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August 2022

2022 PFN Player Profile: Ethan Kishlock – River Valley

August 10, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ethan Kishlock River Valley Class Of 2023 RB, QB, WR, CB Jersey #1 HT/WT 5’9 , 170lbs Other sports Track and field All conference track team Twitter @Ethankishlock1 Why do you play football? I play football because it requires lots of self discipline and makes me a better athlete overall. Who is your favorite sports […]

District 9 – Region 1 Season Preview

August 9, 2022 | Phil Myers

District 9 did a good thing for the 2022 football season and restructured the previous Small School North, Small School South, and Large School divisions into what they call three regions. The idea is to bring a little more parity into each division. Region 1 will consist of Bradford (4A), DuBois (4A), Punxsutawney (3A), St. […]

Lackawanna Football Conference 2022 Preview, What can we expect?

August 9, 2022 | PFN Staff

As the 2022 Highschool football season approaches,19 teams from the Lackawanna Football Conference will begin their journey to the state Championship. Before we hop into our preview off this conference some things have changed. The Lackawanna League is now back to just three divisions instead of four, and we also have some new classifications let’s […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Bryce Beltrante – Conestoga

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Bryce Beltrante Conestoga Class Of 2023 Safety, Wide receiver and returner Jersey #13 HT/WT 5’11”, 180 4 interceptions, 2 touchdown kick returns, 3 forced fumbles and lead team in forced turnovers (in 2021 season) Other sports Varsity wrestling Football awards: 2021 All Area Team Honorable Mention – Defensive Back; 2021 All Central League Honorable Mention […]

2022 PFN Player Profiles: The ICC Media day hosts Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils! Bonus: Andrew Nycum profile

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

It’s their last year in the ICC, let’s see what the Blue Devils goal is this year. Bonus: Why is the Tyrone game so important? Who are the best players to ever play for Bellwood-Antis? Andrew Nycum Bellwood-antis Class Of 2023 LT & DT Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’1/280 No sacks given up Other sports Basketball […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Having some fun with a couple Northern Bedford Panthers!

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Great answers, great time interviewing these guys!

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Finnegan Furmanek – State College

August 9, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Finnegan Furmanek State College High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, wide receiver Ht: 6’4 Wt: 200 Other sports: Basketball Twitter: @FinnFurmanek Why do you play football? I play football because I really enjoy the game and I also love to win. With football, you have to work as a team to achieve a common goal […]

2022 PFN Player Profiles: Ben Campbell – Northwestern

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ben Campbell Northwestern Class Of 2023 RB,LB,k Jersey # 23 HT/WT 5’11/195 12 yards per carry Other sports Wrestling 2nd team all region for kicking Twitter @Bennycampbell23 Why do you play football? To have good memories with my friends and coaches Who is your favorite sports star and why? MJ because of his drive to […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Nick Frame – Northern Lehigh

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Nick Frame Northern Lehigh Class Of 2023 QB / FS Jersey #3 HT/WT 6”2 / 180 lbs 17 receptions 375 yards 3tds , 86 total tackles 5 interceptions Other sports Basketball PFN Coaches select 1st team all state defensive athlete. CLFCA 2nd team all league Defensive back Twitter @N_cky2424 Why do you play football? I […]

2022 PFN Player Profiles: Jaymont Green-Miller – Sto-Rox

August 9, 2022 | Billy Splain

Jaymont Green-Miller Sto-Rox Class Of 2023 Wr/Cb Jersey #3 HT/WT5’9 170 38/736/12 tds Other sports Basketball 1st All-Conference & 1st Team All-State Twitter @1WayMont Why do you play football? Favorite Sport Who is your favorite sports star and why? Antonio Brown and because I always wanted to be like him when I was younger Do […]

2022 with Rob Woodward Head Football Coach Wheelersburg (Ohio)

August 8, 2022 | contributor

Rob Woodward: Wheelersburg, Ohio Teacher of Science/Head Football Coach Twitter: @coachRFW How was it to play two really good teams from Kentucky, and would you tell the readers how these games came to be? Our stadium sits on the Ohio River directly across from Kentucky. With the success of our program, it is harder […]

2A WPIAL Century Conference Season Preview Magazine @PFNBackyard

August 8, 2022 | Nate Grella

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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 Century Preview @PFNBackyard @NathanGrella @JeremiahMiller0

August 8, 2022 | Nate Grella

Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 2A Century! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!

