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August 2023
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 1A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET video for Class 1A:
2023 Inter-County Conference (North) Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
2023 Inter-County North Conference Preview 2022 Inter-County Conference Standings Record Conf/Ovr Northern Bedford (8-0/11-1) Bellwood-Antis (6-2/6-5) Southern Huntingdon (6-3/7-4) Juniata Valley (6-3/6-5) Mount Union (5-3/6-5) West Branch (4-3/4-6) Moshannon Valley (4-4/5-6) Glendale (4-5/5-6) Tussey Mountain (3-5/4-7) Curwensville (2-6/3-7) Claysburg-Kimmel (1-6/1-9) Everett (0-9/0-10) There are been some changes for the Inter-County Conference for the 2023 Football […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elk County Catholic RB/DB Noah Cherry
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Noah Cherry Running back and strong safety Elk County Catholic Class Of 2024 Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’10, 160 junior season:1107 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Other sports Basketball and Tennis District 9 football all-star, District 9 region 3 Offensive MVP Twitter @n_cherry21 Coach Pearson says “Noah has a natural ability for the game of […]
2023 Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 Preview
August 15, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Here is your preview on Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League for the upcoming football season. CEDAR CREST FALCONS 6A PIAA CLASSIFICATION COACH Rob Wildasin (46-43 8th season) 2022 Season in Review: (5-5 overall, 2-4 Section 1) Key Games: 9-22 Wilson, 10-6 at Manheim Twp, 10-20 at Hempfield, 10-26 Lebanon Players to Watch: OL-DL Christian […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Avon Grove DE/OLB/ATH Lucas Laganelli
August 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Lucas Laganelli DE/OLB Offense Avon Grove Class Of 2024 Jersey #0 HT/WT 6’3 210lbs Other sports Track 2nd Team All Chesmont, All Chesmont Honorable Mention Twitter @laganelli_lucas Coach Coffee says “Team Captain: Will be a four year starter, has started since his freshman year. Lucas is a tremendous athlete and will ask him to do […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Upper Dublin LB/RB Shyne Roberts
August 14, 2023 | Matt Licwinko
Shyne Roberts Linebacker/Running Back Class of 2024 #1 HT/WT: 6’1/200 Other Sports: Track, Lacrosse 40 yd Dash: 4.59 s Twitter: @shyneroberts Coach says, “Shyne’s get off on the defensive line is a special skill he possesses and enables him to cause havoc in opposing teams backfields.” Let’s get to know Shyne Why do you play […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Trinity Shamrocks Lineman Luke Britten
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Luke Britten Oline Dline Trinity Shamrocks Class Of 2024 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6’3” / 260 Other sports Track and Field District Championship Twitter @LukeBritten75 Coach Hill says “Luke is the epitome of student athlete. He is a grinder in everything that he does. He scored a 1475 in the SAT. and has been a 3 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Purchase Line G/DT Quentin T. Brooks
August 14, 2023 | Greg Ricupero
Quentin Brooks Offensive Line-right guard, Defensive Line- d tackle Purchase Line Jersey# 56 Grade: 12 Height: 5”11 Weight: 210 Class of 2024 @QBrooks7 How long have you been playing football? 7 years altogether What other sports do you play? Rugby, basketball, football, baseball What has football taught you? Football has taught me how to work […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hill School ATH Tristan Reynolds
August 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tristan Reynolds WR,S,OLB,KR,PR Hill School Class Of 2024 Jersey #27 HT/WT 6’0/190 4.5 40yd dash, 225×14 bench, 275 hang clean Other sports Lacrosse, indoor track, wrestled for 9 years First team all mapl Twitter @TristanR27 Coach Holloway Says: “All- League MAPL: WR/KR in 2022. Top end speed and ball skills to be a game changer at […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: LHAC West 1
August 14, 2023 | Brian Ingalls
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout — Recap and Photo Gallery
August 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
As the season is about to officially get underway with official practices this week, and games starting the week of August 25th, the Season Rollout Coaches Cookout is in the books! 119 players and coaches were in attendance at the Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick, interviewed by hosts Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports, […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout! Live From the Forge Pub & Eatery on Sunday, Aug 13! (watch here)
