PA Football News Archives
September 2020
2020 Team Preview: The Richland Rams @rhsfootball @coachbaileyFB
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Head Coach Brandon Bailey Assistant Coaches Tim Ripple Eber Verhosvsek Ron Hobbs Larry McCracken Mike Sabol Tim Koshute Chris Wrabley Andy Croteau Tim Regan Zach Rugg 2019 Season Record 3-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Forest Hills (SCR) 10:00 am 09-12 @ Bishop Guilfoyle (0-0) * Mansion Park Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bedford (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
PFN 2020 Preseason Rankings are in!
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Side note: These are the Rankings as we saw them coming into the 2020 season. We wish those who are not playing could stay. CLASS 6A 1 St. Joseph’s Prep (12) 2 Pittsburgh C.C. (7) 3 Central Dauphin (3) 4 Archbishop Wood (12) 5 North Penn (1) 6 Delaware Valley (2) 7 North Allegheny (7) […]
HE’S BAAAccck! The Carnack of PFN! Its time for Protime Predictions by Phil
September 10, 2020 | Phil Myers
Well, the long-awaited week is here. Neither Covid, nor Governor Wolf, nor anyone or anything else can prevent opening kickoffs of high school football across the Commonwealth. And just in time too. Mrs. Protime is one of the biggest #LetThemPlay proponents there is. After spending the last 38 straight Fridays together with Protime, it is […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @WVWCoachB
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach Jack Baranski Assistant Coaches * Doug Mucha, Paul Patara, George Simms, Len Butczynski, Ryan Mahovich, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels 2019 Season Record * 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Wilkes-Barre (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Dallas (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Pittston (0-0) Spartan Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Berwick (0-0) Crispin […]
2020 Player Profile: Malex Akers – Everett @AkersMalex @DaveLightner3 @EverettWarriors
September 10, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Malex Akers Year: 2022 Everett High School QB/S/DB Ht: 6’1 Wt: 160 Twitter: @AkersMalex Why do you play football? Malex: Love of the game, it teaches me so much about life. What has been your best memory from football so far? Malex: Last year as a Sophomore we weren’t very good but we won our […]
2020 Player Profile: Brandon Choi, Bishop Shanahan @BrandonChoi_6 @BSHS_Eagles_FB
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Brandon Choi Bishop Shanahan 2022 LB/RB Jersey # 6 HT/WT 6’2/215 Other sports you play Basketball and Lacrosse Twitter @BrandonChoi_6 All-Chesmont Honorable Mention Football All-Area Honorable Mention Basketball District 1 4A Champion Defense: -108 tackles -15 tackles for loss -4 sacks -3 forced fumbles -3 fumble recoveries Offense: -530 rushing yards -135 receiving yards -6 […]
2020 Player Profile: Rowen Hershey – Avon Grove @Rhershey99 @avon_groveFB
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Rowen Hershey Year: 2021 Avon Grove High School WR/TE/DE/LB Jersey #8 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 200 Awards: Second-team All-Chestmont TE, Second team all-area TE, Other sports: Men’s Volleyball Twitter: @Rhershey99 Why do you play football? Rowen- I love the game and have always loved it. Started playing when I was 7 years old and never fell […]
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 4A Big Eight Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Belle Vernon- Laurel Highlands- McKeesport- Ringgold- Thomas Jefferson- Trinity- More Previews to Come! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 2A Century Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Beth Center- Charleroi- Chartiers Houston- Frazier- McGuffey- Washington- Waynesburg- LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Berwick Bulldogs have a long football history and a storied program. Many former Bulldogs have gone on to college careers, and this year is no exception. Blane Cleaver will join that long list as he committed to the Army West Program. There he’ll be greeted by another former Berwick standout, Mike Viti, who coaches […]
2020 Team Preview: The Central Dauphin Rams @CDRamsFootball
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Central Dauphin Rams 2019 Season Record 12-3 Head Coach Glen McNamee Assistant Coaches Sean Rosler Matt Kirchner Mike Dougherty Denny Duttenhoffer Thom Carmo Dolph Pinkerman Jon Linn Marshall Fisher Paul Linn Steve Tecau Matt Heilig Jay Harris Ben Cohick Nate Linn Drew Scales Key Starters Lost * Bryce Thoman (Temple), Nick Chimienti (Stonybrook), Chad Layton (IUP), […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors @PAcoachP @WaScoreboard @DrewMruk
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyoming Area Warriors Head Coach Randy Spencer Assistant Coaches Michael Fanti Farrad Condry Rich Musinski Michael Laffey Ken Kopetchny David Pacchioni Tom Loftus Joe Pizano Jason Speece Tom Campenni John McNeil Jim Pizano Don Hindmarsh Eric Speece Corey Popovich Russ Herron Carl DeLuca 2019 Season Record 14-1 State Champions 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]
2020 Team Preview: The Clearfield Bison @Bison__Football @coachjanocko
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Clearfield Bison Head Coach Tim janocko Assistant Coaches Myles Caragein, Dan Putt, Dave Domico, Nate Glunt, Dylan Fenton Eric Scaife 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 @ Penns Valley (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Tyrone (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Bellefonte (0-0) * Bison Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02 vs. Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * Bison Stadium […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wellsboro Hornets @wellsfootball
