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June 2023
Around District 11: The Travels of Guy & Pam – Playoff Time for GEFA
June 21, 2023 | Guy Smith
2023.07. Last Saturday Pam and Guy headed to their 9th and final football game of the first half of 2023. We ended up at Manor Middle School in Lancaster for the Lancaster County Cyclones GEFA semi final game against the Dauphin County Comanche. That’s not the game we anticipated seeing when we left home that […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area Colm QB/RB McGroarty
June 21, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Colm McGroarty Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): QB/RB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State DB, 1st. Team All-County DB and RB Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @ColmMcgroarty2 Words from the coach: “Colm has been making plays defensively […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyomissing LB/RB Ryker Jones
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ryker Jones Wyomissing Area Spartans Class Of: 2024 Position(s): LB/RB Jersey Number: 25 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State LB and All-League LB Offer Sheet: Committed to Princeton University Twitter: @rykerj_25 ______________________ Words from the Coach: “Ryker is another player who plays a physical brand of football. Doesn’t […]
Football Matters 7 v 7 Richland Tournament
June 20, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Football Matters Richland 7 v 7 Tournament It was a beautiful day for Richland to host the tournament. The temperature was in the 80’s but there was a nice breeze at Herlinger Field. Fifteen schools made up the 16 team field. The three Indiana County coaches Brad Wright(Indiana), Matt Falisec(Purchase Line) and Kevin Marabito(United Valley) […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Catching up with Laurel Highlands WR/RB Antwan Black Jr.
June 20, 2023 | Billy Splain
Antwan Black Jr. WR/RB Laurel Highlands 6’1, 170 Twitter: @AntwanBlack6 OFFERS: Penn State, Pitt, Toledo, West Virginia
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Notre Dame-GP WR/ATH/DB James Wisecarver
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
James Wisecarver Notre Dame Green Pond Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/ATH/DB Jersey Number: 12 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Coaches Award 2023 Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @JamesWisecarve3 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “James is a hard worker and a great teammate. He is always willing to […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Parkland lineman Kale Kumernitsky
June 20, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Kale Kumernitsky School: Parkland Trojans Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/G/DT Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 260lbs Other Sports: Track and Field(Junior year), Lacrosse(Freshman and Sophomore year) Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KKumernitsky _________________________ Words from the Coach: “Kale is a 6’2, 265lb Two-Way Starter […]
2023 PFN Profile: Getting to know Valley View WR Dominic Memo
June 19, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Dominic Memo Valley View High School Wide Receiver Height Weight 6-1 180 Class of 2024 Twitter: @dominicmemo15 Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2L1n7D LET’S GET TO KNOW DOMINIC Why do you play football? I play football because it creates bonds on and off the field that last a lifetime. Ever since I’ve started playing it has been my favorite […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Marian Catholic DE/FB Jesse Rodino
June 19, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jesse Rodino Marian Catholic Colts Position(s): DE/FB Jersey Number: 11 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 215lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-State First Team DE WNEP Dream Team DL All Area First Team DL Mr. PA Football Nominee Eastern PA Football First Team DL Times News All Star DE Standard Speaker […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bald Eagle Area receiver Kahale Burns
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kahale Burns Slot Receiver Bald Eagle Area Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5”7 140Lbs 65 Rec, 903 Yds, 9 Tds Broke 2 school record for most total receptions in a season and most total receiving yards in a season Other sports Baseball and Basketball 1st Team All-State Slot 1st Team All-Conference Receiver Twitter @kahaleburns […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Solanco Center Gavin Cox
June 19, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gavin Cox Center Solanco Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey # 56 HT/WT 6’2 275 Other sports Basketball Section 3 first team center Twitter @Gavin_cox11 Coach Anthony Cox says “Starter last year at Center for a team that went 10-0 first time in school history and will be huge contributor next year”. LET’S GET […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dieruff RB Mekhi Ashby
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Mekhi Ashby RB Louis E. Dieruff Class Of 2024 Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’11 / 180 1200 Ap Yards Other sports Track and field Team Mvp Twitter @MekhiAshby1 Coach Dave Lutte says “Mekhi is a three year starter on both offense and defense. Offensively he will play running back and defensively will play Free Safety. Mekhi […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Bucks East Jack Corrigan
June 18, 2023 | contributor
