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District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview
August 17, 2022 | Phil Myers
District Seven (WPIAL) 2022 Class 6A Tri-County Five Preview Of all the teams in D-7, the WPIAL has only five teams large enough to qualify as 6A participants. Three of them have won state championships, another may be knocking on the door of a state title, and the fifth could be a giant killer […]
2022 Mid Penn Conference Preview: Capital Division
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
2022 Mid Penn Capital Preview Big Spring Last year was a nice year for the Bulldogs. Coach Joe Sinkovich’s team had a respectable 8-4 record, losing to Lampeter-Strasburg in the D3 playoffs. Gone are 11 players but with 12 players returning that have starting experience Coach Sinkovich has high hopes for the Dogs, but he […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Tiqwai Hayes – Aliquippa
August 17, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Tiqwai Hayes Aliquippa High School Class of 2025 Running back Ht: 5’11 Wt: 194 Awards: Freshman all-American, All-State, All-Conference, 4a player of the year. Other sports: Basketball and baseball Why do you play football? I play football because it’s an escape and so I can make millions one day. What has been your best memory? […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 5A Allegheny Six Preview
August 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 5A Allegheny Six! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
2022 PFN Player Profile: Chase Arrington – North Catholic
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Chase Arrington North Catholic Class Of 2023 Corner, Runningback, Slot Jersey #8 HT/WT 5’10 180 391 coverage snaps 35 targets 10 pbus 0 touchdowns allowed One forced fumble 320 Rushing yards and 5 touchdowns Other sports Track 2nd Team All WPIAL Defensive Back Twitter @TheChaseA8 Why do you play football? My family. As a young […]
We had a blast at the 2022 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout live from Mr. G’s. Check out the Gallery
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Want to thank Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports for once again hosting this annual tradition! I especially want to thank Mr. G’s for hosting this event! George and Amy were awesome hosts. We’ll be back for sure this fall for our weekly show on Tuesday nights. I have to thank the PFN staff! Great […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Adam Clark – Indiana Area
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Adam Clark Indiana Area OG/NT Jersey #75 HT/WT:6’2″ 318 2022 Indiana Team broke the all-time school rushing record and was third in the entire WPIAL. Other Sports: Played hockey and lacrosse prior to focusing on football exclusively. First Team All Conference OG, First Team All County Lineman, Twitter: @Indiana75OGNT Why do you play football? Loved […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Miles Brooks – Penns Valley
August 17, 2022 | Billy Splain
Miles Brooks Penns Valley Class Of 2023 Wide Receiver, Defensive Back Jersey #28 HT/WT 6’ 165 703 receiving yards 1190 all purpose yards Other sports Baseball First team all conference wide receiver and outfielder Twitter @milesb28 Why do you play football? I play football because I absolutely love every aspect of the sport. Who is […]
2022 NTL Large School Division Preview
August 16, 2022 | Ed Weaver
2022 NTL Large School Division Preview
5A WPIAL Allegheny Six Conference Season Preview Magazine
August 16, 2022 | Nate Grella
Keep on the lookout for more conferences leading up to the 2022 season! To Make the File Full Screen Click this LINK Previous WPIAL Conference Previews: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
2022 PFN Player Profile: Michel Chrastina – Wilmington
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Michel Chrastina Wilmington Class Of 2023 Tight End / Linebacker Jersey #2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 190 2nd Team All Region Tight End All-Academic Gold Team Why do you play football? I grew up watching the 2008 State Championship team and fell in love with the tradition and sport. Who is your favorite sports star […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Jahleim Patton – West Philadelphia (Workshop school)
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Jahleim Patton West Philadelphia (Workshop school) Class Of 2023 Left tackle, tightend Jersey #56 HT/WT 6,4 546 Other sports Track and feild Twitter @5BIG6BABY Why do you play football? I play football too stay out of trouble and because I love the game! Who is your favorite sports star and why? Teiar tart because he’s […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Cam Michaels – Lewisburg
