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July 2020
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Tri-County South Preview- 7:30 PM, Thursday 7/30
July 30, 2020 | Nate Grella
Tune in for the BackyardPAFootball Podcast’s LIVE PREMIERE of their preview of the Tri-County South! Nathan and Jeremiah break down the 1A WPIAL Tri-County South and discuss each team in depth, along with predicting the conferences order of finish. The stream will begin at 7:30 on July 30th and will be available for replay following […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Jesse McFadden, Maplewood @MHSTigersFootb1 @CoachBork53
July 30, 2020 | Shane Lux
Jesse McFadden Maplewood High School Class of 2022 Head Coach – Bryan Borkovich Position – WR/RB/LB Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 180lbs Q&A What made you choose football? I just love the game. What’s your favorite football memory? My first varsity TD, I caught my first varsity touchdown while my brother, JD, broke the school’s […]
Protect Yourself, Protect Others, Protect the Season: PIAA moves forward with fall season to start on time, releases Return to Competition guidelines
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
The PIAA approved by a 30-2 vote and released a 24 page Return to Competition: Individual Sport Considerations document which can be reviewed by clicking the picture below: There’s a lot to digest after today’s PIAA board meeting, but the bottom line is fall sports will start on time and teams are expected to adhere […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greenville Trojans @GHSTrojans @GHS_FanSection @B_DiFrischia
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greenville Trojans Head Coach Brian Herrick Assistant Coaches Kirk Smith, Mike Menold, Steve Lewis, Tim Strausser, Denny Reynolds, Tyler Lanciotti, Chris Clark, Jacob Brown, Doug England, Matt Crawford 2019 Season Record 6-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Karns City (SCR) Stewart Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Farrell (0-0) * Lou Falconi Field 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Lakeview (0-0) […]
2020 Player Profile: Brandon Mills – Everrett @EverettWarrior @EverettWarriors @DaveLightner3
July 29, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Brandon Mills Year: 2021 Everrett Area High School WR/S Jersey # 11 Ht: 6’4 Wt: 164 Other Sports: Basketball Why do you play football? I play because it gives me mental toughness and shows me how to be a leader and work hard. What has been your best memory from football so far? One of […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Sky’Ler Thomas, Kennedy Catholic @nctapoutman23 @KC_Football_ @KCPrideWatcher
July 29, 2020 | Shane Lux
Sky’Ler Thomas Kennedy Catholic High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Joe Harvey Height: 6′ 5″ Weight: 180lbs Position: WR/DB Q&A What made you choose football? I chose football because I used to play when I was younger. I miss the game, especially being able to hit someone without getting in trouble. What’s your favorite […]
2020 Team Preview: The Cocalico Eagles @CoachStrohl @CocalicoHS @TheBBWC
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Cocalico Eagles Head Coach Bryan Strohl Assistant Coaches Chris Laudenslager Mark Stauffer Shawn Smith Mitchell Shober Ken Lockhart Casey Kerschner Jon Good Jim Cage Tim Van Dalen 2019 Season Record 11-3 (District 3 5A Champions, State semi-finalist) 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ Ephrata (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Conrad Weiser (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Cedar Cliff (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Caleb Brubaker, Mechanicsburg @Calebbru27 @GoMechanicsburg @MASHCatsCoach @MASHfootballboo
July 29, 2020 | Phil Myers
Caleb Brubaker Mechanicsburg Area Senior High 2021 WR/S Height: 6’0″ Weight: 180 Twitter: @Calebbru27 Siblings: 2 brothers, 2 sisters College Major (if decided): Environmental biology Other Sports: Rugby Favorite Subject in School: Biology Team goals for the upcoming 2020 season: Win the division. Personal goals for the 2020 season: Reach 100 tackles and be top […]
