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June 2023
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 13 – A Touchdown Differential)
June 23, 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 Northern York RB/LB Cole Bartram
June 22, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Cole Bartram Northern York Polar Bears Class Of: 2024 RB/LB Jersey Number: 7 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Wrestling Notable Awards or Recognitions: Pa All State Defense Wrestling: 2022 PIAA AAA 8th place 2023 PIAA AAA 2nd place Offer Sheet: Committed to Lock Haven for Wrestling. Twitter: @bartramcole5 ________________________ Words from the Coach: […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Red Lion RB LaDainian Strausbaugh
June 22, 2023 | Josiah Pletcher
LaDainian Strausbaugh Running Back Red Lion Class Of 2024 Jersey #8 Height/Weight: 5’8 140 lbs State Gold Medalist in 4×100 Twitter: @dainstrzb Head Coach Jesse Shay says LaDainian has “incredible speed” and is “shifty with fantastic acceleration”. When did you start playing football and why do you play? I started in 2nd grade after playing at […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jersey Shore OG Dyson Delaney
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Dyson Delaney OG Jersey Shore HS Class Of 2024 Jersey #74 HT/WT 6’3”/305 1st Team All State OL 1st Team All Conference OL Twitter @bulldog74_2024 Coach Gravish: “Dyson has really worked hard in the offseason on his strength, agility and skills. He has attended numerous camps and really improved his game.I expect that he will […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Andrew Kuban from Avonworth
June 22, 2023 | contributor
Andrew Kuban Class 2024 Jersey #5 Height 5’11 Weight 190 Other sports Track 1st Team All-State Defensive ATH. 1st Team All-Conference WR Twitter: @AndrewKuban Words from the coach: Andrew is a 2 yr returning starter (3-year letter winner) and Pa Football News Coaches 3A 1st Team All-state Def Athlete along with all-conference selections on […]
Roman Catholic WR Tyseer Denmark decommits from Oregon, flips to Penn State
June 21, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
“I feel comfortable at Penn State because of the family culture they have” After committing to Oregon in November, WR Tyseer Denmark recommitted to Penn State and is staying in state. Denmark is ranked 4th in the state and 30th nationally at his position. Turning down offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan/Michigan […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Bristol RB Kendell Cottrell Jr.
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kendell Cottrell Jr RB Bristol High Class Of 2024 Jersey #22 HT/WT 6’0, 190 (112 attempts) 1,072 Rush yds – 1,568 all purpose – 22 Rush TDs – 3 Rec TDs – 1 KOR TD – Other sports Track 2x All League RB, 3 year Varsity Starter, Offensive MVP, Twitter @KendellCottrell Coach Ciotti says “He […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Selinsgrove RB/LB Tucker Teats
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Tucker Teats Running back and outside backer Selinsgrove Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5’10/195 1,072 rushing yards in 8.5 games played 4.42 laser 40 yd dash Other sports Wrestling and Baseball 2022-2023 District 4 Wrestling All-Academic-First Team. 2023 Daily Item All-Star Team-First Team -189lbs 2022-2023 State Wrestling Qualifier 2022 HS Football PHAC All-Star: 1st […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Clairton WR/DB Martin Lawrence
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Martin Lawrence WR/DB/Ath Clairton Class Of 2024 Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’7 140 Average 70 yards a game Other sports Baseball and Basketball Twitter @Martin_L2024 Coach Wade: “Great student, got hurt last year(broken ankle) starting slot receiver”. LET’S GET TO KNOW MARTIN Why do you play football? It creates an indestructible brotherhood and creates discipline, respect, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Moon RB/LB Josh Bladel
June 21, 2023 | Billy Splain
Josh Bladel Running back and inside linebacker Moon High School Class Of 2024 Jersey #48 HT/WT 5’8” 175lbs Other sports Rugby Twitter @BladelJosh Words from his coach: “Josh is a throwback player who gets the most out of his ability. Looking for Josh to have a big senior year after an up and down Junior […]
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 […]
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