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August 2023

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Unionville LB/TE Matt D’Amico

August 19, 2023 | Billy Splain

Matt D’Amico Outside linebacker/ tight end Unionville High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’11/205 Other sports Baseball Twitter @Mattdamico26 Coach Murphy says “Matt never stops working. Two year starter for us coming off his second knee injury and all he does is grind to make himself and the team better”. LET’S GET TO […]

2023 Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: BLUE Division-Small School

August 19, 2023 | Daniel Reed

2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *BLUE DIVISION* With the 2022 season officially in the past, we begin the 2023 football season with some team previews starting with the Schuylkill-Colonial League BLUE Division. Let’s start things off with the defending Class 1A District XI Champions Tri-Valley Bulldogs who are guided by head coach Jeff Sampson. Tri-Valley […]

Malvern knocks off Western Reserve

August 19, 2023 | Shane Lux

Berlin-Center – Jared Witherow accounted for four total touchdowns as Malvern upended Western Reserve 26-7 Friday night in Berlin Center. Malvern scored on their opening possession of the season and never looked back as the Hornets took a 26-0 lead into the fourth quarter. “Anytime you go the road start the season against a quality […]

2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 Preview

August 18, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Here is your preview on Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season BERKS CATHOLIC SAINTS 3A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rick Keeley (275-154-3 38th season) 2023 SCHEDULE 2022 Season in Review: (5-6 overall, 4-3 Section 4) Defeated Pine Grove in Eastern Conference 3A Championship. Key Games: Triple Threat Non-Conference games with […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High LB/RB/TE Gabriel Laws

August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain

Gabriel Laws LB, RB, TE Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0/205 Sophomore Season: 54 Tackles, 11 TFL, 3 Sacks, and 2 FF Other sports Track and Field 2022 LL Section 1 Honorable Mention, 2022 All Conference Second Team Defense, National Junior Olympics Qualifier 2023 USATF Youth Twitter @gabriellaws12 Coach Godinet says “Gabe is […]

2023 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division. Can the Rollers repeat?

August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain

Mid Penn Capital Division Big Spring 2023 2023 SCHEDULE The Bulldogs had a 2022 season loaded with playoff contenders and never turned the corner on a winning season. However, the season wasn’t without it’s successes. Ethan Eisenberg threw for nearly 1,400 yards with 8 scoring throws. As a junior he threw for over 1,700 yards. […]

2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Upper St. Clair DE/OG Nate Stohl

August 18, 2023 | Billy Splain

Nate Stohl Defensive End and Guard Upper St. Clair Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’3 / 250 First Team All Conference DE and Second Team All Conference Guard Twitter @NateStohl Coach Junko says “Nate will be an impact player this year, holds Ivy League offer from UPenn” LET’S GET TO KNOW […]

District 9 – Region 3 Conference Preview

August 18, 2023 | Phil Myers

Bucktail played some competitive football last year and was rewarded with a couple of wins and some other close games. Coach Frank Sutliff will have a veteran team of Bucks this year as they only lost one senior. The kids put in a lot of work and everyone involved is hoping the payoff is a […]

Galion escapes Wynford 28-20

August 18, 2023 | contributor

Last night I made my first trip to Wynford High School to kick off my 2023 regular-season high school football season. Besides some early rain with some heavy wind, this was a very good trip, with the game being very close. Early in this season, Galion would make a big statement with their running game […]

Jackson-Milton Blanks Mathews

August 18, 2023 | Shane Lux

North Jackson – Jackson-Milton opened their 2023 campaign with a 27-0 shutout victory over Mathews High School. Blue Jays quarterback Cayden Mitchell threw three first-half touchdown passes, including two to Jonah French from 37 and 22 yards out. Mitchell completed 8-of-12 passes for 138 yards and three scores, while French finished the night with […]

Jackson-Milton Mathews Highlights

August 17, 2023 | Shane Lux

Jackson-Milton vs. Mathews

2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Northern Bedford RB/LB/C Adam Johnson

August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain

Adam Johnson RB,LB,C Northern Bedford Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5”9 190 33TDS 1563 Rushing Yards w 8.4 Average 21 Receptions 505 Receiving Yards Other sports Track SAFCA Offensive MVP Bedford Gazette All-Star Altoona Mirror All-Star ICC All-Star Twitter @adamjohnson_5 Coach Black says “Adam works his tail off in the weight room and has […]

