PA Football News Archives
August 2020
Tons of updates: Phila Catholic league joins Pub league, postpones fall sports; WPIAL meets and moves forward. Colonial league pushes start date back; Merger with Schuylkill delayed
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
It’s getting tough to write these articles. So much happening so fast lately. We’ll knock them off one at a time: Last night the Valley View school district voted to allow fall sports to continue, then today they announced they are pausing all fall sports for two weeks due to a possible exposure by several […]
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond Dickinson College @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Notre Dam Green Pond lineman Tyler Lissy has made his college choice, he’ll head to Dickinson College to play for the Red Devils. He made his announcement Sunday via twitter: 100% COMMITTED TO DICKINSON COLLEGE!!! I’m extremely thankful to everyone who have helped me get to this point! @coach_knapp @CoachFordyce_DC @DCcoachSchuck #ForksUp 🔴🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/TvdUCN63wC — […]
2020 Player Profile: Nick Beitel – Ligonier Valley @nbeitel @LVRamsFootball
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Beitel Ligonier Valley High School Class of: 2022 RB/DB Jersey # 5 Ht: 5’7 Wt: 175 2019 Stats: Offense: 55 carries 642 yards 12 Touchdowns Defensive- 35 tackles 4 Ints. 6 passes defended 2 forced fumble Awards: 2nd Team Tribune-Democrat all area DB Indiana Gazette all-area honorable mention Other sports: Baseball Twitter: @nbeitel5 Why […]
2020 Player Profile: Chas Mrlack – Monessen @chas_money_3 Ready @Greyhounds_FB @SSwope_Sr
August 24, 2020 | Billy Splain
Chas Mrlack Monessen Class of: 2021 Kicker/ WR Jersey # 7 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Soccer, basketball, track Twitter @chas_money_3 Why do you play football? Chas: I fell in love with the game once I started kicking my sophomore season. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Chas: Russel Wilson, he’s a […]
2020 Player Profile: Jacob Feese, Line Mountain @JacobFeese @bryce_herb6 @HFeese @linemtsd
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jacob Feese Line Mountain QB / DE Jersey # 11 HT/WT 6’0″ 195 2019 stats 1000 Yard rusher Other sports: Wrestling 1st Team Tri-Valley League Versatility Back Twitter @JacobFeese Why do you play football? Because I live the sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? TJ Watt because of the way he plays […]
2020 Player Profile: Baine Seilhamer – Glendale @22Bseilhamer @Glendalevikings @GlendaleVkingFB
August 23, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Baine Seilhamer Year: 2021 Glendale High School WR/CB Jersey #22 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 175 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @22Bseilhamer Why do you play football? Baine: I play football because I love everything about the sport. What has been your best memory from football so far? Baine: Beating southern Huntington on my birthday has to be […]
2020 Player Profile: T.J. Wagner, Nativity B.V.M @TJWagner9 @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics
August 23, 2020 | Billy Splain
T.J. Wagner Nativity B.V.M TE DE LS Jersey # 81 HT/WT * 6’6” 215 2019 Stats: 74 tackles led the team Twitter @TJWagner9 2019 class 1a all eastern/PAfootball Honorable mention 2019 Eastern/PA football Bronze team 2018 Eastern/PA football Bronze team Why do you play football? I used to play soccer when I was little. Played […]
Central Clarion reveals new uniforms @LarryWiser
August 22, 2020 | David McClaine
Senior Gridders Unveil Central Clarion Wildcats’ Uniforms Wildcat Seniors wearing brand new uniforms (L-R) #83 Anthony Slike (C-L), #75 Patrick Gulnak (C-L), #60 Logan Lerch (CA), #8 Calvin German (CA), #28 Keidon Smith (C-L), #7 Jason Ganoe (C-L), #11 Kyle Bottaro (C-L), #17 Ethan Burford (CA), #51 Jordan McCord-Wolbert (NC), #21 Cutter Boggess (CA), #44 […]
2020 Player Profile: Andrew Fuller – Susquehannock @Affuller06 @SuskyFootball @WarriorsSHS
August 22, 2020 | Billy Splain
Andrew Fuller Susquehannock High School Class of: 2021 WR/DB Jersey # 1 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other sports: Wrestling Twitter: @Affuller06 Why do you play football? So I can prove to everyone that I am the best athlete at whatever sport you put me in and at any position. I have more talent than any […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Trent Cavanaugh, Bentworth, @PABackyard @TrentCav30 @BentworthHigh
August 22, 2020 | Nate Grella
Trent Cavanaugh Bentworth Class of 2021 Position(s): RB, LB Height: 5’10” Weight: 200 Twitter: @TrentCav30 Why did you choose football? I chose football because when I was little, I always wanted to grow up to be just like my dad. So one day I asked him if he played football when he was young and […]
2020 Player Profile: Stephen Ripka – Penns Valley @StephenRipka
August 22, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Stephen Ripka Year: 2021 Penns Valley Area High School WR/DB Jersey #: 24 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 180 Other Sports: Basketball 2019 Stats: 32 catches 718 yards and 12 touchdowns Awards: 1st team all-conference specialist and second-team receiver. Twitter: @StephenRipka Why do you play football? I play football because I think it’s fun and it’s a […]
PIAA says fall sports will start Monday, August 24
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
In a highly anticipated meeting of the PIAA Board meeting, the PIAA made it short and sweet: Motion to continue with fall sports and motion was seconded and the vote went 25-5 with two board members missing from today’s meeting. Those who voted no: LeeAnn Wentzel – School Administrator rep, Jon Bauer – Pennsylvania Principals rep; […]
2020 Player Profile: Scott Cummings – West Chester East @scottcummings_8 @WCEastFootball