2022 PFN Player Profiles: Isaac Samsel – Clearfield

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Isaac Samsel Clearfield Class Of 2023 DE/OL Jersey #51 HT/WT 5’8” 215 14.5 sacks 2 interceptions Other sports Track and Field Twitter @IsaacSamsel Why do you play football? It has always been a passion of mine, and it has helped shape the person I am tpday and moving forward. Who is your favorite sports star […]

2022 PFN Player Profiles: Rian Glunk – Loyalsock

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Rian Glunk Loyalsock Class Of 2023 WR CB KR PR Jersey # 13 HT/WT 6’1 185 60 rec 1132 rec yards 13 tds Other sports Basketball Sun Gazette Player of The Year, All State WR Twitter @RianGlunk Why do you play football? It’s my favorite sport and I like the competitiveness Who is your favorite […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Homer-Center Big dudes and a Little guy at Media day!

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

This was a fun group to interview, the Homer-Center Wildcats look to have a good season but first we have some fun!

2022 PFN Player Profile: Shawn Solomon Jr – Brashear

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Shawn Solomon Jr Brashear Class Of 2023 positions you play RB/LB Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’11 195lbs Other sports Wrestling and track 5th in Allegheny count for wrestling Twitter @junior_4bug Why do you play football? My love for the sport is unmatched. I fell in love with the sport at such a young age when my […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: LeVan McFadden – York Catholic

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

LeVan McFadden York Catholic Class Of 2023 QB/DB/ATH Jersey #15 HT/WT 6’0/175 Other sports Basketball 1st team all-state athlete 1st team county safety second team county quarterback Twitter @mcfaddenlevan Why do you play football? I play because I love the sport and the bonds that are created from it. Who is your favorite sports star […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Ty Holland – Hickory

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Ty Holland Hickory Class Of 2023 LB, TE, RB Jersey #4 HT/WT6’0” 205 lbs 73 tackles 2 forced fumbles Other sports Wrestling and Track Region 3 All-Star (LB) 2022 PAFootballNews All-Academic Gold Team Twitter @TyHolland0 Why do you play football? I’ve played football my whole life and I love the physicality of it. Who is […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: John Shuster – Windber

August 8, 2022 | Billy Splain

Pic Daily American John Shuster Windber Class Of 2023 Rb, Lb Jersey # 2 HT/WT 5’11 190 3 consecutive 1000 yard rushing years Other sports Basketball, Baseball, Track 3x All Conference, 3x All Area, 2x All County Twitter @John_Shuster2 Why do you play football? I play football because of the competition and it just something […]

2022 with Head Coach Ryan Sayers Columbus Northland

August 7, 2022 | contributor

Ryan Sayers Head football coach/Intervention Specialist Columbus Northland (Coach Sayers has been very good to me when I cover Northland for PAFOOTBALLNEWS and he has gone way above and beyond to personally let me know I/we are welcome there anytime. The 2018 season was the last time the Northland Vikings posted a winning […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Mike Sapos – McKeesport

August 7, 2022 | Billy Splain

Mike Sapos McKeesport Class Of 2025 TE and DE Jersey #44 HT/WT 6’4 210lbs WPIAL Champion and State 2A Runner up in Football #3 TE in Pennsylvania Basketball WPIAL Champion and State 2A Runner up in Football Twitter @MikeSapos Why do you play football? I like to be physical and hit people. Who is your […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Kieran Gallagher – Garnet Valley

August 7, 2022 | Billy Splain

Kieran Gallagher Garnet Valley Class Of 2023 DL/OL Jersey #60 HT/WT 6’0 250 35 tackles 3 sacks 1 safety Other sports Track and Field Honorable Mention All Delco Honorable Mention All Central League Twitter @KieranGall_60 Why do you play football? I have been playing football since 2nd grade. I’ve always been a more shy kid […]