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July 2020
2020 Team Preview: The Strath Haven Panthers @Havenfootball @HavenGridiron @SHHSPanthers @jackryder_4
July 12, 2020 | Billy Splain
Strath Haven Panthers Head Coach Kevin Clancy Assistant Coaches Erik Hollingsworth, Jim Connor, Mike Connor, Dan Shaffer, Dan Mulhern 2019 Season Record 9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 West Chester East (SCR) Harold Zimmerman Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Interboro (0-0) George L. King Field 7:00 pm 09-03 Radnor (0-0) * George L. King Field 7:00 pm […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Zachary Martin, Grove City @Zack_attack2_ @GC_EaglesFB
July 12, 2020 | Shane Lux
Zachary Martin Grove City High School Head Coach: Sam Mowrey Class of 2021 Position: TE/LB 5′ 8″ 170lbs Twitter: @Zack_attack2_ Q&A What made you choose football? I chose football because I’m really into the fast-paced style of play and the team aspect of the game. What’s your favorite football memory? My favorite memory […]
2020 Team Preview: The Homer-Center Wildcats
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Homer-Center Wildcats Head Coach Greg Page Assistant Coaches Tony Arone Mike Arone Gene Raymond Nick Raymond Joe Iezzi Mookie Wilson Don Mester Dave Cook John Cook Rob Nymick Matt Rodkey 2019 Season Record 7-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Windber (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Bishop Carroll (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 Northern Cambria (0-0) * 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Ryan Wassel – Northwest Area @ryan_wassel @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet
July 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
Ryan Wassel Year: 2021 Northwest Area High School QB/WR/DB Jersey # 11 Ht: 5’10 Wt: 165 Awards: First team Wyoming Valley Conference DB and first-team PFN All-State coaches select Twitter: @ryan_wassel Why do you play football? Ryan: I play football because of the many valuable lessons that are learned while playing football and also because […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lewisburg Green Dragons @CoachPersing @Max_Moyers7 @Moyersjb
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Lewisburg Green Dragons Head Coach Marc Persing Assistant Coaches Bill Morrow JB Moyers Jim Zack Mark Burrows Luke Smith Drew Newcomb 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Selinsgrove (SCR) Harold L. Bolig Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Shamokin (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-04 Montoursville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 Danville (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 […]
2020 Player Profile: Mario Fontanazza, Oil City @OilersFB @MarioFontanazza
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Mario Fontanazza Oil City Year 2021 Oil City Defensive tackle, Guard Jersey # 55 Ht 6’1” Wt 285 2019 stats 59 tackles, 18 solo, 7 sacks Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @MarioFontanazza Mario has won several world, national, and state records in power lifting, was a 2018 second team all state DT, Most Valuable […]
2020 Team Preview: The Jenkintown Drakes @jsddrakes
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jenkintown Drakes Head Coach Luke Ashenbrenner Assistant Coaches Steve Kidd Rob McNamara Aden Twer 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Pequea Valley (SCR) Jenkintown Stadium 10:00 am 08-29 Kipp-DuBois (0-0) 11:00 am 09-04 George School (0-0) Jenkintown Stadium 1:00 pm 09-11 Wildwood (NJ) (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 Immaculate Conception (NJ) (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: Jordan Mitchell, Delaware County Christian @jmitch104 @thedcknights @Keystone8FL @DC_KnightsFB
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Jordan Mitchell 2021 Delaware County Christian School DB/WR #7 5’11”, 178 Other Sports- Basketball Twitter- @jmitch104 2019 Stats- Games Played – 7 All-purpose yards – 1,984 Offense Rusing – 823 yds, 56 carries, 14.7 yds/carry, 117.6 yds/game, 9 TD Receiving – 711 yds, 32 receptions, 22.2 yds/catch, 101.6 yds/game, 7 TD Defense Tackles – 44; […]
2020 Team Preview: The Honesdale Hornets @HHSHornets_FB @ConnorSchmitt
