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July 2025
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pine Grove Area Cardinals
July 24, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Pine Grove Area Cardinals Head Coach: Dave Shiffer Class: 3A PIAA District 11 2024 Season Record: 1-9 Key Starters lost Robbie Schaeffer, Brody Ibarra, Brayden Lyons, Alex Pillsbury, Peyton Kintzel returning starters Wyatt Dixon, WR/CB, 6’0, 182, 2026 Dru Herber, K, 6’3, 178, 2028 Wyatt Snyder, QB/LB, 6’3, 227, 2026 Angel Ditzler, WR/S, […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know East Stroudsburg South DE/OL Jonathan Adjin-Tettey
July 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jonathan Adjin-Tettey Defensive End, Guard East Stroudsburg South High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #50 HT/WT 6 ft, 215 77 inch wingspan, 305 bench, 3.83 gpa Other sports Track and field, wrestling 2x all league for football, track district champion, academic high honors. Twitter @jonadjintettey Coach says: “Jon returns as a three […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors
July 24, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Wyoming Area Warriors Head Coach Randy Spencer CLASS 3a2024 Season Record: 11-2 Key Starters lost Anthony DeLucca Lidge Kellum Jacob Morgan Kevin Wiedl Damian Lefkoski Gauge Speece Michael Crane Matt Rutkoski Chase DeSanto Andrew Steinberger Paul Panek Tyler Reynolds Nate Obrzut John Turner Key Newcomers Drew Keating TE/Edge Brad Bohn OL/DL Nick Little […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Shanahan Eagles
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The Bishop Shanahan Eagles HEAD COACH: Paul Meyers CLASS 4A 2024 Season Record: 9-3 PIAA District 1 Key Starters lost Jayden Snook Kevin Roth Chase Riccardo Sam Conte Returning starters Anthony Aquila, QB/SS, 6’0″, 190, 2026 Dan Keenan, Slot/DB, 5’10, 190, 2026 Aidan Civitella, WR/DB, 6’0, 185, 2026 Nate Bracken, RB/DB, 5’10”, 2026 Nate […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Upper Moreland WR Larry Hughes
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Larry Hughes WR Upper Moreland Class Of 26 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6-4 185 Other sports Basketball 3x first team all league Twitter @Larry16hughes Coach says: “Tall athletic catches everything thrown his way. Let’s get to know Larry! Why do you play football? I’ve played football since 6 and it’s a lifestyle now Who is your […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Shamokin Area QB/DB Logan Steele
July 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
Logan Steele Qb, wr, db, special teams Shamokin Area Class of 2027 Jersey #4 Ht/wt 5-10, 166 Other sports Basketball, track Twitter @steelelogan4 COLLEGE OFFER SHEET: PSU, Marshall, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Liberty, UConn, JMU 2024 sophomore varsity season stats: • 12-1 record • 1,814 passing yards / 25 touchdowns • 535 rushing yards / 9 touchdowns • […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Chartiers-Houston quarterback Aaron Walsh
July 23, 2025 | Jason Napoli
Aaron Walsh Quarterback Chartiers-Houston HT/WT 5’10/170 Class of 2026 Jersey #6 Other sports: Basketball and Baseball Twitter @aaron_walsh6 Coach Says “As the Quarterback of our team, it is important he takes a step up as a leader for us and helps the growth of the team. He has been a vital player since I took over […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Burrell lineman Joah Martin
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Joah Martin Defensive tackle / guard & tackle Burrell high school Class Of 2026 Jersey #52 HT/WT 5’11/ 290 18 tackles, 2 ff, 1 pat block, and 2 sacks in first year of starting varsity Other sports Wrestling Honorable mention defensive tackle, 2nd team all conference guard Twitter @joahmartin52 Coach says: “Joah is an important […]
SAFRSPORTS Teams up with Ron Jaworski/ISAA to provide every Philly team with SAFR helmet covers
July 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ron Jaworski Teams Up with SAFR and ISAA to Make Philadelphia High School Football Safer Equipping every Philadelphia high school football player with a SAFR Helmet Cover — removing economic barriers to safety. On Tuesday, July 15 at Chickie’s & Pete’s on Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, the owner of SafrSports held a press conference with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Benjamin Franklin HB/LB Tyrese Nichols
July 22, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Name: Tyrese Nichols School: Benjamin Franklin Height/Weight: 5-9 185 Class: 2026 Jersey #: 6 Head Coach: Aleem Medley Getting to Know Tyrese: What Coach says” Returning 1st team All Public senior LB/RB. I expect Tyrese to build on his junior year, 2nd on the team in tackles. Tyrese is a monster in the weight room and if he […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Upper Perkiomen OT/DT Tice Hallman
July 22, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Tice Hallman Upper Perkiomen High School Class of 2026 OT/DT Jersey #53 HT/WT 6’2 265lbs Coach says: Tice has been a team captain since he was a Sophomore with overwhelming votes and respect from teammates. Tice is a highly intelligent, hard working young man with a blue collar attitude. He works hard at being someone […]
PFN WAY Too Early 2025 Pennsylvania State HS Football Rankings
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
The 2025 season begins in just a few weeks. The PFN rankings staff met up to talk a little football and came up with their first ever “way too early” state rankings! For a reminder of what happened last season, head over to our brackets page, now powered by CircleWSports.com and NFHSNetwork! This is where […]
Lansdale Catholic OLB Russell Holmes Jr. is Headed to Robert Morris
July 21, 2025 | Patrick Birkhead
Russell Holmes Jr. Commits to Robert Morris Russell Holmes Jr. a standout outside linebacker for the Lansdale Catholic Crusaders has committed to Robert Morris University. In his junior season Holmes led the Philadelphia Catholic League’s blue division in tackles for loss and was a key piece on the Crusaders defense. He ended the year with […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Sharon Quarterback Ethan Engelmore