August 16, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cam Michaels Lewisburg Class Of 2023 WR/RB/SAFETY Jersey #21 HT/WT 5’6/160 Other sports Basketball and track All conference + area (sophomore +junior year) (football), all defense (freshman year) (basketball) Twitter @cammichaels04 Why do you play football? I try to glorify God in every way possible because He gave me these talents and even the gift […]
2022 NTL Small School Division Preview
August 15, 2022 | Ed Weaver
2022 NTL Small School Division Preview
2022 PFN Player Profile: Zayd Etheridge – Upper Merion
August 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Zayd Etheridge Upper Merion High School Class Of 2023 Quarterback Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’2”/175 (6 starts) Season: 77 of 136 for 1,176 yds (8 TD’s) Most in game: 347 passing yds (2 TD’s) Other sports Basketball 2021 Mercury All-Area Twitter @Etheridgezayd Why do you play football? I feel like I can use football in order […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Having some fun with Juniata Valley
August 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
ICC Media day fun with the Hornets and Coach Bill Musser
2022 PFN Player Profile: Colm McGroarty – Mahanoy Area
August 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Colm McGroarty Mahanoy Area Class Of 2024 QB and FS Jersey #2 HT/WT 5’8 165 1000+ All Purpose Yards 2 consecutive years in a row Other sports Basketball and Track and Field League Champ in 300m hurdles Twitter @ColmMcGroarty2 Why do you play football? I love the sport and the memories I make with my […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Steven Miller – Selinsgrove
August 15, 2022 | Billy Splain
Steven Miller Selinsgrove Class of 23 Jersey #43 5’11 230 DE, TE First team all daily item d-end 2020 Twitter: @Steven_Miller36 Why do you play football? I started at a young age and I’ve always had a special love for it. Who is your favorite sports star and why? I like TJ Watt because he […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Andrew Witter – Big Spring
August 15, 2022 | Tristan Klinefelter
Andrew Witter Big Spring High School Class of 2023 Wide receiver, strong safety, outside linebacker Ht: 6’1 Wt: 180 Why do you play football? I play football for the thrill of being under the lights and the tight bond you make with your teammates throughout the years. What has been your best memory? My best […]
The STATE of PA Football presents: The 2022 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout, Live from Mr. G’s Sportsbar!
August 14, 2022 | Billy Splain
Exciting news! on Sunday Aug 14 the Season Rollout-Coaches Cookout returns!! 5 hours of live fun! Join our staff and Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette sports live @ Mr. G’s Sportsbar 3745 N 6th St. Harrisburg (suggested!) or watch on the link below! COACHES! If you’d like to be a part of the show & […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Brody Rishel – Mifflin County
August 14, 2022 | Billy Splain
Brody Rishel Mifflin County Class Of 2023 Free safety Jersey # 12 HT/WT 5’7”/ 145 54 tackles in 2021 Twitter @BrodyRishel Why do you play football? I love to compete and I’ve loved the game since I was 5 Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jalen Ramsey, He plays defense very well so […]
2022 PFN Player Profiles: Kohen Lehman – North Penn Mansfield
August 14, 2022 | Billy Splain
Kohen Lehman North Penn Mansfield Class Of 2023 Running back & Middle linebacker Jersey #24 HT/WT 5’11 190 Total rushing yards: 1494 Average rushing yards: 6.2 Carries: 241 Rushing yards per game: 55.3 Rushing touchdowns: 19 Total touchdowns: 26 Other sports Wrestling Twitter @24lehamnKohen Why do you play football? Passionate about the sport Who is […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 4A Big Seven Preview
August 13, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 4A Big Seven! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
4A WPIAL Big Seven Conference Season Preview Magazine
August 13, 2022 | Nate Grella
Keep on the lookout for more conferences leading up to the 2022 season! To Make the File Full Screen Click this LINK Previous WPIAL Conference Previews: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
2022 Schuylkill/Colonial Preview ! *BLUE DIVISION*
August 13, 2022 | Daniel Reed
SCHUYLKILL/COLONIAL:(BLUE) 2021 Final Standings: 1. Tri-Valley Bulldogs – (5-1) – 8-1 *DIVISION CHAMPIONS* 2. Williams Valley Vikings – (3-1) – 7-2 *DISTRICT XI CHAMPIONS* 3. Nativity BVM Green Wave – (2-5) – 5-5 4. Marian Catholic Colts – (2-3) – 3-7 5. Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils – (2-3) – 2-6 6. Panther Valley Panthers (0-5) […]