August 21, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Scott Cummings Year: 2021 West Chester East High School TE/DE Jersey # 8 Ht: 6’5 Wt: 245 Other sports: Basketball Why do you play football? Scott: I play football because it’s very competitive and such a team sport. Football has given me my best friends and great role models. What has been your best memory […]
2020 Player Profile: Gabe Davis – Minersville @GabeDavis1042 @MinersFB @shayne_schafer
August 21, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Gabe Davis Year: 2021 Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School WR/DB Jersey # 10 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 185 2019 Stats: 65 catches 1,041 yards and 10 touchdowns Awards: PA Football Writers AA All-State First Team WR, PA Football News Coaches Select AA All-State Second Team WR, easternrpafootball.com AA All-state First Team WR, Schuylkill League Football All-league […]
2020 Player Profile: Dade Splain – Williamsport @DadeSplain @CoachMcCabeOL @CoachChuckCrews @Millionaire_FB
August 21, 2020 | Billy Splain
Dade Splain Williamsport Area High School Class of: 2022 Defensive Tackle/Center Jersey # 52 Ht: 6’4Wt: 260 6’4 Other sports: Wrestling and track Awards: 9th grade MVP Twitter @DadeSplaini Why do you play football? Dade: Because of the discipline, teamwork, and toughness that you gain by playing it. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2020 Player Profile: Tyson Brophy, Trinity Hillers @trinitystc @TysonBrophy @Trinity_Hillers
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Tyson Brophy 2021 Trinity Defensive Tackle / Offensive Guard Jersey #54 Ht- 6’1” Wt- 270 Other Sports: Wrestling- (2x WPIAL Qualifier) 1st Team All Conference DT, Observer-Reporter All District DT, Bill Fralic Award Nominee, Trinity Defensive Player of the Year. Why do you play football? I love the team aspect of football. I also wrestle […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Manny Allen, Pottsgrove @Manny62Allen @PGFalconsFB
August 20, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Emmanuel “Manny” Allen Pottsgrove High School Height: 6’1” Weight: 245 Position(s): left guard/nose guard Twitter: @Manny62Allen Potential Major in College: Physical Science / Forensics What made you choose football? I chose football because of my father who played and my Aunt Kim’s love of the game. What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mechanicsburg Wildcats @GoMechanicsburg
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mechanicsburg Wildcats Head Coach Anthony Rose Assistant Coaches Gary Cottingham, Clay McAllister, Kirk Bordlemay, Jeff Costello, Mike Berry, Mike Glinatsis, Scott Livingston, Ken Smith, Josh Hinkle, Joe Crocenzi 2019 Season Record 6-5 (Including playoffs) 2020 Tentative Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Red Land (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Northern York (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. West Perry (0-0) […]
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August 20, 2020 | Nate Grella
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2020 Team Preview: The Berks Catholic Saints @WeAreBC55
August 20, 2020 | Billy Splain
Berks Catholic Saints Head Coach Rick Keeley Assistant Coaches Phil Bennethum, Chama Carwll, Terry Derr, Jasen Esposito, Bill Hess, Jake Latchum, Keith Leamer, Dave Stahler, Alex Swavely, Kevin Wright 2019 Season Record 8-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-18 vs. Allentown Central Catholic (0-0) Forino Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Roman Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Daniel […]
2020 PFN PLAYER PROFILE: CLAUDE GODINEAUX, CEDAR CLIFF @CedarCliff_AD @claudegodineux
August 20, 2020 | Phil Myers
Claude Godineaux Cedar Cliff High School 2022 Height: 6’2″ Weight: 305 Position: OT/DT Twitter: @claudegodineux Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Roast Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 2 brothers College Major (if decided): not sure yet Favorite subject in school: science Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes @GOBIGRED19 @GregSacavage @MattKelleyMCA75
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mt. Carmel Area Red Tornadoes Head Coach John Darrah Assistant Coaches Bob Veach, Sr. Jordan Marlow Rob Varano Mike Higgins Bill Joraskie Mike Gilger Mike Scicchitano 2019 Season Record 10-3 2020 Schedule (could change check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Shikellamy (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Montoursville (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Southern Columbia (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Nativity Green Wave @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics @TJWagner9
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nativity Green Wave Head Coach Pat Mason Assistant Coaches Josh Muldowney Mike Downey Jarrad Brennan Kevin Putalavage Ken Miller Joe Winter Joe Brennan Chris Sanchez Greg Koperna Joe Opolsky Tyler Jenkins Shawn Delaney 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule (will change, check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 vs. Kutztown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Morrisville (0-0) Robert Morris […]
2020 Team Preview: The Mercer Mustangs @SteveHoover7 @CoachDon_King
August 19, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mercer Mustangs Head Coach Jeff Lockard Assistant Coaches Rob Kennis Derek DeGraaf Don King Mike Applegarth Jason Reece Brenton Kaster 2019 Season Record 4-5 2020 Schedule (will change, check back) DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Reynolds (0-0) * Reynolds HS Football Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. West Middlesex (0-0) * Mercer Field 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Maplewood (0-0) Maplewood Stadium […]
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