Jack Corrigan Class 2024 Jersey 25 Height 6’0 Weight175 Other sports: Grew up playing soccer Awards won: 1st team all-league, second team all-area. Twitter: @jack_corrigan25 Jack was a 1st Team All-League selection as a junior. He connected on 7 FG’s this season including a walk-off game-winner in an OT game. He did not miss on […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Shaler Area QB Keegan Smetanka
June 18, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Keegan Smetanka 2024 Shaler Area High School QB Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0/185Lbs Extra Stats: 2151 Passing Yards, 22 touchdowns, led all of 5A in Passing Yards/TDs Other Sports: Basketball 2nd Team All Conference Twitter: @Keegansmetanka1 “Keegan has every quality his father had/has. He is the silent leader in school and on the field. His teachers […]
Central District All-Star game Blue 16 Red 00
June 18, 2023 | contributor
This was a defensive slugfest with both teams stopping the other on every drive but two. On the two scoring drives the defense had played well up until the actual score was made. #11 (Antonio Harris) scooted in from four yards out late in the first quarter to give coach George W. Yates II team […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Souderton OT Ben McMackin
June 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben McMackin Offensive Tackle Souderton Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 ‘5/ 250 lbs 1st team all league offensive tackle Twitter @BenMcMackin Coach Ed Gallagher says “Ben will be a three-year starter on our offensive line and he was a 1st team all-league performer last season”. LET’S GET TO KNOW BEN! Why do you […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wyatt Snyder(DE/FB)-Pine Grove Area
June 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Wyatt Snyder Pine Grove Area Cardinals Class Of: 2026 Position(s): DE/FB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: N/A Other Sports: Baseball and Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A OFFER SHEET: None at the moment Twitter: @wyattsnyder122 _________________________________________________________ Words from the Coach: “Wyatt had a great first year, leading our team in sacks as a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Leechburg QB Jayden Floyd
June 17, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jayden Floyd QB/Ath Leechburg 2025 Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’0/ 180 Lbs Sophomore Season- 1,360 passing yards 17 passing tds, 250 rushing yards 5 rushing tds. Other sports Basketball and Baseball. MVP in my All American game in Las Vegas. Twitter @Jayden_Floyd10 Coach Randy Walters says “Jayden is tough as nails” LET’S GET TO KNOW JAYDEN […]
South hangs on to beat North in Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic (highlights and gallery)
June 17, 2023 | Shane Lux
Johnstown – Garrett Harrold threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns to lead the South All-Stars to a 21-14 victory over the North Friday night at the Ken Lantzy All-Star Classic. On a beautiful night for football the South began the contest driving 67 yards to the North 1-yard line, Harrold threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal. Following […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Nativity BVM RB/LB Samuel Spolski
June 17, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Samuel Spolski School: Nativity BVM Green Wave Class Of: 2025 Position(s): RB/LB Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: 1st in class for Freshman year Player of the Game Athlete of the Week Team Captain for Sophomore year John Lieberman MVP Award Offer Sheet: None […]
Muskingum Valley plasters Licking County 31-7
June 17, 2023 | contributor
Last night I made the drive to Heath, Ohio, to take in the Muskingum Valley at the Licking County All-Star game that was played at Swank Field. As usual, this one was hard-hitting and, for the most part, a clean game, but very one-sided, with the Muskingum Valley All-Stars winning. Things went poorly right off […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Hempfield QB Jackson Landis
June 17, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
Jackson Landis Quarterback Hempfield Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 6’1 185 lbs Twitter: @Jackson_Landis8 Head coach George Eager says “Jackson is the unquestioned leader of the offense. He is a talented quarterback that does things the right way. He will be a tremendous asset as a player and person for whatever college pursues his […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Slippery Rock DB/WR Samuel Schwartz
June 16, 2023 | Billy Splain
Samuel Schwartz Cb/ Wr Slippery Rock Class Of 2024 Jersey #23 HT/WT 5’10”, 180 Other sports Track State qualifier 4 by 400 meter relay, 2nd team all conference Db Twitter @SamSchwartz_23 Coach Larry Wendereusz: “Sam will be a three year starter as a defensive back. Sam is also a returning starter as a wide receiver. […]
Stars shine in Leigh Valley All Star Game
June 16, 2023 | Mason Eddinger
Mcdonald’s has a rich history of sponsoring high school all-star games, this game was another addition to the storied partnership. Some of the best players the leigh valley had to offer shined under the Nazareth lights on Thursday. A game that had ejections, great scrambles, and a near comeback, this game lived up to the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Bishop Canevin’s Offensive Lineman Ezekiel Swift
June 16, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ezekiel Swift Bishop Canevin Crusaders Class Of: 2024 Position(s): Offensive Line Jersey Number: 63 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 290lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2022 WPIAL Champion 2023 WPIAL Championship Appearance 2023 All-Conference Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @zekeswift63 __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Zeke has been a starter since his […]
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