PA Football News Archives
July 2020
2020 Player Profile: Isaiah “Zuke” Smith, Kane Area @zuke1428 @coachsilfies
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Isaiah “Zuke” Smith 2021 Kane Area QB Jersey # 14 Ht 6’6” Wt 185 Twitter: @zuke1428 Other Sports: basketball, baseball, track Any awards you’ve won: Varsity Boys Basketball: 2017 Rookie of the Year, 2019 Holiday Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year Why do you play football? I play football because […]
2020 Team Preview: The Annville-Cleona Dutchmen @AnnvilleCleona @coach_gingrich @AC_CoachHeckard
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Annville-Cleona Head Coach Matt Gingrich Assistant Coaches Joe Heckard, Greg Keener, Mike Miller, Nick Stauffer, Cody Dodson, Jonathan Lum, Nate Myers 2019 Season Record 7-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Kutztown (SCR) 6:00 pm 08-28 @ Schuylkill Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 vs. Fleetwood (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Littlestown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Donegal (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-25 vs. Lancaster […]
2020 Player Profile: Damon Dowkus – Mount Carmel @Dowkus2871 @coachmarlow02 @GOBIGRED19
July 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Damon Dowkus Year: 2021 Mount Carmel Area High School RB/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 205 Other Sports: Baseball Awards: First team Press-Enterprise and First team News-Item Twitter: @Dowkus2871 Why do you play football? Damon: Football has always been in our family that I would like to carry on the achievements, traditions, and the […]
2020 Team Preview: The Frazier Commodores @FrazierFootball
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Frazier Commodores Head Coach Greg Boggs Assistant Coaches Jake Girvin Josh Miller Kenny Polling Rob Acklin Key Starters Lost Cole Davies OLB 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Jefferson-Morgan (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Bishop Canevin (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Brentwood (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Bentworth (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Ligonier Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Will Spochart, Berlin Brothersvalley @willspochart @FootballBerlin
July 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
Will Spochart Berlin Brothersvalley 2021 6’3″ 190 lbs. QB/DB/Ath Twitter: @willspochart College Offers: Clarion Siblings (# brothers and # sisters): 2 sisters College Major (if decided): undecided Other sports: basketball and baseball Favorite subject in school: math Any team goals for 2020: Win every game we play. Personal goals for the 2020 season: Be the […]
2020 Team Preview: The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs @MBilchak7 @football_ck
July 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs Head Coach Matthew Bilchak Assistant Coaches Jim Clancy Joe Kennedy Kyle Nale Reid Walter Key Starters Lost Seth Musselman Kobe Harr Isaac Kerr Zach Claycomb Connor Oakes Levi Brown Cade Keithley Kadin Hileman 2019 Season Record 8-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Shade (SCR) Panther Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Glendale (0-0) * 7:00 […]
2020 Player Profile: Ethan Lane – J.P. McCaskey @realethanlane @coachlondonIII
July 15, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ethan Lane Year: 2021 J.P. McCaskey High School OL/DL/LS Jersey # 64 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 300 Awards: All league offensive guard Twitter: @realethanlane Why do you play football? Ethan: I play football because I love the sport. What has been your best memory from football so far? Ethan: When we won our first game two […]
2020 Team Preview: The Blackhawk Cougars @BHCougars
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Blackhawk Cougars Head Coach Zack Hayward Assistant Coaches Ryan Levinger, Dom Henderson, Jordan Lyles, Mike Rittleman, Paul Mann, Pat Feeley, Lou Wolber, Guy Martini, Jeremy Martini 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Butler (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Beaver Falls (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Hopewell (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. North Catholic (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Player Profile: Jaden Keating, Upper St Clair @KeatingJaden @USCstats