2023 Pioneer Athletic Conference Preview: Liberty

August 17, 2023 | Willie McGonigle

Last season the Perkiomen Valley Vikings for the second consecutive year took home the Liberty Division Championship and defeated the Frontier Division Champions Pope John Paul II Golden Panthers in the Pioneer Athletic Championship Game. Both the Vikings and Golden Panthers appear poised to be playing in the PAC Conference championship for the third season […]

2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Newport Wide receiver Jordan Vadasz

August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain

Jordan Vadasz Wide receiver Newport Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’0 195lbs Comeback player of the year Twitter @Jordan_Vadasz3 Let’s get to know Jordan Why do you play football? Better discipline and Love the team It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? […]

2023 Conference Preview: District 7, 5A Northeast

August 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski

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2023 District XI Schuylkill/Colonial League Preview: WHITE Division-Small School

August 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed

2022 SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS *WHITE DIVISION* 2022 WHITE Division Standings It’s now time to share the 2023 WHITE division preview for the Schuylkill/Colonial League. Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes-Class 2A Head Coach: Mike Farr(19th season, 121-89-0) The past few years haven’t been the normal for the Hurricanes, posting under .500 records, going 12-28-0 over the last […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hanover Area QB Rahmel Currie

August 17, 2023 | Billy Splain

PHOTO CREDIT FRANK LAURI Rahmel Currie QB Hanover Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’3 165 Other sports Basketball Twitter @MelCurrie05 Coach Majiros says “Grew so much in such a short amount of months & will be looked to by the team and coaching staff to be the leader of the 23/24’ Hanover Area […]

District 9 – Region 2 Conference Preview

August 16, 2023 | Phil Myers

Brockway is coming off a successful year going 8-5 with a very tough schedule and beating defending district 1A champ Redbank Valley in the playoffs before falling to Port Allegany in the title game. Coach Jake Heigel feels his team can make it back to the championship game and bring home the district title in […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes WR/DB Ryan Chochran

August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain

Ryan Cochran Wr, S Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2, 200 32 rec 414 yds Other sports Baseball Baseball- 2nd Team all conference 2021, 1st Team all conference 2022, 1st Team all conference 2023 Football- 1st Team all conference 2021, 2nd Team all conference 2022 Twitter @RyanCochran__ Coach Burk says “He’s a […]

District XII Philadelphia Public League Independence Division Preview

August 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

PUBLIC LEAGUE INDEPENDENCE DIVISION PREVIEW The Philadelphia Public League once again features 4 divisions based on previous season success. The top Division is the Independence Division in which the top 6 teams in the league square off regardless of classification. This season Imhotep, Northeast, Olney, Simon Gratz & John Bartram all return to the Independence […]

2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Neshaminy OT Charles Soska

August 16, 2023 | Billy Splain

Charles Soska OT Neshaminy Class Of 2024 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’4/285 2x all league OT Twitter @CharlesSoska COMMITTED TO SACRED HEART Coach Wilmont says “Charlie has a unique combination of size and athleticism that is very hard to find in offensive linemen. He is a high performer in the classroom and works hard in every […]

District X Region 3 Preview

August 16, 2023 | Shane Lux

Farrell Steelers 2023 Schedule Head Coach – Anthony Pegues 2022 Season – 10-2 Key Players Lost – Zaire Thomas, Malachi Owens, Tahjmere Gibson, Jasean Boatwright, Kylon Wilson, Lamont Samuels, Anthony Jackson, Kien Wade, Malachi Shephard. Key Players Returning – Marion Norris, Kabron Smith, Brandon Chambers, Julius Phillips. What to Expect – Farrell will once again […]

2023 Preseason Pennsylvania Football News Rankings

August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain

The 2023 season is upon us! Our rankings team met twice and hammered out who our experts believe will come out on top! You’ll see familiar faces at the top of each class, they’re all defending champions. Our team learned a lesson with Southern Columbia last year, so this year we decided to keep them […]

Done: 2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Indiana OL Ben Cochran

August 15, 2023 | Anthony Franklin

Name: Ben Cochran High School: Indiana High School Position: C/DT Height/Weight: 6-1 285 Jersey #: 76 Class: Senior 2024 Twitter: @Indiana76CDT Awards/Accolades: Second Team All-Conference Center Ben will be a 3-year starter at the center this upcoming season. He also has a year as a starter on the defensive line under his belt. This past season he was […]