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June 2023
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 […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Haverford School TE/LB Sean Brodnik
June 16, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
Sean Brodnick The Haverford School Height/Weight: 6-4.5 230 TE/FB/LB/DE Jersey #: 3 Class: Senior 2024 Awards/Accolades: All Inter-Ac Honoree Twitter: @seanbrodnik82 Sean will return for his senior year as a leader on and off the field. Coach Martin says “Sean is a hard worker all around. He gets it done in the classroom, on the field and in the […]
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 12 – A Day at the Office)
June 16, 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, and the Patriot […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hurricane Running Back Niko Carestia
June 15, 2023 | Karlee Feger
Niko Carestia Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes Class of 2026 RB/LB #44 5’10 200 lbs Other Sports: Track & Wrestling Stats: 95 tackles, 8 TFL’s, 1 sack, 5 forced fumbles, 4 touchdowns, 500 all purpose yards from scrimmage Awards: Most Versatile Player and 2nd Team South Defense (football), 2nd in Districts (wrestling), District Qualifier (track) Twitter: @CarestiaNiko […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know McGuffey lineman Reno Presto
June 15, 2023 | Billy Splain
Reno Presto left tackle and defensive end McGuffey Class Of 2025 Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’2 240 Other sports baseball all conference Twitter @reno_presto21 Head coach Ed Dalton says Reno has Division 1 talent level, but he must keep progressing”. Why do you play football? I like to be able to be violent without getting […]
PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Sharon RB/LB Cortez Nixon
June 15, 2023 | contributor
Cortez Nixon RB and LB Sharon Class of 2024 Jersey #0 Height 5’8 Weight 180 Basketball Awards won: Second team all-region Coach Jason Mcelhaney: “Nails tough, 2-way player who has been our backup RB for 3 years and will step into a much bigger role on offense in 23. Was All-Region as an Inside LB […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: North Schuylkill RB/MLB Jaxson Chowansky
June 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Jaxson Chowansky North Schuylkill Spartans Class Of: 2024 Jersey Number: 39 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 220lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards: 3x All Area Dream Team 3x All Eastern PA Team Rookie of the Year Baseball and Football Twitter: @Jaxchow3912 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Jaxson has been a starter since his freshmen year. He […]
MOVA Vikings a win away from chance to defend their GEFA title
June 14, 2023 | PFN Staff
Story: David King Pictures: Doug Lane Round 1 of the GEFA league playoffs has officially concluded with the MOVA Vikings defeating the Mifflin Co. Tomahawks 44-40, the second straight week they played and the game ended within a five point deficit by containing the Tomahawks extremely strong second half comeback, switching roles with the Vikings […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mahanoy Area WR/SS Ethan Manley
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Ethan Manley Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/SS Jersey Number: 15 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 160 Other Sports: Basketball and Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A College Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @EthanMa74926554 COACHES COMMENTS: Ethan has been a 2 year starter. He has played receiver and multiple positions in the secondary. Ethan […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Keystone Oaks DB Clinton Robinson
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Clinton Robinson Safety Keystone oaks Class Of 2024 Jersey #3 HT/WT 6’1 190 Other sports Track and basketball Yes first team all conference DB Twitter @Clintonrob3 OFFER SHEET: Akron, West Virginia, Miami (OH), Temple, Monmouth, Kent St, Howard, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Ohio Coach Steve McCormick says “Strong physical player, will play QB/S, punt returner, kick […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore WR/RB/CB Danny Pigga
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Danny Pigga Dunmore Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/CB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 163lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Stars Twitter: @DPigga Words from the Coach: “Danny is a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He has playmaking ability in all three phases of the game […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Indiana RB/DB Levi Porter
June 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
Levi Porter Running back and safety Indiana area Class Of 2026 Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’1, 185lbs Other sports Basketball and Track and Field Twitter @LeviPor56486950 Coach Brad Wright says “Levi started at RB/WR as a freshman for the Indians in 2022. Despite being a freshman, he proved himself to be a very capable player with […]
Saint Joes Prep’s Four-Star WR Brandon Rehmann Takes His Talents to West Virginia
June 13, 2023 | Noah Stomsky
Per Rivals, Brandon Rehmann the 10th-ranked Player in Pennsylvania and the 48th-ranked WR in the nation turned down 18 other offers from schools such as UCF, Penn State, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Tennessee, Miami, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Nebraska and more. Rehmann is the first WR to commit to West Virginia in the 24′ […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Panther Valley C/LB Eli Maynard
June 13, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Eli Maynard School: Panther Valley Panthers Class Of: 2024 Position(s): C/LB Jersey Number: 55 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 200lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter: @Elimaynard32 ___________________________ Words from the Coach: “Eli started last year at Center and LB. He is a huge asset to our […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Western lineman Ayden Wysocki
June 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Ayden Wysocki D-Line Offensive Tackle South Western Class Of 2024 Jersey #61 HT/WT 6”1 245 Other sports Wrestling Placed 2nd at the Top Hat wrestling tournament this past season. Twitter @AydenWysockiSW Coach Anthony Shermeyer says “Ayden has been a starter on the defensive line for the past two years at South West. He was named […]
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