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jaden Keating 2021 Upper St Clair High school Safety/Running Back Jersey- 22(5) next year Ht- 6’0” Wt- 190 2019 stats- 71 tackles, 2 TFL 307 rushing yards 5 TD’s Other sports- Wrestling Twitter @KeatingJaden Why do you play football? I love the sport, playing football has changed my life for the better. I […]
Pine-Richland lineman Miguel Jackson selects Liberty U for his college destination @_mjjacks @PRRamsFootball
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
His recruitment complete, Pine-Richland lineman Miguel Jackson can now concentrate on his 2020 senior season. He’s the second Ram to commit to the Flames program. Earlier this year Harrison Hayes committed to the Flames as well. The 6-2, 240 Jackson had over 20 offers with the likes of Akron, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Army, Ball […]
2020 Team Preview: The Haverford School Fords @FordsFootball
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
The Haverford Fords Head Coach Brian Martin Assistant Coaches Don Richardson, Chris DiBello, Roy-al Edwards, Greg Isdaner, Lou Hampton, Kevin Carter 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 @ Academy of the New Church (0-0) 5:00 pm 09-04 vs. Upper Darby (0-0) 4:00 pm 09-12 vs. Archbishop Carroll (0-0) 1:00 pm 09-18 @ Northeast (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-17 vs. Springside […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Corey Wise, West Greene @CoreyWise43 @PABackyard
July 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
Corey Wise West Greene Class of 2022 Position(s): RB, LB Height: 6’0″ Weight: 215 Twitter: @CoreyWise43 Why did you choose football? It is my favorite sport and is what I am best at What is your favorite football memory? Winning the first playoff game since 1993 What activities do you enjoy outside of football? Hanging […]
2020 Team Preview: The Neshaminy Redskins @NeshaminySkins
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Neshaminy Redskins Head Coach Steven Wilmot Assistant Coaches Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs; Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers; Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers; David Ferrara, Outside Linebackers; Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs; Ryan Katona, Offensive Line; Ed Mitchem, Defensive Line; T om Coates, Defensive Line; Ray Kelly, Administrative and Offensive Assistant; Ed Place, Defensive Assistant; Chuck Lumio, Speed […]
2020 Player Profile: Lucas Zelinsky – Shenandoah Valley @ShenQBclub @CoachMoranSV
July 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Lucas Zelinsky Year: 2023 Shenandoah Valley High School MLB/RG Jersey # 64 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 180 Other Sports: Basketball and Track Why do you play football? Lucas: I just have a love for it, since fourth grade, you know you always got to hit someone and not get in trouble for it. What has been […]
2020 Team Preview: The Reynolds Raiders @JordanDeCarmen @ToyCole @MitchMason03
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Reynolds Raiders Head Coach Joshua Mull Assistant Coaches Matt Dietrich, Anthony Masterofrancesco, Josh Wilkinson, Brad Stoyer, John Tofani, Zack Johnson, Justin Wolfe Key Starters Lost QB/LB- Bryce McCloskey, RB/SS- Sean O’Hara, OT/DT- Evan Miller, WR/FS- Zander Winkle, C/MLB- Dominic Bertolasio 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Franklin (SCR) Reynolds HS Football […]
2020 Player Profile: Cayden Merrifield – West Scanton @CaydenMerrifie1 @WestHigh63 @KevinRoginski
July 14, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Cayden Merrifield Year: 2021 West Scranton High School QB/DB Jersey # 12 Ht: 6’0 Wt: 165 Other Sports: Basketball and Baseball Why do you play football? Cayden: I started when I was really young and watching my brother play when I was younger is what got me into it and I started playing youth league […]
2020 Team Preview: The Ephrata Mounts @VarsityMountsFB @GoMounts @krismiller1022 @EphrataHighSS @EphrataGridiron
July 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Ephrata Mountaineers Head Coach Kris Miller Assistant Coaches Clint Surgeoner, Jeremy Franck, Brendan Riley, Josh Clair, Dr. Lenny Harding, Jason Vollersten, Kyle Gesswein, Pat Ross 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Cocalico (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Muhlenberg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Palmyra (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Warwick (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Eastern Lebanon County (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile- Matt Rauscher, Allentown Central Catholic @mattrauscher @acchs_football @ACCHSVikings
