PA Football News Archives
July 2020
EPC announces it won’t start football and other contact sports on time: first football games would be played on Oct. 2.
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference decided by consensus Thursday that the start of fall sports that include contact — field hockey, soccer and football — will be delayed due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. A vote on when those sports could start will be taken Tuesday. this would mean that football would start Sept. 14 and […]
2020 Player Profile: Alexander Kovach – Cumberland Valley @AlexKovach14 @CVHS_Football
July 30, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Alexander Kovach 2021 Cumberland Valley High School QB/CB Jersey # 6 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 180 Other sports: Track Why do you play football? Alex: I’m able to create bonds with my teammates and I enjoy the competition it brings. What has been your best memory from football so far? Alex: Driving down the field in […]
2020 Team Preview: The Haverford High Fords @HHSFordsFB
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Haverford High Fords Head Coach Joe Gallagher Assistant Coaches Luke Dougherty, Joe Powel, Mike Gentile, Dan Lutes, Ryan Grabias, Alex Host. Dan Milewski, Mike Amalfitano, 2019 Season Record 11-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Norristown (SCR) Norristown Area HS Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. West Chester Rustin (0-0) AC Cornog Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Downingtown West (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Luke Molden, Council Rock North @LukeMolden @CRN_Football @CRNAthletics
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Luke Molden 2021 DL/OL/ILB Council Rock North Jersey # 77 Ht – 6’4” Wt – 240LBS Twitter @LukeMolden Why do you play football? I’ve been playing tackle football since 2nd grade (Pop Warner, Middle School, High School) and have always loved it. I love the hitting, brotherhood, difficulty, etc. There is something different about football […]
2020 Team Preview: The Neshannock Lancers @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Neshannock Lancers Head Coach Fred Mozzocio Assistant Coaches Ron Deporzio, Ryan Firmi, Gianni Oliva, Joey Flora, Matt Mangino, Mark Hasson, Frank Bongivengo Sr. 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Sharpsville (SCR) Sharpsville Field 10:00 am 08-29 @ Shenango (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. South Side (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Union Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Mohawk (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Connor Hummer, Hanover Area @Hum33Connor @HArea2020 @Rickey3310
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
2021 MLB/TE Hanover Area Jersey # 33 Ht 6’2” Wt 215 Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @Hum33Connor 2019 stats: Defense: 116 Total Tackles (49 Solo, 67 Assists), 1 Forced Fumble, 4 Tackles for losses Offense: 21 Receptions for 251 yards, 2 TDs, 10 Rushes for 35 yards. Any awards you’ve won: 2019 NPF 1st Team WVC […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northampton Konkrete Kids @KonkreteKids @ChiefGuyzer @BarnoJarred
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northampton Konkrete Kids Head Coach Kyle Haas Assistant Coaches Shawn Daignault M ike Feifel Dan Kendra Sr. Nick Artinger Drew Morrissey Bob Kohler Stip Fedorak Chris Gordon Chad Henritzy Rob Holmes Zach Winter Mark Bendekovits 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Allentown Central Catholic (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bethlehem Catholic (0-0) * […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Jacob Hoffman, Nativity BVM @jakemhoff @coachmason4 @nbvmathletics
July 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jacob Hoffman Nativity BVM High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Pat Mason Position: RB/WR/FS/LB Height: 6′ 1″ Weight: 195lbs 2019 stats: 89 carries, 743 yards, 11 TD’s, 9 receptions 89 yards, 2 TD’s Q&A What made you choose football? My whole family played, and I always wanted to suit up and play too. What’s […]
2020 Team Preview: The Redbank Valley Bulldogs @RVBulldogs
July 30, 2020 | Billy Splain
Redbank Valley Bulldogs Head Coach Blane Gold Assistant Coaches Jason Kundick – Offensive Coordinator Chad Ortz – JV Head Coach Jake Dougherty – Quarterbacks Connor Shoemaker – Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs Craig Hibell – Wide Recievers Ronny Geist – Linebackers 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Central Clarion (SCR) Bulldogs […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Tri-County South Preview- 7:30 PM, Thursday 7/30
July 30, 2020 | Nate Grella
Tune in for the BackyardPAFootball Podcast’s LIVE PREMIERE of their preview of the Tri-County South! Nathan and Jeremiah break down the 1A WPIAL Tri-County South and discuss each team in depth, along with predicting the conferences order of finish. The stream will begin at 7:30 on July 30th and will be available for replay following […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Jesse McFadden, Maplewood @MHSTigersFootb1 @CoachBork53
July 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jesse McFadden Maplewood High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Bryan Borkovich Position – WR/RB/LB Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 180lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I just love the game. What’s your favorite football memory? My first varsity TD, I caught my first varsity touchdown while my brother, JD, broke the school’s […]
Protect Yourself, Protect Others, Protect the Season: PIAA moves forward with fall season to start on time, releases Return to Competition guidelines
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
The PIAA approved by a 30-2 vote and released a 24 page Return to Competition: Individual Sport Considerations document which can be reviewed by clicking the picture below: There’s a lot to digest after today’s PIAA board meeting, but the bottom line is fall sports will start on time and teams are expected to adhere […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greenville Trojans @GHSTrojans @GHS_FanSection @B_DiFrischia
