA since, oh, probably another big time lineman who played for the Cougars. That was a beast named Micah Parsons. Brown though, is an offensive lineman and that 6’5 270 pound frame caught the attention of PSU offensive […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas QB Brady Zapoticky
July 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Brady Zapoticky QB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0″ / 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter/X: @BradyZapoticky Coach says “2023 season: 124/235 2,041 yds. 8.89/att. 127.56/game. 26 TD’s. 7 INT’s. Sat out the second half of 6 games. NPF All District 2 First Team. Times Leader 1st Team. Citizens Voice All Star”. LET’S GET […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverview TE/DE Alex Schultheis
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Schultheis Tight end/ Defensive end/ punter Riverview high school Class Of 2025 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’5/210 Junior year 16 catches-392 yards 7 touchdowns Other sports Basketball/track 2nd team all conference sophomore & junior year Twitter @Aschultheis8 Coach says: “6’5 Game Changer. Transitioned from wide receiver to Tight End, gaining 30 pounds, when we switched […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilson West Lawn QB/DB Madyx Gruber
July 27, 2024 | Billy Splain
Madyx Gruber QB, WR, CB Wilson West Lawn Class Of 2025 Jersey #14 HT/WT 5’11/ 165 L-L section 1 all star Other sports Basketball Berks county championship in basketball Twitter @madyx_gruber Coach says “very versatile and athletic; good cover corner; returns kicks and punts; very good wideout but may see some time at QB this […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Shamokin DL/RB Kaleb Kimmel
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Kaleb Kimmel Defensive line, running back, Hback West Shamokin High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #3 HT/WT5’8 , 220 https://www.instagram.com/kalebkimmel3?igsh=dnpyYXdyNG1sazNn&utm_source=qr Coach Says: “Kaleb has put in a tremendous off-season in the weight room. He has been a leader and has worked hard to set himself up for his senior year. Kaleb will play mutlitple […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Claysburg-Kimmel RB/LB Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III
July 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
Mark Anthony “Peanut” Lattieri III RB/LB Claysburg-Kimmel Class Of 2025 Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’8″ / 175 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @marklattieri24 Coach says “Mark has really embraced offseason work since I became head coach at Claysburg. He works extremely hard, invests time in workouts and understands what he needs to do. He brings a personality […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Cornell’s CB/WR/DB Isaiah “Zae” Dawson
July 26, 2024 | Mia Williams
Isaiah “Zae” Dawson Cornell High School; Attends Nazareth Prep Class of: 2026 Positions: CB/WR/DB Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 150lbs Other Sports: Bowling & Track Twitter: @ZaeDawson11_ WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Returning from three major surgeries and because of his resilience he will possibly be a starter as a junior. Either at WR or […]
Great PA Teams: New Castle 1932
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
NEW CASTLE 1932 When the 1932 scholastic football season came to a close, veteran WPIAL football observers considered the unbeaten, untied New Castle juggernaut the finest team the vast league had yet seen. The newly-named Red Hurricane ran roughshod over eleven opponents, including perennial Pennsylvania power Altoona, and two of the toughest teams in […]
WPIAL announces football title game dates/locations
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
The WPIAL has announced it’s fall Championship dates. The title games for football will be held as follows: Football November 16 – Norwin HS (North Huntingdon, Pa.) – Class 4A/6A November 22 – Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pa.) – Class 1A/2A/3A/5A
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 Manheim Central lineman Tyler Groff
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
Tyler Groff OL & DT Manheim Central Class Of 2025 Jersey #70 HT/WT 6’0 240 Other sports Wrestling and track & field 2 year starter on the offensive line, 23 career starts, was a 2022 honorable mention selection. Named the L-L Quarterback Club section 2 lineman of the week twice for weeks 1 and 6 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Juniata Valley’s OL/DL Sam Parks
July 25, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Sam Parks OL/DL Class of 2025 Juniata Valley High School Jersey #60 HT/WT: 6’2”, 250 lbs 23 Total Tackles, 1 Sack (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball (Williamsburg) Head Coach Bill Musser said, “Sam has been a man stay on the offensive and defensive lines since 10th grade. He has really embraced the leadership […]
Long time Allderdice coach Jerry Haslett has passed away
July 25, 2024 | Billy Splain
The Allderdice school and sports community is mourning the loss of long time coach and Athletic Director Jerry Haslett. Haslett won 3 City League titles with the Dragons, his first coming in 2017. Jerry, who passed away Wednesday, was 59 years old. Our hearts and prayers are with the Dragon community.
Good news? NCAA set to increase scholarship allotments for colleges
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
It’s one of the top complaints we hear in the recruiting world: “There’s no room for high school kids with the portal movement going on”. Well that may change. According to Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports the NCAA is set to release new limits for teams. “During a meeting Tuesday, power conference commissioners finalized new […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penns Manor lineman Alex Polenik
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Alex Polenik OG/DE Penns Manor High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #60 HT/WT 6’2” 250lb. 4th on the team for tackles last year Other sports Track & field and basketball State Champion in the Discus, 5x District 6 Champion (Track & Field), All-PA Track & Field Team, All-Renda Lineman of the Year, 3x Letterman in […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Penncrest lineman Ben Kauffman
July 24, 2024 | Billy Splain
Ben Kauffman DT/DE, OT, C, LS Penncrest High School Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’3″/220 Other sports Lacrosse 2nd Team DL PA District 1 Class 5A All-Central League Twitter @BkNeb7 Coach says “Ben is an outstanding all around football player who leads by example on our line on both sides of the ball. Through […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Forest Hills’ QB Nate Cornell
July 24, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Nate Cornell QB Forest Hills High School Class of 2025 Jersey #13 HT/WT: 6’3″, 210 lbs 1,850 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Touchdowns (2023 Season) Other Sports: Baseball & Basketball Head Coach Justin Myers said, “Nate will be a 3 year starter at QB. He is the ultimate leader of this team. He has a strong arm […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Kiski Area C, LS, DT Cameron Murphy
July 23, 2024 | contributor
Cameron Murphy Kiski Area 2025 Jersey #56 C, LS, DT Height and weight 6’2” 270lbs Other sports: track and field (discus and shot put) Awards won/earned: 1st team all-conference center, special teams MVP, Triblive all-star, 2x National Top 40 long snapper invitee Twiiter info: @cammurphy56 Coach says “Entering his third year a starter, 1st Team […]
Allegheny College Invests To Create A Premier NCAA Division III Athletic Center
July 23, 2024 | Ed Weaver
Allegheny College has committed to upgrading and updating the Robertson Athletic Complex facilities by 2025, aiming to create a premier athletic center in NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cedar Crest QB Jackson Custer
July 23, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jackson Custer QB Cedar Crest High School Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’0” 185 Other sports Basketball and Baseball Twitter @JacksonCuster8 Coach says “Jackson Custer is our returning starter at quarterback. He was an honorable mention Lancaster-Lebanon Section I All Star last year where he was responsible for 15 TD’s through […]
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 […]
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