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July 2022

PIAA Presents Initial NIL Plan

July 14, 2022 | Pat Weider

On Wednesday PIAA passed the 1st steps to making NIL (name, image, and likeness) available for athletes in the state of Pennsylvania.

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Gabriel Arena – Bishop McDevitt

July 14, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Gabriel Arena Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 2023 Offensive lineman Ht: 6’5 Wt: 290 Other sports: I Played Lacrosse Freshman year and I’m looking to do track and field next year. COMMITTED TO VIRGINIA TECH Why do you play football? I play football because I love the sport and it’s a part of my […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Mark White – Pottsgrove

July 14, 2022 | Billy Splain

Mark White Pottsgrove High school Class Of 2023 Defensive End Jersey #50 HT/WT 6’3/250 44 tackles 8 sacks 1st Team All League 2021 2021 All Area Honorable Mention All Eastern Pa 2021 2020 All Area http://www.hudl.com/v/2GQMPX Twitter @markwhitejr_ Why do you play football? I’ve loved football since the day I was born and it is […]

PFN Player Profile – Luke Shaffer – Northern Lebanon – FNLSMP Podcast

July 14, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

School: Northern Lebanon Class: 2024 Jersey: 8 Height, 6’1 Weight, 210 Other Sports: Basketball Awards: 2nd team lebanon; Honerable mention LL; 1st team academic; […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Aidan Jardine-Crestwood

July 14, 2022 | John Kotsko

Aidan Jardine Crestwood Class of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #68 HT/WT 6’3 260 Twitter: @JardineAidan Other Sports: Wrestling and Lacrosse Awards and Accomplishments: National Honor Society. Won a District Championship in Football and another District Championship in Lacrosse. Team Captain of the Crestwood Football Team last season What has your best memory of playing football? My […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Anthony Jackson – Farrell

July 13, 2022 | Billy Splain

Anthony Jackson Farrell Class Of 2023 OL Jersey # 53 HT/WT 6’6 300 Other sports Volleyball track and field 1x all region 1x state champion 3x District X champion Twitter @AntJack33 Why do you play football? I play football because it’s always been a way to relieve all my stress from school, home , and […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Brett Nye – Shamokin

July 13, 2022 | Billy Splain

Brett Nye Shamokin Class Of 2023 Quarterback Jersey #15 HT/WT6’2”/210 lbs Other sports Track and Field 2021 NFA Skills Challenge Champion Twitter @Brettnye1 Why do you play football? I play football because I love playing the game. I love the opportunities it gives me and lessons it teaches me. Football taught me to work hard […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Luke Stevenosky-Minersville Battlin’ Miners

July 13, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Luke Stevenosky School: Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class of: 2024 GPA: 3.7 Jersey Number: #21 Position(s): RB/LB Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 200 Notable Awards: started since freshman year Other Sports: Baseball/Track TWITTER HANDLE: @StevenoskyLuke _______________________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I play because I love the adrenaline rush I get, and I also love being […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Hadyn Packer – Jersey Shore

July 13, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Hadyn Packer Jersey Shore High School Class of 2023 Linebacker, running back Ht: 5’11 Wt: 205 Awards: PIAA AAAA 2020,2021 All-State LB, Newswatch 16 Dream Team Defensive player of the year, Piaa 2021 state third wrestling, 2019,2021 state qualifier. Other sports: Wrestling Why do you play football? I play football because it has always been […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Matthew Scicchitano: Mount Carmel Area

July 12, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Matthew Scicchitano Mount Carmel Area Class of 2023 DL/TE Ht: 6’4 Wt: 280 Other sports: Track and Field Awards: First-team All-State DL, WHEP Dream Team Twitter: @mshicky66 COMMITTED TO COASTAL CAROLINA I want to thank god, my entire family, my teammates, my coaches, and everyone else who has helped me get to where I’m at. […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Hunter Hohman – Grove City

July 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Hunter Hohman Grove City Pa Class Of 2024 QB, OLB Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10”, 175 2104 passing yards, 500 Rushing Other sports Wrestling All district in football and wrestling Twitter @HohmanHunter Why do you play football? Because I love to compete and win Who is your favorite sports star and why? Kobe Bryant because of […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Nick Buckley – Keystone Oaks

July 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Nick Buckley Keystone Oaks Class Of 2023 QB Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’2 160 1,915 Passing yards 16 Touchdowns Other sports Basketball All-Confrence 2nd Team, Finished 10th in Wpial in passing yards Twitter @Nick_Buckley_6 Why do you play football? My brother Played QB in High School and as a little kid I remember constantly being at […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Maxwell Washington – Bedford