2020 Team Preview: The Souderton Indians @SASD_SAHS @AthleticsSahs @egallagher2
July 29, 2020 | Billy Splain
Souderton Indians Head Coach Ed Gallagher Assistant Coaches Mike Bergey Jeff Blue Tony Cipriano Mike Class Ryan Dickerson John Dubyk Paul Fargo Mike Heath Joe Hernandez Sean Pelosi Elijah White Alan Worman 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Pennridge (SCR) Indian Field 10:00 am 08-22 vs. Parkland (SCR) Indian Field 10:00 am 08-28 @ Pottsgrove (0-0) […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Joshua Syster, Purchase Line High School @JoshSyster @PLRedDragons
July 29, 2020 | Avery Falisec
Joshua Syster Purchase Line High School Graduating Year: 2021 Height: 5’11” Weight: 195 Jersey Number: 22 Positions: RB, OLB twitter: @JoshSyster “Josh is an extremely hard worker and has had a great off-season leading into his senior season. He has put the time and work into his training and it will pay off this […]
2020 Player Profile: Ben Glasl, Brockway @BenGlasl @BrockwayFootba1
July 29, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Ben Glasl Brockway Area Jr./Sr. High School 2021 WR/SS Height: 5’6” Weight: 135 Twitter @BenGlasl Siblings: 2 brothers and 1 sister College Major: undecided Do you play other sports? If so, please list: Baseball Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for the upcoming 2020 football season: Our goal is to win each […]
2020 Player Profile: Tair Bolden – Simon Gratz @tyvhuncho @ErikZipay
July 28, 2020 | contributor
Tair Bolden Simon Gratz Running back & Wide receiver 5’7 -165 Class 2021 Twitter: @tyvhuncho How long have you been playing football? I have been playing football since I was 4 years old What other sports do you play? Other sports that I enjoy are track and basketball. What life lessons has football taught you? […]
2020 Team Preview: The Troy Trojans @jimsmit93524299 @Masonimbt50
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Troy Trojans Head Coach Jim Smith Assistant Coaches Kyle Smith Joe Millard Chance Wright Ryan Ammerman John Imbt Cory Tice Neil Gilliland Key Starters Lost Jack Imbt Ryder Lathrop 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 @ South Williamsport (SCR) Rodney K. Morgans Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 @ Bald Eagle Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 […]
2020 Player Profile: Timmy Smith, Central Dauphin @timsmith_3442 @CDRamsFootball
July 28, 2020 | Phil Myers
Name: Timmy Smith High School: Central Dauphin High School Weight: 195lbs Height: 6’1 Position: RB, WR, OLB Twitter: @timsmith_3442 Siblings: One sister College Major: criminal justice Other sports you participate in: Wrestling, Track Favorite subject in school: Math Any team goals for 2020: Make it back to the state championship. If you are goal-oriented, […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northwestern Wildcats @NWSD_FOOTBALL
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northwestern Wildcats Head Coach Mark Brooks Assistant Coaches RB – Mike Krahe WR – Kevin Gardner OL – Pat Camp OL – Terry Gresh DC / LB – Jim Brinling DL – DJ Cartney LB – Mike McKinnon DB – Scott White DEF – Tony D’Albora 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION […]
2020 Player Profile: Jadin Jimenez – Hempfield @Jadinjimenez11 @HempfieldFB
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jadin Jimenez 2021 Slot receiver/ATH Hempfield high school Jersey # 11 Ht 5’7 Weight 142 Twitter@Jadinjimenez11 Keystonefootballrecruits.com profile: https://keystonefootballrecruits.com/user/basiliojimenez123/ Why do you play football? I love the game with my entire heart!! I will never change anything for it. It creates bonds and it creates family Who is your favorite sports star and why? Odell […]
2020 Team Preview: The Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders @philipstambaugh @NDGP_FOOTBALL
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
Notre Dame Green Pond Crusaders Head Coach: Philip Stambaugh (10th Yr., 81-31) *21st Season Coaching HS Football Assistant Coaches: Anthony Casciano Andre Jordan Jordon Hildabrant Rob Irving Matthew “Duke” Giovannini Scott Vaughn Lloyd Brooks Mike Carroll Mike Kaulius Alex Rivera Richie Kessler Ed Black Zach Bergstresser 2019 Record: 7-4 (DXI Semifinalists) 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT […]