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greenville Trojans Head Coach Brian Herrick Assistant Coaches Kirk Smith, Mike Menold, Steve Lewis, Tim Strausser, Denny Reynolds, Tyler Lanciotti, Chris Clark, Jacob Brown, Doug England, Matt Crawford 2019 Season Record 6-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Karns City (SCR) Stewart Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Farrell (0-0) * Lou Falconi Field 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Lakeview (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Brandon Mills – Everrett @EverettWarrior @EverettWarriors @DaveLightner3
July 29, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Brandon Mills Year: 2021 Everrett Area High School WR/S Jersey # 11 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 164 Other Sports: Basketball Why do you play football? I play because it gives me mental toughness and shows me how to be a leader and work hard. What has been your best memory from football so far? One of […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Sky’Ler Thomas, Kennedy Catholic @nctapoutman23 @KC_Football_ @KCPrideWatcher
July 29, 2020 | Shane Lux
Sky’Ler Thomas Kennedy Catholic High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Joe Harvey Height: 6′ 5″ Weight: 180lbs Position: WR/DB Q&A What made you choose football? I chose football because I used to play when I was younger. I miss the game, especially being able to hit someone without getting in trouble. What’s your favorite […]
2020 Team Preview: The Cocalico Eagles @CoachStrohl @CocalicoHS @TheBBWC
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Cocalico Eagles Head Coach Bryan Strohl Assistant Coaches Chris Laudenslager Mark Stauffer Shawn Smith Mitchell Shober Ken Lockhart Casey Kerschner Jon Good Jim Cage Tim Van Dalen 2019 Season Record 11-3 (District 3 5A Champions, State semi-finalist) 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Ephrata (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Conrad Weiser (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Cedar Cliff (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Caleb Brubaker, Mechanicsburg @Calebbru27 @GoMechanicsburg @MASHCatsCoach @MASHfootballboo
July 29, 2020 | Phil Myers
Caleb Brubaker Mechanicsburg Area Senior High 2021 WR/S Height: 6’0″ Weight: 180 Twitter: @Calebbru27 Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters College Major (if decided): Environmental biology Other Sports: Rugby Favorite Subject in School: Biology Team goals for the upcoming 2020 season: Win the division. Personal goals for the 2020 season: Reach 100 tackles and be top […]
2020 Team Preview: The Souderton Indians @SASD_SAHS @AthleticsSahs @egallagher2
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Souderton Indians Head Coach Ed Gallagher Assistant Coaches Mike Bergey Jeff Blue Tony Cipriano Mike Class Ryan Dickerson John Dubyk Paul Fargo Mike Heath Joe Hernandez Sean Pelosi Elijah White Alan Worman 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Pennridge (SCR) Indian Field 10:00 am 08-22 vs. Parkland (SCR) Indian Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Pottsgrove (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Joshua Syster, Purchase Line High School @JoshSyster @PLRedDragons
July 29, 2020 | Avery Falisec
Joshua Syster Purchase Line High School Graduating Year: 2021 Height: 5’11” Weight: 195 Jersey Number: 22 Positions: RB, OLB twitter: @JoshSyster “Josh is an extremely hard worker and has had a great off-season leading into his senior season. He has put the time and work into his training and it will pay off this […]
2020 Player Profile: Ben Glasl, Brockway @BenGlasl @BrockwayFootba1
July 29, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Ben Glasl Brockway Area Jr./Sr. High School 2021 WR/SS Height: 5’6” Weight: 135 Twitter @BenGlasl Siblings: 2 brothers and 1 sister College Major: undecided Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Baseball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our goal is to win each […]
2020 Player Profile: Tair Bolden – Simon Gratz @tyvhuncho @ErikZipay
July 28, 2020 | David Burnworth
Tair Bolden Simon Gratz Running back & Wide receiver 5’7 -165 Class 2021 Twitter: @tyvhuncho How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football since I was 4 years old What other sports do you play? Other sports that I enjoy are track and basketball. What life lessons has football taught you? […]
2020 Team Preview: The Troy Trojans @jimsmit93524299 @Masonimbt50
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Troy Trojans Head Coach Jim Smith Assistant Coaches Kyle Smith Joe Millard Chance Wright Ryan Ammerman John Imbt Cory Tice Neil Gilliland Key Starters Lost Jack Imbt Ryder Lathrop 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ South Williamsport (SCR) Rodney K. Morgans Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 […]
2020 Player Profile: Timmy Smith, Central Dauphin @timsmith_3442 @CDRamsFootball
July 28, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Timmy Smith High School: Central Dauphin High School Weight: 195lbs Height: 6’1 Position: RB, WR, OLB Twitter: @timsmith_3442 Siblings: One sister College Major: criminal justice Other sports you participate in: Wrestling, Track Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for 2020: Make it back to the state championship. If you are goal-oriented, […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northwestern Wildcats @NWSD_FOOTBALL
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northwestern Wildcats Head Coach Mark Brooks Assistant Coaches RB – Mike Krahe WR – Kevin Gardner OL – Pat Camp OL – Terry Gresh DC / LB – Jim Brinling DL – DJ Cartney LB – Mike McKinnon DB – Scott White DEF – Tony D’Albora 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION […]
2020 Player Profile: Jadin Jimenez – Hempfield @Jadinjimenez11 @HempfieldFB
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jadin Jimenez 2021 Slot receiver/ATH Hempfield high school Jersey # 11 Ht 5’7 Weight 142 Twitter@Jadinjimenez11 Keystonefootballrecruits.com profile: https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/basiliojimenez123/ Why do you play football? I love the game with my entire heart!! I will never change anything for it. It creates bonds and it creates family Who is your favorite sports star and why? Odell […]
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