July 21, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ethan Engelmore Quarterback Sharon High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #6 HT/WT 6’0/ 165 1,618 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, 6 rushing touchdowns, 1,776 total offensive yards, I made 2nd Team All-Region. Other sports Baseball and basketball player of the game award in the first round of playoffs, 1st team all region for baseball for […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Overbrook RB/CB/RS Josiah Carter
July 21, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
Josiah Carter Overbrook Panthers Class of: 2026 Position(s): RB/CB/RS Jersey #: 2 Height: 5-5 – Weight: 140 Other Sports: Track & Field Notable Recognitions: 2024-2025 All-Public for Football & Track Coach says: Josiah is the fastest player on our team. He is currently one of the fastest sprinters in his class in the state as well. Josiah led the team in […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Minersville Battlin’ Miners’ G/DT-Dominico Yourey
July 21, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Dominico Yourey Minersville Battlin’ Miners Class Of: 2026 Position(s): G/DT Jersey Number: #50 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 235lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: All-County Honorable Mention at Guard, Week-9 T102 Lineman of The Game Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @YoureyDominico —————————————- COACH SAYS: Dom is a four-year starter and […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Cornell QB Mark Stuckey
July 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Mark Stuckey QB Cornell Class Of 2026 Jersey #15 HT/WT 5’11 165 1200 passing yards 22tds HM all conference Twitter @Stuckeymj Coach says: “Mark has grown so much as a qb and a leader. He can make every throw needed and improved his accuracy. He has the ability to extend plays or take off and […]
West Virginia Pulls Out Improbable Victory In 79th OVAC Rudy Mumley Game
July 20, 2025 | Shane Lux
Wheeling – It’s never over until it’s over. It’s a cliche, but for good reason. When Ohio broke a 7-7 stalemate with 17 seconds to play, hope looked all but lost. But the West Virginia squad never panicked and found a way to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. Trailing 14-7 with three seconds […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders’ LB/TE Kevin Vincent
July 20, 2025 | Jake Mills
Kevin Vincent Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): LB, TE Jersey Number: 3 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Track & Field Twitter: @kevinvincent21 Coach Says: “Versatile player who can play anywhere on the field. Sack machine from his OLB position. Offensively he has great hands and is a very good route […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Pen Argyl Green Knights QB-Mason Soos
July 19, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Mason Soos Pen Argyl Green Knights Class Of: 2026 Position(s): QB Jersey Number: #5 Ht: 6’ – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Basketball and Tennis Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention – Morning Call Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: N/A ————————————- COACH SAYS: Mason started his first season at quarterback in 2024. Prior to […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Canon-McMillan’s OLB/SS/LS Marco Faieta
July 19, 2025 | Mia Williams
Marco Faieta Canon-McMillan High School Class of 2026 Positions: Outside Linebacker, Strong Safety & Long Snapper Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’9 180 Other Sport: Lacrosse 2x All-Conference recipient for football & 3x All-Conference recipient for lacrosse Twitter: @MarcoFaieta Coach says: “Marco is maybe the leading tackler in the state going into his senior year with well […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Tri-Valley Bulldogs’ RB/MLB-Cole Gemberling
July 18, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Cole Gemberling Tri-Valley Bulldogs Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/MLB Jersey Number: #9 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 205lbs Other Sports: N/A Notable Awards/Recognitions: 2x All-Area Team 3x Player of the Week T-102 Athlete of the Week Offer Sheet: N/A Twitter/X: @gemberling_cole —————————————————- COACH SAYS: Cole is a three-year starter and a stellar performer on both sides […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Upper Dauphin OL/DL Braiden McCartney
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Braiden McCartney OL/DL Upper Dauphin Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #58 HT/WT 6’3 265 30+ Tackles and Pancakes Other sports Wrestling All League Tackle Twitter @mccartneyb_ Coach says: “Interior lineman, he’s technician. Has great footwork and power angles”. Let’s get to know Braiden! Why do you play football? I play for Mike Carroll who has […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Marple Newtown RB/DB Brett Wolski
July 18, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brett Wolski Running Back, Safety Marple Newtown High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’7, 160 1,000 yard Rusher, 77 tackles in a season Other sports Lacrosse 1st team All Delco Rb, 2nd team All State Safety, 2nd Team All purpose player, Honorable mention RB and Safety Twitter @brettwolski5 Coach says: “Brett is a […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montour Spartans’ RT/DT-Abram Kolodynski
July 18, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Abram Kolodynski Montour Spartans Class Of: 2027 Position(s): RT/DT Jersey Number: #71 Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 280lbs Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Conference Tackle Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Abekolody ———————————- COACH SAYS: 6’3, 270lb OL starter last year. Abram will start both ways this year. The sky is the limit. […]
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