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June 2022

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Brady Jordan – Jersey Shore

June 5, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Brady Jordan Jersey Shore High School Class of 2023 Ht: 5’7 Wt: 165 Quarterback, safety, athlete Awards: All-State athlete Other sports: Track and field Why do you play football? I play football because I love the feeling I get when I’m on the field and the work that’s needed to be a successful player and […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight-Mason Lister-Athens

June 5, 2022 | contributor

Mason Lister Athens Area High School. class: 2023 QB Jersey: # 2 Height: 6’4″ Weight 195 pound Other sports: Basketball and baseball Twitter: Mlister_2 You have to go back to the 2015 season to find the last time Athens won ten games. What will it take for the 2022 team to equal that total or […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight-Nick Curci- Apollo-Ridge

June 4, 2022 | contributor

Nick Curci Apollo-Ridge class 2023 linebacker and running back. Jersey 31 Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Other sports: track & field Twitter: @NickCurci31 After two consecutive winning seasons, Apollo-Ridge really struggled last season, going just 2-8. What has to change this offseason to right the ship and get back to winning games? To get back to […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Riley Robell – Bishop McDevitt

June 4, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Riley Robell Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 2023 Defensive tackle, center, offensive guard Awards: All-State Other sports: Wrestling Why do you play football? My father introduced me to football when I was young, and I fell in love with it, I’ve been playing ever since. What has been your best memory? My best memory […]

Ohio 27 West Virginia 6 (Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis All-Star Game)

June 4, 2022 | contributor

Last night I made another drive to St. Marys, West Virginia, this time to take in the 27th annual battle against cystic fibrosis between Ohio and West Virginia. I estimated close to 1,000 fans took this all-star game in even though gas prices are nearing five bucks per gallon. Ohio would get the first nice […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ben Sosnowski – Hollidaysburg

June 4, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Ben Sosnowski Hollidaysburg High School Class of 2023 Kicker, punter Ht: 6’1 Wt: 189 Awards: Two-time District Six Champions, first-team Altoona Mirror PK. Why do you play football? I play football because I grew up in a family that loves football, and I fell in love with kicking in elementary school. What has been your […]

Rosters announced for the 88th annual Lions Club Dream Game

June 3, 2022 | Billy Splain

The rosters for the 88th Annual Lions Club Dream Game have been released. The game will be played on Wednesday, July 20, 7pm at Valley View. The City squad will be coached by Lackawanna Trails Steve Jervis and Staff. The County team will be led by Delaware Valleys Keith Olsommer and staff. CITY First Name […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight- Tyler Wolfe- Hazleton Area

June 3, 2022 | contributor

Tyler Wolfe Hazleton Area Senior High School class 2023 Quarterback Jersey 14 Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Other Sports: baseball, basketball, ran track and field, swimming Twitter: @TylerWolfeQB_23 Overall, you guys had a very nice 2021 season, adding four wins to your total from the previous year. What must you guys as a team do to […]

2022 District 4 All-Star Game Rosters Announced

June 3, 2022 | Ed Weaver

Introducing the 2022 PIAA District IV UPMC/Geisinger All-Star football game rosters!

2022 PFN Player Profile: Josh Trostle – West Perry

June 3, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Josh Trostle West Perry High School Class of 2023 DT/OL Jersey # 78 HT/WT 5’11 250 Other Sports Wrestling Twitter @JoshTrostle_78 All conference sophomore season Why do you play football? I always have loved the sport; I love the team aspect of it. I enjoy the grind needed to be good at it […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Caden Bauer-Serra Catholic

June 2, 2022 | contributor

Caden Bauer 5-11 155lbs Kicker/Punter Class: 2025 How long have you been kicking and punting? This is my first year back from kicking since 5th grade. Which is harder for you? Punting or kicking? Can you explain why? Punting is harder for me because of the steps, ball extension, and drop point. What was […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Ben Gustkey – Philipsburg-Osceola

June 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Ben Gustkey Philipsburg-Osceola High School Class of 2023 Quarterback, defensive back Ht: 5’8 Wt: 135 Why do you play football? It’s been a sport I’ve enjoyed since childhood, and being a team sport you can work together to win. What has been your best memory? Beating Huntingdon my Sophomore year. Who is your biggest fan […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Nick Nestico – Mount Carmel