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wellsboro Hornets Head Coach Matt Hildebrand Assistant Coaches Nate Babcock Matt Sweet Bryce Bitner 2019 Season Record 9-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05 vs. Athens (SCR) Wellsboro Community Athletic Complex 10:00 am 09-11 @ Cowanesque Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. North Penn-Mansfield (0-0) * Wellsboro Community Athletic Complex 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Canton (0-0) * Miller A. Moyer Field 7:00 pm […]
2020 Team Preview: The Albert Gallatin Colonials @CoachDindl
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Albert Gallatin Colonials Head Coach Drew Dindl Assistant Coaches Jeff Rush, Shawn Gaster, Larry Flowers, Dylan Rush, Dan Morgan, Zack Dillow 2019 Season Record 5-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Laurel Highlands (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Carrick (0-0) George Cupples Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Ringgold (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ University (WV) (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 […]
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 1A Tri-County South Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Avella- Bentworth- California- Carmichaels- Jefferson-Morgan- Monessen More Previews to Come! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
2020 Player Profile: Nico Flati, West Allegheny @Nico_tico123 @WestASports
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nico Flati RB OLB West Allegheny 2021 Jersey # 3 HT/WT 5’10” 200 1st Team All Conference OLB,sophomore year second team all conference RB,junior year Twitter @Nico_tico123 Why do you play football? Cause I think it’s fun Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jordan whitehead. Do you have a favorite play you remember […]
2020 Team Preview: The Gateway Gators @GatewayGatorsFB @25era_ @price_chamor @CoachDonHoll1
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Gateway Gators Head Coach Don Holl Assistant Coaches Mortty Ivy, Maurice Washington, Dan Baughman, Donny Holl, David Williams, Joe Martin, Shayne Hale, Jeff Parrish, AJ Comunale, Brandon Livsey, Mike Marie 2019 Season Record 12-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Thomas Jefferson (SCR) 7:30 pm 09-11 vs. Franklin Regional (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bethel Park (0-0) 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Penns Valley Rams @pvrams84 @StephenRipka @PennsValleyASD
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Penns Valley Rams Head Coach Martin Tobias Assistant Coaches Tom Shearer, Rob Irwin, Kurt Troxell, Matt Myers, Fred Ironside, Dave Yoder, Evan Heiser, Troy Kauffman, Brian Randolph, Brian Heiser, Marlin Fultz 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Clearfield (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Philipsburg-Osceola (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Bald Eagle Area (0-0) […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyomissing Area Spartans @CoachSteveONeil @WyoFootball @OlexySteven
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Wyomissing Area Spartans Head Coach Bob Wolfrum Assistant Coaches Frank Ferrandino Corbett Babb Tom Baldwin Jack Paris Al Silveri Andy Siggins Steve Brunner Ty Smith Jim Delp Kevin Miller Dave Outland Mike Unger John Zima Hunter Beane Chris Blickley Nick Wojciechowski Steven O’Neil 2019 Season Record 12-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-12 vs. Conrad […]
2020 Player Profile: Tydre Holland-Alli, Steelton-Highspire @Tydre_alli @AndrewErby @RollersFootball
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Tydre Holland-Alli Steel-High 2021 Defensive End Jersey # 52 HT/WT 6’3/225 8.5 sacks 2019 Twitter @Tydre_alli Other sports you play Basketball Why do you play football? Love the game.. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Khalil Mack love the way he dominates the field Do you have a favorite play you remember the […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers @HollidaysburgF @CoachHDeLattre @GTigerSports
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hollidaysburg Golden Tigers Head Coach Homer DeLattre Assistant Coaches Todd Consiglio R.J. Albarano Steve Kirsch Ron Walters Dave Wyland Zach Simpson Joe Greenleaf Brad Lear Phil Weichel Adam Walstrom Dick Baronner 2019 Season Record 6-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Baldwin (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Musselman (WV) (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Palmyra (0-0) 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils @CoachMoranSV @ShenQBclub
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils Head Coach Ed Moran Assistant Coaches Joe Alshelfski, Zach Bitting, Frank Drozal, Joe Kayes, Al Matakonis, Shea Mealia, Anthony Staivecki, Jim Thomas 2019 Season Record 0-11 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Tamaqua (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Williams Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Marian Catholic (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-02 @ Tri-Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
Haverford School TE Matt Carlino will be a Blue Hen following senior year. @MattCarlino1 @FordsFootball
September 7, 2020 | Billy Splain
The saying “it’s in your blood” or “he’s got good genes” is often heard around the recruiting world and with good reason. It’s usually true. The same can be said for Haverford School TE Matt Carlino. His uncle was a stud at Penn State (an Upper Merion grad), Brad Scioli, and it’s not surprise that […]
2020 Player Profile: Kobe Bonnano, Redbank Valley @bonanno_kobe @RVBulldogs
September 7, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Kobe Bonanno High School: Redbank Valley High School Class of: 2021 Height: 6’3” Weight: 260 Position: DL/RB/QB Twitter: @bonanno_kobe Your nickname, if you have one you’d like to share: Koab Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 1 Sister College Major (if decided): Mechanical Engineering Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Wrestling […]