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Here we go again!! Join Billy, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports, the PFN staff and a whole host of celebrities as they interview coaches and players from all over the state to get the 2023 season rolling! We’ll be LIVE at the Forge Pub and Eatery, 122 W 11th Street, Berwick, PA from noon […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elizabeth Foward Lineman Christopher Climes
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Christopher Climes DT/OT Elizabeth Foward Class Of 2025 Jersey #66 HT/WT 6’2 285 13 sacks, 4 blocks Punts, 18 TFL’s, 20 solo tackles Other sports Indoor track and outdoor track first team all conference both defense and offense. All area elite Twitter @Cclimes66 Coach Demarco says “very strong in weight room and ran a 4.9 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Reading High OT Keyshawn Efese
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Keyshawn Efese OT Reading Class Of 2025 Jersey #71 HT/WT 6’5 315 Twitter @KeyshawnEfese77 Coach Godinet says: “A young man that carries Power 5 size at 6’5 315 lbs and 7’1 Wingspan with a heart for his community and school. He is heavily involved in every community service project our team has and wants to […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
Lawrence County outscores East Carter 21-12
August 12, 2023 | contributor
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. The nightcap of my Friday Night Double-Header pitted a very big, strong East Carter squad against the Lawrence County […]
West Carter dominates Fairview in Grid game 37-14
August 12, 2023 | contributor
For those not familiar with the way the games work, there are three-quarters of varsity ball and one running quarter for the JV squads. I combined the scores to make it easier to write the article. Last night I made the drive from Columbus, Ohio, to Louisa, Kentucky, to watch the two grid games at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Wallenpaupack OL/DL Ben Ostroski
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ben Ostroski OT and DL Wallenpaupack Class Of 2024 Jersey #78 HT/WT 6’3 / 265 Other sports Track and Field District Champion in Discus AAA Twitter @BenOstroski Coach Watson says “Ben will be a 3 year starter at left tackle. He is a very smart football player that works very hard to be great. He […]
“Togetherness” the theme at Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 11, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day was held on Thursday, August 10th at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Coaches and players from 13 schools in the conference were on hand to meet with members of the local media outlets, and the common theme that was heard? Togetherness. As several of the attending teams have had to overcome […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central York Running Back Juelz Goff
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Juelz Goff Running Back Central York Class Of 24 Jersey #0 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,611 Rushing Yards (24 Rushing TDs), 335 Rec Yards (5 Reciving TDs), 2 KR TDs Other sports Track 1st Team All YAIAA, All State Rb Twitter @JuelzGoff COMMITTED TO PITT Coach Yonchiuk says ” LET’S GET TO KNOW JUELZ Why do you […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 5A & 6A
August 11, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 4A!
District X Region 1 Preview
August 11, 2023 | Shane Lux
Cambridge Springs Blue Devils 2023 Schedule 2022 Season – 8-4 Head Coach – Nate Liberty Key Players Lost – Van Jones (900 yards rushing), (166 receiving) (1 INT), Kaiden Boozer (88 tackles), Brandon Webster (74 tackles) Key Players Returning – Tristen Mazzadra (61 tackles), (9.5 sacks), Josh Gorton (115 tackles), (303 rushing yards), Preston Gorton […]
2023 Conference Preview: District 7 Big East
August 11, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
2023 Schedules/articles: Franklin Regional Gateway Hempfield Norwin Penn-Trafford Plum District 7 Big East Conference Preview! For every team in the WPIAL and state’s schedule for the 2023 season go to our schedule tab on our website!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Southern Huntingdon QB/WR Chase Gibbons
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase Gibbons Qb, Wr Southern Huntingdon Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0 170lbs 24 Rec for 481 yards and 8 TDs Other sports Basketball, baseball Coach Batzel says “Started Slot/TE last year, second leading receiver, broke school record for receiving TDs in a single game (4 vs Everett), will compete for starting QB job […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Deer Lakes Lineman Nick Rossi
August 11, 2023 | Billy Splain
Nick Rossi DL and OT Deer Lakes Class Of 2024 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’2 250 Other sports Baseball Team captain, 1st team all conference defensive end, 2nd team all conference offensive tackle Twitter @Nick180991131 Coach Tim Burk says “He’s a player with a high motor and has relentless effort. He has an extremely high ceiling […]
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