2020 Player Profile: Karl Mcbride Jr – Aliquippa @McbrideKarl3 @1quipcoach
July 28, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Karl Mcbride Jr. Year: 2021 Aliquippa High School HB/LB Jersey # 3 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 200 Twitter: @McbrideKarl3 Why do you play football? Karl: I love the game. What has been your best memory from football so far? Karl: Winning a state championship. Who is your favorite pro athlete and why? Karl: Kevin Durant because […]
2020 Team Preview: The West Greene Pioneers @wgpioneers @PaBackyard @Coach55Hanson
July 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
West Greene Pioneers Head Coach Brian Hanson Brian Jackson Beau Jackson Doug Victor RG Miller Luke Kiger Lynn Wise John Lampe 2019 Season Record 10-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. Fort Cherry (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 @ Cameron (WV) (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 @ Burgettstown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 vs. Bethlehem-Center (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ California (0-0) * 7:00 […]
2020 Player Profile: Derek Fox – Ligonier Valley @D3RK_FOX @LVRamsFootball
July 28, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Derek Fox Year: 2021 Ligonier Valley High School OL/DL Jersey # 53 Ht: 6’2 Wt: 260 Why do you play football? Derek: It’s a game that allows you to be legally violent and let out frustrations. What has been your best memory from football so far? Derek: Three a day’s with the boys Junior […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Ty Tate, West Middlesex @WMBigRedsFB @tytate_17
July 28, 2020 | Shane Lux
Ty Tate West Middlesex High School Position: QB/DB Class of 2021 Height: 6′ 2_ Weight: 180lbs Head Coach – Mark Means Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/profile/9333870/Ty-Tate Q&A What made you choose football? My family has always been huge fans of football. I grew up watching the Steelers, so it was only natural to play football. What’s your favorite […]
2020 Team Preview: The Roman Catholic Cahillites @RomanCatholicHC @LukeDuska65
July 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Roman Catholic Head Coach Rick Prete Assistant Coaches Brian Goettner, OC Kaden Booker, OL Kevin Williams, Pass Game Terrell Johnson, WR’s/Quality Control James Gaymon, RB’s; Tom Bentoulis, OL Dom Joseph, DB’s Rich Williams, DB’s Brandon Lopez, LB’s Connor Rooney, DL Tim McGrath, ST’s Brian Conroy, Asst. HC 2019 Season Record 5-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT […]
2020 Player Profile: Jeff Hoenstive Central @jhoenstine2 @CentralDragonFB
July 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jeff Hoenstine 2023 Positions(s) QB,DB Central (Martinsburg) Jersey #2 Ht 5’10 Wt 171 Other Sports: Baseball, Basketball Twitter: @jhoenstine2 2019 stats: 56-94 Passing 756 yards 15 TD/ 59 rushes 321 yards 5 TD/ 41 receptions 356 yards 1 TD/ 72 Tackles, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, 1 fumble caused awards: First team all conference DB, […]
2020 Team Preview: The Phoenixville Phantoms @PhoenixvilleFB
July 27, 2020 | Billy Splain
Phoenixville Phantoms Head Coach Don Grinstead Assistant Coaches Travis Ford-Bey Paul Lepre Anthony Cirello Art Knight Billy Thornton 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 vs. West Chester Henderson (SCR) Washington Field 10:00 am 08-28 vs. Great Valley (0-0) Washington Field 7:00 pm 09-04 vs. Riverdale Ridge (CO) (0-0) Washington Field 6:00 pm 09-11 vs. Upper […]
2020 Player Profile: Eric Willis. Academy Park @ewillis11x @AParkFootball
July 27, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Eric Lamont Willis 3rd Academy park wr,rb,cb, 5’9 – 150 Twitter: @ewillis11x Potential Major in College: business What made you choose football? I love the game ever since I picked the ball up What’s your favorite football memory? My first varsity touchdown vs pottsgrove What activities do you enjoy outside of playing football? […]
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