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July 2023
Township WR Landon Kennel makes his early decision, will become a MU Hawk
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
One of the biggest pressures on a recruit is worrying about making a huge impression during your senior season. For those lucky enough, they don’t have to have that added pressure. Landon Kennel is such a player. Instead of the added pressure, he’ll be pressure free as today he’s announced he’s committing to the Monmouth […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Let’s Get To Know Hempfield Lineman and University of Southern California Commit Deyvid Palepale
July 1, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Deyvid Palepale Defensive End/Offensive Tackle Hempfield USC Commit Class Of 2024 Jersey #54 Height/Weight: 6’3 303 lbs Awards: 2022 LL League Section 1 Most Outstanding Lineman of the Year 1st Team Offense and Defense Twitter: @deyvid_palepale Head coach George Eager says “Deyvid is a tremendous athlete and person. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Old Forge RB/CB Cael Krushnowski
July 1, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Cael Krushnowski Old Forge Blue Devils Class of: 2025 Positions: RB/CB Jersey Number: 5 Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 171lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 3 6th-place finishes in Track and Field at Districts(110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 4×100 relay) Twitter: @CaelKrush ____________________ Words from the Coach: “Cael is a great student who […]
Henry Hynoski steps down at Shamokin, Marc Persing begins new era for Indians
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Henry Hynoski has announced he has resigned as the Shamokin head football coach and has accepted the job as principal at his alma mater, Southern Columbia. Taking over for the Indians will be former Lewisburg head coach Marc Persing (pending school board meeting this Monday). Persing resigned from Lewisburg in 2020 while he was teaching […]
South escapes North 44-34 in the Varischetti All Star Game
July 1, 2023 | contributor
Yesterday I made the 4-hour plus drive to watch the Annual Varischetti All-Star Game. This is my third time doing this. The game was played in Brockway, Pennsylvania. The crowd was of a decent size for an All-Star game, and at times they got loud and often excitable. Overall, the play was clean and very […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Williamsport WR/DB Ya’Zhir Slaughter
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ya’zhir Slaughter WR/DB Williamsport Class Of 2024 Jersey #11 HT/WT 5’11-160 0 tds allowed, 13pbu, 3 ints, 24tckls, junior season Other sports Track and field District champion long jump/ School record (23’4”) Twitter @Yazhir11 Coach Pearson says “Ya’zhir is a very talented athlete and a wonderful person. He is humble, focused, and a great teammate […]
JMU lands Emmaus lineman Mario Landino. We asked him about his decision and more
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
JMU is landing PA talent. In the past 10 days they’ve landed Bishop McDevitt DB Chase Regan, Central Dauphin lineman Evan Bushong and now Emmaus lineman Mario Landino has pulled the trigger for the Dukes. Yesterday on twitter he made his announcement: COMMITTED!! AGTG!!🙏🏽#GoDukes @JMUCurtCignetti @Coach_PatKuntz @JMUFootball @harfair @EmmausFootball pic.twitter.com/twNYTV69u5 — Mario Landino (@landinomario72) […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Redbank Valle (WR/CB/S)-Mason Clouse
July 1, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Mason Clouse Redbank Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/CB/S Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st Team All Region 2 at CB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @clouse_mason1 ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Mason is the most underrated player on our […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Quakertown QB/DB Vincent Micucci
July 1, 2023 | Billy Splain
Vincent Micucci QB, DB, P Quakertown Community Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 / 195lbs 1600+ yards, 17 TDs Other sports Basketball All-League QB, 2x All-League Punter Twitter @Vince_Micucci Coach George Banas says “Very well rounded athlete. 2nd Full season as the Starting QB. In Jr year he had 1,672 total yards, 17 total […]
South knocks off North in 8th Frank Varischetti All-Star Game (highlight reel included)
July 1, 2023 | Shane Lux
Watchthe entire game here Brockway – The South Squad earned a 44-34 victory in the 8th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game. Starting quickly, the South jumped to a 21-0 lead with just over eight to play in the second quarter. Punxsutawney’s Zeke Bennett scored on a 7-yard run on the game’s opening possession – Bennett […]
The 8th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game Slated for This Friday in Brockway: WATCH LIVE!!