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Honesdale Hornets Head Coach Paul Russick Assistant Coaches Joe Kosciuk Jim Ludwig Jon Gillow Josh LoBasso Rob Pryal Dan Patrisso Gordy West Jeff Kent Josh Burkavage 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Pittston (SCR) Charley Trippi Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Wallenpaupack (0-0) Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Abington Heights (0-0) * Hornets Stadium […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Steinmetz Sun Valley @steinmetz1256 @SVVanguards
July 11, 2020 | Willie McGonigle
Name: Jacob Steinmetz School: Sun Valley High School Height: 6’4 Weight: 225 Position(s): Defensive End, Center Twitter: @steinmetz1256 College Offers: D1, D2, D3 interest Potential Major in College: Phys Ed/Health Teacher, Digital Forensics What made you choose football? My family What’s your favorite football memory? Getting an interception my sophomore year What activities do […]
2020 Team Preview: The Franklin Regional Panthers @FRPantherSports @FRPantherFB
July 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Franklin Regional Panthers Head Coach Greg Botta Assistant Coaches Lance Getsy, Larry Sellitto, Mike Pipak, Jim Lane, Steve Gross, Brian Nicholas, 2019 Season Record 4-5 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Norwin (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Plum (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 Kiski Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Hempfield Area (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 Fox Chapel (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-25 […]
PIAA Executive Director Bob Lombardi has a message for everyone…..
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
“Everyone needs to take a step back, take a deep breath and calm down.” That was Dr. Lombardi’s message to Coaches, Athletics Directors, parents, fans, social media surfers, players and anyone else worrying about the upcoming season and what is about to happen. With the Ivy league cancelling their season, along with the Centennial conference […]
2020 Team Preview: The Bishop Carroll Huskies @BCCoachBubba
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Bishop Carroll Huskies Head Coach Bubba Fatula Assistant Coaches Phil Woo, Marty Lessard, PJ Byich, Tom Kovach, Vinnie Lessard, Paul Forcellini, Justin Merryweather, Jordan McEvoy, Ryley Cressley, Johnny Sheesley 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-28 Homer-Center (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 Blairsville (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Northern Cambria (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 United (0-0) 7:00 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Everett Warriors @EverettWarrior @DaveLightner3 @EverettWarriors
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Everett Warriors Head Coach Dave Lightner Assistant Coaches Bill Imler, Josh Krupa, Sean Billings, Mark Prave, Mitchell Crooks, Mike Crooks, Todd Akers 2019 Season Record 2-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Meyersdale (SCR) Everett HS Athletic Field 10:00 am 08-28 Central (0-0) Everett HS Athletic Field 7:00 pm 09-04 Tussey Mountain (0-0) * Dick L. Hess […]
2020 Player Profile: Matthew Carlino – The Haverford School @MattCarlino1 @FordsFootball
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Matthew Carlino The Haverford School TE/DE Jersey # 86 Ht 6’5” Wt 230lbs 2019 stats 10 catches for 107 yards Other Sports: Basketball Twitter @MattCarlino1 Why do you play football? I play football because it’s the ultimate team sport, but requires a high level of individual contribution. Also love the team camaraderie, hard work, […]
2020 Team Preview: The Hershey Trojans @HersheyFootball @paint54
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Hershey Trojans Head Coach Mark Painter Assistant Coaches Bill Chase Emneko Sweeney Dan Koval Tucker Garner Lucas Garner Paul Curtin Nate Erdman Alaric Krause Jordan Nelson Ethan Tinsman 2019 Season Record 3-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Chambersburg (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Shippensburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-04 Carlisle (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Dallastown (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-19 […]
2020 PFN Player Previews: Mason Mershimer, Moniteau @RottmanMHS @4_mershie @MoniteauWarrior
July 10, 2020 | Shane Lux