July 14, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
Matt Rauscher QB Allentown Central Catholic 2021 6’2, 200 Committed to Lehigh University Siblings? Brother, Frank. Attends PSU College Major? Business Do you play other sports? No How has this pandemic affected your training? It hasn’t. I still workout every day lifting and running. What are your team goals for this season? To win championships […]
2020 Team Preview: The Shade Panthers @ShadePanthers
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Shade Panthers Head Coach Don Fyfe Assistant Coaches Luke Mihelcic, Bob Chizmar, Cory Crognale, Chase Kiser 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Claysburg-Kimmel (SCR) Panther Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 @ North Star (0-0) * War Memorial Sports Complex 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Ferndale (0-0) * Panther Stadium 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Berlin-Brothersvalley (0-0) * Snyder Sports Complex 7:00 […]
2020 PFN Player Profile- Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond @Tyler31761078 @NDGP_FOOTBALL @philipstambaugh
July 13, 2020 | Brian Ptashinski
Tyler Lissy, Notre Dame Green Pond, 2021 Class 6’2″ 285lbs Twitter: @Tyler31761078 Fondest memory? I would say my fondest memory would definitely be our win against Wilson during my Junior year, the fact that we came back down 22-8 during our rivalry game makes it all the more memorable. Role model? A role model to […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Malik Harris – Westinghouse @MalikHa19294965 @WHCoachGreen
July 13, 2020 | David Burnworth
photo credit DreamShotsMedia Malik Harris School:Westinghouse Positions RB Class 2022 Jersey #:7 Height & Weight: 5’7″ 177lbs 1- How long have you been playing football? 13 years 2-What other sports do you play? Basketball 3- What life lessons has football taught you? How to be a leader 4- How often do you watch film on […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Canevin Crusaders @CrusadersFball @BishopCanevinAT @crusaderathdept
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Canevin Crusaders Head Coach Richard Johnson Assistant Coaches Steve Nesmith, Andrew Baker, Devin Owens, Javon Hines, Kenny Thompson, Gary Coniglio Key Starters Lost AJ Cirilli 2019 Season Record 1-9 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Monessen (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Frazier (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-05 Carlynton (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Northgate (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-19 Springdale (0-0) * […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Ben Eisenhower, Cedar Cliff @bde42503 @CedarCliff_AD @CedarCliffColts
July 13, 2020 | Phil Myers
Ben Eisenhower Cedar Cliff High School DT Class of: 2021 Height: 6’5″ Weight: 325 Twitter: @bde42503 Siblings: 1 brother and 2 sisters Favorite subject in school: Social Studies Team goals for the 2020 season: Make it to state Personal goals for the 2020 season: My personal goal is to break the sack record. How has football […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lackawanna Trail Lions @LackawannaSD @robert_schirg @r_melnikoff
July 13, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lackawanna Trail Lions Head Coach Steve Jervis Assistant Coaches Jim Becchetti, Jeff Stage, Chad Gibbs, Matt Landseidel, Colin Golden, Steve Jervis, Sr, Tim Ronchi, Ben Simmons, Vince Kalinoski Key Starters Lost Mark Dunckle, Nico Berrios, Richard Rodenbach, Josh Brown, Jeffrey Resto, Miguel Ella 2019 Season Record 10-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Scranton (SCR) […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: McKinley Whipkey, McGuffey @MckinleyWhipkey @PABackyard
July 13, 2020 | Nate Grella
McKinley Whipkey McGuffey Class of 2021 Position(s): FB, MLB Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 Twitter: @MckinleyWhipkey Why did you choose football? There’s never a dull moment What is your favorite football memory? Beating Clairton In 2019 What activities do you enjoy outside of football? Hunting and riding four wheelers What non-football accomplishment are you most proud […]
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