June 30, 2023 | Phil Myers
JOIN BILLY SPLAIN AND PROTIME AS THEY BRING YOU ALL THE ACTION! The 8th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star football game will be played at Frank Varischetti Field in Brockway on Friday, June 30. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The North and South teams are comprised of members of the Class of 2023 who played […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Perry WR/OLB/K Ian Goodling
June 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Ian Goodling School: West Perry Mustangs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/OLB/K Jersey Number: 14 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All State WR Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All State as Defensive Athlete 1st Team(3 positions for Mid Penn Capital) 1st Team Penn […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Bucks East LB/S/QB Dan Voglesong
June 30, 2023 | contributor
Dan Voglesong LB/S/QB Class of 2024 Jersey #7 Height 6-0 Weight 190 Twitter: @VoglesongDan Coach Donnelly says “Dan will be a three-year varsity player and is the leading tackler returning from last year’s team with 90 tackles and 12 TFLs. Dan has 149 career tackles and was an all-league selection last season. He has […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Minersville WR/DE Lorenzo Yourey
June 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Lorenzo Yourey School: Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/DE/OLB Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Overall Weekly Captain, and Defense Captain Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @lorenzo_yourey _______________________________________ WORDS FROM THE COACH: “Lorenzo is a four year starter […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Moon WR/FS Nicky Prozzoly
June 30, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Nicky Prozzoly Moon Area Tigers Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/FS Jersey Number: 1 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 188lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 All Section Defensive Honorable Mention Offer Sheet: None at the moment ! Twitter: @NickProzzoly _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Nicky has chance to have a big Junior year. We’re […]
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw Part 14 Best of the Best
June 30, 2023 | Phil Myers
(Note: This is a multi-part series of weekly articles that will appear every Friday through June regarding all of Pennsylvania’s greatest games I’ve seen from the 1970s through 2022. All of these game recaps are from my memory, my notes, and some research which included newspaper articles from the Courier-Express, the Trib-Review, the Altoona Mirror, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Rocky Serafino from Wilmington High School
June 29, 2023 | contributor
Rocky Serafino Wilmington Class 2024 Jersey 68 Height 6’2 Weight 200 Other Sports Baseball and Basketball Awards Won first-team district and first-team region Positions played DE/Guard Twitter @RockySerafino8 Rocky has an incredible combination of coordination, quickness, and power as a lineman. We look forward to Rocky being the leader of the line in the upcoming […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Whitehall Zephyrs Quarterback Trey Dogmanits
June 29, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Trey Dogmanits School: Whitehall Zephyrs Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: 3 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2nd Team All Eastern PA 5A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @treydogmanits ________________________ Words from the Coach: “Trey will be a 3 year starter. We are […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallastown WR/CB Michael “Speedy” Scott
June 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Michael Scott Wide receiver, cornerback Dallastown Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5”9 160 Other sports Track and basketball 1st team all conference wide receiver, 1st team all conference defensive back Twitter @michaelscott_34 Coach Levi Murphy says “He is a freak athlete who shines in several sports. Even at his size, his speed and hands […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cornell Slot/DB Julian Cordice V
June 29, 2023 | Billy Splain
Julian Cordice V slot, DB Cornell High School Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1/170 4 interceptions 66 tackles Other sports basketball Have you won any awards? 2nd team olb Twitter @JulianCordice Coach Dalton says “He was the team defensive mvp last season. physical tackler with solid cover skills. will play a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Jim Thorpe RB/OLB Salvatore Capria
June 29, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Salvatore Capria Jim Thorpe Olympians Class Of: 2024 Position(s): RB/KR/OLB Jersey Number: 14 Ht: 5’7 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Powerlifting/Track & Field/Baseball/Wrestling/Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Times News All-Star RB for 2022 Lehigh Valley Health Network All-Star RB 2022 Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association 2nd Team All-Star RB 2022 Named one of PA Prep […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wilkes-Barre TE/Edge Naquan Johnson
June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Naquan Johnson TE,LB,DE Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2 240 80 Tackles, 14 TFL, 10 sacks,1 int, 25 recs, 550 receiving yards, 5 TDs Other sports Basketball 1st Team All Wyoming Valley, All District, All Conference, Defensive Player of the year, All First Team Citizen Voice, MVP awards from multiple offseason camps. […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Elizabeth Forward OL/DL Charlie Meehleib
June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Charlie Meehleib Edge, DE, TE, OT, LS Elizabeth Forward Class Of 2024 Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’4/250lbs Other sports Basketball and track Conference DPOY, All State Twitter @Cmeehleib Why do you play football? It was something that was introduced to me at a young age and I have fallen in love with it ever since, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Cowanesque Valley lineman Aspyn Dennis
June 28, 2023 | Billy Splain
Aspyn Dennis Guard and D-line Cowanesque Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’ 300lbs Cowanesque linemen of the year Twitter @Aspyndennis Coach Joe Leonard says “Aspyn is our strength on the line great leader and competitor”. LET’S GET TO KNOW ASPYN Why do you play football? Love for the sport since i was […]
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