Mason Mershimer Moniteau High School Class of 2021 Head Coach: Bob Rottman Position: RB/SS Height: 5’10” Weight: 190lbs Q&A What made you choose football? It’s a way to get away from everything and release any anger you have. What’s your favorite football memory? My favorite football memory is playing the semi-finals for District IX. […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northwest Area Rangers @NW_Rangers @NwRangersSports @coachhazlet
July 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northwest Area Rangers Head Coach Lon Hazlet Assistant Coaches Vito Malacari Ray Bierbach Leigh Bonczewski Clem Benson Paul Hufford Will Miller Sam Gmiter Jeff Sorber Brandon Fenstemacher 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Hanover (SCR) Lewis & Miller Memorial Stadium 10:00 am 08-22 Hanover Area (SCR) Lewis & Miller Memorial Stadium 10:00 […]
2020 PFN Player Profile: Kaden Claar, Portage Area High School @KadenClaar @portagestangs @PAStangFootball
July 10, 2020 | Avery Falisec
Kaden Claar Portage Area High School Graduating Year: 2022 Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 Jersey Number: 11 Positions: SS, WR “Kaden really started to show a passion and fire for the game of football as the season went on last year. He has been working on his craft and we expect him to have […]
2020 PFN Player Preview: Jake Krawczyk, Thomas Jefferson, @Jakekrawczyk55 @TJHSJaguars @PABackyard
July 10, 2020 | Nate Grella
Jake Krawczyk Thomas Jefferson Class of 2021 Position(s): T, G Height: 6’4″ Weight: 275 Twitter: @Jakekrawczyk55 Why did you choose football? In 9th grade I had to pick whether I wanted to focus on football or basketball. I ended up choosing to play football because I had heard about the success and brotherhood of our […]
2020 Team Preview: The West Middlesex Big Reds @WMBigRedsFB
July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
West Middlesex Big Reds Head Coach Mark Means Assistant Coaches Jimmy Cessna, Jared George, Jeff Hether, Trey Lidle, Ed Pikna, Zach Miles, Andrew Long Kolten Hoffman 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Fort LeBoeuf (SCR) Carm Bonito Stadium 10:00 am 08-28 Sharpsville (0-0) * Big Reds Stadium 7:00 pm 09-04 Wilmington (0-0) * […]
2020 Player Profile: Joshua Berger – Taylor Allderdice @JoshuaBerger53 @DiceSports @PGHCityLeague
July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Joshua Berger 2021 Taylor Allderdice Positions(s) Offensive/Defensive Line Jersey #53 Ht 6”2 Wt 275 Twitter @JoshuaBerger53 Why do you play football? I play football because I enjoy the teamwork between me and my brothers, the feeling of winning and the feeling of beating the guy across from me. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2020 Team Preview: The Northern Lehigh Bulldogs @NorthernLehigh @AthleticsNlsd
July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Northern Lehigh Bulldogs Head Coach Joe Tout Assistant Coaches Matt Davis, Steve Hluschak, Dylan Hofmann, Derek Long, Greg Kosciolek, Terry Bowman, Terry Bowman, Shawn Frame 2019 Season Record 6-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Marian Catholic (SCR) 10:00 am 08-28 Panther Valley (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-03 Northwestern Lehigh (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-11 Tamaqua (0-0) 7:00 pm […]
2020 Player Profile: John Symons – Pittston @John94653559 @PApatriot_fb @athletics_pats
July 9, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
John Symons Year: 2021 Pittston Area High School MLB/TE Jersey # 26 Ht: 6’1 Wt: 215 Other Sports: Wrestling and Track Twitter: @John94653559 Why do you play football? When I was seven years old I started, I just liked hitting people and letting out my anger on the football field. It also teaches you how […]
2020 Team Preview: The Midd-West Mustangs @MiddWestFB @Big_Dawg26
July 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Midd-West Mustangs Head Coach Brad Hatter Assistant Coaches Lance Adams, Ali Beh, Dexter Herman, Dan Bishop, Wes Peters, John Roselli, Steve Wagner, Jamie Portzline, Tim Grover 2019 Season Record 4-7 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-22 Tri-Valley (SCR) TBA 08-28 Central Columbia (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-04 Danville (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-11 Mifflinburg (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 Bloomsburg (0-0) […]
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