June 2, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Nick Nestico Mount Carmel Area High School Class of 2023 Offensive line, defensive line Ht: 6’1 Wt: 280 Awards: First-Team All-State offensive guard Coaches Poll, Eastern PA First-Team OG, All-Academic Gold Team. Other sports: Basketball Why do you play football? I play football because I truly fell in love with it as a freshman, it’s […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Riley Parker – Canton

June 1, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Riley Parker Canton High School Class of 2023 Running back, outside linebacker Ht: 5’11 Wt: 185 Awards: All-State running back, Dream Team member, PIAA 6th place. Other sports: Wrestling Why do you play football? I love football and I just love walking out onto the field and playing with my closest friends. What has been […]

The Central Pennsylvania Football Coaches’ Association will hold the 38th Annual Lezzer Lumber Football Classic on Sunday, June 5 at 7pm at Mountaineer Stadium in Phillipsburg

June 1, 2022 | Billy Splain

The Central Pennsylvania Football Coaches’ Association will hold the 38th Annual Lezzer Lumber Football Classic on Sunday, June 5, 7pm at Mountaineer Stadium in Phillipsburg. Clearfield Head Coach Tim Janocko will lead the North squad and Bellwood-Antis Head Coach Nick Lovrich will lead the South team. NORTH holds a 19-17 lead over the SOUTH including […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight-Jack Hull-Mars Area High School

June 1, 2022 | contributor

Jack Hull Mars Area High School class 2023 Linebacker and Runningback Jersey #54 Height 5-10 Weight: 190 Twitter @jackhull54 Mars finished 1-9 last season, snapping a 16-year winning streak. What must you guys do as a team to get back to your winning ways? As a team, we have to get stronger, as every team […]

North Squad Takes 20th Annual Tri-County All Star Game

June 1, 2022 | Pat Weider

North squad with a 27-17 win over the South team On a hot muggy night at Elden Rettew Stadium in Manheim, the 20th Tri-County all-star game was played last night. The North prevailed with a 27-17 win. Led by North squad MVP Cam Harbaugh […]

2022 Big 33 Team PA Game Gallery!

May 31, 2022 | Billy Splain

FULL GALLERY HERE PREVIOUS GALLERIES HERE

2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Donovan Walker – Aliquippa

May 31, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

Donovan Walker Aliquippa High School Class of 2023 WR/DB Ht: 6’0 Wt: 172 Awards: First-team All-State defensive back, first-team All-Conference defensive back, Beaver County Times top 22 football All-Star, All academic team. Other sports: Basketball and track Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve been playing all my life and it’s a […]

2022 PFN Player Profile: Logan Altland – Spring Grove

May 31, 2022 | Bill and Jen Wintermyer

Logan Altland Spring Grove Class of 2023 WR/Corner Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 – 170 Twitter @logan_altland Why do you play football? I play football because I fell in love with it when I was little kid. I love the adrenaline rush you get on a Friday night game. Nothing beats that. What are your […]

2022 PFN Player Spotlight-Shamir Norton-Martin Luther King

May 31, 2022 | contributor

Shamir Norton Position: Running Back Jersey 2 Height 5-11 Weight 200 Twitter @callmeduecee What is your favorite part about playing football? My favorite part about playing football is just being on the field and showing my talent, and I love to see my progress and see myself getting better. What is your favorite and least […]

The 65th Annual PSFCA Big 33 Football Classic in pictures, what a great day it was! From the Fanfest to the game!

May 30, 2022 | Billy Splain

The first of several galleries to come! Game photos below!!!!!!

Team Pennsylvania Keeps Streak Alive With 28-7 Victory Over Maryland

May 30, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter

The 65th annual PSFCA Big 33 weekend came to a close this week as team Pennsylvania took down team Maryland 28-7 for the third straight time and seventh time in the last nine games.

Early Turnovers Doom West Squad in PSFCA Large School All-Star Game

May 29, 2022 | Marcus Sic

On a sun-splashed Bishop McDevitt field, the storm clouds rolled in fast and were devastating for the West All-Stars, as the East defense created consecutive turnovers in the West’s first three possessions, leading to an early 17-0 East advantage. By the time the clock hit 0:00 ending the first half the East offense had scored […]