July 12, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Maxwell Washington Bedford High School Class of 2023 Cornerback, running back Ht: 5’10 Wt: 185 Awards: Second-team All-State, All-LHAC Other sports: Basketball and track Twitter: @MaxwellWashin13 Why do you play football? Because it’s the most fun sport I’ve ever played. What has been your best memory? The win against Hickory my Sophomore year. Who is […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Penn State Commit London Montgomery – Scranton Prep

July 11, 2022 | Billy Splain

London Montgomery Scranton Preparatory School Class Of 2023 Rb Jersey #7 HT/WT 5”10/185 Other sports track 2x PFN All-State, 2x PA Writers All State. times tribune athlete performer of the year, 2x state medalist in state for track, super 16 running back of the year Twitter @LondonMontgom11 COMMITTED TO PENN STATE Why did you choose […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: McDermott Murphy – Archbishop Ryan

July 11, 2022 | Billy Splain

McDermott Murphy Archbishop Ryan Class Of 23 DE/TE Jersey #9 HT/WT 6-3 First team all catholic d-line http://www.hudl.com/v/2GGAVh Twitter @Mcdermottmurph1 Why do you play football? I needed to challenge myself with something new my sophomore year Who is your favorite sports star and why? Darren Waller, he handled adversity and came through stronger Do you […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Michael Poruban-Perkiomen Valley Vikings

July 11, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Michael Poruban School: Perkiomen Valley Vikings Class of: 2023 GPA: 4.8 Jersey Number: 12 Position(s): WR/ILB Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 Notable Awards: First Team All-Pac WR, Second Team Mercury All-Area WR, All-Academic Other Sports: Baseball Twitter Handle: @MichaelPoruban ________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I love the challenges it provides both mentally and […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Rocco Serafini – Central Mountain

July 11, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Rocco Serafini Central Mountain High School Class of 2024 Strong safety, running back Ht: 6’1 Wt: 180 Awards: First team All-Conference defensive back Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @RoccoSerafini2 Why do you play football? Love the game. Nothing compares to Friday nights. What has been your best memory? Playing in the district championship game for only […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Tommy Wright-Haverford Fords

July 10, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Tommy Wright School: Haverford High School Class of: 2023 Position(s): QB Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 210 Notable Awards: All Main Line First Team, All Delco Honorable Mention, All Central Honorable Mention, Team Offensive MVP Other Sports: Basketball TWITTER HANDLE: @TommyWr1ght __________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I play football because of the relationships it […]

PFN Player Profile: Ty Millhimes – Lower Dauphin

July 10, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ty Millhimes Lower Dauphin Class Of 2024 RB/OLB Jersey #10 HT/WT 6’1” 205lbs All Conference Honorable Mention and All Academic Team Twitter @MillhimesTy Why do you play football? I started to play football when I was a kid because I needed a more aggressive sport. I continued to play football because my dream as a […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Madden Locke – Bloomsburg

July 10, 2022 | Billy Splain

Madden Locke Bloomsburg Area High School Class Of 2023 LB/WR Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’1 205lb 71 tackles in 8 games Other sports Basketball Twitter @madden_locke Why do you play football? Because it’s the best sport to play and I just love the intensity and aggressiveness behind it Who is your favorite sports star and why? […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ethan Dietrich- McGuffey

July 10, 2022 | contributor

Ethan Dietrich School: McGuffey Class: 2023 Jersey: 22 Height, 5-9 Weight, 195 Other Sports: None Awards: 1st team all-conference linebacker Twitter link: @ethand022 What makes playing at McGuffey so special? The thing that makes playing at McGuffey so special is the amount of free clothes that we get. What are your goals for this season […]

2022 PFN Player Preview – Sam Gunning – Conestoga

July 9, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Sam Gunning Northern High School # 68 OT/DL/LS 6’5” 235 lbs Twitter: @SamGunning68 Any Siblings? How Many? Is there competition? Yes, a younger brother and younger sister. We are all very competitive with each other. Why do you play football? The physical competitiveness of the game and the school pride. What is your […]

2022 PFN Player Profile” Jeremiah Hargrove – Carlisle – An FNLSMP Podcast

July 9, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Jeremiah Hargrove Carlisle Class: 2024 Jersey: 14 Height, 5-9 Weight, 185 Other Sports: Track & Field Awards: 1st team All Sentinel DB / 1st Team All MPC DB Twitter link: @JeremiahHargro3 Interview below

2022 PFN Player Profile: Colin Giel – George Washington Eagles

July 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Colin Giel school MaST Community Charter School (Playing at George Washington) Class Of 2023 Offensive tackle and defensive tackle Jersey #52 HT/WT6’3″, 295 lbs Other sports Track and Field (2021) All public for defensive line Twitter @52giel Why do you play football? I play football because as I was growing up, I learned to love […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Nick Krahe – Harbor Creek